Melbourne Star Observation Wheel's future finally revealed
A press release issued on Monday said the revived wheel will be managed by a new partnership between MB Star Properties Pty Ltd, the owner of the 120-metre-tall wheel, and amusement companies The Robu Group, Ray Cammack Shows, and Melbourne-based family business Skyline Attractions.
Skyline Attractions, which owns and operates other wheels across Australia, will be responsible for managing the Melbourne Star.
Details of the plan will be detailed in a press conference with the owners and Lord Mayor Nick Reece this morning.
Skyline Attractions Business Manager Jane Jones said after being dormant for four years it would be a 'tremendous honour and labour of love' to bring it back to life.
'We are committed to creating something truly exceptional, something all Melburnians can feel proud of,' she said.
Reece said the council had been working behind the scenes to secure the attraction's future.
'I'm stoked we can now celebrate openly with the rest of the city, and I can't wait for the maiden voyage.'
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