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Project Calypso Construction

 

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December 2001

8th

The fenced off area

The last we will see off this building

The bridge on the left will also be demolished

Initial work starts on the site. The area has been fenced off with hazard tape, and preparation has begun for the demolition of the Dino Bumper Boat building.

 

January 2002

8th

Fencing added around the perimeter

Compare this picture with the one directly above

The half demolished bridge on the left

The Tropical Travels area has been cleared, and the rides channel filled in. The Dino Bumper Boat building has been completely demolished, along with the bridge next to it.

 

19th

Looking in to the site

Notice the demolished bridge gurders on the ground

All that remains of the bridge

Ripping out foundations

Continued land clearing and preparation. The bridge that crossed the footpath has been demolished, photo 3.

 

February 2002

2nd

Looking in to the site

A large trench has been dug

Looking in to the site from another view

Construction site

Construction site

Construction site

Part of the Detonator queue has been ripped up

Construction site

Work continues on clearing the area of unwanted earth and debris. Preparation has started for the station and other foundations. We can now see exactly how large the site is.

 

19th

The station will be to the right of the new access road

A closer look at the access road trench

Drainage

A view towards Detonator

First two photos show the trench for the new access road, which has to be completed for the start of the season. What looks like drainage has been installed, photo 3.

 

March 2002

11th

Note the metal footer reinforcing bars in front of two cabins

Station area foundation

Station area foundation

From the other end of the site

The foundation has been set for the new access road which will be laid shortly. Reinforcing bars for footers are now present, and work has started on pouring them. The station and transfer foundations are also being laid.

 

22nd - Opening day

A view from the top of Detonator

A view from Detonator's base

The future station area

Station area work

Currently the majority of work is concentrated on the station area. Much like Colossus, advertisements for the ride have gone up around the park, with large banners and signs claiming the 'world's greatest coaster experience'.

 

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