Singapore (PRWEB) March 25, 2006
The official ground breaking ceremony for the Singapore Flyer took place this afternoon amidst much celebration and anticipation. Launched by Guest-of-Honour Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development, the ground breaking ceremony was attended by approximately 150 key guests from the tourism and media industry, as well as key government agencies and project partners. Leaders from seven religious groups presided over the blessing ceremony at the Marina Bay site.
Mr Mah Bow Tan, Minister for National Development, said The Singapore Flyer will be a distinctive icon along the Marina Bay. Besides transforming our cityscape, I hope the Singapore Flyer will also change the Singapore experience for our visitors.
Mr Peter Purcell, Managing Director of Singapore Flyer Pte Ltd said, Todays ground breaking ceremony marks the birth of an astonishing landmark. The Singapore Flyer will undoubtedly be one of Asias most distinctive visitor attractions and will be Singapores own recognisable icon in the minds of tourists, much like how the Eiffel Tower and London Eye have come to symbolise France and England.
By using a world-renowned architectural consortium of Kisho Kurokawa Architects & Associates of Japan and Singapores DP Architects, together with other internationally recognised consultants and a Mitsubishi/Takenaka Consortium as our builders, we have set the stage for the Singapore Flyer to become one of Asias most remarkable architectural and engineering feats, he added.
When it is completed in 2008, the Singapore Flyer will be one of the worlds largest man-made moving land objects at a height of 178 metres equivalent to a 45-story building. It will comprise a giant observation wheel 150-metres in diameter sitting astride a 20-metre high, three storey terminal building.
Once aboard, passengers will be enthralled by sweeping, epic views from the historic Singapore River and modern skyline, to the grand vista of ships on the horizon, and on a clear day, right out to Malaysia and Indonesia. From each of the 28 air-conditioned, UV-protected capsules, visitors can enjoy the fascinating sensation of flight, while afloat in the sky during the 37-minute ride.
Mr Lim Neo Chian, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board said, The Singapore Flyer will be a must-experience attraction that will give visitors a whole new perspective to Singapore. Not only will it offer a great view and unbeatable top-of-the world feeling, it will also be an attraction that will feature a whole host of entertainment options.
Visitors to the Singapore Flyer will experience more than just flight a myriad experiences await, limited only by the imagination. Perhaps an art exhibition with the ever-changing landscape as the backdrop, or a quiet, romantic dinner in a private capsule, or even a cosy wedding reception with champagne and strawberries. The Singapore Flyer will provide a unique space for events that will always be refreshing.
Back on the ground, the Singapore Flyer will offer a range of amenities and activities for everyone, including: a central atrium with lush Asian rainforest and water features; Waterfront Retail and Entertainment Centre; an alfresco waterfront dining promenade serving local favourites; a Main Retail Centre housing three-levels of dining and shopping opportunities; and an open-air Greek Theatre concert bowl for live entertainment performances.
Located in Marina Bay – the future downtown of Singapore – the Singapore Flyer will occupy a prime waterfront Central Business District spot. It will benefit from strong, commercially complementary neighbours, being a short walk to over 2500 four and five-star hotel rooms, the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, Singapores new performing arts centre and the planned integrated resort.
Website: http://www.singaporeflyer.com.sg
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Singapore Flyer - The Birth of an Iconic Landmark
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