SaskPower has launched its annual maintenance program to inspect 123,000 wood power poles across Saskatchewan.
The initiative aims to identify infrastructure damage and extend the lifespan of the province's power grid without causing service disruptions.
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The extensive maintenance effort focuses on detecting structural decay, hardware damage, and carpenter ant infestations.
Crews will examine poles, anchoring cables, and crossarms, marking any irreparable units for immediate replacement.
Backbone of the Distribution System
Reliable infrastructure serves as the foundation for regional economic growth and community stability, according to provincial officials.
"Wood poles and transformers are the backbone of SaskPower’s distribution system, and regular maintenance is a cost-effective way to ensure Saskatchewan’s economy and communities have the safe, reliable power they need to grow and thrive," said Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for SaskPower.
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The utility provider manages a vast network of over 1.2 million wood power poles installed throughout the province.
Preventive maintenance significantly reduces long-term operational expenses for the corporation.
"Regular inspection and maintenance of wood power poles can double a pole’s lifespan and provide significant cost savings – maintaining a pole costs less than $65, whereas replacing one costs about $5,000," said Rupen Pandya, SaskPower President and CEO.
SaskPower workers will limit their operations to established right-of-ways as much as possible during the project.
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However, technicians may occasionally require access to private property to complete specific pole evaluations.
