To supply three major mining operations in northern Chile with desalinated water, the construction of a desalination plant and a water collection and pumping system is required. The installation of the necessary pipelines in the steep and demanding hillside terrain of Tocopilla is being carried out using a cable crane system with horizontal bends (curves) from LCS Cable Cranes, with a load capacity of 13 tons and a length of approximately 1.6 kilometers.

This solution was specifically tailored to the challenging terrain and logistical conditions on-site. It consists of six towers – including two curve towers – and adapts optimally to the complex terrain profile. The new GW501 winch system and the powerful GC200 crane unit are used to ensure precise and reliable material transport along the steep route.