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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Large helicopter to hover over Wachusett Mountain all day. Here's why
PRINCETON — With snow an afterthought, and with the aid of a helicopter, crews this week began installing a $20 million chairlift to the face of Wachusett Mountain. The existing four-passenger Polar Express will be replaced with a high-speed, six-passenger lift. The upgrade, which includes the mechanical system and towers, does not include a name change. Polar Express is a nod to the ski area's partner, Polar Beverages of Worcester. The four-passenger lift was installed in 1994. Wednesday, May 28, crews began moving construction supplies and chairlift components onto the mountain. A Canada-based helicopter was enlisted to transport large, heavy items from the ski area's parking lot to the slope. Workers on the ground connected the cargo to a cable that was attached to the helicopter. The effort includes the removal of existing equipment. The installation of the new lift is expected to be complete in time for the 2025-26 ski season. The lift was manufactured by an Austrian company, Doppelmayr. It will have the latest safety technology including auto-closing, self-locking restraining bars. More: High-speed, 6-passenger chairlift is headed to Wachusett Mountain This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Large helicopter to hover over Wachusett Mountain all day. Here's why
Malay Mail
23-05-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Penang Hill cable car to cost taxpayers nothing, state agency says as private firm Hartasuma takes on RM245m project
GEORGE TOWN, May 23 — The Penang Hill cable car project will be fully financed and developed by a private concessionaire, with no cost to the state government, the Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) said today. In a statement, the state agency said the RM245 million project was awarded to local rail firm Hartasuma Sdn Bhd under a 30-year public-private partnership (PPP) using a design-finance-build-operate-transfer (DFBOT) model. Ownership will revert to the state once the concession ends, it noted. PHC said the PPP approach was chosen to ease the financial burden on the state, with Hartasuma responsible for funding and operating the system. Austrian ropeway specialist Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH has been tapped to supply the cable car technology. The clarification comes amid local media reports citing political concerns over the project's rising costs and current progress, with construction currently at just seven per cent completion. PHC said the budget was based on estimates from a 2021 request-for-proposal (RFP), during a period marked by COVID-19-related economic uncertainty, inflation, as well as higher labour and material costs. The project design was also adjusted to strengthen long-term viability. Despite the challenges, PHC said Hartasuma remains committed to delivering an international-standard cable car system spanning 2.73 kilometres from the Penang Botanic Gardens to the top of Bukit Bendera. The project includes three main stations namely, the Garden Station at the base, a mid-route Turn Station and the Hill Station at the summit, as well as a multi-storey car park, commercial plaza opposite the Botanic Gardens Department and a dedicated bus parking space. PHC said careful planning was underway to ensure the infrastructure integrates sustainably with the natural environment. Once completed, the cable car is also expected to ease congestion on Penang Hill during peak seasons and reduce chronic traffic around the Botanic Gardens area. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
Penang Hill cable car to be fully funded by private sector
An artist's impression of the Penang Hill cable car project. GEORGE TOWN : The Penang Hill cable car project will be fully financed and developed by a private concessionaire with no cost to the state government, the Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) said today. The state agency said the RM245 million project was awarded to local rail firm Hartasuma Sdn Bhd under a 30-year public-private partnership using a design-finance-build-operate-transfer model. Ownership will be handed over to the state once the concession ends, it said in a statement. PHC said a public-private partnership was chosen to ease the financial burden on the state, with Hartasuma responsible for funding and operating the system. Austrian ropeway specialist Doppelmayr Seilbahnen GmbH has been tapped to supply the cable car technology. This follows reports of concerns over the project's rising costs and current progress, with construction currently just 7% completed. PHC said the RM245 million budget was based on estimates from a 2021 request-for-proposal, adding that this was a period marked by related economic uncertainty, inflation as well as higher labour and material costs due to Covid-19 and the ensuing lockdowns. It said the project design was also adjusted to strengthen long-term viability. PHC said Hartasuma remained committed to delivering an international-standard cable car system spanning 2.73km from the Penang Botanic Gardens to the top of Bukit Bendera. The project includes three main stations, namely the Garden Station at the base, a mid-route Turn Station and the Hill Station at the summit, as well as a multi-storey car park, commercial plaza opposite the Botanic Gardens department and a dedicated bus parking space. PHC said careful planning is under way to ensure the infrastructure integrates sustainably with the natural environment. Once completed, the cable car is also expected to ease congestion on Penang Hill during peak seasons and around the Botanic Gardens area.
Ammon
17-04-2025
- Business
- Ammon
Ajloun cable car resumes operations
Ammon News - The Jordan Free and Development Zones Group announced the resumption of the Ajloun cable car's operations on Thursday morning, following the completion of the first phase of scheduled periodic maintenance was conducted under the direct supervision of Doppelmayr, a global leader in cable car manufacturing and a statement, the Group's General Manager, Mohammed Wakid, said that the maintenance is part of ongoing preventive measures aimed at ensuring the highest levels of safety for visitors. He emphasized the cable car's significance as a major tourism attraction in northern Jordan and the first of its kind in the noted that this season's maintenance's second and final phase will be carried out from April 21 to 23. The phased approach was adopted to maintain accessibility throughout the tourist cable car connects the Al-Sawwan area to scenic locations in the Ajloun Highlands, offering panoramic views of forests and meadows, particularly appealing during spring. The administration also invited the public to join celebrations for Jordanian National Flag Day, which had been postponed due to the temporary suspension of operations. Festivities will take place near the cable car site, honoring this national occasion. Petra
Jordan News
17-04-2025
- Automotive
- Jordan News
Ajloun Cable Car Resumes Operations After Maintenance - Jordan News
Ajloun Cable Car Resumes Operations After Maintenance The Jordan Free and Development Zones Group announced the resumption of operations at the Ajloun Cable Car starting this morning, following the successful completion of the first phase of scheduled periodic maintenance, which was carried out under the direct supervision of the manufacturer Doppelmayr—one of the world's leading companies in cable car system manufacturing and operations. اضافة اعلان Mohammad Al-Wakeed, Director General of the Development Zones, confirmed that the maintenance was part of the preventive measures regularly adopted by the administration to ensure the highest standards of safety and security for visitors and users of this vital tourist attraction, which is considered one of the most prominent landmarks in northern Jordan and the first of its kind in the country. Al-Wakeed added that the scheduled maintenance will continue as planned during the period April 21–23, 2025, which marks the final phase of the maintenance program for this season. He pointed out that the administration chose to implement the work in phases to ensure the site remained open to visitors throughout most of the tourism season. The Ajloun Cable Car, which connects the Sowan area with a number of stunning natural landmarks across the Ajloun highlands, is once again welcoming visitors, offering them the opportunity to enjoy unique panoramic views of the forests and meadows—especially during this perfect spring weather. The administration also invited the public to join in the celebration of Flag Day, which had been postponed due to the temporary closure. Special festive activities will now be held in the vicinity of the cable car to commemorate this national symbol that unites Jordanians.
