A 300-foot observation tower overlooking the Camden,
N.J., waterfront was supposed to be South Jersey's newest landmark — but it's
currently hanging in limbo.
The Skyview Tower, the 12,500-square-foot ride that would
carry people 300 feet above the ground via open-air gondolas, was announced
almost two years ago with an expected debut date of 2015, but its actual
opening date remains unknown.
Calls to Herschend Family Entertainment, the parent
company of Adventure Aquarium, and Camden's economic development organization
Cooper's Ferry Partnership were directed to Adventure Aquarium.
"At this time, the Skyview Tower remains in the
development stage. Additional planning and engineering work are
necessary," said spokeswoman Corrinne Kluge. "Contributing to the
ongoing enhancement of the Camden Waterfront is at the forefront of our
vision."
She said new information on the tower will be provided as
it becomes available.
The $5 million, privately funded attraction is set to be
located near Adventure Aquarium close to Ulysses S. Wiggins Park.
The design and construction are by London-based Tower
Systems, according to Hidden City Philadelphia.
Philadelphia will be getting its own observation deck at
One Liberty Place aimed at expanding the city's tourism industry. It will be
operated by Montparnasse 56 Group, a Paris-based company with a division based
in New York.
Source: Philadelphia
Business Journal
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