Get ready to make a splash in a few years, because there is a massive water park coming to Lake Macquarie in 2023!
And by massive… we mean it will become the largest in Australia!
The soon-to-be water park is set to call the former 90-hectare Morisset Golf Course home and will join plans for a 30,000 seat outdoor concert venue, a tourist park, restaurant and multiple cafes.
AKA it’s going to be our home away from home come summer 2023!
The water park is set to feature up to eight water slides, two water dumpers, a large run through sprinkler, a mini lazy river and up to 20, yeah 20, ten feet high shaped sprinklers according to our friends over at Coasties Mag, who say it will be the largest in the nation.
In addition, the outdoor concert venue has up to 50,000 capacity outdoor concert venue and will attract headline international artists and performances to Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.
We’re already so excited just reading about it!
The $235 million development – which has been named Cedar Mill – is still in the final planning stages but much of it has already been approved by Lake Macquarie Council.
Construction of Stage 1 of the project is set to commence later this year according to reports from the Newcastle Herald.
Developers behind the project, Winach Capital, said the precinct is in an ideal position, strategically located one hour from Sydney, with strong population growth and exceptional access to the M1 and major commuter rail links.
It is expected that Cedar Mill will strengthen and expand Morriset’s growth and will be a catalyst for the continued development of the area.
Approximately, 1,124 jobs will be created during construction, with 475 long-term jobs and approximately $167 million in economic benefits for the region as it will be one of the largest projects ever seen for the Lake Macquarie region.
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Images: Dantia / Winach Capital
By Bek Lougher
