Did You Know - Powerline Tree Trimming
TL;DR
Nature Strip Tree Lopping Responsibilities Near Power Lines
Location
Yarriambiack
Did You Know - Powerline Tree Trimming
Nature Strip Tree Lopping Responsibilities Near Power Lines
Managing trees on nature strips near overhead power lines within Yarriambiack Shire is a shared responsibility between Council and the electricity distributor business (
Powercor
).
Who is Responsible?
Electricity Distribution Business (
Powercor
)
Responsible for all vegetation within the statutory power line clearance zone.
Pruning near overhead power lines must only be carried out by authorised line clearance personnel.
Responds to emergency vegetation risks affecting electrical safety.
Yarriambiack Shire Council
Responsible for street trees outside the power line clearance zone.
Manages tree health, structure, amenity and public safety.
Coordinates planned tree works with the electricity distributor where required.
Property Owners
Are not responsible for trees located on nature strips (road reserves).
Must not prune or interfere with trees near overhead power lines.
Statutory Power Line Clearance Distances
Power Line Type Minimum Clearance Distance
Low Voltage ( 1 kilovolt to 66 kilovolts).
3 metre clearance.
Transmission (> 66 kilovolts).
6 metre clearance or greater.
Disclaimer:
Clearance distances shown are indicative only. Actual vegetation clearance requirements are determined by the electricity distribution business in accordance with Victorian electricity safety legislation and
Energy Safe Victoria
guidelines.
Important Safety Message
Unauthorised pruning near power lines is dangerous and prohibited under Victorian law. Always contact Council or the electricity distributor if vegetation appears to be too close to overhead power lines.
Clean Up
When tree trimming works have been conducted, the contractor will gather the trimmed branches into piles on the nature strip. A separate contractor will then visit each tree trimming location to collect and mulch the branches - this is only undertaken once all the scheduled tree trimming works have been completed in an area.
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