Cockburn ARC waterslides closure, 20.10.25

The City's response to PerthNow about the closure of the Cockburn ARC waterslides, 20.10.25
 
Question: When were the slides closed?
Answer:
The Rocket waterslide has remained closed since early 2022. The Tumbler and Pipeline were closed in December 2023. 
 
Question: Was there a particular reason/incident that prompted it or is it a routine matter? 
Answer:
The waterslides have experienced various incidents and maintenance issues since opening.     
 
Question: How old are the slides?
Answer:
Cockburn ARC, and the waterslides, opened to the public in May 2017.  
 
Question: How many there and how long/tall are they? 
Answer:
There are three 18m high waterslides that run up to 125m in length. 
 
Question: Are they straight slides or ones that bend and twist around? 
Answer:
The Rocket is 69.54m and includes a loop. 
The Pipeline is a fully enclosed body slide that runs for 125.16m with a 20.82m runout.
The Tumbler includes a large bowl, multiple loops and a cavern. This ride is designed to be ridden in pairs with a double rubber raft.

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