The new gondola ferries it's passengers at a much faster rate, however if one were to constantly use it, the string holding the transport would be exposed to a lot of friction. This friction would then heat up and eventually create an ember, with both main anchors being comprised of wood, they would certainly catch ablaze, and in short the collapse of the gondola. The nearest structure that would be threatened by this is, the Castle.
The administration is already planning on taking out another tower :0