AusLeisure

The Jamberoo Action Park has reopened for its 40th year of operations, securing an increased capacity limit just days prior to its season opening on Saturday 26th September.

With a previous capacity of limit of 500 set to make operations unviable, Local Member for Kiama Gareth Ward was instrumental in helping secure an increased operational capacity of 5000 people based on the Illawarra attraction’s COVIDSafe Plan and its unique environment which provides 10 acres of guest accessible space as well as chlorinated water which acts as an ongoing sanitising agent.

The news of the tenfold in capacity was received was received on the Wednesday afternoon with Jamberoo Action Park Managing Director, Jim Eddy stating “we are extremely thankful to Gareth who delivered when the future of our business was on the line.

“On the back of the summer bushfires and now COVID-19, this has been one of the hardest years in our 40-year history, and restrictions of 500 patrons would have ultimately seen us close.

“We can’t wait to celebrate of 40th Season with everyone and look forward to announcing more details of the planned celebrations during the course of the Season. We are extremely confident in our COVIDSafe Plan which has received positive feedback from both NSW Health and SafeWork NSW. This will be available on our website to give guests confidence in the additional safety and hygiene measures we have put in place.”

Ward added “I’m acutely aware of the hundreds of people that Jamberoo employs, particularly the large number of young people. I’m so pleased that the Health Minister responded positively to my request and that in its 40th season, everyone will have the chance to control the action at Jamberoo.”

Jamberoo Action Park’s original in 1980 was marked with the launch of the chairlift and the running of the 1980 Australian Grass Skiing titles.

Since then it has achieved a range of rides and development milestones - all aimed at improving the guest experience and giving a great day out to groups, schools, families and all types of guest.

NSW's largest family-owned and operated water theme park features world class rides and attractions set below the spectacular Illawarra escarpment

Images: Jamberoo Action Park’s toboggan ride (top) and Kiama MP Gareth Ward agrees Jamberoo Action Park’s capacity increase with NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazard (below).

Related Articles

14th July 2020 - IAAPA outlines COVID-19 safety protocols for parks and guests as attractions reopen  

17th June 2020 - Village Roadshow announces reopening schedule for Gold Coast theme parks

27th May 2020 - AALARA releases guide for the reopening of Australia’s attractions industry

24th May 2020 - NSW wildlife attractions look to reopen with new safety rules in place

29th April 2020 - AALARA updates members on attractions sector challenges

19th April 2020 - IAAPA shares insights from industry leaders on how Asia-Pacific Attractions have adapted to COVID-19

28th March 2020 - IAAPA reveals recommendations for closing and reopening theme parks impacted by COVID-19

25th March 2020 - AALARA releases COVID-19 Action Plan

24th February 2020 - AALARA highlights Australian theme parks’ ongoing safety commitments

8th February 2020 - NSW tourism to receive $10 million recovery package

23rd January 2020 - Tourism Australia launches $20 million campaign to support bushfire affected industry

12th July 2019 - Jamberoo Action Park reveals multi-million dollar plans for new waterslides and aquatic playground

21st August 2017 - Jamberoo Action announces summer season opening plans

17th May 2017 - Dax Eddy takes on AALARA Presidency

3rd December 2016 - Jamberoo Action Park now open daily for summer

19th September 2016 - Jamberoo Action Park to be hit by The Perfect Storm

18th September 2015 - Jamberoo Action Park achieves world record for Australia’s newest ‘Big Thing’

9th December 2009 - Jim Eddy Leaves as Wollongong Tourism Reaches New Heights

---

Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.