London Borough of Newham: Highway Lighting

The installation of 90 road lighting columns and a catenary carrying data controlled LED globes (supplied by Aquila Design) ready for the 2012 Olympics.

The scheme involved the excavation and installation of bespoke concrete foundations for the columns, over numerous utility cables and services, whilst dealing with difficult site conditions.

The final accomplishment was the installation of a technically-complicated colour-changing LED catenary including installation of feeder pillars and power supplies.

The three-carriageway site is a main arterial route into Stratford and remained open for the duration of the works.

Benefits for Client:

• Specialist techniques for excavation works

• Limited working hours to reduce congestion during busy commuter hours

• Installation of privately-fed feeder pillars to service the network of signage and the LED Catenary

• Integral solutions for construction of column foundations

• Liaising with distribution network operator for connections and disconnections

• Dedicated supervision and directly-employed labour

• Availability of specialist plant.