From Anna-Louise Shipley.
I AM yet to take a ride on the Island’s big wheel but eager to get on board and take a look at our world below.

*What exactly is all that activity over at La Collette?
*How dense is St Helier and how far does it sprawl?
*How clear is the Channel after the March storms?
*How extensively do our beaches stretch at low tide?
*How tall is the Bellozanne chimney and what exactly is in that mysterious grey smoke which silently spirals?

Admiring this structure from a distance, at ground level in St Aubin, reveals the true scale and impact on our existing skyline. It is a striking form which echoes the Fort’s convex dome and concave curves.

What this wheel does effectively is highlight the hard edges of recent developments in the town and on the reclaimed coast.

What physical and visual impact would be imposed upon the townscape if this temporary structure were to be replaced by solid objects? A square block of angular offices, retail and accommodation units for example.

The observation wheel has arrived at an excellent time for reflecting on what already exists. This ‘eye’ is a perfect tool for gaining a new perspective and to contemplate the proposed architectural developments on the Waterfront.
Camellia Cottage,
Route de Maufant,
St Saviour.