The project to develop an international standard
water theme park in Darwin
has taken another step forward.
The Northern Territory Government has nominated
a site option for the development
and are calling for expressions of interest
from proponents to invest in
and develop the water theme park.
The water theme park will be a world-class
tourist attraction to help unlock private investment,
improve livability, and increase the breadth and quality
of tourism experiences in the Top End.
Darren McLean is from Pico Play, who have been
engaged by the Northern Territory Government
to do a detailed business case
of the Darwin water theme park.
Darren what are the next steps?
So Wayne our business case looked at three areas
the market that's available,
the most suitable location which is right here
on the site that we're standing on,
and the most viable business model.
That really determined that the water park is
suitable for private sector investment.
It would not require ongoing financial support
from the Territory government
and there'll be a range of economic
and social benefits as well
such as job creation and growth in tourism spending.
We've developed a concept plan for a water park that is
for people of all ages, so this could include
thrill rides for teenagers,
relaxing areas such as lagoons and lazy rivers,
it would have a water play area for families and children,
and other complementary uses
could be dining options, public open space
to complement the water park activities.
The Darwin Waterfront precinct already has
a great range of modern and dynamic tourist attractions
It has accommodation, Convention Center,
and the existing Wave Lagoon
so it's the ideal location
to have the water park adjacent to that
and leverage the destination that's already existing.
Construction could commence as early as late 2019
or early 2020
and would take about two years to complete.
For more information please visit
business.nt.gov.au/waterpark
