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Living in a Wirefree Neighbordhood
Underground Offers:
Clear Advantages

Safe
A kite blown astray, a mishandled pool skimmer, flourishing branches . these can spell trouble. With an underground distribution system, however, you don't have to worry. All wires are out of reach!

Attractive
With their unobstructed views and potential for beautiful green spaces, neighborhoods with underground cables are hard to resist! You can landscape to your heart's content and create the intimate backyard setting you've always longed for. And since there's no need for servitudes (rights of access), you can easily add a patio, a swimming pool or a garden shed.

Avantageous
Neighborhoods without unsightly wires are more attractive to future buyers, so resale values tend to be higher than in areas with overhead power lines. This is no accident. Buyers want an environment where they feel close to nature, and properties with mature trees and a rich and varied landscape are in demand.

Sure value
It's a known fact: trees add beauty and value to a property. They also have a cooling and calming effect. In neighborhoods where the wires are buried, trees can grow to full maturity without obstructing power lines.

Have you ever had to prune or cut down a mature tree because it was growing too close to overhead lines? With an underground distribution system, there are no poles or overhead lines, which means there's no need to prune or fell trees to meet standards and regulations.


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