[INDUSTRY NEWS]
UPDATE: FINAL SECTION OF SPIRE INSTALLED ON ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER
> In the February issue of Wire Rope Exchange, we featured the work and partners involved in building One World Trade Center. As of May 10th, DCM Erectors, Inc. used their Favco M760D Series II Tower Crane to lift the final section of Spire atop the One World Trade Center. The project represents a long effort to not only rebuild after the devastating events of 9/11, but also construct what may be the most advanced and safest tower of its size built. Integral to this project was the combined effort of many partners, including rigging companies such as ASC Industries/Python America and The Bilco Group. Now 1WTC stands a symbolic 1,776 feet high, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and third tallest in the world. As dozens of construction workers
perched atop One World Trade Center looked on and applauded the historic milestone, crews installed the final two sections of the 408-foot steel spire at One World Trade Center on Friday, May 10th. Using the Favco M760D Tower Crane
located high above street level, ironworkers lifted the final two pieces off a temporary work platform on the roof of One WTC and attached them to the previously installed 16 sections of spire. During the installation, ironworkers set and tightened 60 bolts at an altitude of 1,701 feet. “Today is a proud moment for our
City and State as we crown the top of One World Trade Center,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo. “This milestone at the World Trade Center site symbolizes the resurgence and resilience of our state and our nation. I want to personally thank the men and women who have worked tirelessly over the years to make today a reality and remember those who lost their lives nearly 12 years ago when the World Trade Center towers fell.” “Thanks to the hard work of thousands
of construction workers throughout the region we have filled the void left in the Manhattan skyline,” said Governor Chris Christie. “Today’s achievement is a fitting tribute to the sacrifices made by so many brave and innocent souls nearly 12 years ago – including first responders like the 37 PAPD officers who lost their lives while heroically responding to the attacks on our nation. More work remains to be done, but today
May 10th, 2013, Ironworkers install fi nal segment of Spire atop 1WTC.
we pause to celebrate this triumph of the American spirit.” “Today marks a truly momentous
occasion for the Port Authority and for the people of the region and the United States,” said Port Authority Chairman David Samson. “Beyond its state-of-the-art design and record-setting heights, One World Trade Center stands as a national symbol of hope and strength in the face of tragedy, and today we pay tribute to the thousands of men and women whose skill and dedication have made this milestone possible.”
“With the final section of spire now in
place, One World Trade Center stands as the Western Hemisphere’s tallest icon of freedom, resilience and the indomitable American spirit,” said Port Authority Vice Chairman Scott Rechler. “We could not have accomplished this momentous achievement without the thousands of men and women who have given so much over the years toward rebuilding the World Trade Center site. Today’s milestone is a testament to the spirit of this great nation and a tribute to all who perished during the horrific attacks on 9/11.”
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Ironworkers used Slingmax Twin-Path® Slings comprised of a blend of high performance fi bers with Dyneema® to raise and set the fi nal spire atop One World Trade Center.
Photos courtesy of PANYNJ
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