Metronet may now go back to digging in Fishers, but city officials will be watching the firm closely. After another series of gas line breaches last week, city and state authorities ordered the firm to stop digging to lay fiber optic cables in Fishers neighborhoods.
The city says Metronet will be subject to “probationary procedures.”
Below is the text of the entire statement issued by the City of Fishers:
“After meeting with Metronet, the City of Fishers has lifted the no-dig order under probationary procedures. Probationary procedures include: regular monitoring by City inspectors and required hydrovac-only digging for gas lines (a no-contact digging procedure to prevent utility strikes). The City will continue to explore all options to ensure accountability and safety by Metronet and other utilities and their contractors. As an IURC regulated utility, Metronet has the authority to install within the public right of way but must abide by local permitting and ordinance regulations. Residents can submit comments to the IURC online at iurc.in.gov. The City will provide further updates as they become available.”