Manitoba Hydro is beginning their yearly inspections of wooden hydro poles across the province.
This week contractors will be out in the Dauphin area, making repairs to extend the life of wooden hydro poles.
Bruce Owen with Manitoba Hydro previews what you can expect to see happening around the community.
“People who will be identified as Manitoba Hydro contractors will be digging around the pole, maybe injecting insecticide into the poll if needed.”
Contractors may be riding ATV’s to access the poles; Owen says it’s important to be mindful of the workers when on the road.
“They’ll be travelling along roadways. We need to remind people, if they see these people doing work on the poles, please drive carefully.”
Hydro contractors may also need to access private property, as every wooden hydro pole needs to be inspected.
