POWERLINE CLEARANCE & YOUR PROPERTY
Powerlines on your property are your responsibility
It is your responsibility to maintain the private overhead powerlines and the associated poles and other electrical equipment at your property. As part of this maintenance, we recommend you regularly inspect your private overhead powerlines, ensuring they are well maintained and clear of trees and branches. This maintenance will reduce the possibility of power supply failures, electrocution or fires. We strongly recommend you inspect your private overhead powerlines at least every six months.
Which are your powerlines and which are United Energy’s?
Please refer to the Private Overhead Electric Lines brochure to gain a clear understanding of the different types of powerlines.
It is important to note that all high voltage lines are owned and managed by UE, even if they cross your property. For both your personal safety, and the safety of the network, please do not attempt any maintenance of high voltage lines. If you are not sure whether your lines are private powerlines or high voltage lines, please contact UE’s customer service desk on 1300 131 689.
Why you should keep private powerlines well maintained
The most obvious reason is to ensure a safe supply of power to your property. If injury or property damage occurs due to a lack of maintenance, you could be held liable, resulting in possible litigation.
For further information about Legislation and Regulations; please refer to the Energy Safe Victoria website. Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility and UE thanks you for your support in better protecting our community from the threat of bushfires.