--- title: "Case Study: Electrical Installations on Bridge" description: Rope Access Operations install electrical components inside four 500ft towers of Metro Vancouver Bridges. Heavy assets lifted vertically in confined space. image: https://www.pacificropes.com/hubfs/AF%20Photo1%20Blog%20Feature%20Image.png --- # Case Study: Electrical Installations on Bridge ## Case Study: Electrical Installations on Bridge Posted by [Sharon Lo](https://www.pacificropes.com/blog/author/sharon-lo) on September 19,2023 ![Sharon Lo](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/25908d2d15c1111951a08d705bca9f19) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## ![Question Icon-01](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Question%20Icon-01-3.png?width=75&name=Question%20Icon-01-3.png) ## The Problem A Metro Vancouver Bridge spanning the Fraser River needed electrical upgrades, which required the installation of cables and components in the inaccessible locations within the towers. Scaffolding as well a fall arrest swing stage within the towers is an option, but it also requires time/materials to set up, as well as a form of third party rescue.   ![AF Electrical Photo 1](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Studies/Alex%20Fraser%20Electrical/AF%20Electrical%20Photo%201.png?width=908&height=689&name=AF%20Electrical%20Photo%201.png) ## ![Light Bulb Icon-01](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Light%20Bulb%20Icon-01-3.png?width=75&name=Light%20Bulb%20Icon-01-3.png)   ## The Solution We rigged internally using temporary anchors attached to suitable anchorage, and used specialized winches inside to assist in lifting heavy assets/equipment. We lifted and installed heavy teck cables, unistrut, several runs of power leads and fiber optic cables on the interior of four 500ft towers without the need for additional access equipment or high angle rescue services. We installed the electrical supply and components into the bridge towers, as well as heaters in inaccessible locations.   ## ![AF Electrical Photo2](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Studies/Alex%20Fraser%20Electrical/AF%20Electrical%20Photo2.png?width=708&height=537&name=AF%20Electrical%20Photo2.png)   ## ![Money Tower Icon-01](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Money%20Tower%20Icon-01-3.png?width=75&name=Money%20Tower%20Icon-01-3.png) ## The Results  ![AF Electrical Photo3 (vertical)](https://www.pacificropes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Case%20Studies/Alex%20Fraser%20Electrical/AF%20Electrical%20Photo3%20(vertical).png?width=419&height=600&name=AF%20Electrical%20Photo3%20(vertical).png) The project manager estimates they had a cost savings of 50% versus using a snooper truck which would require traffic lane closures. There was a reduction of 35% in time, as there was significantly less setup and dismantling of traditional access equipment. 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