WATCH: Exclusive, epic drone footage of the implosion of the two concrete floodlight towers at Willowmoore Park
Check out this amazing drone footage of the implosion that brought down the two towers.
Removal of the original towers for the floodlights at Willowmoore Park international in Benoni began this morning with the controlled toppling of two of the four towers.
The brief demolition was successfully carried out by Wreckers Demolition on behalf of the municipality, provincial cricket controlling authorities (the Eastern Cricket Union) and Cricket South Africa (CSA).
The towers, which have been standing for decades, were only earmarked for demolition once a clearance had been given for their removal by relevant heritage authorities.
As the ground’s lights now have steel pylons, it was feared that the natural structural deterioration of the disused concrete towers over the years had made them potentially unable to withstand a significant earth tremor.
This capacity must be factored into any construction in the area due to extensive mining activity on the East Rand during more than a century.
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“On behalf of the president, executive directors, management and staff of Easterns we would like to place on record our thanks and appreciation to Wreckers for efficient and professional work executed in bring down the pylons,” said chief executive officer, Cassim Suliman.
“It was a sad moment in history as the old pylons served us for many years.
“Safety of the public required this action and the Eastern Cricket Union had to execute this project in the best interests to all concerned.”
The remaining two towers will be demolished early next year and timed to fit in with the requirements of a busy local, provincial and international cricket schedule of which Willowmoore Park is an important part.
CLICK HERE for a GALLERY of images taken on the morning.
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