Aldermen Approve Sealed Bid Process For Poles
Sparta Electric wants to replace at least seven wooden utility poles with steel poles in an attempt to improve reliability. Aldermen approved taking sealed bids for the project Thursday night, because of the costs involved. Utility Manager Belva Bess said the city wants to budget for gradual replacements of the older infrastructure. “Some of our […]
Substation Equipment Bid Approved in Sparta
A bid has been approved to help avoid electrical outages in Sparta. Sparta Electric and Caney Fork Electric will split the $298,900 price tag on the substation switches. Sparta Electric Utilities Manager Belva Bess said the switches will help keep residents up and running during maintenance. “Currently at the time without these switches, anytime they […]
TVA Offering Virtual Home Assessments
The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering virtual home assessments in place of sending a technician to your home. Sparta Utility Manager Belva Bess said this is a safer option for households. “If you have a smartphone you can show them,” Bess said. “They would show you and tell you what they need to look at. […]
