Tag: HLF

We have lift-off!

Our vintage chairlift is ready for lift-off after undergoing its annual inspection. Following thorough checks, independent assessors have given DZG the all-clear for another year so the popular ride will be up and running this weekend. Over the last couple of days our site maintenance team have been busy re-installing the 41 numbered seats back […]

Chairlift’s annual assessment

We’re awaiting the arrival of independent assessors to carry out the annual safety check of our popular chairlift. All 41 numbered chairs have been removed by our site maintenance team in readiness for the forthcoming inspection, which will also include examining the ride’s mechanisms and steel rope. Zoo Manager, Matt Lewis, said: “The inspectors will […]

Checks grounds chairlift

DZG’s popular chairlift is currently grounded as it undergoes its yearly safety check. As part of the annual MOT, all 41 numbered chairs have been removed to await inspection by independent assessors. Site Service Manager, Malcolm Clements, said: “We have to remove all the chairs and then a number of them are randomly chosen to […]

Heritage experts to visit DZG

We’re looking forward to welcoming world-renowned architectural and heritage experts to DZG next month as part of an international conference on the restoration of our iconic Tectons. Members of the International Scientific Committee on Twentieth-century heritage (ISC20C), which is part of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) will be hosting their two-day convention […]