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 Hornsby Signal Box
Mammoth Movers, was engaged by the Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (TIDC) to relocate the historically significant Hornsby Signal Box as part of an extensive upgrade to the Hornsby Rail Station. Beginning its working life in 1928, the Hornsby Signal Box was one of the largest and most complex signal boxes of its time. Unfortunately, with the growth of the Hornsby Rail Station, it was impossible for the signal box to remain in its current position. Mammoth Movers specialise in the relocation of very heavy and very large structures. Weighing an estimated 320 tonnes (nearly as much as 2 jumbo jets), the Hornsby Signal Box certainly qualifies as heavy and large! Without Mammoth Movers, the only other option would have been to demolish the building, and attempt to reconstruct it at the new site. With a building containing such fragile and complex equipment as the Hornsby Signal Box, this would have been a risky and expensive exercise. By utilising Mammoth Movers, TIDC is able to relocate the building in one piece, with no risk to the structural integrity of the building, or to the machinery inside. The project was recently recognised by Engineers Australia and was highly commended in the NSW Branches Industry Award final. Refer to our video page for footage of the Hornsby move. Bordertown Wall - Tatiara Mural The Bordertown community rallied together to preserve a local mural constructed by the local school children over 20 years ago. The clay tile mural displays Bordertown's history and was in danger of demolition as part of the development of the local Civic centre. Funding for the project was achieved through combined contributions by local community and businesses together with the Tatiara District Council. 
Naracoorte Convent The 107 year old Naracoorte Convent demonstrated the high standard of workmanship associated with the era. Unfortunately located in the carpark of the local shopping centre, the building was threatened by the proposed expansion of the carpark to meet the needs of the community. Recognised for its architectural, heritage and social significance the Convent was listed on the 2007 National Trust "Heritage at Risk" register. When it first became aware of the issue, Mammoth Movers rallied with community groups, the local council and the developer to try and find a solution which would preserve the building. Mammoth Movers offered to relocate the building at cost, the council offered an alternative site and the developer kicked in a percentage of the required funds. Despite work on many fronts, including submissions for funding under the federal government's stimulus scheme; the gap in required and available funds was too great and the fate of the building was sealed. When Mammoth Movers realised that demolition was imminent it tendered its services to take the building apart sensitively and to salvage as much of the building's character and materials as possible. For more information on this project go to our video page. For more information on our "sensitive de-construction and salvaging" services visit de-construction/salvage 
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