Universal considering UK theme park in Bedford
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spicy
Giga Poster
Just waiting for someone to find a rare species of spider that no-one has ever heard of to shut down the whole project.
You just know something like that will happen.
Like the planned Therme waterpark in Manchester has just been delayed due to discovery of rare orchids
UK’s new £250m water park with 25 pools and indoor beach forced to delay opening
The planned opening of a massive new water park in Manchester has been postponed, with groundworks set to begin nearly half a decade after development plans were announced
www.mirror.co.uk
Mushroom
Goon of the Year
Just waiting for someone to find a rare species of spider that no-one has ever heard of to shut down the whole project.
Just looked back and saw a spider in one of my videos! Had to clip it quickly, but here you go!
InvertsAreMyJam
Mega Poster
Context, please?Just waiting for someone to find a rare species of spider that no-one has ever heard of to shut down the whole project.
Matt N
CF Legend
It's common for theme parks and other large infrastructure projects to be stalled in the UK by the presence of a rare species of wildlife being discovered on the site.
For example, the ill-fated London Resort project in Kent was stymied by the presence of a rare species of jumping spider on the site. This led to the site eventually being designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which basically put an end to any hopes of ever building on the site.
Universal's earlier attempt at a park in the UK 30-35 years ago, due to be located in Rainham in Essex, was stymied for similar reasons. The RSPB had profound concerns about the land being built on, and the proposal was cancelled and we now have a nature reserve, RSPB Rainham Marshes, there as a result.
Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
Lookup the London Resort
Well I know where NOT to go for property advice now.Another interesting article about how the theme park could lower local house prices £50k!
Universal Studios could wipe as much as £50k off local Bedford house prices
Universal Destinations and Experiences has bought 480 acres of land south of Bedford with a view to building a new theme park there.www.propertyreporter.co.uk
Not a chance in hell this lowers prices in the long run. During construction, maybe, but in the long run no chance at all. In fact, I'd give it 10 years before locals are complaining that property prices are too high for locals to buy homes, due to holiday rentals buying up all of the properties, and inflating prices.
InvertsAreMyJam
Mega Poster
I’m a massive wildlife nerd and normally support that kind of stuff. But stopping construction for a spider? Really? Nobody cares about some spider
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Bloody hell man, Therme Manchester just got delayed another two years courtesy of some "rare orchid flowers" that need relocation. Pretty sure they're being let off easy; https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-250m-therme-manchester-wellness-29567225.ampJust waiting for someone to find a rare species of spider that no-one has ever heard of to shut down the whole project.