Slidestreet made a big splash in central Perth earlier in December. Credit:Seven News

Thousands reportedly used the slide, which received mixed responses after early delays caused by a broken water pump.

A planned event in Fremantle has been postponed while organisers Slidestreet look for a site with a steep enough gradient.

In Tasmania, the 325-metre City Slider will be tested in a secret location ahead of appearances in Launceston and Devonport in February, and Hobart in March.

A City of Melbourne spokesperson confirmed the council has received five approaches to set up a one-day, 300-metre-long water slide during the 2014-15 summer.