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US$7.1bn Northern Marianas resort development could feature world's largest waterpark
POSTED 29 Oct 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Best Sunshine International says the waterpark would be the largest in the world
The world’s largest waterpark has been proposed as part of a US$7.1bn (€6.4bn, £4.6bn) resort development on the US territory of Northern Marianas near Guam.

Hong Kong-based Best Sunshine International (BSI) is behind the plans, which will also feature 20 hotels, an integrated casino resort and a kilometre-long shopping strip. According to BSI, the company is eyeing public land currently leased to the Marina Resort and Spa that will expire in 2018.

At present, the BSI resort is in phase one of development, which includes the US$190m (€172.1m, £124.1m) Grand Mariana Resort in Saipan, with the waterpark project coming in at phase two along with an 18-hole golf course. The 1.52sq km (375 acres) development will be completed over a period of 12 years, with the plans rolled out in three phases.

Northern Marianas’ Department of Public Lands (DPL) issued a request for proposals to create a masterplan for the project earlier in the year, with a deadline of 28 July. The DPL, which is responsible for the administration, management, use, leasing, development and disposition of all public lands in Northern Marianas is yet to announce its chosen contractors and architects for the plans.
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US$7.1bn Northern Marianas resort development could feature world's largest waterpark
POSTED 29 Oct 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Best Sunshine International says the waterpark would be the largest in the world
The world’s largest waterpark has been proposed as part of a US$7.1bn (€6.4bn, £4.6bn) resort development on the US territory of Northern Marianas near Guam.

Hong Kong-based Best Sunshine International (BSI) is behind the plans, which will also feature 20 hotels, an integrated casino resort and a kilometre-long shopping strip. According to BSI, the company is eyeing public land currently leased to the Marina Resort and Spa that will expire in 2018.

At present, the BSI resort is in phase one of development, which includes the US$190m (€172.1m, £124.1m) Grand Mariana Resort in Saipan, with the waterpark project coming in at phase two along with an 18-hole golf course. The 1.52sq km (375 acres) development will be completed over a period of 12 years, with the plans rolled out in three phases.

Northern Marianas’ Department of Public Lands (DPL) issued a request for proposals to create a masterplan for the project earlier in the year, with a deadline of 28 July. The DPL, which is responsible for the administration, management, use, leasing, development and disposition of all public lands in Northern Marianas is yet to announce its chosen contractors and architects for the plans.
RELATED STORIES
LaGrange, Georgia, to welcome US$187m Great Wolf waterpark development


The Great Wolf hotel and waterpark chain is planning to expand its operations by opening a new location in LaGrange, Georgia.
Exclusive: Shrek and Kung Fu Panda to star at DreamWorks waterpark in American Dream mega mall


Canadian water ride specialist ProSlide is working with the Triple Five real estate company on the multi-million-dollar waterpark section of the upcoming American Dream project in New Jersey.
West Midlands Safari Park's £80m waterpark and hotel expansion approved by local authority


Long-touted proposals to include an indoor waterpark and hotel in the £80m (US$124m, €110m) expansion of the West Midlands Safari Park in Bewdley, England, have been approved by councillors.
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The Everyday Heritage initiative celebrates and preserves working class histories
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A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden, and a construction worker has been reported missing.
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Taylor Made Designs (TMD) has been supplying the Attractions, Holiday Park, Zoos and Theme Park mark [more...]
IDEATTACK

IDEATTACK is a full-service planning and design company with headquarters in Los Angeles. [more...]
Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.

Vekoma Rides has a large variety of coasters and attractions. [more...]
iPlayCO

iPlayCo was established in 1999. [more...]
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Asia Pool & Spa Expo

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