Merlin Entertainments has unveiled plans for a £12.5m upgrade of the London Eye in a bid to improve customer experience and to 'future-proof' the attraction in the lead up to the London 2012 Olympics.
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The wheel's 32 capsules will be removed one at a time in order to undergo work to install new, environmentally-friendly heating and ventilation systems, while one of the upgraded capsules will also feature ceiling-mounted TV screens and improved wi-fi provision.
A temporary, non-opertational capsule will be used until upgrading is completed on all of the capsules.
It is hoped that the project, which is due to be completed in time for the London 2012 Olympics, will ensure that no major maintenance work will have to be carried out on the attraction for up to 20 years, as well as reducing its carbon footprint.
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