The Skyneedle, Brisbane

The Skyneedle, Brisbane

The Skyneedle is a prominent feature of the Brisbane skyline which was constructed especially for World Expo 88.

The 88 m landmark was earmarked for relocation to Tokyo Disneyland (following the completion of Expo '88). However, hairdresser Stefan Ackerie stepped in and purchased the Skyneedle, which was then relocated to the Stefan HQ at South Brisbane. After purchase, Stefan added his firm's signature rainbow rings logo to the top of the tower [http://www.stefan.com.au/history/skyneedle_01.html] .

The Skyneedle' light, which is capable of emitting a beam of light that may be seen 60 km away, is rarely seen except on special occasions, because of safety concerns for flight paths around Brisbane Airport.

On 4 November 2006, the Skyneedle was fire damaged due to an electrical fault [http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,20703578-5003402,00.html] , this incident being the second of its kind after a similar fire had broken out in 1988. Subsequent investigations have found that the fault was most likely caused by bird droppings. Ackerie has stated that it will be restored to its former glory. On 5 November 2006, Ackerie revealed that the Skyneedle will be technologically overhauled with the additional feature of a sound system.

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References

External links

* [http://www.stefan.com.au/history/skyneedle_01.html Stefan's Expo '88 Skyneedle]
* [http://www.news.com.au/sundaymail/story/0,23739,20703578-5003402,00.html Fire in Skyneedle November 04, 2006]
* [http://www.foundationexpo88.org/TheWorldExpo88ThemeTower19882008Retrospective/ A 100-photo 20th Anniversary of World Expo '88 retrospective on the tower]


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