Farm Yard Planning and Renovation

If you are planning a move to a new farm site or just starting to develop your farm yard, plan with safety in mind. Here are some things to consider:

• Locate barns, sheds and granaries at least 9 metres from overhead power lines.
• When building new bins, plan the traffic movement so that it won't be necessary to cross under overhead lines.
• You must locate propane and fuel tanks at least 9 metres from power lines.
• Remember that overhead power lines in the farm yard area and near field entrances need to be high enough to adequately clear machinery. Call Manitoba Hydro if you need assistance to move lines.
• Plant tall-growing trees at least 9 metres to the side of overhead power lines.
• Customers interested in the installation of underground service (buried power lines) should call their local Manitoba Hydro office. Rural underground service offers several benefits, including:
  • eliminating the possibility of wires coming down in bad weather
  • eliminating the dangers of wires coming into contact with equipment
  • improving farm yard tidiness.