Expoland theme park gives up on revival, shuts doors for good after fatal accidentOSAKA -- The theme park Expoland, site of a roller coaster derailment that killed one person and injured 12 in 2007, is shutting its gates for good.
Expoland's management had been trying to secure financial backing from another company to reopen the park, located in Suita, Osaka Prefecture. However, no partner could be found. Taking into account the irreparable damage done to Expoland's image by the fatal accident, it was decided to abandon the revival effort at a board meeting on Monday, according to management.
A petition has been submitted by Expoland management to the Osaka District Court to halt civil rehabilitation proceedings. Expoland employees, numbering about 30, have already been informed that they will be laid off.
(Mainichi Japan) February 10, 2009
Quelle: The Mainichi Daily News