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Safety around trees and powerlines

02 Feb 2010

During the Wet Season a significant portion of power outages across the Top End are attributed to trees interfering with powerlines.

Trees can be blown into powerlines when they grow too close to them. If this happens, they can conduct electricity and become safety hazards.

Power and Water contractors are out and about all year to make sure trees are trimmed to help reduce the chances of causing an outage in your suburb.

Weekly schedules are posted on our planned works page, listing suburbs where tree trimmers will be carrying out works.

Please note that property owners are responsible for keeping trees clear of the electricity service line, which is the line running from the power pole on the road reserve to the house. If vegetation is close to powerlines it is critical that you contact us and do not attempt to clear them yourself.

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The Power and Water Corporation is the Northern Territory of Australia's provider of electricity, water and sewerage services.
We are one of the largest businesses in the Territory with assets in excess of $1.2 billion and servicing over 80,000 customers.