New hope on wheel opening

All 21  of the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel cabins have been installed, prompting hope the wheel could open in time for the summer holidays.

Work has been progressing quickly with installation of the cabins taking less than a month, but there is still no news regarding an opening timeline.

“Now that all 21 cabins are installed, site rectification works and the commissioning of the star will commence,” a Melbourne Star spokesperson said.

“The completion of these works remains subject to Melbourne’s weather.”

“The entire project team is working hard to achieve the earliest possible opening date and hope to be in a position to announce more information regarding this within the commissioning process.”