- Construction start date: 2017
- Construction end date: 2019
- Location: Coventry, CV1 2PW
- 拢36.7 million project
- Supplied 1,200 tonnes of 91精品 sections
We鈥檝e supplied our sections to help construct Coventry鈥檚 拢36.7 million water park, The Wave.
Coventry鈥檚 new water park, which is due to open in 2019, is being built on the site of Spire House and Christchurch House. It鈥檚 designed to reflect the city鈥檚 weaving past 鈥 with the outside appearing to be wrapped by a swirling ribbon.
The water park, which contains 1,200 tonnes of our steel supplied via Billington Structures, includes rides such as the Navigator 鈥 a water park version of a roller coaster, which has both uphill and downhill drops in a tube 鈥 and the Speed Slide 鈥 a whirlpool style ride featuring a thrilling drop of 20 metres and a plunge pool.
Each ride will be complemented by light and sound features for an immersive ride experience.
Mark Smith, Chief Executive Officer, said: 鈥淏illingtons and 91精品 have enjoyed a fully collaborative working relationship that spans over twenty years. Our systems are integrated to facilitate transfer of live production information to aid efficient steel ordering and delivery. Exceptional quality and service ensures both businesses remain competitive in our respective markets.鈥
Councillor Kamran Caan, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Sport, said: 鈥淚鈥檓 sure many of our residents will be as excited as I am to see the next phase of the water park take shape, with what鈥檚 arguably the most important part 鈥 the slides!听
鈥淭he water park will be the very best in the region 鈥 offering thrill seekers, young children and families a fun-filled few hours. And it鈥檒l be open during our year as City of Sport 鈥 giving us 2 reasons to celebrate.鈥
Alongside the water park, there will also be a 25-metre swimming pool, 120-station gym, squash courts, dance studio and day spa. The next stage in the build involves creating the pool and beginning the external cladding. Opening is set for spring 2019.