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"In Preparation" Thursday 3rd July 2008 |
"Full Circle" Monday 10th March 2008 |
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In preparation for the cabins, or 'observation decks', is the Southern Cross Observation Wheel. The cabins have started appearing at the side of the work site ready to be added to the already large structure. Electricians are currently wiring the cabins for the lights and speakers. More information about the wheel, and links to other sites here. |
The Southern Star Observation Wheel has finally done the full circle. All the circular framing has been completed this week, and I now assume they are ready to prepare for the 21 observation carriages. Full details on the new attraction for melbourne can be found here at my 'observation wheel' page. |
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"Big" Thursday 7th February 2008 |
"Getting There" Wednesday 6th February 2008 |
"Observation Wheel 2" Sunday 11th November 2007 |
As promised, a closer look at the Southern Star Observation Wheel today. I have circled some workers on the photo to give you an idea of the grand size of the project. It certainly will rival the London Eye in England, and also the Singapore Flyer which is also due for completion this year. |
More of the Southern Star Observation Wheel today. I took this yesterday to show you exactly where it's development stands as we speak. The outer circle is now taking shape, and I'm sure within the next few weeks will be completely circular. Tomorrow I will show a closer look at the wheel giving you some idea of it's size, with perspective shown in the form of workers on the giant frame. The tent like structure in the foreground is the waterfront city pavillion, a relatively new entertainment venue which holds up to 1000 people. |
A new page created here for the new Southern Star observation Wheel. I plan to keep updating it's progress, so now you can check in here at it's own page. The wheel now has all it's outward facing supports. |
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"Observation Wheel again" Sunday 14th October 2007 |
"Observation Wheel" Monday 3rd September 2007 |
"Telstra Dome & New Observation Wheel" Friday 15th June 2007 |
An update of the new Southern Star Observation Wheel. You can see my last two shots here and here. This update shows progress on the outward 'spokes' from which the carriages will hang. More information about the wheel can be found here.
NEWS : Federal election finally called by Australian Prime Minister, John Howard today. Election date set for Saturday November 24th 2007.
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The new Southern Star Observation Wheel in docklands is slowly taking shape. You can see my first shot of this exciting new viewing wheel on my landscapes page, post of Friday 15th June. (A shot I took from the Eureka Skydeck). I will show progress of the wheel over time, but just the other day the centre axle was put between the legs, making way for further outward layers. More exacting information about the wheel which has been likened to London's 'Big Eye", can be found here. |
Another sporting stadium shot from the Eureka Tower Skydeck 88, this one is the Telstra Dome, home of Friday night footy. In fact I'm off there tonight to watch the almighty Hawks beat Carlton in this weeks round of AFL. See those big white chopsticks in the background? Well not many people are aware, but Melbourne is soon to get it's own version of London's big Eye. This is separate to the temproary Big Sky wheel which I have shown here and here. This new observation wheel is going to have 21 enclosed cabins and will be approx 120 metres off the ground. It is due to open before the end of next year. More information on this new attraction can be found here at the waterfront city website. UPDATE : Did I say Hawthorn would beat Carlton, sorry, I meant to say THRASH! Final score Hawthorn 180, Carlton 80. |
