This is Clacton Pier’s long-awaited new White Water Log Flume - which is finally set to open this weekend.
The iconic seaside attraction, built in 1871, had hoped to unveil the splashing new ride at Easter this year, before the coronavirus crisis got in the way.
But now the flume - bought from the Codonas park in Aberdeen - has been totally refurbished and put through its paces in a series of tests, with trials taking place all this week.
Subject to final inspections, the ride will open on Saturday, August 22.
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Pier director Billy Ball said although customers have had to wait a bit longer than expected, he is sure they will not be disappointed.
“The log flume was bought from a relative’s park in Scotland, along with the Looping Star Roller Coaster to freshen our ride offering,” he said.
“They are two statement attractions and at the same time we have taken the opportunity to change the layout of a large section of the ride deck and bring in a new ticket office.
“The aim had been to have the log flume ready for Easter but due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown this had to be put on hold.”
Mr Ball added that there had been a difficulty in retaining the specialist labour to complete the renovation and the glass fibre hulls on the boats.
However, the pier’s own team worked tirelessly to finish the structural work during lockdown.
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