We inspect street trees each year near power lines and program our pruning accordingly.
Trees and power lines
Glen Eira is home to more than 55,000 street trees. Many of these grow in close proximity to overhead power lines and are managed on a two year cycle.
Pruning is usually minor, as the previous year’s work sets the branch framework and we only need to remove regrowth. Occasionally a tree may need additional work, but the percentage is small. Other pruning requests are inspected on an individual basis by Council’s qualified arborist (usually within 30 days) to see if any works are required. Any urgent or emergency works are inspected as a priority.
Pruning of trees is undertaken by our contractors according to specifications of qualified arborists.
Pruning dates
| Block | In the area bounded by | Commence dates |
| 6 | Dandenong, Poath, North and Koornang Roads | from 1 July 2024 |
| 7 | North, Tucker, Centre Roads and Thomas Street | from 15 August 2024 |
| 8 | North, Warrigal, Centre and Tucker Roads | from 20 October 2024 |
| 9 | Centre, Tucker, South Roads, Nepean Hwy and Thomas Street | from 3 January 2025 |
| 10 | Center, Warrigal, South and Tucker Roads | from 1 March 2025 |
High Voltage Audit dates
| Block | In the area bounded by | Commence dates |
| 1 | Dandenong, Balaclava Roads, Hotham Street, Inkerman and Orrong Roads | from 1 July 2024 |
| 2 | Balaclava, Hawthorn, Glenhuntly Roads and Hotham Street | from 15 August 2024 |
| 3 | Dandenong, Koornang, Glenhuntly and Hawthorn Roads | from 20 October 2024 |
| 4 | Glenhuntly, Hawthorn, North Roads, and Nepean Hwy | from 3 January 2025 |
| 5 | Glenhuntly, Koornang, North and Hawthorn Roads | from 1 March 2025 |
Why do you prune trees?
Electric line clearance works help prevent vegetation from growing too close to the power lines. If vegetation is too close to the power lines it can result in safety risks, such as electrocution, fires and the reduced reliability of electricity supply.
This pruning is also part of a legislative requirement to ensure that there is a clearance space maintained between power lines and the closest foliage of a tree.
Compliance for trees on private property falls under the same regulations, however it is managed separately by the relevant electrical companies.
Download our Electric Line Clearance Management Plan (PDF, 1.4MB), or get a hard copy between 8am and 4pm weekdays from Park Services, 730 Inkerman Road, Caulfield North.
For more information about Electric Line Clearance Regulations, visit www.energysafe.vic.gov.au/industry-guidance/electrical/line-clearance/legislation-policies-and-areas
