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Trees Near Power Lines

Trees cause around 20% of our unplanned outages and can be a safety hazard. To keep the power on and everyone safe, all vegetation such as trees, hedges, vines, or plants should be kept at least four metres from power lines.

Report a problem tree

On your property:

If vegetation on your property is too close to power lines, contact a local arborist. They’ll liaise with Unison to make sure the work is done safely.

Somewhere else:

If you've noticed vegetation growing too close to power lines somewhere else, let us know by filling out the form on this page.

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Find out more about trees on your property near power lines

Give consent for tree trimming services under a First Cut or Trim Notice

Your name *

Daytime contact number *

Your email *

Physical address/location of problem tree *

Nearby pole number (if known)

Is this tree on your property? *

Yes

Under the law, property owners are responsible for ensuring vegetation does not grow too close to power lines. You must keep vegetation clear of these lines.

Unison DOES NOT cut or trim vegetation affecting service lines (also known as the mains cable) or private lines. See the image below for the difference between a Unison network line and a service line.

Cutting or trimming vegetation near live lines is dangerous. If vegetation on your property is too close to power lines, please contact a local arborist who can advise if it is safe for them to do the work, or if Unison will need to assist with removing it.

Which power lines are affected by the tree(s)? *

Power lines running from pole to pole on public roads or streets (Unison's network lines)

Power lines running from pole on road or street to a home or building (service lines/mains cables)

Power lines running from pole to pole on private property (either Unison's network lines or private lines)

Under the law, property owners are responsible for ensuring vegetation does not grow too close to their service line (also known as the mains cable) or private lines. You must keep vegetation clear of these lines.

Unison DOES NOT cut or trim vegetation affecting service or private lines. See the image below for the difference between a Unison network line and a service line.

Cutting or trimming vegetation near live lines is dangerous. If vegetation on your property is too close to power lines, please contact a local arborist who can advise if it is safe for them to do the work, or if Unison will need to assist with removing it.

Approximately, how close is the tree(s) growing to these power lines? Your best guess is fine. *

Less than 0.5 from the line

Between 0.5 and 1.5m

More than 1.5m

Attach photo of problem tree(s)

Any additional information?

Unison’s Privacy Statement covers how we will deal with your personal information

Report a problem tree

Trees Near Power Lines

Report a problem tree

On your property:

Somewhere else:

Learn more

Under the law, property owners are responsible for ensuring vegetation does not grow too close to power lines. You must keep vegetation clear of these lines.

Unison DOES NOT cut or trim vegetation affecting service lines (also known as the mains cable) or private lines. See the image below for the difference between a Unison network line and a service line.

Cutting or trimming vegetation near live lines is dangerous. If vegetation on your property is too close to power lines, please contact a local arborist who can advise if it is safe for them to do the work, or if Unison will need to assist with removing it.

Under the law, property owners are responsible for ensuring vegetation does not grow too close to their service line (also known as the mains cable) or private lines. You must keep vegetation clear of these lines.

Unison DOES NOT cut or trim vegetation affecting service or private lines. See the image below for the difference between a Unison network line and a service line.

Cutting or trimming vegetation near live lines is dangerous. If vegetation on your property is too close to power lines, please contact a local arborist who can advise if it is safe for them to do the work, or if Unison will need to assist with removing it.

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