LONG-TERM: Glass panels have been replaced with steel panels in the Coastlands Aquatic Centre's hydroslide balustrade.
LONG-TERM: Glass panels have been replaced with steel panels in the Coastlands Aquatic Centre's hydroslide balustrade.
The Coastlands Aquatic Centre hydroslide in Paraparaumu is back in business.
The hydroslide had been shut down for public use since February 15 when one of 23 glass panels along the balustrade broke, which meant the stairs to the slide could not be used for safety reasons.
Parks and recreationmanager Alison Law said no one on the slide or the stairwell at the time, but as there was a risk of the other glass panels failing it was decided to find a replacement option for all of the panels and close the slide until a complete replacement was done.
"After working with architects, manufacturers and engineers we have found a suitable replacement for the glass panels, which are perforated metal panels."
The existing glass balustrade has been removed and 23 metal panels installed.
"We know the slide is a popular attraction and we've worked hard to have the best possible chance for it to be open during the school holidays," Ms Law said.
"We do want to ensure the replacement and installation is going to last long-term, so it was important to take the time to get it right."
Council expects the work to be at a total cost of about $50,000.
