THE (pounds) 10m rotating tower at Glasgow Science Centre is to re-open on Thursday after more than three years of delays.
Since the opening of the centre in 2001, the 127 metre high structure - capable of revolving 360 degrees from the ground up - has been plagued by technical difficulties. The tower was closed in March 2002 amid fears it was sinking because of a malfunctioning base bearing.
With the attraction set to open for business, Glasgow Science Centre now hopes to reach an amicable arrangement with the various contractors involved in the project
in an attempt to recoup lost revenue.
It was speculated that the centre was considering taking legal action, but a spokes-woman yesterday said: ''All the parties involved have been working towards the re-
opening of the tower. It is hoped that Glasgow Science Centre will reach an amicable agreement with the parties.''
In an attempt to increase tourist numbers, a number of Glasgow taxi drivers are to be offered free trips to the centre in the hope that they will praise the tower to visitors.
Brian Weddell, chief executive of Glasgow Science Centre, said: ''We hope that the people of Glasgow will take the tower to their hearts as well and make it as important a part of the city's identity as the Eiffel Tower is to the Parisians and the Opera House is to the
people of Sydney.''
He added: ''In designing and building the Glasgow Tower, we tested the boundaries of engineering and the end result is a fantastic and significant achievement for Glasgow, a world-class experience for visitors and our
pioneering contribution to engineering science.''
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