Scots waterpark crowned ‘best in the country' to reopen in weeks after makeover
MAKING WAVES Scots waterpark crowned 'best in the country' to reopen in weeks after makeover
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A POPULAR waterpark crowned the best in Scotland has revealed it is set to reopen early after a major makeover.
The Time Capsule in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, closed for essential upgrades to its water feature systems back in March.
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The Time Capsule in Coatbridge announced it will to reopen earlier than expected
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The upgrades were initially expected to take up to six months, but council chiefs have since announced that the much-loved attraction will reopen in just a few weeks' time.
The local authority says it has put new life below the surface of the iconic facility - replacing old pumps and air blowers, upgrading obsolete electrical panels, and replacing over a mile of outdated wiring.
Bosses at Active NL shared a video on social media giving a sneak peek behind the scenes of the revamp.
In the caption, they added: "It's been a busy few months recharging the Time Capsule waterpark and we are delighted to announce that we anticipate the reopening to be late July.
"As we enter the final stages of the most significant upgrade to the waterpark in over 30 years, we're excited to welcome visitors back.
"While some of the features such as the tipping bucket won't be in action yet, we are committed to a phased programme of work to restore them."
They thanked visitors for their "understanding and patience" during the upgrades phase and urged punters to keep an eye on their social media pages for updates.
In June, the Time Capsule was named on Time Out's list of the UK's top pools.
The much-loved attraction is located just 25 minutes outside of Glasgow and boasts a wave machine, fun flumes and other 'unique' rides.
There is a 25m swimming pool, a Tsunami wavepool, and a Riptide River.
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And the leisure complex includes a fully equipped gym, an ice rink and a soft play area.
The Time Capsule attracts over 700,000 visitors each year and remains one of Lanarkshire's most popular attractions.
Entry fees range from £3.55 to £6.85 per person.
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