Saturday, February 28, 2009

Cowabunga Bay Construction Tour 02/28/2009

This Morning I was invited down to the Cowabunga Bay Construction Site for a Tour, hosted by the Park's Developer, Shane Huish. There's not a Whole Lot to see, except for everything that will be buried. Most of the Slide Sections have been Delivered to the Construction Site with about 20 Truck Loads more of Components for the Giant Water Play Structure, and a Few Slide Parts, which are due to Arrive in the Coming Month. I Would like to again Thank Shane Huish for taking the time to Give the Tour and Answer the Many Questions we asked. We look forward to another Construction Tour in about a month. If any of our readers have any Questions or Comments concerning Cowabunga Bay, feel free to leave a Comment. There are also Forum Discussions about Cowabunga Bay on LagoonisFun.com and ThemeParkReview.com. Now, Onto the Updates and Photos!

- Sid
Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog
cowabungabay@yahoo.com


Balance Tank and Pump House -
The Walls for the Underground Balance Tank for the Giant Water Play Structure are still setting and the Floor for the Pump House is Complete. The Next Step will be to Pour the Roof of the Balance Tank and Walls for the Pump House. Shane explained the Filtration Process for the Water Collected in the 125,000 Gallon Balance Tank which will be Filtered and Zapped by the UV Filtration System Twice before being pumped back to the Water Play Structure. The Water will turn over approximately every 29 Minutes.

The Giant Play Structure -
The area has been graded and Footer Layout for the Structure will begin Next Week. The Smaller Water Bucket, at 40ft in the air, will Dump facing North East onto a Roof. The Large 1,200 Gallon Water Bucket, at 60ft in the air, will Dump facing South West and I-15 and fall 40ft before the water hits a roof, creating the World's Biggest Splash! Another great feature of the area under the Water Play Structure is that ALL Water will Completely Drain off the Splash Pad and into the Balance Tank thanks to 25 Drains. Most other Water Play Structures have 18 Inches of water covering the Splash Pad that causes Safety Concerns.

The Slides -
Shane revealed the names of all 9 Slides on the Water Play Structure. The Names are listed by Slide Type Below.

Body Slides
Bonzai - Red, Orange, & Yellow Slide (Custom Designed for Cowabunga Bay)
Mondo - Red, Orange, & Yellow Slide (Custom Designed for Cowabunga Bay)
Bombora - Magenta Slide

Open Flume Slides
Hang 10 - Green Slide
Hang 5 - Blue Slide
Gremlin - Purple Slide

Kid Slides
Maeday - Pink Slide
Double Doggers - Yellow Racing Slide

The Lazy River -
Shane explained the Theme of the Lazy River as a "Route 66/Surfing Safari" Theme with several theme elements like a Life Guard Tower that will shoot water. The other Main Theme Element I will keep Secret for now, which will certainly bug you, but man it's GREAT!

Kid's Pool -
Unfortunately, the Kid's Pool will not be completed for 2009, but will open in 2010 instead.

Future Attractions -
Shane Confirmed that the Bowl Slide will be added to the Water Play Structure and a Mat Racer & Flowrider are in the works. It's interesting to note that Cowabunga Bay will be able to Modify the Design of the Slides on the Water Play Structure to change things up as well.

Check Out the Photos from Today's Construction Tour Below!
Cowabunga Bay Construction Tour 02/28/2009

The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is the Unofficial Blog for Cowabunga Bay Water Park located in Draper, Utah. The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is in no way Affiliated with Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Huish Entertainment Group (HEG), or any other Company. All photos property of Cowabunga Bay Construction blog unless otherwise noted and cannot be redistributed without written consent. Copyright 2009 Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog. All Rights Reserved.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Cowabunga Bay Construction Update 02/26/2009

Today, we were sent EXCLUSIVE Photos from the Cowabunga Bay Construction Site by Shane Huish, Developer of Cowabunga Bay! We have been informed that work on the Walls of the Balance Tank for the Giant Water Play Structure and Floor for the Pump House will be completed by this weekend. Also, the Site of the Giant Water Play Structure has been Graded and is ready for Footer Layout. Finally, Technicians from White Water West have arrived and are beginning to Assemble the Water Slides that will be Attatched to the Giant Water Play Structure. It's exciting to see things start to come together. In a few short months people will be speeding down all those slides!

