433 FOOT PAINT JOB COMPLETED
By J. Brock (FINN)
The Falklands’ highest structure, a medium wave mast measuring 433 feet – 132 metres – has been successfully painted in record time, despite February’s challenging weather. Mario Zuvic and Luis Salazar of KTV Limited, along with three professional riggers, Hernan Corvilan, Juan Perez and Juan Ramirez, subcontracted from the Chilean company that manufactured, supplied and erected the FIBS Medium Wave mast and antenna in 1999 did the massive paint job. Other repair work and the replacement of some parts were also carried out on the structure.
At the same time, KTV and their riggers also carried out painting works on two Cable & Wireless masts one at MPA and the other at Sapper Hill.
The 530 KHZ medium wave mast is the highest structure ever built in the Islands and, according to Mario Zuvic, “The view from the top of the mast is breath- taking and so is the climb.”
In 2000 - 2001 2000-2001 riggers carried out extensive repairs to the mast after a Tornado Aircraft collided with it causing extensive, thankfully not fatal damage.
