The tallest tower crane is about to be dismantled and taken down.

It was brought into the Island in 2009 as work continued on the King Edward VII Hospital’s the new Acute Care Wing and named ‘Craneiom’ by local student Isaiah Smith won a contest to come up with the best title.

Since then it has hoisted several hundred thousand tons of concrete and building materials.

It is 155 feet tall, has a capacity of six tons and a jib radius of 150 feet and can withstand sustained winds of 130mph. When not in use, the jib design allows it to swing with the wind instead of being rigidly set against its force.

Electrically powered, Craneiom was erected and tested by local teams under the supervision of the UK based certifier.

A specially trained technician is due on the Island next weekend to dismantle the machine. It is expected to take three days, weather permitting.

Members of the public interested in seeing the large crane come down can contact BHB public relations by e-mailing cathy.stovell@bhb.bm for the best time on Saturday, January 25 to watch.