A Potain MDT 389 L16 tower crane has been deployed at the construction site of the New Gaslini Hospital in Genoa, Italy, playing a key role in one of Europe’s most ambitious pediatric healthcare developments. The project is set to redefine treatment, research, and care for children, adolescents, and expectant mothers, with completion scheduled for 2030.
The new hospital will consolidate services into a state-of-the-art medical complex dedicated to rare and complex conditions. Construction is being led by CMB, a long-standing Potain partner with more than 50 years of collaboration. The development includes eleven floors dedicated to diagnostics and intensive care, four floors for inpatient services, and the renovation of existing pavilions to expand capacity and improve service quality.
According to Andrea Montorio, Jobsite Technical Director at CMB, the first phase involved demolishing two existing pavilions to enable construction of the new Padiglione Zero, which will host a large portion of the hospital’s core clinical functions. Subsequent phases include building a new Technological Hub behind the existing structures, followed by restoration of the original hospital buildings with seismic upgrades to meet modern safety standards.
The Potain MDT 389 L16 tower crane has been installed with a hook height of 63 meters and a jib length of 65 meters, providing a maximum lifting capacity of 16 tonnes. Its performance and versatility make it well suited for complex healthcare construction in constrained urban environments.
Sabino Riefoli, Potain Key Account Manager, highlighted the logistical challenges of the project, noting that approximately 80% of the site is occupied by the structure under construction. This leaves just 20% of the area available for crane operations, machinery movement, and material storage, requiring detailed planning and precise execution.
With its high lifting capacity and efficient site footprint, the MDT 389 L16 is enabling steady progress on a landmark healthcare project that aims to set new global benchmarks in pediatric care and research.
