Do Hydro-Qubec crews work in rights-of-way during the hunting season?
Throughout the year, Hydro-Qubec carries out different types of work in transmission line rights-of-way. Our crews periodically visit rights-of-way on ATVs or snowmobiles to inspect equipment. Inspections can also be performed by slow-flying helicopters at very low altitudes. Minor and major repairs on transmission line components are also carried out as needed. Work in a particular sector can take place over varying lengths of time, often requiring specialized machinery or equipment brought in on wheeled or tracked vehicles or by helicopter. Vegetation control activities are also done periodically in rights-of-way to prevent trees and other vegetation from growing too tall and dense. The purpose is to eliminate trees and favor low-growing plants such as shrubs and herbaceous species that are compatible with the safe operation of the transmission system. This may either involve mechanical methods (chainsaws or manual or motorized brushcutters) or the selective application of herbicides
