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Sandcastle Waterworld’s Masterblaster
  Photo Credit: Greg McLenahan
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Industry Sector
Theater/Entertainment
Products Used:

iColor Flex SLX 

PDS-60ca 12V 
Method of Control:

DMX System


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Sandcastle Waterworld’s Masterblaster
Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Blackpool’s Sandcastle Waterworld is one of the UK’s premier indoor water parks, featuring the world’s longest indoor rollercoaster waterslide, the Masterblaster. The waterslide is the first uphill water ride of its kind, traveling at roof height and encompassing the entire water park.

To attract new clientele to the water park, lighting designer Greg McLenahan was tasked to conceptualize a colorful and inviting lighting structure to outline the exterior of the Masterblaster waterslide. McLenahan overcame many challenges to make this concept a reality, the first being the close proximity of the sea to the water park. Sandcastle Waterworld needed reliable lighting units capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions. The second challenge required that once complete, the lighting units needed little to no maintenance.   Learn more...

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Photo Credit:
Greg McLenahan

Photo Credit:
Greg McLenahan

Project Credits
Installation:  Bob Rooke, RJR Electrical
Lighting Design and Programming:  Greg McLenahan, World Wide Lighting Design
Project Management:  Richard Ryan, Blackpool Illumination