AttrActiOns & MuseuMs
TDC submits ‘compelling’ Dreamland CPO case
Tanet District Council has submitted its application for the compulsory purchase of Margate’s Dreamland site as part of plans for a “new and viable” theme park. Te council said it has a “compelling
case” for a compulsory purchase order, which will push forward the regeneration of the site alongside Te Dreamland Trust. Plans for the site include the world’s first
heritage amusement park comprising his- toric rides and attractions. A public inquiry into the compulsory purchase plans is due to commence on 10 January 2012.
ArcelorMittal Orbit topped out
A new sculpture and public viewing platform sited adja- cent to London’s Olympic Stadium, which has been designed by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, has reached its full height. Te top lattice loop of the
114.5m (375.7ſt) ArcelorMittal Orbit has been fitted into its place at the top of the struc- ture and marks the completion of its main steelwork. Work on the construction
of the capital’s newest land- mark has been undertaken by Ushida Findlay Architects and Arup, with the tower becoming the UK’s tallest sculpture. Visitors will be able to expe- rience views of up to 20 miles (32km) across London, with a liſt taking guests to the view- ing platform at the top of the structure. Guests will then be encouraged to travel back down to the bottom using a 455-step
Te grant will fund a new arrival area for the zoo
£4.5m EU funding boost for Dudley Zoo scheme
Redevelopment plans for Dudley Zoological Gardens and the Black Country Living Museum have secured £4.5m from the European Regional Development Fund. Te funding will help finance the cre-
ation of a new access and joint arrival area for visitors to the zoo, Black Country Living Museum and Dudley Canal Trust. The funding is the second successful
bid for the zoo in recent months. In July, the zoo secured a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to redevelop and preserve its collection of Tecton buildings.
Stonehenge overhaul moves ‘a step closer’
Plans to revitalise Stonehenge have moved “a step closer” aſter the government agreed to close sections of two roads that currently run near to the historic attraction. An 879m (2,884ſt) stretch of the A344
from the junction with the A303 and a 263m (863ſt) part of the B3086 from the junction with the A344 are to be shut. Roads minister Mike Penning said the
decision will reduce the amount of traffic currently travelling near to Stonehenge and ease congestion for those heading for the proposed new visitor centre at the site.
8 Te top lattice loop is now in place at the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit
staircase that will spiral around the structure, although the liſt will also be available. London mayor Boris Johnson said: “It would
have boggled the minds of the Romans. It would have dwarfed the aspirations of Gustave Eiffel, and it will certainly be worthy of the best show on earth, in the greatest city on earth.”
Merlin secures Ice Age deal with Fox
Merlin Entertainments has teamed up with 20th Century Fox with the view of launch- ing a 4D attraction based on the Ice Age movie franchise. It is anticipated that Ice Age
Dawn of the Dinosaurs - Te 4-D Experience will debut at two Merlin parks in March 2012 – Alton Towers in the UK and Gardaland in Italy. Designed and supplied by
SimEx-Iwerks, the immer- sive attraction will combine 3D film footage from the third movie in the franchise, with an array of synchronized physical effects. Upon exiting the 4D experience, visitors
Te new 4D attraction will debut at Alton Towers theme park in Stafford
will find themselves in an Ice Age-themed area where they will have the opportunity to meet their favorite costume characters, as well as
purchase branded merchandise. In addition to the new 4D attractions and giſt shop, Alton Towers Resort will also feature two interactive Ice Age-themed bedrooms inside the theme park’s Splash Landings Hotel.
Global Immersion appoints new head of operations
Planetarium and 4D theatre supplier Global Immersion has appointed Paul Isaacs, the former operations director of Evans and Sutherland, as its new head of operations. Isaacs joins the group from Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions where he
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held the role of principle manager of Europe, Middle East and Africa programmes. Martin Howe, Global Immersion CEO said:
“Paul will assist with the alignment of our business goals and our aim of providing an ever-improved service to our clients.”
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