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Choosing The Right Footing For Your Site Conditions

Where the soil at your pole installation site contains rock or is too firm to use an auger for a pile footing, or where the site has a high water table, a slab/pad/raft type footing is recommended. This type of concrete pole base requires a considerably larger quantity of reinforced concrete and shrinkage steel reinforcing. This type of footing design is based on mass weight to anchor the pole with a concrete base in situ. It must be constructed on a level, well-compacted site to minimise the risk of subsidence and overturning.

In circumstances where it is difficult or expensive to obtain concrete, or where a mobile footing is preferred, this type of footing can be supplied as precast concrete bases. These foundations are cast in a steel mould and come complete with 4 x Swift Lift crane lifting points and provision for forklift access. These precast products come complete with electrical conduits installed and provision for pole holding down bolts to mount the pole.

Custom Design

We can manufacture a standard range of precast concrete bases to mount our poles to, however they can be custom-designed and manufactured to other sizes to suit your particular application if practical. Our engineered solutions accommodate specific needs for various projects, ensuring each product delivers optimal stability and reliability for your equipment.

Australian Standards

All precast concrete bases are engineered and manufactured according to Australian Standards to take a maximum wind loading in the particular geographical location. Based on the effective wind loading of your equipment and the particular pole model that you require, our team at G&S Industries will specify a precast concrete base. This ensures your project meets all safety requirements while providing long-term value and longevity.

The key benefits of choosing precast solutions include efficient installation, low maintenance requirements, and the ability to provide consistent quality across multiple projects. These precast concrete blocks are ideal for various environments and can be supplied in a range of standard sizes or custom configurations.

Whether you need concrete light pole bases for lighting applications, solar installations, or other industry equipment, our team is happy to work with you to ensure your order meets your specific requirements. Contact us for a quote and let us help make your next project a success.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Poles can be stabilised using either direct burial in concrete or by mounting to a precast concrete base. For rocky or firm soils, precast concrete bases offer superior stability through mass weight anchoring, requiring a level, well-compacted site to prevent subsidence and overturning.

The main disadvantages of precast concrete include higher initial costs compared to cast-in-place options, transportation limitations for very large pieces, and less flexibility for design changes once production begins. However, these are often offset by faster installation times and consistent quality.

The size of a concrete base for a light pole depends on the pole height, wind loading, soil conditions, and equipment weight. G&S Industries engineers each precast concrete base according to Australian Standards, specifying the appropriate size based on your specific pole model and geographical location.

Concrete base depth varies based on pole height, wind loads, and soil conditions. For precast slab-style bases, depth is determined by engineering calculations to ensure adequate mass for stability. Direct burial poles typically require depths of 10-20% of the above-ground pole height, but precast bases eliminate the need for deep excavation.