Work begins on new rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Work's now officially underway on the new £16 million pound roller coaster at the Blackpool Pleasure beach.
Work's now officially underway on the new £16 million pound roller coaster at the Blackpool Pleasure beach.
It's working title is Construction 2018 and Pleasure Beach bosses say it will be "the most exciting rollercoaster in the world."
WATCH: Our reporter Amy Scarisbrick went to have a look at where the rollercoaster is being built:
‘Construction 2018’ will reach heights of 88.5ft with drops of up to 82ft and will interact with five other Blackpool Pleasure Beach rides, including the Big One, Steeplechase, Big Dipper, Pleasure Beach Express and the Grand Prix. The ride will feature 15 interactions in total, the most in the world.
Work will also focus on the point of interaction with the Big One, with the ground being excavated in preparation for the foundations of the ride. Over 50 construction workers will be on site during this significant period of work, which is expected to last until March 2017.
Construction on site is the culmination of over 8,000 engineering hours invested in the development to date, utilising the latest state-of-the-art engineering processes, including 3D mapping and laser beam technology for extreme accuracy.
A double launch will see thrill seekers propelled forward at high speed not only at the start of the ride, but also at a second point half way through the two and a half minute experience. Riders will experience the same levels of acceleration as felt by the driver of a Formula 1 car.
Here's where the rollercoaster will go:
Nick Thompson is from Blackpool Pleasure Beach:
The ride is being manufactured by Mack Rides at their world-class factory in Waldkirch, Germany. It will open in Spring 2018.