Homeowners in the Hunters Creek North neighborhood of San Antonio expected an upgrade in 2022 when CPS Energy announced plans to bury overhead power and communication lines. However, a row of six homes was left out, and today they endure dangerously low-hanging cables just 9.5 feet above sidewalks, posing safety hazards or fire risks from tree limbs.
These residents receive no service from those lines, and, without HOA representation, were excluded from the project scope. CPS Energy claims the work on “their” area is complete and has suggested temporary fixes or making homeowners pay up to $50,000 to bury the lines themselves. Meanwhile, safety concerns escalate, and residents have been told not to walk under the lines; even schoolchildren are at risk during bus drop-offs.
Despite district-level talks facilitated by local officials, the issue remains unresolved three years later. Homeowners are demanding that the original project be completed without incurring additional costs for them.
How This Relates to Your Property
This case shows how some infrastructure promises may overlook certain properties, leading to safety concerns and unplanned maintenance burdens. Even if your home isn't directly in a project’s initial scope, surrounding upgrades like utility line relocations can create hazards and aesthetic issues.
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