At Clearline Desilting, we’re proud to announce that we are currently in discussions with Openreach as they continue their nationwide effort to upgrade the UK’s broadband infrastructure from copper to full fibre. This significant transition is part of a broader movement to enhance the UK’s communication networks, providing faster, more reliable internet to homes and businesses across the country. We’re excited to be a part of this project by offering essential de-silting services that will help streamline the process and reduce costs.
Why De-Silting Matters in the Fibre Upgrade
As Openreach rolls out full fibre connections, they face a number of challenges, one of which is ensuring that underground ducting systems are clear and free of blockages. These ducts, which previously carried copper cables, often accumulate silt and debris over time, making it difficult to install new fibre optic cables.
de-silting plays a critical role in this upgrade. By clearing out the silt and other obstructions from the ducting, we help Openreach avoid costly and time-consuming civils work, such as digging up roads to lay new ducts. Instead, jetting and de-silting allow the existing infrastructure to be utilised, enabling faster, more efficient fibre installations. This not only saves time but also reduces disruption to communities and minimises the environmental impact of extensive civil engineering projects.
The Benefits of De-Silting for Fibre Upgrades
Our de-silting services offer a number of key benefits for Openreach and their partners as they work to bring full fibre connectivity to the UK:
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Cost Savings: Clearing existing ducts through de-silting eliminates the need for extensive civils work, significantly reducing the costs associated with laying new fibre lines.
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Faster Project Completion: With ducts clear and ready for fibre installations, the upgrade can be completed more quickly, ensuring that communities benefit from faster internet sooner.
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Reduced Disruption: Extensive civils work often involves road closures and disruptions to local communities. De-silting avoids this by using existing infrastructure, minimising inconvenience for residents and businesses.
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Safety and Efficiency: Our team adheres to the highest safety standards, ensuring that every project is completed safely and on time. By reducing the need for more invasive work, de-silting allows Openreach to get fibre projects over the line faster and with fewer complications.
Looking Ahead: Expanding De-Silting Services Nationwide
As discussions with Openreach continue, we are excited about the prospect of expanding our de-silting services across the UK to support this critical infrastructure upgrade. With our years of experience in the drainage and telecoms sectors, Clearline Desilting is ideally positioned to provide the expert services needed to help make the copper to full fibre transition as smooth and cost-effective as possible.
Our partnership with Openreach would represent a significant step forward for Clearline Desilting, allowing us to play a vital role in the modernisation of the UK’s communication network. We are committed to supporting Openreach in their mission to deliver faster, more reliable internet to millions of homes and businesses, and we look forward to contributing our expertise to this exciting project.
Contact Us
If you’d like to learn more about our de-silting services or how we can assist with telecom and jetting projects, contact Clearline Desilting today. We’re ready to help streamline your infrastructure needs and deliver results that save time, money, and reduce disruption.
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