macutd Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I have just noticed that the light on the top of the tall crane on the old Dulwich Hospital site is not on.It is normally on at night I assume to warn helecopters etc. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bels123 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Thanks for posting, I?d noticed this too the other night but must have been in the middle of something and had forgotten - I?ve just emailed Kier and cc?d the local councillors as it?s a worry as you say. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1194591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Eva Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 You are thinking of this: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21040410important thoughts Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1194642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Barber Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I've had some casework before on crane aviation warning lights.From memory if the crane is 150m of greater above the surrounding ground height then it would need lights. I suspect the crane in question may have previously been used for such a location. Risk of placing such lights if the crane isn't 150m of confusing any pilots and disorientating them. So perhaps the lights have ben removed or switch off. No aircraft should ever be flying above East Dulwich at a height they could crash into this crane. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1196433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macutd Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hi James Light was only off for a couple of days. but watching helicopters circle round this area in the early hours, I think that it is best to have the light on what ever the regulations. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1196449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin68 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Whilst James is right that the statutory requirements are for 150m height, the recommendations are for a lower (91.4m - 300ft) trigger. Any structure within 6kms of an airfield or aerodrome (which would include a heliport) over 10m is required to be notified.Relevant links appear to be http://www.mantiscranes.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/CPA-TCIG-TIN-039-Issue-C-140108.pdf and http://www.londonheliport.co.uk/community/safeguarding/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1196457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalto Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 There is also a helipad at KCH.. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1196463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Star Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The Kier crane has got the light on. Apparently it is another crane which is used for building new flats nearby that haven?t. I dont know who those builders are. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1196512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bels123 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 The generators powering the light had tenporaririly stopped working but after raising it to Kier they fixed it same day. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1196514 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macutd Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 No light on crane again last night. You would think with the battersea helicopter accident they would have a more reliable system!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1200010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macutd Posted December 26, 2017 Author Share Posted December 26, 2017 No light on crane again over the last couple of nights. You would think that they would have a more reliable system!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1206634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kibris Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Most people spend christmas with loved ones and boxing day shopping looks like like you spent it looking a lights on cranes. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1206821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog duck Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 kibris Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Most people spend christmas with loved ones and> boxing day shopping looks like like you spent it> looking a lights on cranes.Hear hear...One of the more ridiculous threads on the forum Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1206830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Isn't there a special thread for posters who are p*ssed off ? Tiny little things that cause me rage ,or some such title ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1206833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macutd Posted December 28, 2017 Author Share Posted December 28, 2017 Did you not hear about the helicopter that crashed into the crane on the tower in Battersea?We often have Police helicopters going round this area at a low level. Perhaps it doesn't matter to you!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1206851 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 macuted I'm with you on this ,I'm glad that someone is keeping an eye on it and not assuming that someone else will .My remark was meant to be addressed at kibris ( who from other posts would find a natural home on a the tiny things thread) and dog duck .Clearly both have no idea of what constitutues public spirit .And clearly it hasn't occured to either of them not to read a thread if they think it's trivial . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1206908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kibris Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 whatever dont forget to clean your window so you can see if the light comes on Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macutd Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 kibris Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> whatever dont forget to clean your window so you> can see if the light comes onNo need to be a tit Kibris. It was a serious observation on what could be a fatal issue! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rendelharris Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 macutd Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> kibris Wrote:> --------------------------------------------------> -----> > whatever dont forget to clean your window so> you> > can see if the light comes on> > > No need to be a tit Kibris. It was a serious> observation on what could be a fatal issue!kibris' natural position is to be a tit, I fear... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillywoman Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 I live near the crane (Scotch Corner) and it does worry me that the light isn't always working - especially as we do - as macutd said - get some very low flying police helicopters from time to time. Does anyone have a number or a contact that it can be reported to so the problem can be resolved. Although its concerning that the crane operators don't have their own system for making sure its functioning overnight while no-one is on site. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207271 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Scotch corner ? sillywoman the crane being discussed here is on the old Dulwich Hospital site in SE22 .Are you thinking of another one ? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillywoman Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 No, I don't think so. Scotch Corner is the streets Gengarry, Trossachs, Tarbert etc.etc. - I was told these streets were sometimes known by this name when we moved here >20yrs ago - apologies if you know better intexas'and are offended. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bels123 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 It?s not again tonight and I?m grateful for this thread as it?s a real worry living so close by.I?ve found Kier?s newsletter to see if contact details are on there - unfortunately the out of hours number printed isn?t correct but I?m going to text the site manager as his contact details are on there. Will post the correct out of hours details when I get them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beigemartin Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 bels, you could try this line of contact:https://www.ceoemail.com/s.php?id=ceo-78019 Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 No offense sillywoman . My small mind ,I always associate Scotch Corner with Darlington where I have relatives . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/173736-light-on-crane/#findComment-1207572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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