John Holland · Penrith Stadium
8 expected.
14 achieved.
Precast grandstand installation with one crane. +75% above the planned daily lift count.
8 expected / 14 achieved: ERNE Lifting project figures. Infrastructure NSW reports up to 14 double plats/day, 30 Jan 2026. This is a project-specific lift-count comparison, not a universal efficiency guarantee.
The workflow
Less time correcting orientation.
Remote rotation and repeatable headings supported the precast lifting sequence, reducing the need to manually orient the load close to placement.
- Manage the headingPresent the element in the orientation required by the installation sequence.
- Reduce manual interactionMove load-control input to the remote operator for suitable lift phases.
- Repeat the sequenceUse consistent approaches across successive precast elements.
John Holland project update
Reported output: up to 20 double plats per day.
John Holland reports using a single crane to install up to 20 double plats per day, with individual plats weighing up to 20 tonnes.
“a smart solution that’s helping us safely and efficiently move the massive precast plats into place”
John Holland also associates faster lifting with fewer crane hours and lower diesel use. These are attributed project statements, not a quantified environmental assessment or a guarantee for another lift.
Read John Holland’s full updateKeep the reporting contexts distinct: ERNE’s original 8 planned / 14 achieved comparison is +75%; Infrastructure NSW reports up to 14 double plats per day on 30 January 2026; John Holland’s linked post reports up to 20. The dates and units must not be combined into a new percentage.
Project coverage
Read the published project story.
Infrastructure NSW describes the role of the VLN in the Penrith Stadium redevelopment and identifies ERNE’s local involvement.
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