DAMAGE TO LINES
Co-operation Sought
The new requirements to place power poles as close as possible to fences in rural areas accentuated the problems which might arise when trees were planted on road frontages, said a report to the Central Canterbury Electric Power Board yesterday. Damage caused by encroaching trees was a major contributor to power failures and it was desirable to have cooperation between property owners and the supply authority to ensure that service was improved to the benefit of all consumers.
The new regulations gave the authority the power to discontinue the supply of electricity in cases where trees were in contact with overhead lines or where they were reasonably likely to cause damage to the lines. “Where trees likely to menace a service line or distribution line are noted it is hoped that the co-operation of the owner concerned may be obtained to rectify the situation.” said the report.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31627, 13 March 1968, Page 19
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