Powerline Clearing Canberra
Powerline Clearing in Canberra
Trees too close to powerlines? Our EVO Energy accredited arborists clear vegetation around power infrastructure safely, properly, and in line with regulation.
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Powerline Clearing Canberra
EVO Energy Accredited Tree Surgeons
Working around powerlines is specialist work. It requires the right training, the right accreditation, and an arborist's understanding of how to prune trees so they recover well, not just so they're out of the wires for the next twelve months.
Our arborists are certified by EVO Energy and trained by an independent Registered Training Organisation in Vegetation Management. EVO Energy accredited tree surgeons are trained to follow safe work practices when pruning trees in an electrical environment, with regular refresher training required to maintain certification.
It's how we continue to operate at the highest standard in vegetation management around the EVO Energy electrical network in Canberra.
Minimum Distances
How Far Should Trees Be From Powerlines?
Trees and shrubs on your property need to be kept clear of low voltage powerlines by 1.5 metres, and more than 2 metres from high voltage lines. House powerlines (the service line running from the street to your home) require a minimum clearance of 1 metre.
Sometimes clearing a tree to these distances can't be achieved without affecting the health and form of the tree. In extreme cases, over-pruning can increase the likelihood of branch breakage or even total tree failure.
Our quoting arborists respect trees. They have the experience and knowledge to ensure no unnecessary pruning is undertaken, and that pruning is done in a way that doesn't encourage excessive regrowth. Clean, correct pruning wounds help the tree recover and limit the risk of infection by pathogens such as decay fungi.
The diagram from the EVO Energy brochure shows an example of low voltage minimum clearances around a property.
What's Included
Every Powerline Clearing Job Includes
From the first call through to the final tidy-up, here's what you get when you book powerline clearing with Canopy.
Free Written Quote
A qualified arborist visits the site, assesses the clearance work needed, and provides a written quote with no obligation.
EVO Energy Accreditation
Every arborist working near powerlines holds current EVO Energy accreditation, with refresher training to maintain it.
Full Insurance Coverage
Public liability and workers compensation insurance, so you're protected if anything goes wrong.
System Switching Requests
For work near high voltage lines, we submit an SSR to EVO Energy so the network can be set to One Shot before we start.
Proper Pruning Practice
Clean cuts that help the tree recover, not just hack jobs to get branches out of the wires.
Complete Cleanup
All branches and debris removed from your property. We leave the site cleaner than we found it.
Working Safely
Working Near Live High Voltage Lines
Before pruning near live high voltage powerlines, we submit a System Switching Request (SSR) to EVO Energy notifying them of the time and location of the work.
We ask for the system to be switched to "One Shot" mode. This means that if the high voltage lines short out from a branch, plant or machinery contacting them, they will not automatically re-energise. It's a critical safety step that protects our crew, your property, and the network itself.
This is the kind of process most homeowners never see, but it's the difference between someone who understands powerline work and someone just doing tree work near wires.
How It Works
Our Powerline Clearing Process
Powerline clearing isn't just tree work near wires. It's a coordinated process between the arborist, the network operator, and the property owner. Here's how we approach it.
Get in Touch
Call or send a message. If you've had a notice from EVO Energy, let us know the details.
Site Quote
A qualified arborist visits, assesses the trees and infrastructure, and provides a written quote.
SSR & Scheduling
Where required, we submit a System Switching Request to EVO Energy and confirm a work date.
Clear & Cleanup
Our accredited crew completes the clearing, removes all debris, and leaves the site tidy.
Why Canopy
Canberra's Powerline Clearing Specialists
Powerline work is one area where you really do need a specialist. The combination of arboriculture and electrical safety isn't something every tree company handles, and the consequences of getting it wrong are serious.
EVO Energy Accredited
Current certification, regular refresher training, and a proper working relationship with the network operator.
Arborists First, Not Linesmen
We're qualified arborists. The tree's long-term health matters as much as the clearance distance.
38+ Years in Canberra
We've been working around the ACT's network for nearly 40 years. We know the patch, the people and the process.
Where We Work
Powerline Clearing Across Canberra & the ACT
We provide powerline clearing services across all Canberra suburbs and surrounding ACT regions. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call.
Questions
Powerline Clearing FAQs
I've had a notice from EVO Energy about a tree on my property. What do I do?
Give us a call and let us know what the notice says. EVO Energy sends these out when a tree is encroaching on the clearance zone around powerlines, and the responsibility usually sits with the property owner. We can come and quote the work, complete the clearing to the required distance, and make sure the job meets EVO Energy's standards.
How far does a tree need to be from powerlines?
Low voltage powerlines require 1.5 metres of clearance. High voltage lines require more than 2 metres. The service line running from the street to your house requires a minimum of 1 metre. These distances are set by EVO Energy and are designed to keep the network safe during normal weather and wind conditions.
Will pruning hurt the tree?
When done properly, pruning around powerlines doesn't have to damage the tree. Our arborists prune for tree health as well as clearance, with clean cuts that help the tree recover and limit regrowth back into the wires. Over-pruning is a real risk if the work is rushed or done by someone without arboricultural training, which is exactly why this work is regulated.
What is a System Switching Request?
For work near live high voltage powerlines, we submit a System Switching Request (SSR) to EVO Energy. This notifies them of the time and location of the work, and lets us request that the network be switched to One Shot mode. In One Shot, if the lines short out from contact with a branch or equipment, they won't automatically re-energise. It's a safety measure that protects everyone involved.
Do I need to be home for the work?
Not always. For straightforward work on trees accessible from the street or with easy property access, we can complete the job without anyone home. For trees in back gardens or where access is restricted, we'll coordinate a time that works. Let us know your preference when we quote.
Who pays for the powerline clearing?
In most cases, the property owner is responsible for vegetation management on their land, including trees near the service line to their home. EVO Energy handles vegetation directly around their own infrastructure on public land. If you're unsure which side a particular tree falls on, give us a call and we'll help you work it out.
Get in Touch
Get a Free Powerline Clearing Quote
Tell us about the tree (or trees) too close to your wires, and we'll get back to you within one business day with a free, no-obligation quote.
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Storm Damage or Fallen Tree?
We're available 24/7 for emergency tree response across the ACT.