Tideland has hired Gunnison Tree to trim vegetative growth in our rights-of-way. During November, Gunnison will perform tree trimming on the Arapahoe and Dawson Creek circuits in Pamlico County.

Our contract construction crews with Lee Electrical will be working throughout our system to proactively replace any poles that failed to meet our integrity standards following inspections by our contractor, Osmose. One crew will work in the Grantsboro district. Another crew will work in our Pantego and Engelhard districts.

Fall is a popular time to plant new trees and shrubs so they have time to establish root systems before the heat of summer returns. Before purchasing trees, please take time to conduct a bit of research based on location and the proximity to both overhead and underground power lines. Staying well outside of the utility right-of-way when the tree reaches mature height will help the co-op reduce future tree trimming costs. And be sure root spread will not interfere with underground utilities.