Atlantic Water World
The Atlantic Water World transportable Ferris wheel installation[2] at Kalindi Kunj Park in the Okhla neighbourhood of Delhi, India, opened to the public in October 2014.[3]
| Atlantic Water World | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Dutch Wheels (Vekoma) R50 transportable Ferris wheel[1][2] |
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Completed | 2010[1] |
| Opened | 2014[1] |
| Cost | Approximately Rs 70 crore[3] |
The wheel has 36 air-conditioned cabins, each able to carry six passengers, from which Akshardham Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, Qutb Minar and Red Fort are visible on a clear day. It was constructed by Dutch Wheels BV,[3] a division of Vekoma Rides Manufacturing, and operated by Izara Entertainment.[1]
Conflicting reports credit the Atlantic Water World with an overall height of either (approximately) 45 metres (148 ft)[2][4] or 200 feet (61 m)[1] (The Indian Express suggests both[3]), and a diameter of "slightly over 40" m (130 ft).[2] Atlantic Water World is likely to open to public again in January 2019.
References
- Bhanj, Jaideep Deo (7 October 2014). "Atlantic Water World thrown open to the public". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
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