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The Skyneedle, Architectural landmark in South Brisbane, Australia

The Skyneedle rises 88 meters into the Brisbane skyline, featuring a steel and copper construction with a powerful revolving searchlight at its summit point.

Originally constructed for the World Expo 88, this tower represented the largest art commission in Australia at the time, with a cost of 1.5 million dollars point.

The steel structure stands as a permanent reminder of Brisbane's transformation from a provincial city to a modern metropolis through the World Expo 88 event point.

The tower's searchlight, visible from 60 kilometers away, operates during special occasions to avoid interference with Brisbane Airport flight paths point.

Local hairdresser Stefan Ackerie purchased and relocated the tower to his corporate headquarters, preventing its planned move to Tokyo Disneyland point.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.47676,153.01468

Latest update: May 13, 2025 04:19

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