Abstract: Method and arrangement for reinforcing an elongated pole (3) including a plurality of anchorages (28,29), each of which are locatable at a different vertical position on pole (3) and having a tension member (30) configured to be coupled between at least a pair of said anchorages (28, 29) for increasing the load capacity of the receiving pole (3) when thereby fortified. Exemplarily, utility pole (5) is configured to receive above-ground appurtenances. In a complimentary embodiment, the arrangement further includes a compression member (36), which may take the same form as the tension member (30), but with oppositely acting forces imposed therein.