Blacktown. Councillors query $80m investment

Blacktown councillors were at odds over the merits of the $80 million Wet 'n' Wild theme park proposed for Prospect. While some welcomed it as an important investment for Blacktown, others raised concerns about its location, its use of water and its economic viability. The fact the council has yet to be consulted over the project was also a major concern for many councillors. Councillors noted that the land proposed for the theme park was owned by the state government and that it would ultimately have no say over any decision.