General Overhaul of the ENEL Cable Car “Campliccioli–Crestarossa”
The general overhaul of the bi-cable “Campliccioli–Crestarossa” cable car, originally built in 1969 and last modernized in 2003, is underway to restore full operational efficiency and safety in accordance with technical standards and ENEL’s internal requirements. Used for transporting personnel and materials to the Cingino dam, the system has performed approximately 5,000 trips over the last 20 years.
The intervention includes non-destructive testing (NDT) on structures and mechanical parts, the complete overhaul of station equipment (motors, brakes, pulleys, gear reducers, hydraulic units), and inspection and revision of line components, including roller disassembly, and replacement of bolts and bushings. Vehicles will be fully overhauled in the workshop, while additional works involve civil structure maintenance, renewal of safety signage, modernization of electrical systems, and verification of rope anchoring. Previously replaced elements—such as the carrying, hauling, and telephone ropes—are excluded from this contract. The project is carried out in collaboration with original manufacturers (POMA, EEI, EAG, RVS) to ensure technical compatibility, and will conclude with a technical-functional testing phase led by the Works Director and Operations Director.
