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Village Roadshow starts water fight on Sunshine Coast
POSTED 29 May 2008 . BY Tim Nash
A water fight could be about to take place on Australia’s Sunshine Coast after theme park operator Village Roadshow announced it is set to acquire the Aussie World park and plans to turn the site into a Wet ‘n’ Wild-style water park.

However, an application for a similar proposal was lodged with Caloundra City council in December last year by a consortium aiming to develop the AUS$110m (£53.5m, US$105.7m, 67.6m euro) Adventure Waterpark just a few kilometres away, opposite Sunshine Coast turf Club on Caloundra Road.

Village Roadshow’s purchase of Aussie World and development of the water park scheme is expected to cost around AUS$60-70m (£29-34m, US$58-67m, 37-43m euro).

Chair of Village Roadshow, John Kirby, said: “Our vision is to construct a water park on the property which will provide the Sunshine Coast residents and tourists with the latest water-based rides and attractions. The park will feature 10 state of the art rides including an uphill water coaster and the highly successful Tornado Bowl Slide.

“This will be an exciting new development and a major tourist attraction for the area.”

The company has said it anticipates the new water park could be open as early as September 2009.

Aussie World covers 24 hectares of freehold property, including a ride park, retail outlets and the Ettamogah Pub.
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Village Roadshow starts water fight on Sunshine Coast
POSTED 29 May 2008 . BY Tim Nash
A water fight could be about to take place on Australia’s Sunshine Coast after theme park operator Village Roadshow announced it is set to acquire the Aussie World park and plans to turn the site into a Wet ‘n’ Wild-style water park.

However, an application for a similar proposal was lodged with Caloundra City council in December last year by a consortium aiming to develop the AUS$110m (£53.5m, US$105.7m, 67.6m euro) Adventure Waterpark just a few kilometres away, opposite Sunshine Coast turf Club on Caloundra Road.

Village Roadshow’s purchase of Aussie World and development of the water park scheme is expected to cost around AUS$60-70m (£29-34m, US$58-67m, 37-43m euro).

Chair of Village Roadshow, John Kirby, said: “Our vision is to construct a water park on the property which will provide the Sunshine Coast residents and tourists with the latest water-based rides and attractions. The park will feature 10 state of the art rides including an uphill water coaster and the highly successful Tornado Bowl Slide.

“This will be an exciting new development and a major tourist attraction for the area.”

The company has said it anticipates the new water park could be open as early as September 2009.

Aussie World covers 24 hectares of freehold property, including a ride park, retail outlets and the Ettamogah Pub.
MORE NEWS
The Everyday Heritage initiative celebrates and preserves working class histories
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
Universal announces long-awaited details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to its Florida resort.
Heartbreak for Swedish theme park, Liseberg, as fire breaks out
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden, and a construction worker has been reported missing.
Museum director apologises after comparing the city of Florence to a sex worker
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex worker due to uncontrolled mass tourism.
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Raby Castle reveals ambitious plans to become a major visitor destination
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the end of an ambitious two-year renovation project.
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iPlayCO

iPlayCo was established in 1999. [more...]
Vekoma Rides Manufacturing B.V.

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

QubicaAMF is the largest and most innovative bowling equipment provider with 600 employees worldwi [more...]
DJW

David & Lynn Willrich started the Company over thirty years ago, from the Audio Visual Department [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  
DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
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08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy
10-12 May 2024

Asia Pool & Spa Expo

China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
+ More diary  
 


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