Multiple staff members have told The Argus that management shared that the i360 would close as of Thursday, December 19.
Distraught staff members also claim they were told that they would not be getting paid ahead of Christmas.
An email seen by The Argus which was reportedly sent to staff reads: “As you know, following an extremely challenging summer, it has been necessary to seek additional investment into the business.
“Accordingly, with the assistance of professional advisers, we ran an extensive marketing process to secure this, which resulted in a number of offers to deliver the necessary investment.
“However, we are very sorry to have to inform you that we found out today that the last of the potential offers has fallen through. As such, we have no further choice but to appoint administrators.
“Interpath will take office tomorrow morning, Friday 20th December.
“This means that the attraction will cease operation today.
“There is no obligation to attend site tomorrow, but Interpath will hold a staff meeting at 11am on site to inform you of next steps, followed by a teams call at 1pm for those not able to attend in person.
“Interpath have advised that personal property should be collected today or tomorrow morning.
“We are so very sorry to have to say that this means it will not be possible to make payroll next week.
“Interpath will provide information tomorrow regarding the redundancy payment service.
“It is devastating to have to tell you this, and even more so at this time of year.
“We have worked so hard to find a positive outcome, an outcome that would have enabled the business to continue providing the amazing experience it does, an experience that is only possible as a result of your hard work and dedication.
“Thank you so much for making Brighton i360 the incredible place it is.”
Brighton and Hove City Council said that the i360’s debts had now hit £51 million, equating to nearly £180 per person living in the city – which has a population of 278,000.
The council borrowed millions from the Government get the i360 off the ground. It opened in 2016.
The i360 is supposed to be paying the council back but £51 million is still outstanding as it has struggled to keep up with repayments.
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