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ArbFest 2021 is here!

As things are slowly returning to normal after a turbulent 12 months, the Victorian Tree Industry Organisation (VTIO) are hosting ArbFest 2021 on Saturday 8th May.

Activities across the packed day include the climbing challenges, Tree ID and Pest and Disease ID challenges, workshops and demonstrations as well as other fun activities such as milk create climbing, tug of war, axe throwing, as well as other activities for children.

Accommodation (dorms as well as both powered/non-powered camping sites) for both Friday and Saturday is available if you are traveling from afar. Catering is also available for purchase.

Bookings can be made via trybooking.com. If you would like to compete on the day, or require accommodation, bookings are required. If you would just like to be a spectator, or if you would like to participate in the free events, it is still recommended to book so resources can be allocated appropriately.

As part of the catering, Energy Safe Victoria is sponsoring lunch on the day, so if you would like a free lunch, ensure you have registered for the day.

Details:

Date: Saturday 8th May 2021
Time: 7:00 am (registration and gear check). 9:00 am (events commence).
Location: Gillwell Scout Camp – 1555 Gembrook Launching Place Road, Gembrook (Melways reference 299 E1).
More information can be found on the VTIO flyer found here.

Interlink Training is a proud supporter of Arboriculture events. If you are interested in finding out more about our involvement in such events, please contact us online or by calling us on 1300 731 669.

Earlier in the year while pruning trees near uninsulated high voltage (HV) conductors on private property, a vegetation management worker had an incident where a branch broke and fell uncontrolled onto the HV conductors.

The worker was in an EWP and was intending to snap the branch off but the branch snapped before the worker had an opportunity to snap it off.

This had the potential to cause injuries, but fortunately no one was hurt.

To read more about Energy Safe Victoria’s investigation into the matter, visit https://esv.vic.gov.au/safety-alerts/electrical-cut-branch-hv-conductors/.

Interlink Training provides training to vegetation control workers in the electrical supply industry (ESI) and we work closely with ESI authorities to ensure our annual refresher courses provide workers with the knowledge and understanding they need for working in the industry. For more information on what course may be suitable for your situation, please contact us online or by calling us on 1300 731 669.

ArbFest 2021 – Saturday 8th May 2021

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