Recently Helicopter Logistics completed a complex lifting project for Downer Group.
The project was to upgrade the telephony network at the Abrolhos Islands due to the phasing out of the 3G network.
The locals and visitors are now benefitting from the improved mobile telephony coverage at the East Wallabi Island at the Abrolhos. For more information on the background of the project, please see Improved mobile coverage for East Wallabi Island at the Abrolhos
“Everything that was required to build the new base station was ferried across to the island by the Pelagic Services’ barge. However it simply wasn’t possible to take a crane across”, said Matt Corbett, Managing Director and Chief Pilot of Helicopter Logistics.
“Helicopter Logistics completed two lifts for the tower itself. The first was to remove the horizontally laid tower from the barge. Our team then re-rigged the tower to be able to lift it from the top, and put it into position.”
“All of the equipment used for the project was transported by helicopter from the barge to the site. The result has been a great project implemented on time and on budget, and it was terrific to work with the team from Downer Group on this important project” said Matt.