Sussex seaside town to get big wheel
The 36m (118ft) big wheel - dubbed the "Sky Club" - is due to be on Eastbourne's eastern seafront, near the beaches east of the Redoubt, from 5 April.
An Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) spokesperson said the attraction would increase footfall to the area and "light up" the night-time economy.
"The observation wheel is such a big crowd-pleaser for people of all ages," they said.
EBC said the promenade would be temporarily closed between Treasure Island car park and the T-junction near Splash Point Café from 7:00 BST on 31 March until 4 April to install the wheel.
It will operate for four weeks, according to EBC.
The local authority said the wheel would offer "panoramic views" of the seafront towards Sovereign Harbour and the town's pier.
Eastbourne has had an big wheel on the western side of the seafront in previous years.
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