Lift Off - As New Dorset Landmark is raised into position

Lift Off - As New Dorset Landmark is raised into position

News Release issued: 7th May 2008

A new 25m (82ft) tall landmark is gracing the Purbeck skyline following the installation of a new control tower at The Tank Museum.

Part of the £16m redevelopment project sponsored by the Herritage Lottery Fund, the tower will be used to control live events taking place in the Museums new tank arena.
Museum Director Richard Smith said; "The tower gives the building design a landmark profile and stands above what will become our new reception area. To the left of this, our new 5000 square metre display hall is also taking shape and in front of it, our new tank arena is almost complete."

Richard was joined by former museum director John Woodward and site manager Rod Nutbourne of Norwest Holst to toast the 'topping out' of the new building as the tower was lifted into position.

The tower and new arena will be used for the first time during the Museums first live displays of the year in May half term.

[image] Tank from the new tank arena, this image shows the 25m tower in position on top of the new building

Tank from the new tank arena, this image shows the 25m tower in position on top of the new building.

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[image] Workmen fix the `pod` to the top of the tower structure.

Workmen fix the `pod` to the top of the tower structure.

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Former director John Woodward, Rod Nutbourne of Norwest Holst and Tank Museum Director Richard Smith toast the 'Topping Out'.

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