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Hydro pole inspections underway in Steinbach

from Steinbach Online

Hydro pole inspections underway in Steinbach Steinbach Online If you see people dressed in orange snooping around your local hydro poles with power tools and shovels in the coming days, do not be alarmed. Routine hydro pole inspections will be happening in the Steinbach area for the next few weeks. Manitoba Hydro spokesperson Bruce Owen says crews will be inspecting poles for rot, insect infestations, and unreported vehicle damage. “Basically, the contractors use a hammer and a drill to determine if there is any decay in the lower portion of the pole,” he explains. “The base of the pole is then treated with a paste-like liquid preservative to protect it.” READ MORE

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