PATRONS can expect to see the new 17.5m waterslide at The Maze in Bullsbrook this time next year.
Outback Splash at The Maze announced its next stage of development to include the new water attraction in summer 2019.
Site preparations have started for the waterslide tower, which will feature four rides – two raft slides, a body slide and “one of WA’s ultimate thrill slides”.
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READ NOWA scaffold tower will be in place from this Saturday to show how high the new waterslide will be.
“Since my family became owners of The Maze in 2006, we have been hard at work to constantly enhance the guest experience, pioneer best practice in safety and increase visitation to the region,” Outback Splash director Paul Woodcock said.
“The first water attraction on the site was completed in 2014, with the introduction of a three storey-high waterslide playground with two tube slides, two flume slides, toddler’s slides, a tipping bucket and a range of water cannons and interactive play features.
“The second stage was completed in 2017 with the opening of the Octopus Bay kids splash zone, designed especially for toddlers. The new waterslides opening in summer 2019, have been designed particularly for teenagers and adults.”
Tourism Council WA chief executive Evan Hall said Outback Splash had worked tirelessly over the past eight years so that Perth residents, along with intrastate and international visitors, could enjoy world-class water attractions in the Swan Valley.
Polin Waterparks & Swimplex Aquatics will build the waterslide tower.
NEW WATERSLIDE DETAILS
The Wall: 2-person raft slide with boomerang
Grab a tube and share this amazing ride with your friend; this ride deprives you of your senses while gently accelerating you in preparation for the big drop. The last 11m of this slide are almost vertical, set to get your heart racing!
Blackout: 2-person raft slide with spectacular lighting effects
Another slide to share with a friend. This ‘black hole’ slide features amazing lights that will blow your mind! With plenty of twists and turns, the last drop is like a ski jump and you’ll hit the runout with a huge splash.
Gold Rush: 1-person tube slide with lighting effects
This lightning fast, translucent body slide with epic twists and turns guarantees an amazing rush that you’ll want to experience again and again! You’ll reach speeds of up to 60km/h as you wind your way to the end! This visually stunning slide is sure to feature heavily in your Instagram feed.
The Wedgie: 1-person speed slide
This slide that will test your nerves; one of the tallest of its kind in Australia, it’s an open tube slide that heads to the ground at 45 degrees. Just you, 100 tonnes per hour of water and the sound of your heart beating in your ears; this breathtaking slide safely guides you to the bottom at speeds of up to 75km/h!