Southern Star Observation Wheel
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The Southern Star Observation Wheel is a new tourist attraction proposed for the Waterfront City precinct at Docklands in Melbourne, Australia.
The 120 metre (394 feet) high observation wheel (a type of ferris wheel) is similar in concept to, but will not be as high as, the London Eye which is 135 metres (443 feet) high. Its proposed height is perhaps best gauged in relation to the nearby Bolte Bridge which has two 140 metre (459 feet) high towers.
The observation wheel will have air-conditioned glass enclosed capsules from which passengers will have extensive views of the city and Port Phillip Bay. The developer forecasts that the observation wheel will attract 1.5 million visitors each year.
The project, being undertaken by ING Real Estate, is expected to cost $60 million. Work is scheduled to commence in June 2006 with project completion due in 2008.
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- Work to spin ferris wheel – Melbourne Herald Sun
