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| SkyVue Poles on the Right |
Two huge
Ferris wheels were supposed to be online in Las Vegas by now, offering
magnificent views of Las Vegas from on high.
"High
Roller," of course, is already in operation mid-Strip at the Linq, but its
competitor across from the Mandalay Bay at the south end of the Strip –
"SkyVue" – is going nowhere. Its two 247-foot columns are pointing
heavenward in what looks like a desperate plea for help.
It appears
money problems and construction liens are the culprits. Building permits have
expired, and in order for the project to continue, the develops will have to
start over from scratch.
Originally
announced as a 518-foot high wheel, the project was to cost $40 million. The
developers had envisioned among other site attractions, a unicorn (!) petting
zoo for children on the site, unicorn races, plus a nightclub and shopping
complex. That was over a year ago.
I'll believe it when I see it.
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