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City eyes world's biggest Ferris wheel for Staten Island

Published: Monday, June 25, 2012, 9:14 PM Updated: Monday, June 25, 2012, 9:48 PM


STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When asked what might lead tourists on the Staten Island Ferry to spend a little time here, the world’s largest Ferris wheel might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

But it just might do the trick.

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is in heavy negotiations with a company to build a giant observation wheel — bigger than famous tourist attraction the London Eye and the world’s largest wheel, the Singapore Flyer — on a parcel near the ferry terminal, the Advance has learned.

The wheel would top out at more than 600 feet, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. And it’s just part of possible plans for 14 acres of city-owned waterfront property that could also include high-end outlet shopping.

The EDC put out a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the two sites near the ferry last August, but wouldn’t comment today on the specifics of what is being considered for the locations.

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[Renna Hazel]

With this and the future park coming, people might have a reason to stumble into Staten Island for a few hours.

 

[Hudson11]

that would be the tallest structure on the island. cool.

 

[desertpunk]

And we have a render!

http://www.newyorkyimby.com/2012/07/tallest-ferris-wheel-in-world-proposed.html

Imagine the fantastic views of the Kill Van Kull!

 

[redbaron_012]

Best of luck ! We built a big wheel here in Melbourne. It operated for a few weeks then during a heat wave it cracked ? or something so they unbuilt it and now rebuilding it to a new design.........The Wheel is now 3 quarters finished and the pods are waiting to be re attached but the City is well and truely over it.haaa . I went to Staten Is because the Ferry went there.....guess I would ride that Wheel if it was there. Can't figure who would come to Melbourne to ride ours ? We are a secret..........shhhhh

 

[Hudson11]

And we have a render!


http://www.newyorkyimby.com/2012/07/tallest-ferris-wheel-in-world-proposed.html

Imagine the fantastic views of the Kill Van Kull!

at that location, there should be great views all around. The kill to the west, the three skylines to the north...

 

[Jex7844]

I have renders too:

Its Location​

http://www.batiactu.com/edito/une-tres-grande-roue-pour-la-grosse-pomme--diapora-33199.php

 

[Hudson11]

it has the go-ahead. :cheers:
quite an undertaking.

 

[Uaarkson]

They better light the shit out of this thing at night. It'll make a great cameo in any Top of the Rock photo.

 

[Bogframe]

I'm all for it! Between that and Coney Island Renaissance, New York City will be an amusements destination to remember!