Overhead line services, incorporating
- Overhead line tower painting
Minor tower maintenance services
- ACD’s, safety signs, I.D plates, step bolts
- Muff painting and repairs
Substation/Power station services
- Grit blasting
- Pressure cleaning
- Scaffolding
- M.E.W.P
- One/ two pack industrial coatings
- Decorative finishes
Scope of works
- Maintenance and refurbishment of:
- Pylons
- Sub stations
- Telecommunication masts
- Changing of Anti Climb Devices (ACDs)
- Standard and customised ACD design
- Colour plate and signage replacement
- Step bolt replacement
- Navigation light replacement
- Conductor work and condition inspection and assessment.
Solutions to challenges
Actavo was required to paint towers in Warrington that were in back gardens and close to roads, which provided challenges. The team put covers on cars, fences, garden furniture, etc. to protect them from paint. The works were completed on time and in budget, with the client receiving very positive feedback from the householders.
Actavo painted YH route for Scottish Power. Much of the route ran through central Edinburgh – close to houses and main roads. The Actavo team worked from early in the morning on weekends when traffic was light. The contract was completed with no damage or complaints.
Actavo painted ZN route for Scottish Power. This was a hugely challenging project, much of it over very difficult terrain – around 20 towers over marshland with no roads. Some of the area was governed by Scottish Natural Heritage and other sections were in Muirshiel Regional Park. Actavo hired specialist all-terrain vehicles to get the job done. The project was completed on time and in budget.
Benefits to client
Experience
With over 30 years’ experience in transmission tower painting and maintenance, Actavo is the market leader and has built a highly regarded reputation.
Expertise
Actavo’s systems are accredited to ISO 9001:2015, which are maintained and reviewed to ensure continual development.
Key successes
Health & Safety
In such a high-risk environment, Actavo successfully delivered over two million-man hours across a 10-year period achieving its target of ZERO LTAs and RIDDOR reportable incidents.
Experience
Actavo PDC has extensive experience in the maintenance and refurbishment of UK pylons and substation network.
Training
Actavo provides a broad range of training activities to ensure all team members are competent to operate in this strictly regulated sector.