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THE largest touring big wheel in Europe is about to make an
appearance on Liverpool's skyline.
The towering ride, which has already visited Hamburg, Munich and Dublin, is being built in Williamson
Square.
It will be 35m high (114ft), giving panoramic views and becoming Liverpool's version of the hugely successful London Eye.
After it
opens to the public later this month, the big wheel will stay in place until after Christmas.It will be covered in more than 20,000 white lights and form the
centrepiece of the city's Christmas attractions.
Business and city council leaders have brought the ride to Liverpool to thank people for their
patience while streets are dug up.
Christmas shoppers are battling with roadworks on Church Street and Lord Street, while main routes such as The
Strand and Edge Lane are still covered in cones.
City officials say ride costs will be deliberately kept low (£2.50 adults, £2 children) so as many
people as possible can enjoy the big wheel.
Carl Speight, from Liverpool's Business Improvement District, said: "The very large steel stanchions went
into place over the weekend, and the actual wheel will be built this week."
The wheel will open on October 24. Its official launch is on November 2,
along with the city centre's festive programme.
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