Ambitious £9m plans for Portrush family fun park
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The landmark building was once one of the top tourist draws on the north coast, with its thrilling turbo tours ride attracting families from all over the Province.
Located on a gateway site in the seaside town, the centre opened to much fanfare in 1993 and remained a popular venue for almost two decades. But after a sharp decline in visitor numbers, the once-bustling attraction was forced to close its doors permanently in 2013.
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Hide AdAt a public consultation event on Tuesday, members of the public were shown proposals which aim to breath new life into the facility.
Belfast-based consultancy MBA Planning, which hosted the pre-application event, outlined early proposals for the scheme, valued at £9m.
These include “remodelling, refurbishment and extension of the centre to creation additional indoor recreation areas, comprising a surf centre, wet play area, trampoline park and ancillary restaurant and public bar”.
The project could also see the introduction of a nine-hole golf/putting area within Metropole Park near the centre.
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Hide AdHowever, in a statement issued on behalf of their client, MBA Planning stressed it is a work in progress: “The prospective applicant is keen to hear the views of the local community on the scheme’s evolution to date.”