Abandoned UK lido is being transformed into £795,000 splash park with incredible aqua tent, hydro blast & water arch

The Irish Sun

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A UK town is set to gain a new £795,000 splash park after an abandoned lido was earmarked for regeneration.
The new play area - built on the site of the former St Neots Lido in
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The new waterpark will feature a number of jets alongside an aqua tent, hydro blast, and water arch
Credit: St Neots Town Council
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Work has already begun on construction of the £795,000 project
Credit: St Neots Town Council
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It is due to open to the public just before summer next year
Credit: St Neots Town Council
St Neots Lido closed down in 2003, after operating for 42 years, and was filled in two years later.
Laying empty since, the site -
next
to the popular Priory Park in the town - has finally seen action, with work beginning to build the new aqua park.
The new outdoor water space will feature a hydro blast - which shoots up a tall stream of water - alongside an aqua tent, where water flows in a dome, and a water arch.
There are also plans to put in a mixture of other jets for visitors.
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Councillor Richard Slade, mayor and chair of St Neots Town Council said: "This is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when the community and council work together.
"We're proud to support a project that will bring joy to generations of local families."
Plans had first been submitted back in 2022 to Huntingdonshire District Council but were finally kicked into gear following a "significant" grant from the town council.
The new park will be built by St Neots Aquatic and Leisure CIO.
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Mick Marks, chair of the CIO said: "This isn't just a splash park, it's a promise kept to the families of St Neots.
"We've worked tirelessly to bring this to life, and we're thrilled to see it finally taking shape."
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He said that construction will now begin on a "vibrant, inclusive water play space".
The new park is due to open in time for summer
next
year.
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This comes after The Sun revealed how one of the UK's largest outdoor waterparks was
Located just 12 miles away from
Nottingham
city centre, Wheelgate Park is home to countless fun twisting slides and even a tipping bucket.
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There are towers to climb too, with water spraying from them.
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For parents watching on, there are sun loungers to relax on as well.
For dry play, there is a huge wooden adventure playground to explore.
And then inside, the attraction also has two indoor play centres which include frames, toddler zones, mirror mazes and themed adventure zones - and even a bouncy castle.
For little ones under six-years-old, there is a mini play jungle to clamber through.
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On the other hand, bigger kids can get active on the King-on Crater climbing wall.
Families can also get up close and personal with small animals and farm animals including pigs and rabbits.
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An artist's impression of the new waterpark at St Neots
Credit: St Neots Town Council
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The project received the green light after earning 'significant' grant from the town council
Credit: St Neots Town Council
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