Concrete on Wheels

Within a few weeks Nelson builders and contractors and ordinary citizens will be able to speed up the laying of concrete. The building of what is virtually a giant concrete mixer for Certified Concrete at Tahuna will be nearing completion by the time this issue is on sale. After mixing at this plant the concrete mix will be taken by special truck and container to the job.

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Erecting the king-size conveyor was no easy task

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Concrete mix silo and mixing machine

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Harbour board's crane struck trouble in soft ground and had to be helped out

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A view of the plant as the conveyor was erected alongside the aggregate hopper