[WIQPmail] (2) Former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 90-ft. fire lookout towers FOR SALE, complete with top mounted 'shack!'

[Paul Bittner]

Wow, the insurance they require.

About 40 years ago I took down 4  100 foot towers.  The one I liked least
was the one in the picture, climb inside.  We took the vertical "keepers
off" first, just left the plane ladder.

I paid  16,  51, 101 and 105 for them !  I still have lots of steel from
them.

First one took 5 l/2 days, the last one  one day!

I have all the bolts and diagram of the 3 "big ones"

No We had 5 or 6 guys helping, 4 of us were on 4 gin poles to let down the
verticals and "X" braces.

I have a slide show of our work taking them down.  I'll have to have
daughter Bethany convert the slides into CD's or DVD's

73

Happy Easter,

Paul  W0AiH

On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 1:39 PM, Hank Greeb <n8xx at arrl.org> wrote:

> If I were to have one of those towers, I'd need the rig(s) to be
> controlled remotely, because, while I could climb 90', I wouldn't want to
> do it on any regular basis.
>
> But, a Columbus Ohio, ARES group used one such tower, which was still in
> operation by the Ohio Forest Service, along a bicycle route.  They mounted
> a 2 meter f, and was able to reach both ends of a 105 mile bicycle route
> with beams pointed toward each end of the route.
>
> 72/73 de n8xx Hg
> QRP >99.44% of the time
>
>
> On 4/13/2017 1:46 PM, Dick--K9APW via WIQP-Mail wrote:
>
> *Subject:* (2) Former Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 90-ft.
> fire lookout towers FOR SALE, complete with top mounted 'shack!'
>
> *Just a FYI!!!*
>
> *In case you are looking for a neat, inexpensive, 90-foot super duty tower
> ---- *
>
> The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is disposing of all of their
> former fire lookout towers mainly in northern areas of Wisconsin.  Below is
> information on the latest towers being offer for sale to the highest online
> bidders.
>
> Great way to relocated your shack to the top of your tower and save all
> that expensive hard line coax!!  Just a short climb up the 90 foot tower to
> your shack.  Neat!!
>
> Check this out -- use the link below -- currently there are actually two
> different towers being sold in the far north east part of Wisconsin, north
> of Green Bay --  these towers are to be removed!
>
> NOTE that WD9BGA DID buy one of these towers some years back, took it down
> piece-by-piece, and moved it to his QTH and reassembled it, tower top shack
> and all!!
>
> Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - Selling Wisconsin Surplus Government
> Assets Online <http://www.wisconsinsurplus.com/> ---
>
> Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - Selling Wisconsin Surplus Government
> Assets Online
> Wisconsin Surplus Online Auction - Selling State of Wisconsin Surplus
> assets, including: Cars, Trucks, Vehicles,...
>
> <http://www.wisconsinsurplus.com/>
>
> Search for items #45568 & 45569
> [image: 07.jpg]
> *Fire Tower to be Removed*
> *- ADDRESS: *Tower Line Rd., Pembine, WI 54156
> <https://goo.gl/maps/MiWj6dWeqqm>
> *- DESCRIPTION:* Approximately 90 foot tall steel forest fire detection
> tower built in 1940 including cab with steel roof. Base of steel tower is
> approx. 20 ft x 20 ft. on concrete footings. Cab is accessed via ladder
> encased in a cage. For salvage/removal from site. Asbestos Report
> <http://images4.wisconsinsurplus.com/17301-DNR/Goodman%20Asbestos%20Report.pdf>
> *- ACCESS: *Goodman Tower is about .2 miles east of Tower Road across
> from N18003 Tower Road. Road conditions may limit the timeframe of access
> by equipment into the tower site. If conditions deteriorate to an
> unacceptable amount as determined by the Department and Goodman Forest,
> LLC, the work will cease until such time road conditions improve.
> *- FINAL SITE CONDITION:* The access road and tower site will be restored
> to pre-project conditions. Concrete footings for the tower will be removed
> 2 feet below ground level with resulting holes backfilled. Tear down of
> structure and moving and transporting of materials will be done by the
> successful bidder within 90 days of the winning bid date.
> *- REMOVAL DEADLINE:* July 27, 2017 - 90 days after confirmation of
> successful winning bid. Work beyond this timeframe may be approved in
> writing only if agreed to by both the Department and the landowner.
> * - REQUIREMENTS:* $1000.00 performance bond. Liability Insurance: The
> winning bidder shall provide liability insurance to be effective prior to
> removal of the tower in the amount of $1,000,000 single limit per
> occurrence including coverage of $1,000,000 for bodily and personal injury
> and $100,000 for property damage so that the private landowner will be
> protected from any liability arising out of the removal of said tower by
> the winning bidder. This policy shall also include additional named insured
> parties, specifically, 1) the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural
> Resources and its employees; and 2.) Marinette County Department of
> Forestry and its employees. The winning bidder shall furnish the DNR with a
> certificate of insurance listing the additional insureds prior to
> commencing work. Independent contractor to be readily equipped with tools
> and equipment, including personal protective equipment, to safely remove
> steel structure fire tower and restore site. Contractor must meet terms and
> conditions as specified in awarded bid agreement.
> * - TERMS:* The access road and tower site will be restored to
> pre-project conditions. Any road improvements are the responsibility of the
> contractor including but not limited to grading, filling, and brushing.
> Some cutting of trees and brush, as agreed to with Department and property
> owner permission, to facilitate removal of the fire tower, may be allowed.
> All debris and solid waste caused or generated by the removal of the
> structure shall be disposed of in a manner that is satisfactory to the
> Department and landowner. Trees and brush or other forest products,
> including firewood, NOT included unless approved in writing by the
> landowner.
> * - CONDITION:* AS IS – TO BE REMOVED - The cab interior and floor are
> sun bleached but sound. 1st ladder rung is bent.
> * - CONTACT:* Bruce Djupstrom at (715) 324-5492 or
> bruce.djupstrom at wisconsin.gov - Call/Email with questions and to schedule
> inspections.
>  - Click on Photo or Item # for full Details
>
>
> 73
>
> Dick, K9APW
>
>
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