Overhead lines and trees (utility guys & gals)

[HDAV]

HI, hoping for some help, my aunt has powerlines on her property (11kV or lower) directly under the line is a tree which is getting close (how close i cant say without a theodolite). but certainly closer than i see most.

 

My question is who is responsible for making sure the 2 do not touch, landowner or utility? Who pays for tree reduction if required? She does get a tiny rent for the 3 poles on the land and i know there is an access clause for utility. I don't know when they last inspected, but what is the safe separation?

 

Many thanks for your help

[Eddy_t]

Depends, where is it in the mids? It's usually down to what the surveyor thinks can be done, if it's below the line, or to the side, it'll get cut live, if it's above, it'll need switching off!

 

 

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[HDAV]

South staffs near wombourne it's under the line at the moment. They just had a load of tree work done which wasnt cheap hence the question.

[Eddy_t]

West coast is the contractor I believe, but still, get the owner to ring WPD, somebody will be dispatched to survey, get permission and cut it

 

 

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