COVENTRY’s new £36million city centre waterpark has moved a step closer as the venue’s slides arrived this week.
The park is set to open in Spring 2019 on Greyfriars Lane and will feature a new 25 metre swimming pool, gym, squash courts, dance studio and day spa.
But the most eagerly anticipated attraction will be the park’s nine flume slides.
These include the ‘Navigator’ – a waterpark version of a roller coaster which has both uphill and downhill drops in a tube.
There will also be a ‘Speed Slide’ – featuring a drop of 20 metres – and a whirlpool style ride with a plunge pool.
Each ride will be complemented by light and sound features for an immersive ride experience.
The next stage in construction involves creating the 25 metre pool and beginning the external cladding.
Councillor Kamran Caan, cabinet member for public health and sport, said: “I’m sure that many of our residents will be as excited as I am to see the next phase of the waterpark take shape with what’s arguably the most important part – the slides!
“The structure is up to full height now and it feels as if the work is really flying.
“It will be open during our year as City of Sport – giving us two reasons to celebrate.
“The waterpark has been designed with the help of pupils at Westwood School who provided feedback to help us ensure there will be a low level bowl area with activities for people with mobility issues.
“We know that obesity and habits of inactivity begin in early life and we know that poverty impacts on how easy it is to be active.
“But we also know that being active boosts mental health, improves life chances and brings communities together and that’s what the water park is all about – getting active and having fun.”
