Construction World February 2023

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With its year-round temperate weather, unspoilt beaches, golf course, casino and water park, Wild Coast Sun in Port Edward remains a perennial favourite in the Sun International stable, and the Resort is constantly upgrading to ensure it is a family destination of excellence. SOUTHAFRICA’S FIRST INDOOR SKYPARKOPENS ATWILD COAST SUN

I n the past year, the Resort has seen multi-mill ions spent on upgrades to new and existing facil ities, following improvements made leading up to Wild Coast Sun being l ifted from a three to a four-star resort, in 2020. “We are always looking at new and exciting ways to thrill our guests, and this means refreshing dining options as well as making sure we provide great entertainment both indoors and outdoors,” said Wild Coast Sun General Manager, Peter Tshidi . “COVID-19 is a distant memory as the Resort is seeing a better demand than 2019’s same peak period. Wild Coast Sun was already fully booked by October for the festive season, with a maximum capacity from 16 December 2022 to mid-January 2023, showing that you need to book early if you don’t want to miss out.” The Magic Company upgrades, including first indoor Skypark in South Africa The Magic Company, which operates the bowl ing alley, arcade games and kiddie rides, has invested

R6,4m in South Africa’s first indoor Skypark facil ity – ideal to boost adrenal in levels and tire out busy kids aged seven to 70. The structure, which is over 18 metres high, has 21 rope obstacles on a skytrail and a built-in zipl ine skyrail. “Used by some of the world’s top family entertainment centres and cruise l ines, the Skypark has world class safety features that prevent customers unhooking themselves during participation,” said Magic Company regional manager for Natal, Kim Sismey. Up to 30 people can use the structure at a time. The Magic Company has also rel ieved unemployment in the area by hiring an additional eight permanent and four casual staff to operate the Skypark. In addition, the company has added 45 additional games in the area under the Skypark. Dining upgrades Keeping up with changing food trends and styles, Wild Coast Sun opened two new franchised restaurants this

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