Composite power pole trial showing promise in Qld

Composite power pole trial showing promise in Qld

It’s a tough life for a power pole in Queensland—between wild storms, cyclones, floods and bushfires, there’s termites and rot to contend with, along with extremes of temperature. That’s where composite poles are showing promise as a durable, cost-effective, highly functional alternative. After a successful seven-month trial of fibreglass-reinforced polymer poles at sites across the state, Energy Queensland is planning to expand the pilot into m…