New indoor waterpark with 500-room hotel and restaurants moves closer to opening in Derbyshire town after success in US
Quiet village with Roman roots could soon become home to the UK's newest indoor waterpark
MAKE A SPLASH New indoor waterpark with 500-room hotel and restaurants moves closer to opening in Derbyshire town after success in US
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A GIANT new indoor waterpark with a 500-room hotel is a step closer to coming to Derbyshire — promising to bring jobs, leisure and a splash of excitement to a former mining area.
A US firm, Great Wolf Resorts, plans to build the huge complex on fields off Gapsick Lane, near the village of Clowne.
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The multi-million scheme would include a massive waterpark, hotel, conference centre, golf facilities, a games arcade and restaurants
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If approved, the project could create up to 500 jobs near the site of a colliery that shut back in 1961
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A public consultation with villagers will take place on May 20, giving residents a chance to have their say
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The multi-million scheme would include a massive waterpark, hotel, conference centre, golf facilities, a games arcade and restaurants.
If approved, the project could create up to 500 jobs near the site of a colliery that shut back in 1961.
The company already has planning permission for a similar resort in Bicester, Oxfordshire, and is eyeing another location in Basingstoke, Essex.
Bosses from Great Wolf recently met with Bolsover District Council, which covers Clowne, to discuss the proposals.
A public consultation with villagers will take place on May 20, giving residents a chance to have their say.
Council leader Jane Yates said yesterday: 'This is an exciting project that will certainly put us on the map.
"One of our key priorities is growth and the creation of jobs.
"This proposal not only meets this but will provide us with leisure opportunities fit for 21st-century living.
'The meeting was an important first step in the development process that allowed councillors the opportunity to ask questions.
"I would urge people to attend the exhibition and public consultation and have their say on what is a very exciting proposal.'
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Great Wolf Resorts operates more than 20 family holiday destinations across the US and Canada.
Its resorts are known for their massive indoor waterparks, themed rooms, and family-friendly entertainment.
The proposed site has an intriguing past.
Oil was once found in the area, but the well was abandoned after managing to produce just half a pint a month.
Clowne itself has deep historical roots, dating back to Roman times.
The village's name comes from the nearby River Clun, and Gapsick is thought to mean a route between hills or woods in a remote location.
The project is seen as a potential game-changer for the area, which has long been searching for investment and new opportunities since the decline of mining.
Locals hope the development will not only bring jobs, but also boost other businesses in the area, from shops and pubs to taxi firms and B&Bs.
While some villagers are excited about the plans, others have raised concerns about increased traffic, noise, and the impact on local services.
The upcoming public consultation is expected to give both supporters and critics a chance to voice their views.
If the plans move forward smoothly, construction could begin in the next couple of years — with hopes the waterpark could open its doors before the end of the decade.
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