The UK recently switched from analogue to digital TV transmission. The digital switchover programme was complex and Helirig were invited to provide lifting services to help keep the DSO programme on track. Sites — 50 main transmitting stations needed upgrading from analogue to digital Locations — Spread across the UK. Helirig gave access to remote or inaccessible sites of natural/scientificinterest Helirig worked closely with Babcock International Group and Arqiva to assist them in the Digital Switchover programme (DSO). The DSO was a complex programme that required re-engineering work at some 1,150 transmitter sites across the UK. Helirig granted the clients access to sites that cranes could not, reducing the impact on the environment and the public.

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