2020 pole inspections August-October
Posted by Heather Reinhart on August 14, 2020
Wright-Hennepin (WH) performs pole maintenance every year, 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 Wright County, primarily in Maple Lake, Buffalo, Waverly and Montrose. The inspections will begin in mid-August, 2020, 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 2020. 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.
