The 235-ft. observation wheel is ready to be shipped to Newport and is scheduled to break ground in September. On July 22, the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers informed the city of Newport that it had approved the permit for the construction. Efforts to bring a SkyWheel to Newport were first reported in 2015. Final […]
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Newport Updates: Smoothie King Headlines New Retail Option, Better Connectivity and Improved Green Spaces
Clock at Newport on the Levee. (photo by Yvonne N., Creative Commons license) By Robin Gee You may already be enjoying the new skating rink at Newport on the Levee, and it’s the tip of the iceberg when it comes to big plans for retail and other projects for Newport. At a recent meeting of […]
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Engineers: SkyWheel Newport Needs A Pier
A new pier will be built on Riverboat Row to accommodate the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Provided. When SkyWheel Newport was announced in June of 2016, developers were hopeful to have a grand opening of the 235-foot ferris wheel in the summer of 2017. That’s been delayed because of engineering concerns. The $10 million […]
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The SkyWheel® coming to Newport on the Levee
Observation wheel will rise more than 235 feet above Ohio River A rendering of the SkyWheel at Newport on the Levee. Provided. SkyWheel®, an observation wheel that will rise more than 235 feet above the Ohio River and which will provide panoramic views in the safety and comfort of climate-controlled gondolas, is coming to Newport […]