Gandhi statue installed by BAM Construction

BAM Construction North West recently worked alongside Adana Construction and Ramboll structural engineers to complete the installation of the new nine-foot bronze statue of the iconic spiritual leader Mahatma Gandhi outside of Manchester Cathedral.

Throughout the installation process of the Gandhi statue, Adana and Ramboll housed the statue while BAM Construction secured the necessary permissions from the Manchester City Council as well as created the foundation and an accompanying plaque.

However, installation of the 800kg statue itself was undertaken by BAM before the unveiling which took place on Monday 25^th November 2019.

A spokesperson from Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur UK, who initiated the statue, stated: “The statue of Gandhi will celebrate the universal power of his message. A statue in Manchester will ensure that the heart of our politics and democracy can all be inspired with his ethos. Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings remain as potent today as when he first said, ‘be the change that you want to see in the world’.

“Following the 2017 Arena attack, Manchester’s unique civic pride displayed the values of non-violence and compassion. We are inspired by the people of Manchester for their strength, decency and community in the face of this unparalleled tragedy.”

The leader of the Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese commented: “This statue of Mahatma Gandhi, a leader who tirelessly championed the power of peaceful protest, will find a welcome home in Manchester. In the turbulent times we live in, his legacy of peace is one we can all appreciate and reflect on.”

The Chief Executive Officer of Manchester Airport and the Chair of the Manchester India Partnership, Andrew Cowan added: “The unveiling of this statue is the latest example of the ‘living bridge’ that exists between Greater Manchester and India. A huge amount of work has gone into forging closer ties between the two since the formation of the Manchester India Partnership 18 months ago.

“I would like to congratulate all those involved in the Mahatma Gandhi Statue project, it is a welcome addition to our city and is sure to prove popular with everyone who visits the city centre in the years ahead.”

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