BERLIN, Conn. - March 26, 2012 - Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) is reminding area residents that tree trimming around power lines is under way in Waterbury. The $1.2 million project is taking place throughout the city and is expected to be completed by August. Affected streets can be found by visiting www.clpbringspower.com and clicking on the “Vegetation Management” link.
Tree 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 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, Inc. are working under the guidance of CL&P Vegetation Management Program Coordinator Rick Sullivan.
Residents having questions regarding the enhanced tree trimming can contact Jim Gribbin of Lewis Tree Service, Inc. at (203) 709-0424 or CL&P's Rick Sullivan at (860) 665-6124.