Since it was impossible to move the track, repairs and preservation were carried out totally on site. The whole area and track were covered to protect the environment from dirt and blasting grit. The track was originally constructed out of steel profiles (I beams, channels and angles) and completely riveted. Disappeared or damaged members of the construction were newly fabricated and attached to the existing by means of “dummy” rivets. The old electrical supply system to the travelling crane was not restored since the crane will not move anymore.
The crane itself was taken from the track and transported to the Van de Weert workshop, in the past they already performed maintenance and repairs.
The crane was completely dismantled, cleaned, shot-blasted and painted. A number of mechanical parts were left out, because the crane would become a static object.
Most of the work was done by scholars from the Education Centre in the town Ter AA, but under the supervision of an experienced millwright. The job lasted for nearly two years, so more classes and approximately 10 scholars were involved in this special technical project.