How old is luna park sydney

The popularity among servicemen drew prostitutes to the area and fights were common place, especially between American troops and local servicemen. The park operated for over 40 years until tragedy struck. Sadly there was a fire on the Ghost Train ride which killed 5 children and 1 adult in which caused the park to be closed.

New owners took over the lease and replaced many of the older rides with new rides, opening the park again in The park closed again in due to safety concerns and after major restorations it reopened in with more new rides including the Big Dipper 2nd edition.

However locals complained about the noise from this particular ride causing operating hours to be reduced. The Big Dipper was later sold to Dreamworld in Queensland.

The park yet again went into administration in After several years and law changes to allow for the site to be used as a multipurpose venue the park reopened in and was listed on the State Heritage list in We hope you enjoyed this post. Luna Park reopened in and has continued operating since. Luna Park is one of two amusement parks in the world that are protected by government legislation; several of the buildings on the site are also listed on the Register of the National Estate and the NSW State Heritage Register.

The park has been utilised as a filming location for several movies and television shows. The park was soon closed after the incident. In the lease was terminated and once again the park was closed. Determined to get it back on its feet, the government through The Luna Park Reserve Trust took control of matters and a heritage study was commissioned. In a major restoration of the historic buildings in the park began which saw the addition of a new public boardwalk, a new roller coaster, a seat Big Top auditorium, onsite car park, restaurant and refurbished function facilities.

By the park was ready for a new lease at life; the construction and total refurbishment of rides was completed. In it was added to the Heritage Register. Today the park attracts roughly 1 million visitors per year, and continues to light up Sydney Harbour.