UI Sets Next Phase Of Tree Care Program In West Haven

West Haven CT

20 September, 2021

5:42 PM

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Written by Michael P. Walsh WEST HAVEN, CT — United Illuminating will begin the next phase of its tree care program to reduce the amount of vegetation that UI says threatens power lines during storms. UI's tree service contractor will increase the distance between vegetation and power lines by targeting trees and limbs in and around the center of West Haven along Campbell Avenue and Main and Center streets, said city Tree Warden Leo Kelly, who reviewed and approved the project. Kelly said the circuit area provides electrical power to downtown businesses and City Hall. The contractor, Lewis Tree Service Inc., will focus work on UI's "Utility Protection Zone," which extends 15 feet above, 8 feet below and 10 feet to the side of power lines, he said. According to UI, the Orange-based utility will designate trees for pruning or removal if they pose a threat to power lines or risk falling into or encroaching on the Utility Protection Zone, causing damage to the electrical system or outages due to their height and growth pattern. People can direct questions to Kelly at [email protected].