West Sands Waterpark Set to Open in November

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Posted: 29 Mar 2009 | 6:57 am

The mixed use integrated hotel and residential development West Sands is set to open it's amusement attraction Waterworld this coming November according to Marketing Director Barry King. With 7 themed areas including a giant wave pool, water slide featuring a cave and lazy river the park can accommodate up to 3000 visitors daily. Designed by a leading North American waterpark specialist firm the complex will be open to the public. A visit to site confirmed that construction is indeed moving ahead at a rapid pace.

West Sand's key principal is the UK's Sir Terry Leahy of the Tesco chain of hypermarts. Expansion plans call for an Outrigger branded hotel on site along with additions to the extensive development that includes condos and villas. Located in the Mai Khao area of Phuket a number nearby hotels under construction include international flags Holiday Inn and Renaissance with existing supply JW Marriott, Anantara and Sala.

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best what can happen to phuket especially up in the north.Respect for those taking this financial risks.

Kurt, 28 Jul 2009 | 7:54 pm

Hi Bill
Any update on the 2 waterparks mentioned above?
Bill Barnett responds:
West Sands is set to open in November when we last checked with the developer and the Kathu one we will check this month and update on.

Stuart, 24 Jul 2009 | 9:22 am

I'm looking forward to visit the waterpark with my kids. I just hope the entry fees will be reasonable and that safety standards and maintenance of the slides and rides will be better than the water- and amusement parks in and around Bangkok.

Bill Barnett responds:
No fees have been announced but from a safety and quality standpoint the designer is White Water from North America a leading firm in the field so having this type of expertise should lend to a great international standard attraction.

Hans, 05 Apr 2009 | 7:53 pm

What about the "Phuket Waterpark" in Kathu? Is it even under construction?

Bill Barnett responds:
Thats a good question, will update this as soon as time allows.

Stuart, 31 Mar 2009 | 2:13 pm