Columbia Standard

Dominion Energy will continue performing tree-trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods this week:

Distribution Line Tree Trimming:

Granby Hill Alliance

Olympia Residents Coalition

University of South Carolina

Vista Neighborhood Association

Whaley Street Neighborhood

Community Improvement Coop Council

Downtown Neighborhood Association

Eva p. Trezevant Neighborhood

Historic Waverly Neigh. Assoc.

Martin Luther King Neighborhood

Robert Mills Historic Neighborhood

University Hills

Historic Trenholm-Buchanan Neighborhood Association

Citizens with specific questions or concerns should contact Forestry and Beautification at 803-545-3860 or Dominion Energy at 1-800-562-9308 to meet and discuss in advance of the work being completed.

The trimming will be completed by Dominion Energy’s contractors and work will be closely monitored by the City’s Certified Arborists from the Forestry and Beautification Division.

The purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and reliability of the electric service. Dominion Energy reports an 89% improvement in reliability in vegetation related outages in areas where trimming is completed compared to a year ago. The trimming guidelines include removing vegetation within 8-12 feet below and beside the power lines and up to 20 feet above the power lines.

Dominion Energy and their contractors trim in accordance with International Society of Arboriculture guidelines, using ANSI A300 pruning methods leaving good cuts that will generate new growth.

Dominion Energy’s re-conductor work includes pole replacements and new wire in select locations. The goal of re-conductor work is to improve reliability.

For more information about Dominion Energy’s tree trimming efforts, including helpful tips and suggestions regarding the planting of trees and other vegetation, visit www.dominionenergysc.com/treetrimming.

You can also contact Dominion Energy’s 24-hour Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-562-9308.

For continued updates from the city of Columbia follow us on Twitter @cityofcolumbia or “like” the City of Columbia on Facebook.

Original source can be found here.