From Werner Janssen:
This is the latest update from John Smith concerning the fiber build out in the Lake Wenatchee-Plain area. Progress is being made.
Let me know if I can supply any additional information for you.
Werner Janssen
433-1247
1. A new fiber equipment shelter (node) has been set outside the Lake Wenatchee Substation which contains equipment that will ultimately light all FDTs in the Plain/Lake Wenatchee area. We expect to have power to it by this week at which time we’ll be able to burn in all equipment and start testing.
2. The extension of the fiber backbone from Leavenworth is around 95% complete. We were slightly delayed in getting railroad crossing permits, but all necessary permits are now in hand and the remaining work is progressing. Splicing will start this week and should take around 14 days to complete.
3. The last portion of the backbone extension near the Lake Wenatchee end required installation of 17,000 feet of underground conduit along Beaver Valley Road. The conduit system has been installed and the cable is being tested at this time.
4. We hope to have everything in place to light the node by mid August.
5. Construction of the following FDTs is substantially complete, except for underground segments: 148, 166, 169, 149, and 181 (see attached map for details). We plan to light them roughly in that order once the node is activated. The first FDT should be ready by the beginning of September with the remaining following at approximately one-week intervals. Customer with overhead drops can expect services shortly after the FDT area they live in is lit. Those end users that require trenching and conduit placement might not receive services until these additional facilities are constructed.
We will also be issuing a countywide update in the next few weeks. Let me know if you have any additional questions.
Thanks,
John Smith
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