(Batesville, IN) – Duke Energy plans to clear out vegetation overgrowth along several high-voltage power lines in the Batesville area next week.
The work is expected to begin on Monday, and take up to three days to complete, depending on weather conditions.
Duke says because these high-voltage lines span several miles, and in some places cross rugged and remote terrain, a specialty contract helicopter tree trimming crew, using an aerial saw, will side-trim trees and vegetation along key power line corridors.
The helicopter and aerial saw provide a way to trim trees in hard-to-reach locations.
Federal regulations mandate that key power transmission line corridors be free of vegetation that might interfere with safely operating and maintaining those power lines.
Property owners along the corridors have been notified by mail, in person or via a door hanger.
All areas where the helicopter will work have been clearly flagged and marked in advance of trimming.
You can find more information about the program at duke-energy.com/trees.
Call Duke Energy Vegetation Management at 800-723-9684 if you have questions about the project.
