Lightwater Valley - Construction Updates

[Mackem Lad]

Grizzly Bear removal has begun.

You can check progress daily at Valley Mania's new mini-site; www.rapids.valleymania.co.uk

Buyers arrive on park.

Removal process begins.

Cars awaiting removal from site.

Station has been removed.

First turnaround removed.

Slowly coming down.

Drop section removed.

Removal men at work.

Track being removed.

Photos are kindly being submitted by Angela Marshall and Ashley Young of Lightwater Valley.

Expect further updates and photos tomorrow!

 

[Martyn B]

Any idea where its going?

 

[Mackem Lad]

Bought by a travelling showman from Netherlands.

4th March - Update.

Supports ready for the exit door.

More track being removed.

The left hand side has completely gone.

 

[Martyn B]

Hopefully by the same company that bought Dynamo from Alton and totally pimped it.

Not that much pimping could be done to such an awful looking ride.

 

[Mackem Lad]

His name is Collin Buwalda. I know he has a Wild Mouse and Log Flume, don't know about Dynamo though.

The ride was completely removed by lunchtime today (Thursday).

Update from Wednesday afternoon;

Helix being removed.

Updates from today;

Final day of removal work begins.

Almost complete.

All that is left of the ride.

And that ladies and gentlemen is the last you'll see of Grizzly Bear at Lightwater Valley! The wooden bears that surrounded the ride have been jetwashed and will placed elsewhere in the park as theming.

Valley Mania will be covering the construction of the new ride, Wild River Rapids, and I will continue to post updates on this website for people who are interested.

 

[Ian]

Nice photos. I'm not upset to see it go. I've been on it once, that was enough.

I'm amazed how quickly it was dismantled. I'm vaguely interested in the rapids but not wetting myself. Lets hope it's a good investment for the park.

Thanks for the updates!

 

[Ali]

Not sad to see this going but never got round to getting the credit. I was going to get it at the Live.

 

[Mackem Lad]

Mellors arrived on site today and began work on Wild River Rapids. At the minute they are putting in the base frame for the ride and just starting to put the panels on.

Groundwork begins.

Delivery lorry.

Panels being lowered into place.

The crane.

Looking over towards the site.

Parts of the ride on the trailer.

The ride structure should be pretty much nearly complete tomorrow. The following days will see ride testing and any other ancillary works.

Thanks to Angela Marshall of Lightwater Valley for the photos.

 

[Mackem Lad]

I have been informed that the ride will initially stay at the park for the 2009 season only. Depending on ride performance, such as reliability and guest satisfaction, it could be extended to a further season or even two.

The construction is happening at rapid pace (excuse the pun), with the ride expected to pretty much done by tomorrow afternoon.

More framework and station conveyor belt.

Preparing to position the lift hill.

Cleaning the water-tight canvas.

Lift hill complete.

Part of the trough put in place.

 

[Anonymous]

I was thinking WOW this is going up quick, then I realised it's a travelling ride course it is going up fast.

 

[Iron Kat]

Am I the only one who's really sad to see it go? The Grizzly Bear was one of my first coasters and was one of my favourite rides at Lightwater. I can't believe it's gone!

 

[Ian]

^ That's sentimental feelings rather than realistic feeling!

 

[Mushroom]

^^ Same here too Kat, it was actually my 100th coaster. Both my 100th ever coaster and my 100th Steel Coaster have been taken away this year!

Argh! Not traveling rapids nasty things!

 

[Iron Kat]

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one, Mush! And Ian, they are realistic feelings.

 

[Anonymous]

cant wait for it to be open :!: it looks brill cool) and diffrent have anyone seen pictures of it now coz i have it looks good and i wanna ride it :twisted:

 

[furie]

cant wait for it to be open :!: it looks brill cool) and diffrent have anyone seen pictures of it now coz i have it looks good and i wanna ride it :twisted:

Can you please read the PM I sent to you?

 

[Mackem Lad]

The ride structure should be complete by now (Wednesday evening). Any other jobs and electrical work will be done tomorrow and Friday.

The ride will be filled with water sometime next week ready for testing.

Updates from today;

Trough section being lifted.

The ride is nearing completion.

Station framework in place.

Final few trough pieces.

The ride from another angle.

A closer look from The Ultimate.

I'm disappointed that the palm trees have made it, I think they look tacky in all honesty.

 

[gavin]

I've never ridden one, so can't comment on that, but it looks hideous.

 

[furie]

They quick, simple fun Gavin. Nothing really noteworthy, but a bit of a giggle if you're with the right people...

Yes, it does look hideous though

 

[Martyn B]

So does this mean they'll be no Rapids at Funderworld this year?

I'm sure it'll be a good little investment for the park, as they are enjoyable rides.

I'd to see one of these pop up in the UK:

http://www.parkscout.de/artikel/wildwas ... eutschland