Over the past two years, Oncor has worked closely with Texas Discovery Gardens (TDG), a nonprofit located in Dallas Fair Park, and the Old Fish Hatchery at White Rock Lake Advisory Committee to plant and maintain native grasses, plants, and shrubs beneath high-voltage transmission lines along Oncor’s right-of-way near the Old Fish Hatchery at White Rock Lake. 

 

Initial planting, seeding, hay placement and erosion control efforts – all of which are compatible with power lines – occurred in 2021. Supplemental planting, continued observation and other maintenance related to the project will continue through 2023 to ensure the site’s development and safe, long-term growth. Managing this vegetation is critical for preserving this local natural treasure and for ensuring safe and reliable electric service.

 

There are a few locations in the area where the vegetation has grown too close to the high voltage lines, which requires pruning to ensure safety and service reliability. The pruning, which will take place over 1-2 days in late January, weather permitting, will address the new growth of approximately 6-8 feet. No trees will be removed. 

 

1. Lakewood Park: 4 trees will require new growth pruning.
2. White Rock Lake: 8-9 trees will require new growth pruning.
3. Fish Hatchery (Lawther Dr.): The trees left for shielding on Lawther Rd. have grown too close to the power lines. Pruning will remove the new growth but maintain existing shielding.
4. Fish Hatchery (Winsted Dr.): The trees left for shielding near the walking trail have grown too close to the power lines. Pruning will remove the new growth but maintain existing shielding.

 

For more info, visit Oncor.com or call: General Inquiries: 888.313.6862 Media: 877.426.1616   FLYER