After the success of the Snowdomes at Milton Keynes and Tamworth, it looks possible that the next slope could be following fast in Chatham in Kent.

The slope would be located in one of Medway's most historic naval buildings - The World Naval Base, where submarines were built for more than a century. It is proposed to turn one of the slip bays into an indoor snow slope.

The 325ft long slip has been described as "a cathedral to ship building". The first submarine was launched from the slip in 1853 and was where HMS Ocelot, which is on display at the dockyard, was built. However if the structure, which has just undergone a £3 million three year restoration, is transformed into a ski centre it could attract up to 100,000 visitors a year.

If planning consent is given the attraction would create 85 jobs. The centre, to be named the Medway Snow Bowl, would be the first of its kind in the country with real snow on the ground although the air temperature would be the same as outside. The plan has been put forward by Medway company Snowtime UK.

Snowtime claim that because the slope already exists and snow can be produced in all normal UK temperatures, the slope could be operational within a fortnight. The second phase of the developent will include a curling and skating rink, and ice climbing wall. .

 

As reported in Medway Today

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