Power Line Clearing Canberra
EVO Energy requires all Canberra landholders to ensure their trees are not growing too close to EVO Energy power lines and assets, the clearance distance should be a minimum distance of 1m for house service lines, 1.5m for low voltage power lines and grater than 2m for high voltage power lines. Once your tree has grown to close to any power line only an EVO Energy Accredited tree surgeon is legally able to undertake the trimming of the trees. These requirements are legislated under the Utility Networks (Public Safety) Regulations 2001 (ACT)
https://www.evoenergy.com.au/residents/trees-and-powerlines
Priority Tree Care have held EVO Energy accreditation since it was introduced in the early 2000’s. Our staff are highly trained all holding certificate in CAVC, (Close Approach Vegetation Control), and undertake annul training courses to maintain their accreditations and develop their skill sets to the highest industry standard. As an EVO Energy Accredited tree surgeon, the power line clearing Canberra team can undertake the majority of power line clearance work from a simple house service line to a complex High Voltage power line clearance without the need to have the power turned off.
If the clearance work is unable to be conducted safely while the power is on Priority Tree Care can submit an application to EVO Energy to have the power
De-energised (a power outage) to undertake the required works safely.
EVO Energy tree inspectors carry out regular inspection of the power lines and poles throughout the Canberra region, these inspections are conducted from the ground, and ariel inspections are also conducted by drone and helicopter. Once your trees have been identified as being within EVO Energy minimum clearance distances you will receive an infringement notice that indicates the offending trees and a time limit you have to contract an EVO Energy accredited tree surgeon to carry out the required work. Should you receive an EVO Energy Infringement notice Priority Tree Care Canberra can arrange power line clearing Canberra to inspect the offending trees, provide you with a quotation and coordinate to conduct the required work within the designated time frame. If for some reason the works cannot be completed by the due date Priority Tree Care Canberra will liaise with EVO Energy directly to obtain a time extension.
When you think of powerlines in Canberra, you probably don’t think about them being a threat to your home. However, some homes are more susceptible to damage from these lines than others. Houses that sit near trees are at more risk for serious damage to the structure of your Canberra home as well as any detached structures and family members. We can help you identify the dangers and what you can do to mitigate the risks.
What is a powerline and why are they a threat to homes?
A powerline is a structure that carries an electrical current from the source to a local transformer that then distributes it to homes and businesses. In Canberra lines are usually placed as high as possible to reduce the effects of weather and other external threats. Most powerlines in Canberra are made of timber or metal poles and steel cables that can carry varying voltages of electricity. It has the potential to cause serious injury or even death should you come in contact with them.
Why are powerlines a risk to your home in Canberra?
If trees are allowed to grow to close to EVO Energy assets they stand the potential to cause a short circuit and flashover resulting in a power outage, which can disrupt the power supply to a vast number of homes and businesses.
In extreme cases, this can cause a fire that could potentially reach yours and neighbouring homes endanger life and property. A great number of home appliances may be severely damaged or even catch fire as a result of a current surge
How can you protect your home from this risk with power line clearing?
The Canberra homeowner make sure their trees are pruned and kept away from the powerlines so that they do not come in contact with the powerlines and cause a short circuit. If you have trees on your property that are too close to powerlines, you should consider clearing them as soon as possible. Hiring a EVO Energy Accredited tree service company for power line clearing Canberra is the only option that will save you time and effort. Before we start clearing, we carry out a risk assessment of the site and the work to be completed, in an endeavour to remove of mitigate any risks that may bee encountered while conducting the work.
Why hire the professional Canberra tree service company Priority Tree Care
Hiring Priority Tree Care Canberra is a great way to keep your powerlines cleared and your home safe. If you want to maximize your protection against powerline damage, you should contact Priority Tree Care Canberra and ask us how often the powerlines should be cleared in Canberra. There are many advantages to hiring a professional to clear your powerlines. We will have the right equipment and know-how to do the job correctly and safely. Priority Tree Care Canberra will also be able to properly dispose of the debris so you don’t have to deal with it. Choosing the right company to protect your property from the dangers of trees growing too close to powerlines is an important decision. Priority Tree Care Canberra has the expertise, experience and is properly insured for your protection.
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