ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT
WATERPARK NEWS
Aleatha Ezra
Green is key for
The AUD$35m development will open in April 2011
park operators
Adventure Waters park approved
Plans for a AUD$35m (£19.2m, US$31.4m, Councillor Margaret Cochrane of Cairns E
ven before the rise in popu-
larity of “green” building and
operational practices, water
21.4m) water park have approved Regional Council said: “The developer has leisure facilities in Europe have led the
by councillors in Cairns, northern done all the work in the planning stages way in becoming green.
Queensland, Australia. The park will be with respect to creating an environmentally For an example of this, look no fur-
built at Smithfi eld, 12km north of the city. sound recreational facility with sensitivity to ther than Center Parcs – one of the
Work on the Adventure Waters park is the surrounding agricultural land. leading family leisure brands with 17
planned to start in May this year with a “It’s currently a derelict site and this plan locations throughout Europe. Center
completion date of April 2011. The plans will give it new life as a functioning, eco- Parcs’ energy and environmental
include 16 water slides, a surf simulator, nomically viable and sustainable facility. The conservation focuses on several key
pools and lagoons as well as restaurants, plans have been long in the making and it’s areas, including energy use, waste
shops and function rooms. time to get on with creating the reality.” production and water use. And they
are certainly not alone in their efforts
to go green in Europe.
Yet, there are still advances to be
City council buys
made and challenges to face both in
Europe and the rest of the world. As
Castaway Cove
the industry continues to progress,
here are several steps to keep in mind:
Castaway Cove waterpark in Wichita • Review your operational practices
Falls, Texas, US is to be acquired by and identify any areas that are lacking
the city council to erase the park own- when it comes to your overall environ-
er’s US$4m (£2.6m, 3m) of debt. mental plan. Make adjustments when
The park, which opened in 2004 at Proslide specialises in water rides and where they make sense.
a cost of US$5.8m (£3.7m, 4.2m), • Publicise your efforts regularly. If
is owned by Castaway Cove Limited
Chance Morgan and
you achieve a special certifi cation or
Partnership and operated by AMG,
Proslide team up
accreditation, make sure your local
a California-based water park man- media and your customer knows
agement and consulting fi rm. The Chance Morgan, manufacturer of amuse- about it – in print and online.
21.4-acre waterpark boasts 40,000sq ment rides and people movers, and • Keep your ear to the ground for
ft (3,700sq m) of water areas and fea- ProSlide Technology, which specialises in the latest industry innovations made
tures two slide towers, a lazy river, a the custom design and manufacturing of by suppliers and vendors.
tidal wave pool, a sport pool, an inter- fi breglass water rides, have formed an alli- Being greener in daily operations
active multi-level children’s play system ance with the CDS Group of Detroit. is more than just a buzzword. It’s the
and a sand volleyball court. The move follows CDS having been com- means to fi nancial and environmental
The council said in a report: “The missioned by various clients in Africa to longevity in a growing global market.
operating data and pro forma shows design and develop amusement and water
that the waterpark revenues can sup- park master plans. CDS is a consortium of
Aleatha Ezra is the membership manager
port its annual operating expenses international designers, planners, engi-
of the World Waterpark Association
and future capital replacement costs.” neers and equipment manufacturers.
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