The world-first engineering solution proposed was the reason Marr Contracting International was awarded the craneage contract after a competitive tender process including some of the world’s leading craneage companies.
Marr’s M2480D HLL cranes, with capacity to lift up to 330 tonnes (about the same weight as 26 double-decker buses), are revolutionising the way bridges are built by lifting heavier modularised components instead of the more traditional approach of lifting smaller components one-by-one and then welding on-site. The M2480D is the only crane in the world that can lift the large components that will make up the two 318-metre high bridge towers.
When the M2480D lifts one of the final 165 tonne components to a height of 318 metres, it will be the world’s heaviest and highest craneage lift.
According to DLSY Joint Venture Deputy Project Manager, Alper Alemdaroglu, the Joint Venture partners wanted a craneage partner who could think outside the box to bring their vision to life.
“We were pleased to award the contract to The Men From Marr’s for their world leadership and technical competence in heavy lifting tower cranes for a project of such scale,” said Mr Alemdaroglu.
Marr Contracting Managing Director, Simon Marr, (one of two brothers who run the family business) said the company’s M2480D cranes were expected to significantly reduce the construction program, leading to lower construction costs and, with less site-based activities, a higher level of on-site safety.
“The sheer lifting power of Marr’s M2480D HLL is a game changer for this project and could forever change the way our industry looks at building bridges,” Mr Marr said.