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Summer Thrills!
Redcliffe ready for

Redcliffe will be the place to be

this Summer, with a massive
new inflatable water park under

construction and en route
for the Peninsula!

Moreton Bay Regional Mayor Allan Sutherland said he was “This project is a key component of our Redcliffe Foreshore
surprised to see the Gold Coast let the expert team at Aqua Master Plan and Activation Strategy, which reflects calls from
Splash go, but added Redcliffe is ready and raring to go. residents, visitors and businesses for new opportunities along
“It was my wish last Christmas to have the inflatable water park our beaches and seaside parks.
operating on our foreshore however the state election and “Council’s resolve to creating new job and economic growth
some regulatory roadblocks pushed that goalpost back, but opportunities in Moreton Bay is unwavering and we’ll keep
good things come to those who wait,” he said. thinking outside the box to get even more exciting projects
“Doubly exciting are the employment opportunities that will underway right across our amazing region.”
come with this new tourism infrastructure, up to forty lifesaving Division 6 Councillor Koliana Winchester said it would make
jobs are now up for grabs. Redcliffe a ‘must visit’ destination these holidays. “For every
southeast Queensland family who has memories of holidaying
on the Peninsula, this is an excuse to relive some nostalgia and
make brand new memories with the kids,” she said.
“I can’t wait to see this impressive piece of aquatic infrastructure
floating off our foreshore, which will create new opportunities
for other businesses in the area.
“I will be asking our strategic planning team to restructure our
Foreshore Food Truck Trial to leverage of this new attraction
and generate a new sense of vibrancy that will be felt right
around town.
“Overwhelmingly locals, businesses and visitors have told us that
they want an inflatable water park in Redcliffe, so I think Aqua
Splash tickets will be the hottest stocking fillers this Christmas.”
Aqua Splash CEO Matthew Devine said it was great value family
fun, with tickets starting at $15.
“We’re on track to be open just in time for school break-up
parties and Christmas celebrations,” he said.
“So our recruitment drive starts now and we’re hoping all our
new recruits are locals, if you have lifesaving experience and
want to make some good money over the Christmas break, get
in touch at: www.aquasplash.com.au and then click on to our
careers page.
“I’m looking forward to working with existing Redcliffe
businesses to create new local opportunities, particularly food
options for kids fatigued from hours of aquatic play.”
According to the Aqua Splash website, www.aquasplash.com.au
the inflatable water park will be open for business on the 3rd of
November.