Right-of-way maintenance schedule: fourth quarter of 2019
For the fourth quarter, we will finish our scheduled maintenance in the YEC territory of Ogden before moving on to Lesslie.
For the fourth quarter, we will finish our scheduled maintenance in the YEC territory of Ogden before moving on to Lesslie.
For the fourth quarter, we will finish our scheduled maintenance in the YEC territory of Ogden before moving on to Lesslie.
Due to the increased rainfall this winter, our continued right-of-way maintenance schedule for 2019 was altered. For the third quarter, we will focus our scheduled maintenance in the YEC territories of Ogden, McConnells, Lowrys and Southwest Rock Hill.
Please expect Asplundh Tree Company to be working along the following roads and highways: True Road, Able Road, Chappell Road, Brattonsville Road, Mobely Store Road, Givens Road, Overlook Road, Erby Road, Border Road, Hwy. 72, James Wherry Road, Strait Road, Conner Road, Dunlap Roddey Road, Auten Road, Oakdale Road, Mount Holly Road, Robertson Road and the surrounding areas. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to keep our lines clear from overgrown trees and debris, ultimately helping to decrease the possibility of outages.
In a storm, rights of way around overhead power lines and sharpened chainsaws make the difference. In the past four months, York Electric has seen three major storms that tested our system. Because of our diligent and proactive trimming schedule, crews were able to get the power back on when it mattered most.
Lineman Zack Smith says, “During an outage, it is our goal to be on the scene within an hour. We work hard, in all types of conditions, to restore power safely and as efficiently as possible. By keeping rights of way clear and accessible, we can do our job easier and get the lights back on quicker.”
As part of our 2019 Member Comfort Initiative, our team will continue dedicating time and resources to maintaining a clear right of way around our overhead lines the proven method to help prevent outages. Find the latest right-of-way schedule and download the map.
The ROW is cleared by cutting, trimming, mowing and where permissible, applying herbicides. In most cases, all shrubs, brush and trees are removed under primary (main), overhead power lines. They are also removed, as and around secondary, low-voltage power lines that bring power from the transformer to your meter. Cutting and trimming are done by trained, professional utility tree trimmers using specific and proven standards typical to the industry.
ROW refers to the corridor or pathway an electric line follows, whether it’s along the road or through the woods. ROW provides utility crews with access to lines for improvements, maintenance, and repairs. It also provides an operational safety zone between the electric lines and trees, buildings, etc. On the majority of its lines, York Electric holds easements that give it the right to clear land 15 feet from either side of the wire.
A clear ROW minimizes outages, improves power quality, reliability, and safety.
York Electric’s ROW maintenance program balances the preservation of natural habitats against the service reliability needs of our members and the safety needs of the general public. In fact, it can actually benefit the ecosystem and other natural environments. ROW maintenance efforts create open areas that encourage the growth of wildflowers, ferns, grasses, flowers, berries, and other low-growing shrubs.
YEC will be trimming and clearing in the McConnells and Lowrys areas on and along True Rd., Able Rd., Chappell Rd., Brattonsville Rd., Mobley Store Rd., Givens Rd., Overlook Rd., Erby Rd., and Border Rd., as well as the surrounding roads.
YEC will make a concerted effort on our Blairsville substation areas where we will be trimming and clearing on Turkey Creek Rd., Traylor Rd., Hord Rd., Burris Rd., Hwy 322, Hwy 97, Pinkney Rd. and the surrounding areas near these roads and highways.