Tideland has hired Lucas Tree Experts to trim vegetative growth in our rights-of-way.

During July, Lucas crews will be working in Pinetown and Washington. Exiting our Five Points substation, they will be trimming out the Braddy Road and Duck Creek circuits.

Our contract construction crews with Lee Electrical will continue work on the Dowry Creek circuit out of our Ponzer substation. Work will be concentrated along Hyde Park Canal.

South of the Pamlico River, Lee crews will be working on the Merritt circuit out of our Silver Hill substation. Work will be concentrated in the Maribel community.

Meter safety inspections continue. Our contractor, Bellwether Management Solutions, has now completed site visits for the following substations: Pantego, Sidney, Ponzer and Plymouth.

At press time, inspections were being conducted on Five Points substation-served meters, with Washington substation meters to follow.

Thank you for your support of each of these important maintenance activities, which improve system reliability and promote public safety.

And remember: Give utility crews wide berth when approaching them on public roadways.