Waterworld facelift will make a splash!
STAFFORDSHIRE swimming attraction Waterworld has undergone a makeover ahead of this week’s reopening as restrictions ease.
Work to upgrade the water park has been ongoing during the enforced pandemic closure.
A new internal walkway has been built to give visitors access to the two neighbouring 18-hole Adventure Mini Golf courses.
Other improvements include:
■■Retiling floors;
■■Repainting rides;
■■New themed areas created and;
■■Upgrade of staircases.
It comes after a £12m upgrade last year saw new flumes installed before the country went into another lockdown.
The Festival Park attraction is now welcoming back families.
Owner Mo Chaudry said: “The place looks like new and we can’t wait to welcome people back inside so they can see what we’ve been doing behind the scenes.
“In total, we have spent more than 100 days working on site improvements.
“More than 500 square metres of new tiles have been laid, and the tower structure leading up to Tornado Alley – with our newest and fastest rides – has a new and vibrant look.
“These high-octane rides only opened a few weeks before the first lockdown, so they are effectively new for 2021.”
To help make the attraction Covid-safe, a one-way system, new online booking procedures and stricter session controls have been introduced.
Mo added: “We have worked tirelessly to introduce a host of new systems which ensure that we can continue to offer truly memorable experiences without compromising the safety and wellbeing of guests or staff.
“We have installed Perspex barriers at relevant points and have employed an even larger team of cleaners and pool attendants.
“We will also be carrying out pre-entry temperature checks for all staff and visitors to ensure that nobody with a fever enters the facility.”
He added: “Scientific research shows that we remain one of the safest environments in the fight against Covid-19.
“The virus doesn’t survive in chlorinated water, and there is no evidence that it spreads through water in pools, hot tubs, spas or water play areas.
“Nevertheless, we are taking no chances.”
To book tickets for the Waterworld Leisure Resort, in Stoke, go to www.waterworldtickets.co.uk/#generaltickets