Bringing you better and more thrilling experiences, Gold Reef City has re-launched its Big Wheel at the Theme Park.
The Big Wheel has taken a nine month hiatus when it returned to its country of origin, Holland, for routine maintenance.
“Decommissioning the ride was a monumental task and took months of planning and coordination.
“We are thrilled to have this iconic piece of Jozi skyline returned to us and are sure that our visitors and the rest of Jozi are just as pleased to see it back in action,” says Andre Hudson from Gold Reef City.
Gold Reef City ascribes to the highest level of international standards when it comes to the safety and maintenance of its equipment.
The rides are therefore sometimes closed for routine repairs from time to time and advise all visitors to check on the Gold Reef City website for regular updates as to which rides are closed.
Big Wheel Fun Facts
· Gold Reef City’s Big Wheel was manufactured in Holland in 2001 while the support structure was manufactured locally.
· There are 21 gondolas on the Big Wheel
· The Big Wheel took about six months to manufacture and a one month sea voyage to return to South Africa
· The assembly duration of the Big Wheel was around three weeks when it was originally erected and only took one week to assemble after the re-vamp
· The Big Wheel weighs about 110 tons and the mass of the eight support beams is about 65 tons – it really is a big wheel!
· The Big Wheel travels at a maximum speed of 11km/h Gold Reef City is home to the largest Ferris wheel in South Africa
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