Safety

Tree Management

Safety advice for the community

Tree Planting

When planting, follow these guidelines:

• Look up before you plant
• Consider how big the tree or vegetation will grow and what will be affected.
• Plant taller varieties furthest away from the powerlines using the planting guide above.
• Do not plant on streets without local council approval.
• Remember that access to powerlines is required for maintenance and repairs in the future
• Select plant species that are native to the area.
• Avoid plant species that could invade the surrounding environment.
• Plant away from the underground pits, pillar boxes and padmount transformers so roots don't become a problem.
• Country Energy can provide guidance when planting. Local nurseries should also be consulted.

Download a copy of our tree planting guide (PDF, 51KB)

Tree Clearing
To operate a safe network, Country Energy needs to clear trees when building new powerlines. The following illustration provides guidelines for tree clearing.