Check Out the Photos Below:
Cowabunga Bay Construction Update 02/26/2009

The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is the Unofficial Blog for Cowabunga Bay Water Park located in Draper, Utah. The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is in no way Affiliated with Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Huish Entertainment Group (HEG), or any other Company. All photos property of Cowabunga Bay Construction blog unless otherwise noted and cannot be redistributed without written consent. Copyright 2009 Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Cowabunga Bay Construction Update 02/21/2009

Today was the first time I've dropped by the Cowabunga Bay Construction Site since ground was broken. There's not a whole lot to look at, just some heavy construction equipment, slides, and Dirt. It also looks like some of the actual Structural Components for the Water Play Structure are beginning to Arrive and a Large Pit for the Surge Tank or Pumps has been Dug.


Check Out the Photos Below
*All Photos were Taken OUTSIDE the Construction Fence.

Cowabunga Bay Construction Update 02/21/2009

UPDATE:
A Special Thanks goes out to Shane for Posting Photos from Inside the Construction Site over on Theme Park Review. Click HERE to check out the Photos.


The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is the Unofficial Blog for Cowabunga Bay Water Park located in Draper, Utah. The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is in no way Affiliated with Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Huish Entertainment Group (HEG), or any other Company. All photos property of Cowabunga Bay Construction blog unless otherwise noted and cannot be redistributed without written consent. Copyright 2009 Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog. All Rights Reserved.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Cowabunga Bay Construction - Slides Arrive 02/12/2009

Cowabunga Bay has received it's first shipment of slides from the Manufacturer, White Water West, of Canada, and is expecting another shipment early next week. Clearing of the Construction Site is complete and Drainage Lines are being installed. Next Week, Pits will be dug for the Pump House and Huge Underground Surge Tank that will hold all of the Water for the Water Play Structure. Stay Tuned, as Construction will be Picking Up Soon and Check Out the Construction Update Photo Galley Below!

- Sid
Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog
cowabungabay@yahoo.com

Check Out the Photos from this Construction Update Below:

Cowabunga Bay Construction Update 02-12-2009


The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is the Unofficial Blog for Cowabunga Bay Water Park located in Draper, Utah. The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is in no way Affiliated with Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Huish Entertainment Group (HEG), or any other Company. All photos property of Cowabunga Bay Construction blog unless otherwise noted and cannot be redistributed without written consent. Copyright 2009 Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog. All Rights Reserved.

Monday, February 2, 2009

Cowabunga Bay Construction Update 02-02-2009

Cowabunga Bay Water Park is Officially Under Construction! Site Clearing has begun and Survey Markers can be found all over the Site and Slides should arrive at the Construction Site in about Two Weeks. CowabungaBay.com has also gone Live! Keep an Eye Out for More Updates in the coming Weeks and Months here on the Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog.

Cowabunga Bay Sign
Cowabunga Bay Site Clearing
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Site Clearing Under Way
Cowabunga Bay Site Clearing
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Site Clearing Under Way
Cowabunga Bay Site Clearing
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Survey Markers
Cowabunga Bay Construction
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Survey Markers
Cowabunga Bay Construction
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Construction Materials
Cowabunga Bay Construction
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The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is the Unofficial Blog for Cowabunga Bay Water Park located in Draper, Utah. The Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog is in no way Affiliated with Cowabunga Bay Water Park, Huish Entertainment Group (HEG), or any other Company. All photos property of Cowabunga Bay Construction blog unless otherwise noted and cannot be redistributed without written consent. Copyright 2009 Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog. All Rights Reserved.