Kelowna will have to say goodbye to a 30-year staple of play.
The iconic concrete Ogopogo that was central to the City Park Water Park will be demolished and carted away in the next couple weeks, making way for construction of the new park.
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The removal of Ogopogo was revealed Tuesday when plans for the new waterpark design were released.
Since then, Bushell has received a few calls with members of the community expressing discontent but he said the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to the season of water fun ahead.
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The water park in City Park was closed for the 2017 and 2018 seasons after flood damage.
Bushell said the water park open in time for the upcoming season.
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The restoration process has begun with plans to make the new water park more flood resistant, an added new water delivery and disposal system, as well as new attractions.
Waterplay Solutions was the original supplier for the water park when it was first built, worked with their agency partner RecTec Industries to contribute new aquatic play features to the project.
害羞草研究所淲e害羞草研究所檇 like to thank Waterplay and RecTec for their collaboration with the city in providing an additional $63,900 worth of features for the water park,害羞草研究所� said Bushell.
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The City of Kelowna will update when the water park will open.
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