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[[File:The Cobra at Ratanga Junction.jpg|260px|thumb| |
[[File:The Cobra at Ratanga Junction.jpg|260px|thumb|[[Nopuko Air Coaster|Cobra]] at Ratanga Junction.]] |
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'''Ratanga Junction''' was an [[amusement park]] located in [[Century City, Cape Town|Century City]], [[Cape Town]] in [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratanga.co.za/|title=Ratanga Junction| |
'''Ratanga Junction''' was an [[amusement park]] located in [[Century City, Cape Town|Century City]], [[Cape Town]] in [[South Africa]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ratanga.co.za/|title=Ratanga Junction|access-date=21 May 2017}}</ref> |
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The park opened in December 1998 as part of the development of the Century City area, adjacent to Cape Town's biggest shopping centre, [[Canal Walk]]. Its biggest ride was the Cobra rollercoaster. Part of Ratanga Junction was closed in 2014 to make way for the Century City Square development, with the Diamond Devil Run |
The park opened in December 1998 as part of the development of the Century City area, adjacent to Cape Town's biggest shopping centre, [[Canal Walk]]. Its biggest ride was the [[Nopuko Air Coaster|Cobra]] rollercoaster. Ratanga Junction had a tropical island theme as can be seen in its logo and the fact that the park hosted several wet rides. Since early on Ratanga Junction struggled from financial difficulties, scaling back the number of restaurants throughout the early 2000s and rumours of its imminent closure going back as far as 2004. These rumours were exacerbated by the park closing for certain winters in order to prevent losing money from running at a loss during winter and the sale of the park seemed likely to many Cape Town residents since the surrounding developments in Century City were all running successfully. Part of Ratanga Junction was closed in 2014 to make way for the Century City Square development, with the Diamond Devil Run, Crocodile Gorge, rides decommissioned. Diamond Devil Run was reopened as Tren Minero at the [[Fantasilandia]] park in Chile.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sabreakingnews.co.za/2016/06/02/ratanga-junction-denies-claims-its-closing/|title=Ratanga Junction denies claims it's closing|date=2 June 2016|access-date=22 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/western-cape/r4bn-upgrade-for-century-city-1688058|title=R4b Upgrade for Century City|publisher=IOL|date=4 May 2014|first=Anél|last=Lewis|access-date=21 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://travel.iafrica.com/searchsa/1049464.html|title=Ratanga Junction: A tribute|first=Mikail|last=Baker |
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|date=15 May 2017|access-date=21 May 2017}}</ref> Additionally, Cobra was decommissioned and bought by [[Lost Island Theme Park]] in Iowa, where it currently operates as Nokupo Air Coaster. |
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date=15 May 2017|accessdate=21 May 2017}}</ref> |
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On August 29, 2017 it was officially confirmed by the Rabie Property Group that the amusement park would be closing. The park was officially closed down on May 1 2018. The area will be redeveloped for residential apartments, offices, hotels, restaurants and convenience retail.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rabie.co.za/ratanga-to-be-redeveloped-into-vibrant-mixed-use-precinct/|title=Rabie.co.za Ratanga to be redeveloped into vibrant mixed use precinct - Rabie.co.za|website=www.rabie.co.za|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-31}}</ref> |
On August 29, 2017, it was officially confirmed by the Rabie Property Group that the amusement park would be closing. The park was officially closed down on May 1, 2018. The area will be redeveloped for residential apartments, offices, hotels, restaurants and convenience retail.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rabie.co.za/ratanga-to-be-redeveloped-into-vibrant-mixed-use-precinct/|title=Rabie.co.za Ratanga to be redeveloped into vibrant mixed use precinct - Rabie.co.za|website=www.rabie.co.za|date=29 August 2017|language=en-US|access-date=2017-08-31}}</ref> |
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Much of the old Ratanga Junction is open to the public as part of the new Ratanga Park, this is composed of a Waterbody and Public Park with the aim of being added to the Century City Parkrun when construction on the property is complete.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.capetalk.co.za/articles/432393/runners-and-dog-walkers-taking-advantage-of-new-ratanga-park-at-century-city|title = [WATCH] Runners and dog walkers making use of new Ratanga Park at Century City}}</ref> |
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[[Category:Amusement parks in South Africa]] |
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[[Category:Defunct amusement parks]] |
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Cape Town]] |
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[[Category:Amusement parks opened in 1998]] |
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[[Category:Amusement parks closed in 2018]] |
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[[Category:1998 establishments in South Africa]] |
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Latest revision as of 17:21, 5 February 2024
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| Standort | Century City, Cape Town, South Africa |
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| Coordinates | 33°53′55″S 18°30′22″E / 33.8985454°S 18.5062048°E |
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | December 1998 |
| Closed | 1 May 2018 |
| Website | http://www.ratanga.co.za/ |
Ratanga Junction was an amusement park located in Century City, Cape Town in South Africa.[1]
The park opened in December 1998 as part of the development of the Century City area, adjacent to Cape Town's biggest shopping centre, Canal Walk. Its biggest ride was the Cobra rollercoaster. Ratanga Junction had a tropical island theme as can be seen in its logo and the fact that the park hosted several wet rides. Since early on Ratanga Junction struggled from financial difficulties, scaling back the number of restaurants throughout the early 2000s and rumours of its imminent closure going back as far as 2004. These rumours were exacerbated by the park closing for certain winters in order to prevent losing money from running at a loss during winter and the sale of the park seemed likely to many Cape Town residents since the surrounding developments in Century City were all running successfully. Part of Ratanga Junction was closed in 2014 to make way for the Century City Square development, with the Diamond Devil Run, Crocodile Gorge, rides decommissioned. Diamond Devil Run was reopened as Tren Minero at the Fantasilandia park in Chile.[2][3][4] Additionally, Cobra was decommissioned and bought by Lost Island Theme Park in Iowa, where it currently operates as Nokupo Air Coaster.
On August 29, 2017, it was officially confirmed by the Rabie Property Group that the amusement park would be closing. The park was officially closed down on May 1, 2018. The area will be redeveloped for residential apartments, offices, hotels, restaurants and convenience retail.[5]
Much of the old Ratanga Junction is open to the public as part of the new Ratanga Park, this is composed of a Waterbody and Public Park with the aim of being added to the Century City Parkrun when construction on the property is complete.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ratanga Junction". Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ "Ratanga Junction denies claims it's closing". 2 June 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ Lewis, Anél (4 May 2014). "R4b Upgrade for Century City". IOL. Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ Baker, Mikail (15 May 2017). "Ratanga Junction: A tribute". Retrieved 21 May 2017.
- ^ "Rabie.co.za Ratanga to be redeveloped into vibrant mixed use precinct - Rabie.co.za". www.rabie.co.za. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ^ "[WATCH] Runners and dog walkers making use of new Ratanga Park at Century City".
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