Manitoba Hydro Ramps Up Tree Trimming to Prevent Outages and Fires
So, here’s something important that’s happening across Manitoba—Manitoba Hydro is really stepping up their tree trimming and vegetation management work this year, and for good reason. It’s all about keeping the power on and making things safer for both their crews and the public. You might start noticing more crews out and about, especially around power lines, cutting back trees and clearing brush.
Now, to be fair, Manitoba Hydro has always done this kind of work. But this year, they’re going harder at it. Why? Well, last year alone there were over 2,600 power outages in the province just from trees touching power lines. That’s actually more than any other year in the last 14. So clearly, the issue is growing—no pun intended.
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The thing is, when trees come into contact with power lines, it’s not just about the lights going out. It can cause fires, knock down live wires, and create really dangerous situations for people nearby and the crews who have to come fix it. It also slows things down when workers have to navigate through thick brush just to get to the problem. So, cutting this vegetation back ahead of time makes a big difference.
You might see Manitoba Hydro crews or their contractors entering properties to do this work. Sometimes that means trimming back branches, but in some cases—especially if a tree is the wrong kind in the wrong place—it might need to come down completely. They usually try to give property owners a heads-up before doing anything, but in emergencies like storm damage or sudden outages, that notice might not happen in time.
They’re also using heavy equipment out in rural areas to clear out bigger brush and applying herbicides in spots where they need to stop certain plants from growing back. This isn’t just about outages—it’s also about preventing wildfires and protecting Hydro’s infrastructure from future damage.
If you do spot a crew trimming or clearing around power lines, make sure to keep your distance. There could be falling branches or even flying debris, and it’s just safer all around.
So while it might be a little inconvenient at times, all of this is being done to make Manitoba’s power system more reliable and much safer for everyone.
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