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Jobs return as Wet ‘n’ Wild set for £1.1 million revamp

Serco Leisure will take over the running of stricken North Shields water park, Wet ‘n’ Wild, after establishing a partnership with owners Moirai Capital Investments.

The leisure centre fell into administration last year and has subsequently been leased to Serco for 25 years.

An investment of over £1.1 million will now transform the park ready for reopening in the summer, brining with it around 65 jobs spanning lifeguard to receptionist posts.

The former gym and dance studios will be converted into specially designed children’s soft play and birthday party area, whilst the former health suite will become a dedicated family changing village.

Kevin Thomas, transition director of Serco’s Leisure business said: “Wet ‘n’ Wild is a great facility and we are looking forward to transforming it together with Moirai Capital Investments to give it a new lease of life.

“We are working hard to get the complex ready for the summer opening with our teams busy re-configuring the reception, introducing new food into the café, and most importantly lowering admission prices.”

Martin Barber, chairman of Moirai Capital Investments said, “We are delighted to be investing in Wet ‘N’ Wild so that the people of North Shields can once again enjoy this great facility.”

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