Plans have been unveiled for the UK's largest indoor ski slope to be built in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare.
The plans, puts together by LeisureDome, would see a £50 million development that would host a 210m indoor slope, 40m longer than the one in Milton Keynes, and an indoor surf centre. If that's not enough action for you, the plans also include the country's tallest climbing wall, a freefall centre and a skateboard & BMX park.
The plans were displayed at Weston Football Club on Thursday 12th May. North Somerset Council identified the former RAF Locking site as a regeneration opportunity and the centre is expected to attract more than 500,000 visitors a year while offering 583 jobs.
LeisureDome's director, Clive Hamilton-Davies, said: "The development will not only attract those interested in the activities on offer, but will also generate wider associated tourism benefits for Weston-super-Mare... Working with existing attractions like the pier, LeisureDome will extend the length of time visitors stay in the town. This in turn will help to increase the income from tourism."
Simon Gregory, the council's Economic Development Service Manager, said: "For North Somerset to be attracting this type of proposal is more evidence that our area is on the up and businesses are seeing the investment potential of the area, especially at a time when the economy generally continues to struggle... We understand planning proposals will be submitted to us in the next couple of weeks, which will provide the opportunity to fully consider the plans for this development."
All-in-all in the UK indoor slope scene is growing and another modern venue is definitely welcome.
Written by Stephen Adam
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