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The segments are assembled on the ground into quite long sections of slide, to be hoisted up onto the tower in the background in coming weeks.
Even the most simple lengths of slide are comprised of many individual segments that need to be assembled on-site.
Kaboom will feature two mirrored slides. This yellow/orange one, as well as one in light and dark blue.
A section of Kaboom! awaiting waterproofing. The green masking tape along the top is there to reduce cleanup time once the seal is in place.
The unique Super Ripper slide features twin body slides that race along a short but twisted course.
Plumbing and pumps to supply the 27 metre tall slide tower with the thousands of litres of water it needs ever minute.
The assembly process includes bolting together the prefabricated fibreglass sections, waterproofing the joints. Despite different parts being manufactured in different factories, the process is time consuming but seamless.
This one component has taken a crew of five about a week to fully assemble.
The 'Tailspin' element is the single largest component of the Kaboom! Master Blaster. It is being fully assembled on the ground before being lifted into place in one piece.
Across the hill are several different staging areas where slide sections are stored, assembled and eventually hoisted into place.
The back of Wet'n'Wild has become a hive of construction activity as the park prepares for the summer's new slides and aquatic attractions.
Only a few months to go.
The close proximity to the park entrance, combined with undoubtedly being the best ride in the park will see this ride stay busy all day.
Concrete will be sprayed and rendered over the cagework. The track is wrapped in plastic to protect it from any overspray.
Theming works are underway, with a rock arch just before the first corkscrew.
Attention now turns to the installation and commissioning of the ride systems.
Trackwork is complete on Steel Taipan and that reverse spiral element is looking cool!
The most welcome part of the demolition process is the removal of the big white corrugated iron tunnel that went under the launch track on the path into ABC Kids world.
The station building is still there, and it may well disappear soon too.
The demolition of Tower of Terror is ongoing, with the launch track and tunnel finally gone 18 months after the ride closed.
