Maybe. Contact NC 811 to request a locate of any underground utilities in the area near the plant to dig up. If underground utilities are near the site, you must abide by NC811 rules regarding digging. Also contact our Manager of Vegetation Management, Wil Ortiz at 704-289-3145 if you are pursuing digging up of plants near the transformer.
Underground Padmount Transformer Work
Depends on the size of the material cut. Vegetation over 5 inches in diameter is normally left at the site. Vegetation that is less than 5 inches in diameter is run through the chipper and removed off-site.
Normally within a week or two after vegetation has been cleared around the unit.
Not during the clearing work, but potentially yes when our vendor works in the unit. Our vendor will communicate with you when he needs to turn off the power, and for roughly how long.
Normally within a week from informing the Member.