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Powerline safety

Information about the required clearance distances for working, building and vegetation near powerlines.

 

	Building safely near powerlines Information about safe clearance distances for building near powerlines including legal requirements for buildings, scaffolds and other structures close to powerlines.

	Trees and powerlines Dangers of vegetation near powerlines Vegetation clearance near powerlines Planting trees near powerlines List of trees that can be planted near powerlines

	Working safely near overhead powerlines Information on safe clearance distances for working, operating machinery and scaffolding near powerlines including legal safety requirements

	Identifying powerlines Find out about the common types of powerlines in South Australia.

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