Overhead Power Distribution Systems
Providing complete solutions for all overhead distribution systems
Freedom provides complete solutions for all Overhead Distribution Systems for the UK’s major distribution network operators. We offer full project management, route evaluation, feasibility, design, access consents, circuit installation, rebuild and refurbishment of all overhead lines at all distribution voltages.
Overhead Network Services
We provide turnkey overhead line services, with asset installation and maintenance at all distribution voltages on wood pole, steel pole and steel structure overhead electrical networks.
Extensive experience and technical expertise in the design, installation and Project Management of:
- LV Arial Bundled Conductor (ABC) systems
- Open wire systems - at all voltages (LV – 132kV)
- Wood Pole and Steel support replacement
- High Voltage Compacted Covered Conductor (CCC) systems
- Automation and remote control of pole mounted switchgear
- ESQC Regulations compliance – Low Ground Clearance Solutions
- Reactive fault repairs and network recovery
- Asset replacement/refurbishment
- Network reinforcement
- Line design, profiling and ground line surveys and asset data management.
- Condition surveys, analysis and feasibility studies
- Wayleaves, consents, crossing management, land agreements and purchase
- New build
Commitment to safety and the environment
Freedom provides the highest levels of safety control and training in support of our field operations.
- Employees are registered under the competency and safety passport scheme.
- The business is accredited to provide in house safety training to IOSH standards
- All supervisors/project managers trained to IOSH/NEBOSH certification
- In order to comply with Working at Height Regulations all Overhead Line and Arborist Teams are supplied with a MEWP which allows for a hierarchy of safety control
- Resources trained in environmental protection
- All CDM roles expertly undertaken
- All team street works qualified
- All teams equipped with the most suitable powered access equipment for the work/environment
- All staff are equipped and trained in the use of the most advanced climbing/fall prevention/fall arrest systems available to the industry.


