Eco-friendly THB1bn waterpark debuts in Thailand
The eco-friendly Vana Nava Hua Hin waterpark has opened in Thailand, following a THB1bn (US$30.4m, €24.7m, £19.4m) investment.
Supplied by WhiteWater West, the park opened its doors on 1 December and offers 19 stations and rides, with more than 800m (2,600ft) of water slides. The park’s highlights include The Abyss, Thailand’s largest slide, Vana Nava Fall – Asia’s tallest man made mountain waterfall – and WhiteWater’s first AquaCourse outside of North America as well as LED lighting in all the pools.
The recently-opened waterpark development is the first phase of a larger 57,000sq m (613,000sq ft) mixed-use development that also consists of a 300-bedroom family hotel and premium residences. With more than 200,000 trees in and around the land, Vana Nava Hua Hin aims to set itself apart with its rainforest-inspired theme, positioning itself as an “ecologically aware” leisure destination.
The park is being mapped out by A49 Design Group, with landscaping by Belt Collins. Construction is being undertaken by Sino-Thai. The entire development is aiming to be environmentally responsible and energy efficient, using water recycling and a careful selection of flora.
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