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The Southern Star Observation Wheel was temporarily closed in January 2009. As a result of extensive design and technical reviews a conclusion was reached to build a new wheel.
Sanoyas Rides Corporation who are undertaking all works, have engaged a world wide group of expert engineers including Arup, Aurecon, Hyder Consulting, Pitt & Sherry, Robert Bird & Associates and Brown & Tomkinson.
Arup, a renowned worldwide structural engineering firm, have extensive experience in the design of the only two other giant observation wheels in operation in the world, the London Eye and the Singapore Flyer. Representatives from their London office are part of the Melbourne based team working on this project.
The design for the brand new Southern Star Observation Wheel is complete, materials have arrived and works are underway. Standing 120 metres high, the geometry of the new design will reveal 'a star within a star'. The Southern Star Observation Wheel will feature 21 enclosed air-conditioned glass cabins and its unique state of the art structure will also feature an extensive LED lighting display providing stunning ever changing displays at night.
The Southern Star will be Australia's first and only giant observation wheel and the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. One of the most exciting new tourism attractions in Melbourne, the Southern Star Observation Wheel will be a stunning addition to the landscape that boasts some of the most spectacular views overlooking Melbourne's CBD, Victoria Harbour and beyond.
For any construction based media enquiries, please contact Marjorie Johnston at Wordmakers on 61 3 9654 4428 or marjorie@wordmakers.com.au.
For all other marketing and communication enquiries, please contact Tracy Hore, Head of Sales & Marketing for Southern Star on 61 3 8628 6069 or tracy@thesouthernstar.com.au.