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Fibre optic cabling

Are you looking for overhead or underground fibre optic cabling? You’ve come to the right place. At GNB, we can service all your fibre optic cable hauling, fusion splicing, and OTDR Testing needs. This includes commissioning on major road upgrades and council smart city works projects.

Fibre optic refers to transmitting information by sending coded light pulses through very long optical fibres. These are thin strains of pure glass fibres, approximately the same diameter as human hair. They are arranged in bundles and transmit light signals (coded information) over long distances. 

If you require overhead or underground fibre optic cabling or assistance with removing or upgrading existing lines, GNB is the team you can rely on. Precision and safety are at the core of everything we do. When handling fibre optic installations, our experts ensure each component is managed with the highest level of care and accuracy. We also adhere strictly to all industry regulations concerning clearance and distance. Whether you’re a property developer concerned about fibre optic cabling near new structures or a civil contractor navigating infrastructure challenges during construction, GNB provides expert guidance and practical solutions for every project.

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What are fibre optic cables used for?

Fibre optics are often used in electrical work where fast, secure, and interference-free data transmission is necessary, such as telecommunications, networks, smart grids, and control systems. Further applications include:

Cable television

Fibre optics deliver high-bandwidth, high-quality TV signals, ensuring clear picture and sound, and supporting HD and 4K content through enhanced electrical currents.

Internet

Consistently deliver high-speed, high-capacity internet connections that transmit data quickly and efficiently. They provide faster speeds, reliable performance, and support for high-demand activities such as streaming and gaming.

Telephone

Fibre optic cables enhance telephone services with clearer calls and stable connections, supporting advanced features and handling high call volumes.

Smart Grids

Optical fibres enable real-time data communication for smart grids, improving grid efficiency, stability, and integration of renewable energy sources.

Control Systems

Ensures reliable, high-speed communication in control systems, supporting precise monitoring and control in industrial automation and infrastructure management.

Fibre optic cable services we offer

Fibre optic cable hauling

Fibre optic cable hauling involves carefully installing and pulling fibre optic cables through conduits or overhead pathways. At GNB, we use advanced techniques and loose tube construction processes to ensure the safe and efficient hauling of cables, minimising tension and preventing damage during the process.

Fusion Splicing

Fusion splicing is an important step in fibre optic cable installations, where two optical fibres are joined together to ensure a continuous, uninterrupted signal. At GNB, we utilise the latest fibre optic technology and insulated casing to guarantee high-quality, low-loss splices that maintain the integrity of your network.

OTDR Testing needs

Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) testing involves assessing the quality and performance of fibre optical fibre cables and networks. This testing method helps identify faults, measure the integrity of splices, and ensure the overall efficiency of the fibre optic or glass fibre systems. By conducting thorough OTDR tests, we ensure that your fibre optic system is improved for peak performance, giving you peace of mind that your data transmission will be fast, secure, and uninterrupted.

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Shape the future of connectivity with fibre optic cables

Fibre optic cables play an increasingly major role in connecting cities. Their high speeds in data transmission enable seamless, rapid communication over longer distances, which is crucial for meeting the growing demands of urban environments. Our experts identify the most suitable optical fibre cable for each application, assessing whether multimode fibres or single mode fibres best meet your network requirements and ensure reliable connectivity, regardless of location.

 

Fibre optic cabling is particularly important for the NBN rollout. As part of this, we can supply and install overhead or underground fibre optic ADSS cable on the Energex or ergon networks with connection to private premises.

Why Choose GNB Energy

  • Energex & Ergon Energy rated
    GNB goes above and beyond to meet and surpass all required safety and procedural standards, ensuring the highest level of compliance and operational excellence.
  • Fully equipped
    GNB owns and operates all the necessary plant and equipment to complete your project, ensuring full control over resources and eliminating the need for external contractors or suppliers.
  • Site management
    Our management staff are on site with the crew as much as possible. This close involvement helps maintain high standards, swift decision-making, and smooth project execution.
  • Fast quotes
    GNB provides competitive quotes promptly after the initial contact, ensuring you receive timely and accurate pricing to help move your project forward without delay.
  • Satisfaction guaranteed
    If any defect is found in our works, we repair it at no additional cost, ensuring the highest quality and your complete satisfaction with the final result.

  • "professionalism, integrity and commitment to our Project outcomes"

    Boeing recently encountered a high priority need to establish fibre optic cable at one of our Operational sites. The time-critical nature of this need initiated a search across a range of suppliers who could satisfy very stringent requirements for schedule, flexibility, cost and quality. It very quickly became apparent to us that Craig McIntosh’s team at GNB Energy provided the best value option for our needs. From the moment Craig and his team signed on to the task, they never disappointed. Communication was fantastic between us; their clarity and honesty about the timeline and risks were outstanding…this ensured that we could continue effectively juggling the key Programmatic requirements on our side. Further to this, the completion of the task by Craig and his GNB Energy team during trying conditions went perfectly. On behalf of the Boeing Team, we like to thank GNB Energy for the professionalism, integrity and commitment to our Project outcomes.

    PAUL RYDER, BOEING TEST AND EVALUATION - AUSTRALIA

  • "Looking forward to our next project with you"

    Thank you for the magnificent work that your company has carried out for Toowoomba Second Range Crossing. Your professionalism and outstanding commitment has enabled us to deliver this massive project with zero incidents in the electrical space, despite the massive cables that you guys had to pull. I appreciate the long nights you guys willingly spent by our side when we needed!

    ALBERTO PEREZ, NEXUS DELIVERY

  • "GNB are the crew to get things done!"

    GNB were engaged on the GUN project to provide civil electrical installation works as well as electrical maintenance works for road lighting and ad-hoc ITS works including fibre splicing and testing. All members of the team worked in a professional manner, responded quickly to requests and went above and beyond to provide quality best for project outcomes.

    DANIEL MORRIS, GATEWAY UPGRADE NORTH PROJECT

  • "Exceptional people to work with."

    Quality, Safety, and something more rare in the industry, genuine interest and commitment to deliver. GNB Energy have gone above and beyond on more occasions than I can remember.

    PAUL ANDERSON, M1M3 GATEWAY MERGE PROJECT

  • "I thoroughly recommend GNB"

    GNB Energy worked proactively to troubleshoot design & construction issues well in advance of onsite work be conducted. Goldfields would have no hesitation in recommending GNB Energy to other land developers, small or large.

    JON MCMORROW, GOLDFIELDS

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