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Police Denounce Sydney Crane Climb at 55 Pitt Street

Mirvac tightened security to prevent further breaches.

Overview

  • The footage, published Tuesday, shows a young man slipping into the 55 Pitt Street site and climbing to a crane reported to be near 300 metres without safety gear.
  • NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon called the act "absolutely stupid" and urged people not to risk their lives for social media.
  • Mirvac said it has increased security at the under-construction tower following the video’s release.
  • The climber, who spoke anonymously, said he has scaled the building four times and earlier posted a crane ascent in Parramatta.
  • No arrest or injury has been reported in the coverage, and police said they are aware of the video.