Romney Wind Energy Centre

Project Overview

Located in Chatham, Ontario, the Romney Wind Energy Centre was the first Wind Farm in North America built solely using a tower crane. The Vestas V136 turbines have hub heights of 132 meters tall. Building these massive turbines posed challenges, particularly around meeting tight construction timelines and minimizing environmental impact. Traditionally, crawler cranes are used for wind farm construction, but this approach was deemed not the most efficient plan for the project. An innovative solution was needed to stay on schedule and mitigate risks.

Leavitt Cranes Role

Leavitt Cranes supplied the Kroll K1650L Luffing Tower Crane for the Romney Wind Energy Centre, marking a milestone as the first wind farm in North America to use tower cranes for construction. The tower crane is able to operate in higher winds (15-20 m/s), a smaller environmental footprint, and significantly faster setup and teardown times. The crane, for this project, was assembled and dismantled in approximately 32 hours which allowed the project to push forward to completion on time.

Equipment

• 1 x Kroll K1650L Luffing Tower Crane
  • Capable of lifting to 135 - 140 tonnes (135,000 - 140,000 kg)
  • Max Hook Height: 179.5m
  • Max Jib Length: 68.5m
  • 16m x 16m Cross Base

Services and Solutions:

We offer various payment options, such as renting, financing, leasing, or rental purchase, for all cranes in our fleet.

Safety is our priority, and we strive to make your worksite a safer and healthier environment. Our technicians and subcontractors adhere to strict safety precautions to prevent accidents and mitigate hazards

We offer preventative maintenance programs to help you minimize downtime. Our factory-trained technicians will ensure your crane operates efficiently throughout the year.

You receive continued support even after your purchase with our cost-effective parts support and industry-leading operator training. Additionally, we provide on-site and online training options to ensure operators can handle the equipment safely and effectively.