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Liverpool Ones 55 metre (180 feet tall Wheel construction) sorry about the quality bad weather day *sighs* nov 04 ====================================================== A RIVAL 55m high wheel could be towering above Liverpool One by November.
Second big wheel could come to Liverpool OneThe Nottingham-based Mellor Group has applied to raise its own observation wheel in Chavasse Park, which would be taken down at the end of January. Gerald Andrews, director of finance at ACC Liverpool, said: “The big wheel at Liverpool One would be a fantastic attraction for the city during the festive season and a great precursor to the arrival of our own observation wheel on the waterfront in mid-February THE ECHO
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A RIVAL 55m high wheel could be towering above Liverpool One by November. We're already in November arnt we? 
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Yup, but hey builders progress n all! *lol* never on time!! I
took those photographs today there isnt very much information around regarding the other wheel either.
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Lmao, typical UK builders!! Im still gasping from the fact that Boris rekons the Olympic stadia will be completed by mid-2011, months ahead of schedule!!
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The other wheel is going outside the Liverpool Echo Arena that will be installed for twelve months technical spec •60 meters high •365 tonnes, fully self supporting •42 capsules seating up to 6 Adults and 2 kids each •Fully enclosed, modern, air-conditioned and heated capsules •A true 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding area •Graceful and awe inspiring design •Almost completely silent operation •High standards and professional operation more here and pictures Pictures of wheel to be installed
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Exactly the sort of thing New Brighton needs!
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Exactly the sort of thing New Brighton needs! And if they left the observation cars open, we wouldn't need a swimming pool!
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![[Linked Image]](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/4112070193_3a517790a2_b.jpg) construction of Liverpool One wheel photo taken by Cassini more here More Photos here
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been watching it from work
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another giant waste of cash.
Uncertainty or not knowing causes depression, Im happy because I know I'm going to die one day!
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i went past it tonight, all the carriages are in the car park next to the arena ,
it is a waste of cash but it does look good in a 5 year old kind of way.
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Just a friction drive, not a big drive belt? 
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How much to have a go? Cheaper than the anglican cathedral tower access? Doubt it!
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It's 6 quid for adults I think.
"C20 LET bang"
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