Taking Enhanced Measures to “Protect Transmission Lines from External Damage”

News Network, April 11 - During routine inspections in the Shawan and Shihezi districts, personnel from the State Grid Kuitun Power Supply Company observed numerous individuals flying kites within the protected zones of the 110kV Shixilan wire-pull 23-25 and 110kV Shade Line 23-24 tower segments. The team promptly engaged in educating both the kite flyers and local vendors about the potential hazards associated with kite flying near power lines.

With the onset of spring, there has been a noticeable surge in infrastructure development, outdoor construction, and recreational kite flying, posing significant risks to the power grid. In response, the company has initiated a comprehensive campaign to mitigate external damage, integrating it with their spring inspection strategy. This initiative involves thorough inspections and targeted interventions for transmission lines under their jurisdiction.

The company is proactive in collaborating with relevant government agencies, gaining advance knowledge of municipal construction plans and activities, and engaging with construction teams to implement preventive measures. They place particular emphasis on high-risk areas, such as those with large machinery operations, where staff are stationed to dissuade risky activities and promptly establish safety agreements and issue hazard rectification notices. As part of their daily patrols, they install warning signs against kite flying near key tower locations popular among spring outing enthusiasts, distribute the Power Facility Protection Handbook, and use real-life examples to illustrate the risks and legal consequences of kites entangling with power lines. Furthermore, they partner with community grid members to display safety notices at kite sales points, enforce a “Sales & Legal Education” notification system, and utilize drones for dynamic monitoring and remote dissuasion of dangerous high-altitude activities. This multi-faceted approach, encompassing “ground warnings, aerial patrols, and legal publicity”, ensures comprehensive protection of the power grid during the spring season.

To date, the company’s efforts have included 858 special patrol deployments, inspections of 1,041 lines, 2,949 special patrols for 95 potential hazards, the signing of 20 safety agreements with construction teams, the installation of 12 online monitoring systems, 44 warning signs, and the distribution of 617 educational materials. They have also successfully intervened at 127 temporary construction sites and addressed two instances of external damage, thereby robustly securing the reliable operation of power lines. (By Zhou Lie)