The Southern Star (observation Wheel)
Melbourne Star, known as the Southern Star prior to March 2013, is a currently nonoperational Ferris wheel in the Waterfront City precinct at Melbourne Docklands in Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. It is 120 m (394 ft) tall and has seven spokes, reflecting the seven-pointed star of the Australian flag.
It opened two years behind schedule in December 2008, but then closed 40 days later due to structural defects, and was subsequently dismantled for major repairs. Reconstruction began in January 2011 and was originally scheduled to be completed by the end of that year, but this and several subsequent completion date estimates were missed. In January 2013, the wheel's owner, ING, advised that it will not re-open until the second half of 2013.
Read more about The Southern Star (observation Wheel): Construction, 2008 Opening and 2009 Closure, Reconstruction, Specifications
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