Opening of waterpark delayed until spring 2013
Opening of the waterpark planned for the southwest Las Vegas Valley has been delayed until the spring of 2013, company officials announced Friday.
Splash Canyon Waterpark on Fort Apache Road near Warm Springs Road was originally scheduled to open by Memorial Day weekend this year.
Investors decided to delay the opening to ensure the waterpark meets quality standards, said Roger Bulloch, manager partner of SPB Partners, developer of the waterpark in a joint venture with The Howard Hughes Corp.
“Lasting quality and an exceptional guest experience for years to come is much more important than going too fast,” Bulloch said in a statement. “Moving our opening date to next year wasn’t an easy decision, but it was the right long-term one.”
Las Vegas investors have committed more than $10 million of equity to the project and have already spent more than $2 million in project development costs, fees, permits and manufacturing deposits, he said. Total development cost, including infrastructure and parking, will exceed $30 million.
Splash Canyon is offering a full refund to those who bought season passes, or a conversion to a 2013 season pass for half price. New 2013 season passes will go on sale in 30 to 60 days.
Previously submitted job applications will be kept on file. Employment information can be found at www.splashlv.com. The park is expected to employ 15 full-time staff and 500 seasonal workersContact reporter Hubble Smith at hsmith@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0491.