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A 1,000 tonne mobile crane as put in place the main roof truss on the £187m Wigan Life Centre. The centre is expected to be completed by the end of next year and will provide a variety of public services all under one roof. There will also be a new 25-metre and learner swimming pool, as well as a cafe, gym and communal area designed to bring the community closer together. The crane, one of the biggest in the country, had to be supported by seven lorries to bring in additional parts. The crane as put in place in the early hours of Friday morning and required a police escort due to its immense size.