CAMDEN, N.J.
(CBS) – The Camden skyline
is about to change — officials at the Adventure Aquarium have announced plans
for a 300-foot tall observation tower.
The Skyview Tower
will lift visitors 25 stories above the Adventure Aquarium for spectacular
views of the riverfront, says Aquarium executive director Kevin Keppel:
“Camden City Hall
is a little over 300 feet tall. And the court building across the street
is not 200 feet. So if you have those as a frame of reference, you
understand it’s actually going to be one of the tallest structures around.”
No public money is
involved. The company
that runs the aquarium is paying the $5-million cost.
Camden Mayor Dana
Redd speaking at the project’s announcement at the aquarium. (Credit: Mike
DeNardo)
The tower is being
built by Tower Systems, LTD, a British startup.
It is expected to attract 150,000 visitors a year. Keppel says it’ll have
a separate admission price from the Aquarium.
Construction
is expected to begin next year with completion slated for the spring of 2015.
Source: CBS
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