❓ Hon Dee Margetts asks about Western Power's easement clearing practices, potential escalation, and herbicide use near waterways. The Minister incorporates a detailed response into Hansard, addressing clearing criteria, herbicide restrictions, and landowner responsibilities.
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I refer to Western Power’s policies and practices regarding easements. (1) Can the minister advise what has been the practice to date with regard to clearing on Western Power easements? (2) Can the minister advise whether there is a planned escalation of clearing activities under Western Power easements? (3) If so, can the minister advise the basis for that escalation, the amount of extra clearing involved and the areas involved? (4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(1) Can the minister advise what has been the practice to date with regard to clearing on Western Power easements? (2) Can the minister advise whether there is a planned escalation of clearing activities under Western Power easements? (3) If so, can the minister advise the basis for that escalation, the amount of extra clearing involved and the areas involved? (4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(2) Can the minister advise whether there is a planned escalation of clearing activities under Western Power easements? (3) If so, can the minister advise the basis for that escalation, the amount of extra clearing involved and the areas involved? (4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(3) If so, can the minister advise the basis for that escalation, the amount of extra clearing involved and the areas involved? (4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas.
PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas.
PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas.
Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas.
(1) Can the minister advise what has been the practice to date with regard to clearing on Western Power easements? (2) Can the minister advise whether there is a planned escalation of clearing activities under Western Power easements? (3) If so, can the minister advise the basis for that escalation, the amount of extra clearing involved and the areas involved? (4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(2) Can the minister advise whether there is a planned escalation of clearing activities under Western Power easements? (3) If so, can the minister advise the basis for that escalation, the amount of extra clearing involved and the areas involved? (4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(3) If so, can the minister advise the basis for that escalation, the amount of extra clearing involved and the areas involved? (4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(4) Can the minister also advise what this means for the administration of herbicides along or across creek lines, or the impact of additional clearing of remnant retained or established for sound land care reasons? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
I seek leave to incorporate the material into Hansard . The Minister for Energy is endeavouring to be extremely cooperative. He has provided a fulsome answer to the question. Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
Leave granted. The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
The following material was incorporated - (1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(1) Clearing depends on voltage, span, fire risk, vegetation type and repruning cycle. By necessity there must be an assessment of the type of vegetation and its growth rates and this may vary slightly between assessors. See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
See attachment 1. (2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(2) No, however due to the cyclic nature of this work and the recent appointment of contractors to look after geographical areas it may appear that there has been an escalation. (3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(3) N/A. (4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
(4) No herbicides are to be used within 20 metres of a wet area such as creek lines unless approved by Water and Rivers (DoE) or landowner/occupier. Herbicides used are not residual and are Roundup, Roundup Biactive or Garlon 600 on cut stumps. Only Roundup Biactive is approved for use within 20 metres of a wet area (provided other approvals are obtained). If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
If plantings have been carried out then it is the occupier’s responsibility to keep them clear of the power lines. See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
See the note on bottom of first page of attachment 2 on page 3993. Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
Attachment 1 Minimum Clearances for Power Lines in all Areas The minimum clearances required between trees and power lines shall comply with the vertical and horizontal distances as shown in Table - 1 - Clearances From Power Lines These are the MINIMUM requirements at all times. Work is carried out in the Management Zone to maintain at least these minimum clearances until the next cycle of vegetation management in the area. If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas. [See attachments 1A and 2 on pages 3991-3993.]
If any vegetation is noted within the Clearance Zone it may be cut under the emergency provisions and the occupier responsible may be billed for this work. PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas.
PLEASE NOTE: In Areas Prone To Cyclones All Clearance Zones Should Be Doubled. PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas.
PLEASE NOTE: figure 3- 1 illustrates power lines up to 33kv. However, the diagram also covers transmission lines as the principles remain the same in that clearance zones and the management zones are measured from the conductors (wires). Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas.
Also, no vegetation is allowed to grow above transmission lines and vegetation that grows higher than 3 metres under a transmission line is generally removed in all but urban areas.
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