Project Spotlight: Mt Buller Precast Wall Installation with 120T Crane Precision

Chalmers Constructions

High Altitude. Heavy Lifts. Seamless Execution.

In the alpine heights of Mt Buller, where precision meets complexity, Chalmers Constructions delivered another signature success—installing large precast concrete wall panels for a new three-unit alpine development.

Built in Torquay, Installed on the Mountain

Each precast concrete panel was custom-manufactured in Chalmers’ Torquay precast facility, then transported to Mt Buller using their own fleet—demonstrating a true end-to-end construction solution.

On-site, the star of the show: the company’s 120-tonne Liebherr mobile crane, purpose-built for heavy lifts and extreme terrain. The crane enabled precise panel placement, even under the variable weather and logistical challenges of high-altitude construction.

Precision Engineering Meets Alpine Mastery

With 20+ years of alpine construction experience at Mt Buller, Chalmers Constructions knows exactly how to overcome mountain-specific obstacles:

• Snow Management: Designs prevent buildup, reduce risk, and maximise structural longevity.



• Wind & Frost Resilience: Foundations and walls engineered for the extremes.



• Alpine Logistics: From route-finding to crane rigging, the Chalmers team knows how to move big materials across tight switchbacks and icy paths.



This wasn’t just a lift—it was a mountain choreography of timing, weather windows, and millimetre-perfect accuracy.

Equipment That Transforms Projects: The 120T Liebherr Crane

Chalmers Constructions’ investment in this powerhouse crane is changing how projects get done across Victoria. It enables full control of panel production, logistics, and final installation—with zero reliance on third parties.

Key Features:

• 66m telescopic boom for expansive reach



• 120-tonne lift capacity to handle oversized panels



• All-terrain mobility, ideal for alpine and remote work



• Smart safety systems for on-site security and stability



• Rapid deployment, reducing crane hire delays



Benefit to Clients: Faster timelines, better safety, and no subcontractor dependencies.

Alpine Expertise That Speaks for Itself

Over two decades, Chalmers has delivered landmark Mt Buller projects such as:

Bella Vista · Buller Central · Reindeer Apartments · Kooroora · St Anton · Ski School · Merribel · Courcheval · Abom · Corviglia · Foodworks · Stirling House · Bluff View · Treatment Plant Stages · And many more.

From residential apartments to public infrastructure, their portfolio is unmatched in alpine Victoria.