Luna Park Sydney has unveiled plans for a $30 million upgrade including the introduction of nine new rides and attractions.
Opening in 2021, the new rides will include six children’s rides; a thrill ride; a family coaster; and an anchor coaster – The Big Dipper – which will be the first inline seating launch roller coaster in the world.
The plans will transform the 85-year-old park into a world class amusement venue fit for the 21st century.
Stuart Ayres (Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism & Western Sydney) said:
“This investment will attract more people to Sydney and ensure that Luna Park continues providing joy and excitement to millions of families and children for the next 85 years and beyond. An investment of this size is great news for all of Sydney as it will create hundreds of jobs, help boost local tourism, and assist in the economic recovery of NSW post COVID-19. It is yet another sign of confidence in NSW and our economic future – and a sign of confidence that Sydney is back in business.”
Peter Hearne (Managing Director of Luna Park Sydney) said:
“We are investing over $30 million to upgrade park facilities, introduce nine new, state-of-the-art rides and update some of our other attractions, while ensuring we retain the heritage and history of this much-loved Sydney destination. We are excited to announce the introduction of nine new permanent rides that will thrill and excite all age levels, including six new children’s rides; a family coaster; a thrill ride; and a new Big Dipper, which will be the first inline seating launch roller coaster in the world.
“The new Big Dipper is a state-of-the-art ‘one seat wide’ train that is smaller than the original Big Dipper at Luna Park. It has been specifically designed to ride very low to the terrain where appropriate, in harmony with the historic landscape features of the site. The people of Sydney love Luna Park, which is as emblematic a symbol of our city as the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. We are just going to make it even better than it is now, while still preserving its wonderful heritage.”
The Big Dipper has been manufactured by Intamin in Switzerland, one of the world’s biggest manufacturer of coasters. It will be an Australian first, plus the world’s first single rail launched roller coaster, with a top speed in excess of 70 kilometres per hour.
