dracolnyte
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my contribution of the crane being dismantled from the inside
Razz
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There self dimantleing crane tower seems to have taken a pause in its descent. It's been stalled at this height since Friday of last week.
These photos were taken Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016:
These photos were taken Tuesday morning, May 17, 2016:
stjames2queenwest
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Weather related?
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I'd say it's whether related indeed...
JamesKoole
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It was noted here that the crane would come down to the 17 floor, then the remainder would be handled by a mobile crane.
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And that the street closure permit dates were 16 to 18 May.
AndreaPalladio
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They are removing the boom this afternoon.
dracolnyte
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I have pics throughout the whole process. good thing I took a week off to witness this. pics coming up soon...
twenty4two
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Sorry to go off topic (from the crane's dismantling) but does anyone know if the Lobby/Elevator area on the ground floor are the finished look? I know to each their own, but I'm having a hard time believing that's the actual design they intended.
L Tower construction information 8 The Esplanade – L Tower
Update May 17, 2016
The vehicular Road Closure continues Wednesday, May 18 2016 for the eastbound lane on The Esplanade from Yonge Street to Scott Street. A possible extension to Thursday May 19 may occur if required. We will have an update tomorrow on the 18th.
Work is progressing on taking down the L Tower crane with the job and cab components coming down this afternoon.
As work continues tomorrow, May 18:
Update May 17, 2016
The vehicular Road Closure continues Wednesday, May 18 2016 for the eastbound lane on The Esplanade from Yonge Street to Scott Street. A possible extension to Thursday May 19 may occur if required. We will have an update tomorrow on the 18th.
Work is progressing on taking down the L Tower crane with the job and cab components coming down this afternoon.
As work continues tomorrow, May 18:
- Pedestrian access will remain open to Yonge Street on the south side of The Esplanade.
- There may be short term disruptions to pedestrian flow as active crane work occurs.
- The City of Toronto has issued a road closure
permit for this work.
dracolnyte
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started the morning off with this super mobile crane
removing the counterweights onto a truck
removing the boom/jib in one go
next the cab
notice the boom is dismantled and gone by late afternoon
collar is off too, now we are left with this by the end of the day
removing the counterweights onto a truck
removing the boom/jib in one go
next the cab
notice the boom is dismantled and gone by late afternoon
collar is off too, now we are left with this by the end of the day
ahmedyusali
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Bye bye.....
Benito
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Great photos, thanks for taking them and posting them dracolnyte.
After six years it finally goes home. Great vantage point for the pictures @dracolnyte
