Schlitterbahn cancelled? (Dallas, Plano, New Braunfels: waterpark, homes, taxes)

[pdiaz814]

Someone told us a few weekends back that the Schlitterbahn in Cedar Park has been cancelled. I was wondering if anyone had any concrete information about that?

Thanks,
Trish

[JohnHenrySDM]

Looks they had trouble finding financing, but might be on track now.
After some difficulty, Cedar Park Schlitterbahn financing now looking up - Hill Country News: News

[cBach]

Apparently Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is planning some massive changes for this season, there's a whole new park. I presume this was done when the financing for Cedar Park dropped, they decided to reinvest in the original park. It includes "The Falls", the longest waterpark ride in the world:

Schlitterbahn Waterparks (http://www.schlitterbahn.com/nb/new/ - broken link)

The new area is Tubenbach. I can't wait to go and experience this. However, I would think they wouldn't be expanding New Braunfels if Cedar Park would come to fruition.

[WoodyTX]

As a resident of Cedar Park, I'm curious about this:

Redmond, who lives in Plano near Dallas, led the negotiations and execution of the development agreement and approximate $86 million incentives agreement with the city of Cedar Park.

I'm fine with tax rebates, or even some traffic management and infrastructure investment by the city; the additional taxes will make up for it. But if the city is guaranteeing revenue or making major investments in a private enterprise, I think we taxpayers should know, and should be asked for approval.

[Tim_Barton]

that place uses so much water that it is not even funny. Place would be crowded and as always, overpriced to get in!!

I say send Schlitterbahn else where!!

[cBach]

Originally Posted by Tim_Barton

that place uses so much water that it is not even funny. Place would be crowded and as always, overpriced to get in!!

I say send Schlitterbahn else where!!

Actually, Schlitterbahn recycles most of its water, although a lot is lost to evaporation. A study was done and they found out that tract homes in the same space would use more water than Schlitterbahn uses.

[Nighthawks11]

Yeah schlitterban! Take your dirty tourist money somewhere else!

[JohnHenrySDM]

Originally Posted by Nighthawks11

Yeah schlitterban! Take your dirty tourist money somewhere else!

Do you mean that... or do you mean the exact opposite?

Sarcasm doesn't work that well on-line.

[Nighthawks11]

I was hoping that the explanation marks would double as sarcasm marks, but I think you're right.

[cBach]

Originally Posted by Nighthawks11

I was hoping that the explanation marks would double as sarcasm marks, but I think you're right.

That's what emoticons are for