The Need

Crown Castle needed to install communication antenna on a 90’ pole in a historically sensitive site. In addition, the site had a small footprint and accessible only over a wooden bridge with a maximum weight of 8 tons. ARE’s foundation and pole system also needed to meet local requirements for aesthetics and paint color.

Overview

Thanks to its Hydraulic System, ARE’s AFS 1300 system can be installed without a crane, in tight spaces, and with limited impact on the environment. Foundation and pole pieces were ferried across the bridge and assembled on site. ARE’s crew installed the system in a 3 days which included OSHA approved railings and ladder, demonstrating ARE’s ability to customize our systems to meet nearly any customer needs.

Project Benchmarks

• Crew flexibility and equipment availability allowing for installation under time constraints
• Limited space and access
• Above ground foundation required no digging on bed of rock

Project Resources

• 4-person crew
• 3 days
• Skid-steer
• Telehandler
• Local fill used for ballast

Challenges

• Limited space and access
• Quickly deployed in rain and wet conditions
• Rock base
• Foundation parts brought across 8T max weight bridge