A day of big developments as we begin to fit the staircase between the first floor and the tank. Here we see Settle Coal's big crane towering above the tower and the Orange mobile phone mast. It is lowering one of the four tank base plates that have had to be removed to make way for the lift and stairs. Each weighs about 1/2 a tonne. The plan is to incorporate these plates into a path or terrace somewhere on the site.
On the return journey the first flight of the staircase is lifted aloft - to be dropped in from the top. The figure in the tank is me.
Seen from The Sidings, the staircase is being manhandled into place having been skilfully lowered through the roof.
It fitted in place exactly - so much so that it could be welded in straight away. When the actual measurements were checked against the plans there was a cry of' 'Fcuking Miraculous' that may have been heard in Long Preston.
From the top of the tank, the second stage of the staircase takes flight over the International Corporate Headquarters caravan.
A view of the big crane from the top of the tank, with outriggers straddling The Sidings.
Stairway to heaven (or at least to the tank) on its descent.
CSi's men in action with stage 1.
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