Coming attraction: Splash Park, to be completed in 2015, is set to be the largest water theme park in Negri Sembilan. VISITORS to the resort town of Port Dickson will soon have an added attraction catering for young families with the establishment of Splash Park.
Set to be the largest water theme park in Negri Sembilan, it is due for completion in 2015.
Palm Springs Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of listed developer, Tanco Holdings Bhd, will be developing Splash Park as a water theme park cum resort complex on 9.2ha land located within Palm Springs Resort City (PSRC), which itself encompasses 162ha of seafront land in Port Dickson.
Splash Park will have a gross development value of RM600mil.
The Splash Park adventure will centre around a large water play ship structure which could set it to be the biggest playship structure in Malaysia.
Families can have fun exploring the large water ship, sliding down a multitude of water slides, floating along lazy rivers, engaging each other with various water play items, playing among a forest of jumping jets and relaxing by beach pools, along with restaurants facilities and night entertainment.
Special areas will also be equipped with cabanas and lounge chairs that will allow parents to relax while seeing their children at play or for group outings or events.
In addition to the water theme park, the first phase of Splash Park will also have, among others,830 units of serviced suites which will be managed and operated by reputable operators.
This will be followed by a 250- room hotel block with a conference centre that can cater for up to 2,000 people for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition (MICE) activities.
According to PSRC executive director Chan Chee Meng, Splash Park is a one-of-its-kind tourism product in Port Dickson for families with young children as exciting activities are open to them throughout the day with fun and safety being our top priorities.
“Splash Park will enhance the tourism experience in Port Dickson by filling the ‘gap’ in the current lack of facilities experienced by the large numbers of day-trippers from places such as the Klang Valley, Seremban and surrounding areas,” said Chan.
The water theme park will provide tourists with exciting attractions in what promises to be Malaysia’s next premier lifestyle destination.
Chan said Splash Park would be complemented by existing facilities already in place in the PSRC namely the 18-hole Kelab Golf DiRaja Palm Springs, its Club Village and extreme park.
“While mothers and younger children splash away in the park, fathers could take the opportunity to sneak in some golf at our nearby golf course, while older teenagers will find thrilling activities including go-karting, paintball matches etc. at the Extreme Park. PSRC is truly designed for the whole family.
“Even though Port Dickson is an established beach resort, we believe much more can be done to enhance its popularity.
“Splash Park can help increase tourists arrivals by providing best-in-class tourism attractions,” he added.
Splash Park aims to kick-start the new phase under the master development plan of PSRC which spans over 400 acres (162 ha) of sea fronting land in Port Dickson.
Apart from Splash Park, other exciting development components will include an international destination-based spa retreat village, international hotels and serviced residences, a wellness zone, a marina and duty-free shops.
RM600mil Splash Park to be built on seafront land within Palm Springs
