BERLIN, Conn. - June 26, 2012 - Trees are the number one cause of power outages and Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) is reminding area residents that tree trimming around power lines is under way in South Windsor. The $148,000 project is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.
The work is being done in the area of Burnham Street, Mcquire Road, Pleasant Valley Road, Vibert Road, Tudor Lane, Main Street, King Street, North King Street, Corneau Way, Chapel Road, Governors Highway and John Fitch Boulevard. A complete list of 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.
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 Asplundh Tree Expert Company are working under the guidance of CL&P Vegetation Management Program Coordinator Barry Croke.
Residents who have questions can contact CL&P's Barry Croke at 860-665-6149 or South Windsor Tree Warden Karl Reichle at 860-648-6366.