Annual powerline clearance program for Kyneton and Gisborne

Last updated on 10 October 2023

Council is commencing its annual street tree powerline pruning and maintenance program. This work affects trees on nature strips and various Council-owned properties in Kyneton and Gisborne to ensure all street trees in the area are not at risk of coming into contact with powerlines. 

As part of the program, arborists inspect street trees and powerlines to ensure public safety and prevent electricity supply interruptions caused by overhanging vegetation near powerlines. The program is also an important part of Council's fire prevention works.

All powerline clearance vegetation works comply with the Electricity Safety Act (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020, which stipulate a minimum safe clearance between trees and power lines and Australian Standard 4373-2007 Pruning of Amenity Trees. In rare cases, pruning for compliance may affect a tree's overall structure and health, requiring its removal and replacement.

Council is responsible for electric line clearance (ELC) in the 'Declared Areas' of Gisborne and Kyneton. Powercor is responsible for ELC in the shire's remaining 'Non-Declared Areas', except in Gisborne South, where Jemena is responsible.

Council's program will commence in November and be completed in December, weather permitting.

For further information, view Council's Electric Line Clearance Management Plan or call 5422 0333.