Utility locating is a free service
Click before you dig or call Utility Safety Partners at 1-800-242-3447 to find out where the utility lines are located in your yard. The service will mark the location of power, water, drainage, natural gas, internet, and cable television lines on your property with coloured paint and flags. This service can take up to a week after you make the call.
Plan out what trees and shrubs to plant and where
When choosing which trees and shrubs to add to your yard, pay attention to how high they might grow and their proximity to utility lines. If you live in an area with overhead power lines, a clearance of 3 metres helps reduce the chances of a tree coming into contact with the power line and causing a power outage or fire.
There are four zones to consider when planting near overhead power lines.