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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National

Big Splash sale is a test of the ACT government's true priorities

The latest chapter in the long-running Big Splash saga is one that should be cause for at least momentary celebration.

The much-loved water park is now for sale, with the shadowy owner apparently losing his appetite to redevelop the site, and his lenders seemingly losing patience with the whole debacle. It's a chance to turn the page, while also commending the campaigning of the Save Big Splash group, which paints this as a "significant moment".

Supporters at the water park in May this year. Inset: the dilapidated slides. Pictures supplied, Gary Ramage
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