08 June 2026
A Geda 1500 Z/ZP transport platform in a closed configuration is currently being used on a challenging construction site in Le Havre, France.
The chimney stands 240 metres tall. (Image: Geda).
The project is located on the site of a thermal power station that has been decommissioned since April 2021 and is being gradually dismantled. A 1500 Z/ZP BS version with Uni-X masts was installed for work on the chimney at the location.
The aerial work platform has been specially adapted to the site-specific requirements. The enclosed version expands the proven range of applications for these aerial access solutions, which have been in use worldwide for decades.
In addition to the 1500 Z/ZP, the 500 Z/ZP and the 1200 Z/ZP are also available as enclosed models. A key advantage of the enclosed design is the reduced safety clearance, while maintaining high safety standards.
Inside the historic chimney in Le Havre. (Image: Geda).
In Le Havre, during the initial phase of operation, the transport platform will be used at heights ranging from 0-19m to transport materials and assembly teams for the scaffolding that is yet to be erected.
The system will subsequently be extended to a final height of 43m. It will then support the cleaning and asbestos removal work on the chimney.
The chimney itself stands 240mtall and is regarded as a historically significant structure in Le Havre, hence the specific circumstances of the demolition project place high demands on logistics, safety and the adaptability of the access equipment used.
The Geda 1500 Z/ZP transport platform. (Image: Geda).
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