BERLIN, Conn. - June 19, 2012 - Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) is reminding area residents that tree trimming around power lines is under way in New Britain. The $292,000 project is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.
Affected streets can be found by visiting www.clpbringspower.com and clicking on the “Vegetation Management” link. Trimming is vital to reducing the number of tree-related power outages and improving service reliability for customers of CL&P.
Trees are the number one cause of power outages and regularly scheduled trimming, as well as enhanced trimming in certain areas, is needed to reduce service interruptions. Trimming is also necessary to provide sufficient working space so line workers can maintain a safe distance from the power lines when repairing them. In areas where tree-related outages have been numerous, crews will perform enhanced trimming above and around those power lines.
Crews from Lewis Tree Service are working under the guidance of CL&P Vegetation Management Program Coordinator Rick Sullivan.
Residents who have questions can contact Jerod Shreckengast from Lewis Tree Service at (570) 295-3481 or CL&P's Rick Sullivan at (860) 665-6124.