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Three thrillseeking kids are going to be the first to ride the new waterslides at the Leanyer Recreation Park on Sunday after winning a competition to name the red, yellow and blue slides.

 

Chief Minister Paul Henderson and Infrastructure Minister Delia Lawrie today announced the names of the new waterslides and encouraged people to come to the official opening of the slides on Sunday.

 

“The names are colourful, suit the individual slides and reflect a real sense of fun,” Mr Henderson said.

 

“I was absolutely amazed to learn the competition received 2,230 entries – that’s a fantastic reflection of the community getting behind this new experience.”

 

The winners are:

 

• Funderstorm (red slide);
• Blue Blast (blue); and
• Go Bananas (yellow).

 

Ms Lawrie said there has been enormous interest in the $5.2 million redevelopment of the Leanyer Recreation Park.

 

“About 100,000 people visit Leanyer Recreation Park every year and I know the waterslides will add another great dimension to family days at the park,” she said.

 

“And the best thing is that the Territory Government has ensured it will be free to ride!”

 

The Chief Minister will officially open the waterslides on Sunday at 10am.

 

A whole day of events is planned including face painting, food and drink stalls, a disco dance-off, circus performance and BMX display.

 

Free bus services on route number 9 travelling from Palmerston Interchange and Casuarina Interchange will operate on Sunday*.

 

Ms Lawrie said the slides are 14m tall and are moulded from glass-reinforced plastic, mounted on a steel structure.

 

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The red slide is 125 metres long and is a tandem ride with the use of a raft. The blue slide is 105 metres long and the yellow slide is 103 metres long.

 

Ms Lawrie said the installation of the waterslides was part of a $5.2 million redevelopment of the Leanyer Recreation Park that will include new BMX moguls; a skate park half pipe, an upgrade to the kiosk and new shade and BBQ areas.

 

 

 

*For more information about the services phone 8924 7666 or visit www.nt.gov.au/freebuses

 

 

Media Contact: Geoff Fraser 0407 360 256 

 

 

 

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