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.
Essential Energy can provide guidance when planting. Local nurseries should also be consulted.

Download a copy of our tree planting guide (PDF, 335KB)

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