Danger of Trees Near Power Lines

Safety of the public is paramount to Horizon Energy.  Trees in contact with power lines are a safety hazard, with the potential for causing injury or even death by electrocution if someone touches a tree made “live” by a power line.  Trees in windy or stormy conditions can cause power cuts.  Your power supply may be disrupted when trees or branches break, damaging poles, power lines, or other structures.

Similarly, when conditions are dry, trees near power lines can cause serious fires.

Remember – you don’t have to touch a live line to receive a shock!

Dangers of Cutting Trees Near Power Lines

Cutting and trimming trees in the vicinity of power lines is dangerous.  Touching the live power line or a tree close to the line, can result in serious injury or even death by electrocution.

Under the Electricity Regulations, no person is permitted within four metres of a power line without approval.  In the Eastern Bay of Plenty region, this approval can only be granted by Horizon Energy.

An approved contractor must be used if any part of the tree is within four metres of the power lines.

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Planting Trees Near Power Lines

Serious consideration should be given to the species and placement of trees on your property to ensure they do not interfere with the power lines now and in the future.

Remember – that lovely little shrub you planted may become a five metre monster in a few years!