Hervey Bay’s WetSide water park set to reopen after lengthy closure
With new attractions and a major upgrade, Hervey Bay’s WetSide water park is set to reopen in time for the warmer months.
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Hervey Bay’s WetSide water park is set to reopen next week after repair work was carried out during the winter months.
Mayor George Seymour said council staff and contractors had worked hard during the winter shutdown to ensure WetSide was ready for the warmer months.
“WetSide is the perfect spot to beat the heat and have fun with something for everyone including water slides, a water play arena, TotSide for under 5s play and the Aqua Ninja course,” he said.
He said the park would reopen on September 11.
Mr Seymour thanked the community for their patience during the 2023/24 season, with all the electrical work completed to enhance the safety and reliability of the facility.
“There has been a wave of works carried out over winter, particularly at TotSide,” he said.
“There is a new water horse feature called Seabiscuit, the existing sea creatures and clam have been refurbished, interactive water features have been reinstated, and damaged decking has been replaced.
“The flooring at both Totside and the main area has been upgraded, the water slides have been polished, new tables and chairs have been installed and the damaged boardwalk at the back of WetSide has been removed.
“As we prepare to celebrate WetSide’s 15th anniversary in December, it’s fantastic to see the park looking better than ever.”
Mr Seymour said the Aqua Ninja adventure course had been a hit since it opened in November 2022, and he expected it to be a crowd-pleaser again this season.
“The Aqua Ninja course offers nine unique challenges where participants can race against the clock in a splash-filled arena with water jets, cannons and dumpers,” he said.
Entry into WetSide is free, however, there is a cost for the water slides and Aqua Ninja.
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