Transvaal Park

Transvaal Park was a popular waterpark in Yasenevo, a south district of Moscow, Russia. With several large, heated pools, including a wave pool and twisting "river" for tubing, it became one of the most popular attractions in the Moscow area and a symbol of the country's bloom of private enterprise. It was based on an African theme, and its name came from the South African province of Transvaal. It also included a sauna. When the water park had been open for two years, the roof collapsed with fatalities.

Transvaal Park
Former Transvaal Park building and a chapel to commemorate the victims
LocationYasenevo, Moscow, Russia
Coordinates55°35′53″N 37°31′46″E
ThemeAfrican
OpenedJune 2002 (2002-06)
ClosedFebruary 14, 2004 (2004-02-14)
Websitewww.transvaal.ru

History

The park opened in June 2002.[1] At 7:15 p.m. on February 14, 2004 the roof of the park collapsed, killing 28 people, including 8 children, and injuring 193, including 51 children.[2] Architect Nodar Kancheli, who had designed the structure, claimed that terrorists likely attacked the attraction, but the cause turned out to be a faulty design.[3]

In a Dutch publication (2015) "stress corrosion cracking" of stainless steel fasteners or other loaded stainless steel elements was suggested as being the cause of this accident.

On April 2, 2013 a new water park – Moreon – was opened on the former site of Transvaal Park.[4]

See also

References
  1. Сегодня исполняется 10 лет со дня трагедии в аквапарке 'Трансвааль'. rosinform.ru (in Russian). 14 February 2014. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  2. "Hope fades for water park victims". BBC News. 16 February 2004. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  3. "Press points finger of blame". BBC News. 16 February 2004. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  4. "Waterpark in Moscow". Retrieved 14 December 2019.


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