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Exclusive: NY Wheel to hire Las Vegas High Roller contractor

August 12, 2017

After firing its contractor last month, the New York Wheel is planning to hire the builder of the Las Vegas High Roller and the new Tappan Zee Bridge to finish constructing the 630-foot-high tourist attraction on the St. George waterfront, the Advance has learned.

"New York Wheel is in advanced negotiation with American Bridge Company, the builder of the Las Vegas High Roller observation wheel and the new Tappan Zee Bridge, to take over and complete the erection of the NY Wheel," said Cristyne Nicholas, spokesperson for The New York Wheel.

.....Negotiations appear to be advanced enough that arrangements are being made to remove the towering cranes belonging to the former NY Wheel contractor from the site.

"As part of that transition, the cranes previously provided by Mammoet are not required and will be removed from the project site in order to make way for replacement equipment," said Nicholas.

While she couldn't say when American Bridge Company is expected to sign a contract or begin work, she noted the Wheel will soon be announcing a new target date for the project's completion.

"Work on the terminal building continues. The New York Wheel expects to announce a new completion date in the near future," said Nicholas.