Suffolk residents will soon be able to admire the breathtaking seaside views from an observation wheel.
East Suffolk District Council gave the green light to a Ferris wheel that will be set up in Felixstowe in mid-July after the plans have been approved.
The proposal is considered to "add to the offer of tourism facilities in the resort".
The wheel will be erected on one of the grass patches between Felixstowe’s promenade and Sea Road.
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The 34.5-metre-high attraction would have the capacity for carrying 144 people, with each of its 24 gondolas capable of holding six, including one accessible for disabled people.
The Ferris wheel aims to attract more visitors to Suffolk’s seaside town, create more jobs for residents, and boost local businesses.
A & P Designs said the wheel could support about 10 jobs in Felixstowe.
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Some of the objections received regarding this application include worries about constant noise and lights from the attraction and the lack of parking spaces in the area.
The initial plans to construct a Ferris wheel in the town were submitted to East Suffolk last year, with Felixstowe Town Council welcoming the idea in principle but raising concerns over its impact on residents.
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