A judge in Ontario, Canada, has found the country’s largest waterpark guilty of six safety-related charges pertaining to a number of incidents that took place in 2011.
Four violations of Canada’s Technical Standards and Safety Act were connected to Calypso Park’s Steamer ride, which recorded 10 separate incidents during the year.
The waterpark, located outside of Ottawa, also failed to report the problems immediately according to the judge, and should have closed the rides for inspection following these accidents. The other two violations related to the lack of or poor training, knowledge and education of the operators of the Bobsleigh waterslide, with the court ruling it was run in an unsafe manner.
“We’re talking three years ago, and I can assure you that the training and experience of the people operating that ride has been dramatically improved,” said Lawrence Greenspon, the lawyer representing the attraction. He also added that the park remains safe for all visitors.
The park, built by Village Vacances Valcartier, offers 35 slides and can accommodate 12,000 visitors daily. Sentencing in relation to the charges is due on 12 June.
