Planting near powerlines video transcript

Duration: 34 seconds

Narration: Male voiceover

 

[Video begins]

[Description]: The AusNet logo.

[Voiceover]: Thinking of planting trees on your property? 

[Description]: Icons of potted trees appear.

[Voiceover]: Always check where the power lines are.

[Description]: Animated powerlines appear.

[Voiceover]: Trees that grow up into the powerlines or fall during severe weather can cause power outages or a fire risk.

[Description]: An animated tree grows into a powerline, causing sparks to fly. It then topples in a storm, igniting a fire.

[Voiceover]: Always plant trees a good distance away from powerlines.

[Description]: An animated tree stands safely away from a powerline.

[Voiceover]: This reduces the risk of them falling onto powerlines once they reach full height.

[Description]: An animated tree grows taller.

[Voiceover]: If you need to plant trees near powerlines, only choose trees that will grow to a maximum height of three metres.

[Description]: An animated tree grows under powerlines, stopping at three metres.

[Voiceover]: Visit our website for more information.

[Description]: The AusNet logo, social media icons, and the URL www.ausnetservices.com.au appear.