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South Padre Island Waterpark, Texas
United States

Location
South Padre Island, Texas USA

Project Duration
14 months

Completion Date
2001

Scope of Works
Detailed design of water treatment and features

Work Types
Water treatment
Water features

The park has a large catchment area of customers including local residents and seasonal visitors. The Waterpark incorporates the latest available ride innovations in the industry, with uphill water coasters, surfing machines, ride conveyors as well as the more usual attractions.

In-depth computer studies together with large scale modelling were carried out on the complex river network s to achieve optimum hydraulic flows.

The project included the design, supervision and commissioning of the Waterpark, with the contract commencing in early 2000 and completed in 2001. The total project had a value of US$20 million.

The installation includes:

  • Flowing ‘Transportation’ river
  • Interconnecting tube chutes
  • Multi-functional wave machine
  • Master Blaster
  • Slides
  • Flow rider surfing machine
  • Tube conveyors
  • Rider lock gates
  • Play equipment
  • Pool filtration systems
  • Chemical treatment systems
  • Site and pool interconnecting pipework

Key Features

  • Creation of an advanced Waterpark on an unused area of South Padre Island.
  • The matrix of slides and special profiles of flowing river and waterways were designed so as to maximise energy efficiency.
  • Centra lised water treatment and chemical disinfection were designed at an early stage to facilitate efficient operation and maintenance.
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