Red Water Parks in Krasnoyarsk Face Delays in Construction
Take a Dip in Krasnoyarsk's Hype-Fueled Waterpark Woes:
Krasnoyarsk, the city celebrating its 400th anniversary, seems to be missing out on the promised aquapark: progress appears painfully slow, with construction either crawling at a snail's pace or seemingly stalled entirely. Even the infamous "Baths at Dubenka" haven't begun construction.
For those yearning for some R&R in a true metropolis, a trip to Novosibirsk might be in order. Its cousins boast an aquapark, complete with steam rooms.
The "Equatoria" aquapark in the "Arena Sever" district received construction permission in 2019. Construction began the same year, with plans for the first aquapark in Krasnoyarsk and the largest in Siberia, spanning 77,000 square meters and accommodating 2,800 visitors daily. Equipped with water attractions, relaxation zones, and a hotel complex, the project cost a whopping 1 billion rubles.
Troubles surfaced in 2021. Construction faced the threat of a collapse due to the need for project documentation revision and repeated inspection. As reported by DELA.ru, local architectsfailed to deliver, leading to a 1.5-year standstill in project development. Eventually, the work was handed to federal organizations, who undertook a complete overhaul of the documentation. Turkish water park and attraction suppliers replaced their Canadian counterparts in the updated project.
Initially slated for a 2022 debut, the opening date was repeatedly pushed back. The 400th anniversary of Krasnoyarsk, scheduled for 2028, was recently speculated as a potential opening date.
Placed on Hold
The foundation pit for the aquapark was ready by the end of 2020, but little has changed since then. A recent DELA visit revealed the same foundation pit and a few cranes standing above it.
The company assures that construction hasn't been abandoned. They claim that the current climate simply isn't favorable for expensive projects.
"Despite the challenging conditions for realizing capital-intensive projects at present, the investor remains interested in building the aquapark in Krasnoyarsk and continues to explore various funding possibilities," DELA was informed by OOO "Terem."
DELA contacted the city administration regarding investor support, to which they responded negatively. The Corporation for the Development of Yenisei Siberia, the project's investor, claims no knowledge of construction issues and is unaware of any delays.
It's worth noting that the documents stipulate that the aquapark construction should be completed by 2030.
A grand opening before the anniversary would have been a pleasant surprise - albeit, not according to schedule. Nevertheless, there's enough time, up to 2030, to finish the project.
Baths at Duhanko:
The construction of the thermal complex near the Duhanko monument, initially causing a small scandal over the building's design, has yet to commence in Krasnoyarsk. The construction permit was granted to Novosibirsk's OOO "Mir" last year.
This complex too is part of the city's 400th anniversary investment projects.
The company plans to construct a four-story physical fitness and wellness center featuring swimming pools, a thermal complex, food service establishments, offices, underground parking, and a transformer substation on the hill.
The initial design was widely criticized for being dull, but Novosibirsk architects overhauled the concept to ensure the building complemented the city's architecture.
Despite the redesign, construction has yet to begin.
"At present, the project is being corrected according to our previously stated suggestions and requirements. In the past, we announced the anticipated opening date and are using it as a guide in our processes. Once the start date of construction works is known, we will provide additional information," DELA was informed by the company.
In today's economic climate, it's quite challenging for investors to pour money into projects promising only slow returns. The risk of bankruptcy looms large.
Images: DELA, OOO "Terem," OOO "Mir"
- Despite the foundation pit being ready by the end of 2020, little progress has been made on the aquapark project in Krasnoyarsk, as reported by DELA, with the same foundation pit and a few cranes being the only noticeable changes.
- The 400th anniversary of Krasnoyarsk, originally scheduled for 2028, has been speculated as a potential opening date for the aquapark, as the project's completion was initially slated for 2022 but has since been repeatedly delayed.
- The Baths at Dubenko, another part of Krasnoyarsk's 400th anniversary investment projects, have yet to begin construction, despite the construction permit being granted to OOO "Mir" last year.
- For home and garden enthusiasts, a section of the news reported that the four-story physical fitness and wellness center, featuring swimming pools, a thermal complex, food service establishments, offices, underground parking, and a transformer substation, planned for the Baths at Dubenko, is still in the process of being corrected according to suggestions and requirements, with the start date of construction yet to be announced.
