New fun park for beachfront

SET TO OPEN IN 2027

- ZAINUL DAWOOD

IN AN effort to revitalise the Durban Beachfront, Mayor Cyril Xaba has unveiled plans for a new amusement park at the previous Funworld site, which is set to open its doors by 2027.

He said yesterday that the park is expected to open in 2027.

Masithu Consulting and Project Managers (MCPM) is developing the park.

The Durban Amusement Park will introduce a globally benchmarked collection of attractions, including:

@ Lighting Roller Coaster: A neon-lit 500m track with speeds of 86kp/h

@ Disco 24 and Vertical Swing: Highadrenaline signature rides

@ A 1500m? Virtual Reality Theme Park featuring interactive games and global e-sports activations.

Xaba said that the project sponsor had invested over R9 million toward early-stage development work, including feasibility studies, technical assessments, financial modelling, legal consultations, and professional services.