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December 2001 |
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8th |
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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. |
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January 2002 |
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8th |
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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. |
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19th |
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Continued land clearing and preparation. The
bridge that crossed the footpath has been demolished, photo 3. |
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February 2002 |
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2nd |
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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. |
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19th |
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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. |
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March 2002 |
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11th |
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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.
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22nd - Opening day |
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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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