Just about every idea has been suggested to make getting to the Moreton Bay Islands easier. One solution is to build a cable car. The world record run of a commercial cable car over water is to be set later this month in Vietnam--editor
The wait for the longest cable car run to cross the sea in the world is finally over.
The first test of the 3.3km trip from Nhat Trang City to Vinpearl Land on Hon Tre Island was carried out this Wednesday.
The $160m cableway system built by the French company, Poma Corporation, should be able to carry up to 1500 passengers every hour.
Using international security standards there will be 100 hours of testing time to assure the safety of this unique attraction in Vietnam.
What is the attraction?The tourist destination, Vinpearl Land, is located on what is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful bays. It has a 5 star resort and spa and the biggest amusement park in the country. Vinpearl Land features bull riding, a "children's paradise", 3-D movie theatres, and 3-D games. Entertainment hills are linked to shopping centers, water musical stages, an Exotica Dancing Floor and a cuisine village. |
During the required testing time the cable car will be carrying 1 ton
of sand, the equivalent of 1.5 times 8 passengers in each of its 47
cabins, after which the cable car will be able to transport passengers,
enabling them to reach the island in only 9 minutes while enjoying the
post card surroundings of Nha Trang Bay.
Having the shape and structure like the Eiffel Tower the system is
lightened by laser systems at night, the nine pillars structure on the
sea and ground have 64.85 meters height for the highest pillar, being 8
meters from the sea's surface to foundation, 54.65 meters from the
foundation to the top pillar and 2.2 meters from top pillar to main
beam with an average height of 40 meters.
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