To ensure public safety and electrical system reliability, BC Hydro contractors will be inspecting wood power poles along distribution lines on Thetis Island between February 1 and March 15, 2014. Poles will be tested for strength and treated near ground level with wood preservative to prevent and/or stop decay if needed.
The wood preservatives used are approved and registered for utility wood poles by Health Canada. Contractors are certified and licensed by the BC Ministry of Environment and work is completed in accordance with BC Hydro’s Pest Management Plan for Wood Structure Maintenance (ref # 105-0976-09-14).
For more information, please contact Raymond Irving, Field Manager at (250) 755-4798 or raymond.irving@bchydro.com
Tara McCormick
Quality Management and Technical Resources Department
BC Hydro