04.11.2012

New York crane secured

The luffing jib tower crane that was damaged in last week’s Storms has now been secured.

The salvage team used a hand crank to slew the superstructure through 180 degrees so that the jib, which was pulled over the rear of the crane, faces the building.
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The tethered crane

They then used a series of cables to strap the jib to the building in order to ensure that it does not fall, allowing the area underneath to be reopened. The next stage is to install another crane or lifting gantry, in order to remove the damaged jib and help disassemble the crane.
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A boom lift based on one of the upper floors was used to reach the jib

To see close up photos of the jib being secured click here