From Feeder Pillars to Sign Posts: Understanding the Backbone of Street Infrastructure

We walk past them every day without a second thought – the green roadside cabinets, the upright poles supporting traffic signs, the metal bands holding things securely in place. These features might go unnoticed, but they’re essential to the smooth running of our streets and public spaces. Without them, much of the infrastructure we rely on would fail.

Powering Our Streets Safely

Feeder pillars are key components, available in both single-door and double-door configurations, providing essential functionality. These are used to safely distribute electricity to street lighting, traffic signals, and even electric vehicle (EV) charging points. Positioned along roadsides or in car parks, they allow engineers to access power networks for maintenance or upgrades without disrupting the wider system.

Electrical systems, especially those exposed to the elements, need proper protection. This is where the importance of both steel and GRP kiosks and cabinets becomes clear, offering essential protection. GRP, or Glass Reinforced Plastic, is tough, weather-resistant, and well suited to indoor or outdoor use. Feeder pillar cabinets help protect equipment from water, dirt, vandalism, and extreme temperatures, making them a popular choice for local authorities and utilities providers. Galvanised steel offers both strength and long lasting protection on street where the pillars receive the highest degree of wear and tear.

Installing a durable outdoor electrical feeder pillar means fewer breakdowns and less maintenance over time. Well-designed cabinets help reduce risk to both the equipment and the people who work around it – from engineers to the general public.

The Signage We Rely On

Signage is another aspect of infrastructure that depends on reliable support. We tend to focus on what the sign says – directions, warnings, speed limits – but the posts and fixings are just as important. Sign posts, including wide based posts and straight sign posts, need to be stable, durable, and well suited to the area. Haldo can provide base plates for straight post stability, and proof by calculation of the suitability of wide based posts for holding the required loads.

While they may appear minor, post caps and traffic sign clips are crucial for securing and aligning signs. Missing or loose clips can result in damaged signs or safety hazards.

Installers and contractors frequently require stainless steel banding. It’s strong, resistant to corrosion, and dependable over the long term. In addition to standard banding Haldo can provide Tamtorque banding and tools. This type of banding ensures a clean and safe installation, even in tough outdoor conditions.

Larger Units, buildings and Installations

Some schemes may require much larger GRP cabinets, or buildings. When a unit or GRP building of several metres is too large to transport as a complete unit Haldo will supply in modular form and a team will attend site to complete the construction and installation of the GRP building.

If you’ve ever walked down a street and everything just worked as it should, chances are companies like Haldo Developments Limited had something to do with it – even if you never noticed.