Is Ratanga Junction coming back?

Is Ratanga Junction coming back?

South Africans rushed to catch the last of Ratanga Junction in May last year, after the 20-year-old theme park announced plans to shut its doors. And now less than a year later, a smaller version of the park is planned and set to open at the end of 2019.

What happened to the rides at Ratanga Junction?

Part of Ratanga Junction was closed in 2014 to make way for the Century City Square development, with the Diamond Devil Run and Crocodile Gorge rides decommissioned….Ratanga Junction.

Does Ratanga Junction still exist?

After the popular amusement park, Ratanga Junction, in Cape Town officially closed its doors in May 2018, the Rabie Property Group has been hard at work transforming the space into the city’s new “green space”.

Why did Ratanga Junction close down?

After entertaining Capetonians for 19 years, the Ratanga Junction theme park will close on May 1 to make way for a new facility. The park’s general manager, Bill Taylor, said that the land had been earmarked for development. “The park was meant to close down long ago for developmental purposes.

What is Ratanga turning into?

“What was previously Ratanga Junction, is becoming an extensive water body and public park, the second-largest habitat for some of Century City’s amazing birdlife after Intaka Island.

What is being built at Ratanga Junction?

The redevelopment of Ratanga Junction theme park in Century City has been approved by the City of Cape Town, its developers say. The new 120,000 square metre development will include residential apartments, a retirement component, a hotel, and offices.

Is Ratanga Junction Still Open 2022?

WhereWe regret, Ratanga Junction has closed.

Is Ratanga Junction open today?

Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 17:00.

Who owns Ratanga Park?

the Rabie Property Group
Since Cape Town’s very own amusement park, Ratanga Junction, closed its doors in May 2018, the Rabie Property Group has been hard at work, transforming the space into a new and improved location that offers a low-stress lifestyle of balance and well-being.

When did Ratanga Junction close?

May 1, 2018Ratanga Junction / Closed

Is Ratanga Park dog friendly?

It’s open to the public, people can come through. We’re hoping that in time, Ratanga Park will also have substantial birdlife coming through to the island that we are creating. We currently have two bridges going across the water. I’ve seen quite a few people run in the mornings, they bring their dogs and prams.

Is Ratanga Park open?

It’s open to the public, people can come through. We’re hoping that in time, Ratanga Park will also have substantial birdlife coming through to the island that we are creating. We currently have two bridges going across the water.