Canberra's Big Splash water park, which has been closed for years, is now up for sale. The owners have stated that the sale will not affect the planned reopening of the main pool on November 1.
In a statement, Purdon, the company behind the park, confirmed that temporary ticketing, change rooms, and food facilities will be installed before the main pool reopens. The company said it would continue work to reopen the site regardless of the sale timetable.
The Macquarie site has been closed for several years, and a previous promise to reopen last summer was not kept. Local community group Save Big Splash welcomed the sale, with spokesperson Amelia Tattam saying the community's persistence had paid off.
Ginninderra Labor MLA Tara Cheyne expressed relief at the update, noting that the owners are now looking to sell rather than redevelop or demolish the site. She reiterated that the November 1 reopening date is a non-negotiable condition set by Access Canberra.
Ginninderra Greens MLA Jo Clay emphasized strong community expectations for the park to be run as a recreational site. She noted that the government could consider buying the site, but Cheyne said no decision would be made without reviewing sale documents.
