On Tuesday, the new $14 million, 227-foot high Observation Wheel at Steel Pier opened after months of delay.
Inspectors for the state Division of Community Affairs deemed the attraction safe Thursday, clearing the way for the ride to open, said Anthony Catanoso, president of Steel Pier.
The ride opened at noon and continues through Sunday, weather permitting. The ride won’t run if the temperature dips below 40 degrees, Catanoso said.
Discussion about the wheel started in 2011 after the Catanoso family purchased the pier from Trump Entertainment for $4.25 million. They had been leasing the pier from Trump Entertainment for 18 years before the sale.