Tree Removal in Bury, Manchester Utilising A Crane & MEWP
In the bustling town of Bury, Manchester, a grand old beech tree stood tall. This tree, though majestic, was sick. It was afflicted with a Ganoderma fungus that caused it to rot from the inside. Its massive branches stretched over a busy road and numerous gardens, posing a threat to the people and cars passing below.
In this blog, we'll take you through the details of the project and how we utilized a crane and Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) to speed up the removal process, reduce road closure time, and protect nearby obstacles.
ACC Tree Care was able to cut down and remove this tree in just 2 days minimising disruption to the busy road below
The Challenge: A Large Overhanging Tree
The tree in question was a magnificent beech tree that had grown substantially over the years, extending its branches over the road. While it added charm to the area, it posed significant risks to both pedestrians and motorists. The customer approached us to carry out the tree removal, and we accepted the challenge with the utmost dedication to safety and efficiency.
Planning The Tree Removal Strategy
Before commencing the tree removal, we conducted a thorough assessment of the site and developed a plan to ensure the operation went smoothly. The main goals were to minimize road closure time, protect surrounding infrastructure like street lighting and garden fences, and ensure the safety of our team, pedestrians, and motorists.
Introducing the MEWP
During the initial day, our tree surgeon prepared the tree, removing all long secondary and tertiary branches and reducing the tree back to the stem. Utilizing a MEWP allowed our tree surgeon to quickly gain access to work at various heights while maintaining stability and safety. Tree Branches were lowered using specialist rigging equipment to safely lower down into a dedicated landing zone. the branches were then chipped into the back of a truck to keep the site clean and tidy and make for easy transport away from the site.
Utilizing a Crane for Speed & Precision in Tree Removal
Given the size and position of the tree, traditional tree removal methods wouldn't have been the most efficient option. To expedite the process and minimize disruptions to traffic flow, we decided to use a crane. The crane would enable us to cut the tree into sections and safely lift them away from the road into a dedicated landing zone. By doing so, we could avoid prolonged road closures and potential traffic congestion, which is crucial for a busy route like this.
Efficiency and Safety Combined
With the crane and MEWP working in tandem, we were able to remove the large overhanging tree methodically and without delays. Our team was carefully lifted into position, where they expertly cut and dismantled the tree section by section. The crane gently lifted the cut sections away from the road, minimizing the risk of damage to nearby infrastructure and ensuring the safety of everyone involved. We placed the timber directly into a large tractor and trailer for a speedy and efficient get away.
Conclusion
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of our skilled team and the use of specialized equipment like the crane and MEWP, the tree removal project was completed in just two days. By employing this approach, we significantly reduced the amount of time traffic management needed to be in place, allowing traffic to flow freely for the majority of the time. Additionally, we ensured that street lighting and garden fences were kept intact during the operation.
Conclusion
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of our skilled team and the use of specialized equipment like the crane and MEWP, the tree removal project was completed in just two days. By employing this approach, we significantly reduced the amount of time traffic management needed to be in place, allowing traffic to flow freely for the majority of the time. Additionally, we ensured that street lighting and garden fences were kept intact during the operation.
At ACC Tree Care, we remain committed to providing efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible tree surgery services to our community. If you have any tree-related concerns or require professional tree removal services, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. We are always ready to help!
Acc tree care – Heywood – quoted and completed a job re-shaping a large pine tree which had become overgrown. This was priced realistically and the 2 lads who completed the work were pleasant, hard working and to be honest continued to fine tune the pruning long after I had expressed myself satisfied with it. They also did a few other bits of tidying up which was probably my neighbour’s responsibility. It’s a real pleasure these days to get such great service. Would recommend them highly