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Manitoba Hydro to Remove 262 Trees for Safety Upgrades

11/30/2025

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Manitoba Hydro will remove 262 trees along Selkirk Avenue in Winnipeg to improve safety and grid reliability.
The trees, primarily Siberian elms, have encroached on 24,000-volt power lines, causing outages and risks to workers and the public.
The removal is part of a broader vegetation management effort that includes trimming and brush clearing.
Manitoba Hydro will spend $27 million on these initiatives this year and work will begin next week.

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Story summary

Manitoba Hydro will remove 262 trees along Selkirk Avenue in Winnipeg to improve safety and grid reliability.
The trees, primarily Siberian elms, have encroached on 24,000-volt power lines, causing outages and risks to workers and the public.
The removal is part of a broader vegetation management effort that includes trimming and brush clearing.
Manitoba Hydro will spend $27 million on these initiatives this year and work will begin next week.