KURANDA is bracing for a massive boost to its economy when a mammoth 325m water slide takes over Arara St this winter.

media_camera The City Slider is coming to Kuranda in July. Marc Sleeman of Tourism Kuranda gets prepared for some waterslide action. PICTURE: BRENDAN RADKE

The rainforest village is set to get wet and wild come July 4 when The City Slider transforms the main thoroughfare into a water wonderland expected to attract thousands of people.

The slide is 6m wide with two lanes and a 35mm foam layer underneath for a soft landing.

There will also be a free 25m mini-slide for children.

The City Slider has been touring the country, with success in Newcastle, Hobart and other places.

Tourism Kuranda executive officer Marc Sleeman is forecasting a big gain from the arrival of the water slide.

“We’re expecting 6000-7000 people that day from as far as Mission Beach and Port Douglas, so this will provide a significant economic boost for Kuranda and the Mareeba Shire,” he said.

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