Therme Group, a global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations, has revealed that the Therme Manchester development in Peel L&P’s TraffordCity will feature an all-season urban beach.
Therme Manchester will also offer a next-generation water park, as well as thermal bathing and a wellbeing spa. There will be immersive digital art, an urban farm and botanical gardens.
“Our commitment to bringing Therme Manchester to the UK is as strong as ever,” said Stelian Iacob, senior vice president of Therme Group and CEO of Therme Group UK.
“Expert independent studies have shown the hugely positive economic and social impact that Therme Manchester will have, helping to create jobs, economic prosperity and bringing health and wellbeing to the daily lives of millions of guests.”
In addition, Therme’s updated plans include the world’s first ‘living waterslides’ with a 3D printed superstructure to house thousands of plants. These will be part of the next-generation water park area.
Therme creating world’s first ‘living waterslides’
Therme Group aims to submit its revised plans to Trafford Council in summer 2022. Construction is scheduled to start in 2023, with completion expected in 2025.
“We are proud to be working in partnership with Therme Group to develop this exceptional wellbeing resort in TraffordCity,” said James Whittaker, executive director of development at Peel L&P.
“Therme Manchester will lead the way in health and wellbeing and with the updated plans now including the UK’s first all-season urban beach and the world’s first ‘living waterslides’, we are excited to continue working with Therme Manchester to deliver this innovative health and wellbeing experience in TraffordCity, the UK’s foremost retail, leisure and commercial destination.”
Therme Manchester will also include a visitor and education centre where guests can learn about sustainability, food and nature. It was previously revealed that Therme Manchester will boast 35 water slides, 25 pools and 30 saunas and steam rooms.
Elsewhere, Therme is developing locations in Glasgow, Manchester, New York City, Toronto and Frankfurt.
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