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As someone from a country where our population density is probably a tiny fraction of yours, yes that decision is often sensible. The cost of underground instal
by myself248 3y ago
As someone from a country where our population density is probably a tiny fraction of yours, yes that decision is often sensible. The cost of underground installation, especially for things with voltage clearance requirements, is absolutely staggering.
- TheRealPomax 3y agoHow about we start with all the places that have huge asphalt and concrete slabs? Because that's what we're talking about. These are not middle-of-nowhere places, these are where people congregate and/or live in high enough density to justify the cost. Plant trees there, and move your utilities underground, geography and climate permitting. And then keep that electricity above ground for all the parts where people don't (or sparsely) live. They're not the areas that are part of this problem.
- MichaelZuo 3y agoObviously most neighbourhoods are not 'starting' on this because most of the voters rather not bear the cost and disruption of moving electrical lines underground.