U.S. National Whitewater Center

[kpryde4u]

I hope this white water park will draw more activity to this region of Charlotte, like spark businesses and homes.

[dubone]

It is kind of sad that we had a record-setting kayaker die recently in NC. In addition to being sad on its own merits, it is also a shame that he won't be able to visit the new Whitewater Center. He would certainly have come to it, and his presense as a famous kayaker would have added a lot.

[DigitalSky]

on WCCB tonight They talked about the whitewater park and Nimbyism becuase of the temporary enterance for the park being built off Charlie Hipp Rd (off of Moores Chapel) since Whitewater Pkwy won't be ready in time.

I see that this story was in yesterday's paper too.

[Rickydavisfan21]

any updates on this project, their website is about a month and a half behind on their construction update, and I was wondering about the whitewater parkway, the temporary entrance and blah blah blah, how all that stuff was progressing and if anyone had pix or something (I realize this is probably nearly impossible to get to.)

[eastsider]

The county commissioners delayed a decision by two weeks about the extension to Charlie Hipp Rd. at their March 21st meeting, so we should here something this week.

Edited April 3, 2006 by eastsider

[atlrvr]

Yep....its on the agenda for this week. They are proposing a compromise that will allow the extension but mandate that is be permenantly closed sometime in 2007.....we'll see if they go for it. Support was sketchy among the commissioners last board meeting.

[Mobuchu]

I got to work at the USNWC today and of course I had my camera so I couldn't resist.

These were all taken today, notice how much more work still needs to be done before they can open. I really dont see them making their deadline. Maybe not having their access road ready won't be a big deal after all.

I'm guessing this is the main facility:

The lower Basin:

Back of the Pump station:

Front/Top of the Pump station:

And the actual pumps:

Upper Basin, concrete still hasn't been poured:

This channel is almost complete:

And one of the channels they are still working on:

[UrbanCharlotte]

Those pictures are awesome. This thing is awesome. So many great projects like this in Charlotte

[monsoon]

Your photography is excellent, and thanks for taking the time to take some photos of Charlotte's very unique facility. I am looking forward to its opening. I really liked the photos of the pumps.

[UrbanCharlotte]

Yea, those pumps look like airplane engines.

[eastsider]

Great pics! The channels look even bigger than I imagined now that you can see them against the scale of the people and construction equipment in the photos.

[infobuff]

Much appreciation for the pictures Mobuchu! I think this is one of the most exciting projects going on. I read recently that they will be advertising in various national publications.

Edited April 4, 2006 by infobuff

[Miesian Corners]

You the man, Mo! Great pics. Now go uptown and get us a pic of the new courthouse. They turned on the architectural lighting tonight.

[eastsider]

The Whitewater Center has withdrawn its plans to use Charlie Hipp Rd as an entrance to the park. They are still working on finding a road that will be suitable.

http://www.news14charlotte.com/content/loc...=116974&SecID=3

[Vitamin_N]

Fortune Small Business has an article on this project and on other urban whitewater centers. Nice to see the good publicity:

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb_arc...73103/index.htm

[reverbandwhiskey]

Doesn't look like they will make their opening date projection. I cannot wait to learn how to raft!

[CarolinaDaydreamin]

I hope we pursue other projects like this one. Maybe we can build a huge bike raceway (forgot what its called) and get the US olympic cycling team.

[Rickydavisfan21]

wouldn't it be great to have the xgames here one year, that would bring in mad revenue

[eastsider]

The April construction photo gallery for the usnwc.

http://www.usack.org/photo_galleries/White...2006/index.html

[reverbandwhiskey]

The area is definately getting some really cool additions.

I found out about one project, set to be announced soon. I can't go into many details but the area will most likely see a new BMX, mountain biking, track racing, crit racing, climbing, and whitewater course all combined into a single facility..... and it WON'T be the Whitewater Center that this thread has information about.....

I wish I could say more but I am not allowed.

[UrbanCharlotte]

Say what? Where is it going to be located and when will we hear more?!?!

[Skyline49er]

The area is definately getting some really cool additions.

I found out about one project, set to be announced soon. I can't go into many details but the area will most likely see a new BMX, mountain biking, track racing, crit racing, climbing, and whitewater course all combined into a single facility..... and it WON'T be the Whitewater Center that this thread has information about.....

I wish I could say more but I am not allowed.

That is awesome news, thanks for sharing. I just hope that it is not a long time before we hear anything.

If we keep on getting more stuff like the USNWC and this project, then the area can become nationally known for outdoor activites and further increase Charlotte's tourism.

Will any hotels start to pop up in this area anytime soon?

Edited April 29, 2006 by Skyline49er

[reverbandwhiskey]

"w00t.png Say what? Where is it going to be located and when will we hear more?!?!"

It will not be inside Charlotte city limits. Hopefully an announcement we will be coming in the next few months.

[UrbanCharlotte]

Mecklenburg?

[AuLukey]

Finally, we're getting something new worth national note. Wish you could go into more detail. Can anybody say Six Flags/Busch Gardens Carolina?