Release Date: 16 November 2006
After working closely with local action groups and residents Western Power will commence tree planting next week along residential streets to visually screen the new transmission line traveling along Roe Highway.
Western Power has already planted over 12,000 seedlings along the Roe Highway reserve and now will plant a variety of trees to visually screen the line from local streets and backyards.
Manager of Western Power's Environment and Land Management Section, Mr Rudy Teh, said “We appreciate that there has been a long delay for residents in getting the trees planted, which will help screen their view of the transmission line.
"For us, that delay has been unacceptable. To resolve the issue, we have replaced the current contractor who was managing the residential and highway plantings, and appointed a dedicated stakeholder relations officer, Ms Gillian Lynch to manage this project.
"Western Power appreciates the hard work of Ms Jodi Watterson from the sub-committee of Bibra Lake Residents' Association and Ms Meryl Jones, President of the Leeming Community Group.
"We will continue to work with Ms Watterson and Ms Jones and will provide them with fortnightly updates on the progress of planting." Mr Teh said.
If you have any questions regarding this media release please email us: media@westernpower.com.au
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