2019 August pole inspections
Posted by Stacie Nielsen on August 12, 2019
Each year, Wright-Hennepin (WH) performs pole maintenance, which begins with an inspection of all poles within a designated portion of WH’s service territory. The inspection is designed to identify poles that need maintenance or replacement due to age, storm damage or other causes. This proactive type of pole maintenance helps WH reduce emergency and unscheduled replacement costs and extend the service life of its poles.
Many variables affect the strength and serviceability of a pole including wood species, preservation methods, soil and climate conditions, insects and mechanical damage and inspection methodology.
This year’s inspection will occur in Hennepin County, primarily in Maple Grove, Osseo, Corcoran, Medina, Plymouth and Rogers. The inspections will begin August 26, 2019 and take up to 8 weeks to complete.
WH is utilizing Star Energy, a third-party contractor, to exercise the pole maintenance inspection program for 2019. They can be identified by vehicle markers and name badges. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact member services at (763) 477-3000, or at info@whe.org.
