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cranes in action sa
Crane capitalisation
T
he $535 million overhaul of one of world
cricket’s most historic settings is well
underway, with the iconic facility set
to be transformed into a multisport,
50,000-seat venue when it reaches completion
in March 2014.
Three companies – Morgan’s Cranes, Crane
Services and Titan Cranes – are providing
the massive project with everything from a
500-tonne Krupp to a 15-tonne Franna.
When completed the venue will become
home to the Adelaide Crows and Port Power
AFL sides, cricket’s Redbacks and test
cricket and will play host to a range of major
entertainment events.
With the Adelaide skyline currently
showcasing cranes of every shape and size
as work continues on a number of projects,
including both the Adelaide Oval redevelopment
and the new Royal Adelaide Hospital, Crane
Services managing director Tom Giles said
city construction had not been this busy for a
long time.
With 43 cranes spread around the country
including Australia’s largest fleet of Franna
cranes, the company has 18 staff in its Adelaide
workshop and three operators.
“We have had our 500t Krupp onsite at
Adelaide Oval for the past few months and
expect it to be there for at least two more
months,” Giles said.
“It is the biggest crane in the state and has
been working in all three of its configurations for
this job – main boom, roughing fly and fixed fly.
“Because of its versatility it has also been
able to walk with its outriggers out and it has
been working to full capacity.
The South Australian crane industry is having a field day with its involvement
in the Adelaide Oval redevelopment, Andrew Mole reports.
July 2013 CRANES & LIfting
“Our cranes have worked
on all the piling in the
project, as well as helping
out with general
construction. At various
stages we have used all
seven of our cranes.”
– Morgan’s Cranes director Wade Morgan
The biggest crane in the state, Crane Services anticipates that its 500t Krupp will remain onsite at
Adelaide Oval for at least another two months.

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“The main boom handles lifts up to 100t,
with the roughing fly out to 40m and 60m and
the fixed fly 22m.”
While Crane Services usually focuses on
undertaking work in the mining and maintenance
industries, Giles said the size of this major
redevelopment was too good to miss.
In addition to Crane Services, Adelaide-based
Morgan’s Cranes has also been capitalising on
increased construction demand driven by the
state’s major building projects.
According to company director Wade
Morgan, the company has put its 15 and 25
tonne Frannas to work at Adelaide Oval, along
with 30t, 55t and 95t Liebherr cranes and a 40t
rough terrain unit.
“Our cranes have worked on all the piling in
the project, as well as helping out with general
construction,” Morgan said.
“At various stages we have used all seven of
our cranes and we have been involved with the
Royal Adelaide Hospital project as well.”
Morgan’s Cranes opened its doors for
business in 2005 with just one crane in
operation, but has rapidly grown both its fleet
and business.
Today, Morgan said he operates on projects
across Australia due to his work on major
South Australian developments, which include
the Adelaide desalination plant ETSA high
voltage towers and the Australian Submarine
Corporation.
For now however, the star of the construction
show in Adelaide remains the 50,000-seat
Adelaide Oval which, once completed, will
boast a new indoor cricket training centre
incorporating a high performance gym and
associated player facilities.
July 2013CRANES & LIfting
Aerial image of Adelaide Oval with cranes from the Channel 7 Helicopter. Photo courtesy of The Advertiser
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Morgan’s Cranes Pty Ltd
State-wide
7 cranes ranging from 13T
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Wade Morgan Mob: 0412 551 791
Email: wade@morganscranes.com.au
Discounts for long term hire.
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Crane Hire
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Email: admin@steelcitycranes.com.au
162 Lacey Street, Whyalla SA 5600
PO Box 223, Whyalla SA 5600
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Canberra has contributed $30 million to fund onsite underground car
parking, reducing the impact on the surrounding parklands of the city’s
green belt and enabling the state government to fund further riverbank
improvements.
The southern stand and entrance plaza will be completed prior to the
Ashes Test later this year, while the eastern stand will be completed in
time for the 2014 AFL season.
A number of items from existing structures will also be salvaged as
part of the redevelopment. This will include the current spectator seating
which will be made available to sporting and community clubs across the
state, as well as the roof structures of the Clem Hill Stand which will be
salvaged for reuse.
The Victor Richardson Gates will be installed as part of a new eastern
entrance, while the Bradman Collection will be temporarily stored and
re-exhibited in the new southern stand.
A government spokesman stated that, when finished, Adelaide Oval
will have 77% of its seating undercover, family and restroom facilities in
excess of national standards, food and beverage facilities no more than
40m from any seat, 2000 dining spaces, corporate capacity of 3800,
multiple replay screens and 10m wide concourses.
It is anticipated that the screens will be 150 and 200 square metres
respectively, making them substantially bigger than the current screens
at the MCG. CL
CRANES IN ACTION SA
July 2013 CRANES & LIFTING
“We have had our 500t Krupp onsite at
Adelaide Oval for the past few months and
expect it to be there for at least two more
months.” – Crane Services managing director Tom Giles
The $535 million overhaul of one of world cricket’s most historic settings is well underway, with completion expected in March 2014.
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