PORT COQUITLAM CITY

RELOCATION OF UTILITY POLES C 0 Uf

29 1978

WHEREAS the removal and/or relocation of British Columbia
Telephone Company utility poles is frequently required when roads

are widened;
AND WHEREAS there is a considerable time lapse between

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application to the B.C, Telephone Company for relocation and the start

of work by B.C. Tel:
AND WHEREAS this results in utility poles remaining in the

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travelled portion of the newly widened road creating a very hazardous

‘situation;

AND WHEREAS experience has shown that B:C. Tel can take up to

eighteen (18) months after application has been made to commence pole

relocation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Union of British

Columbia Municipalities request the British Columbia Telephone Company

to give this work a higher priority.

The above noted resolution is submitted
by Alderman Ranger for Council endorsation
and submission directly to U.B.C.M. for

presentation to the 1978 Convention.

EEO Tate

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