Mosque Moved in Heavy Lift

When the Saudi Arabian National Guard located in Jeddah made plans to expand five hospitals, they had a 2,400 ton problem standing in their way. That problem came in the form of a mosque currently in use for daily prayers. While initial plans called for the mosque to be demolished and reconstructed on another site, planners came up with another faster, more cost-effective solution. They decided to hire heavy lift specialists who utilized a jacking and lift system to relocate the building. The project was so successful, worshippers were able to conduct daily prayers inside the facility during the move.

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