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LEGOLAND New York receives key approvals from Goshen Town Board

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The third LEGOLAND park in North America could go ahead – as the $500 million received important approvals in a 4-1 vote from the town board.

The Goshen Town Board voted to approve amendments to its comprehensive plan and zoning law that allow for the project.

The votes come more than a year after Merlin Entertainments first proposed the park.

LEGOLAND New York is not without controversy – some have of Goshen’s 14,000 residents have raised concerns about traffic, the townā€™s resources and the environment.

The company will still need additional approvals, including its site plan.

Merlin is aiming to open the park in 2019. The 153-acre amusement park. would feature 250-room hotel and more than 50 rides, shows and attractions for children ages 2 through 12 on a 523-acre plot of undeveloped land off Route 17 in the town.

ā€œWe believe the town boardā€™s decision is recognition of the tremendous benefits that Legoland New York will have in Goshen and the surrounding Orange County communities,ā€ said John Ussher, senior divisional director of Legoland Development.

ā€œWe look forward to continuing this process and hope to be able to bring LEGOLAND New York to Goshen subject to the other necessary approvals being obtained,ā€ Ussher said.

Orange County Legoland project receives key approvals

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Michael Mander

Michael Mander

I am a journalist from Essex, England. I enjoy travelling, and love exploring attractions around the world. I graduated from Lancaster University in 2018. Twitter @michael_mander.

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