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15th April 2008, 04:18 PM

On Apr 15, 1:37 pm, steelforce <steelfo...@> wrote:
> Six Flags cancels plans for new "Dark Knight" roller coaster
> AGAWAM, Mass. -- Six Flags New England is canceling plans to build a
> $7 million "Dark Knight" indoor roller coaster.
>
> Park spokeswoman Melissa Pinkerton says the Batman-themed coaster
> won't be built at the Agawam park as expected. Work already done will
> be dismantled.
>
> Park officials cited a tight construction schedule and other
> "unforeseen delays" in the decision to cancel the project, which was
> slated to open this season.
>
> Agawam officials ordered Six Flags to stop work on the coaster in
> February, saying it started construction before getting a building
> permit and permission to exceed the area's 45-foot height limit.
>
> The park received several key approvals from town boards since then,
> but still did not expect to have the ride built and open until at
> least late May or early June.

Very, VERY Interesting..... what's the news source of this item? I
can't find any other mention of this other than here on RRC..........

15th April 2008, 04:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lovin' Woodies Guest Posts: n/a Classified Rating: % ()	SFNE's Dark Knight coaster CANCELED! On Apr 15, 1:37 pm, steelforce <steelfo...@> wrote: > Six Flags cancels plans for new "Dark Knight" roller coaster > AGAWAM, Mass. -- Six Flags New England is canceling plans to build a > $7 million "Dark Knight" indoor roller coaster. > > Park spokeswoman Melissa Pinkerton says the Batman-themed coaster > won't be built at the Agawam park as expected. Work already done will > be dismantled. > > Park officials cited a tight construction schedule and other > "unforeseen delays" in the decision to cancel the project, which was > slated to open this season. > > Agawam officials ordered Six Flags to stop work on the coaster in > February, saying it started construction before getting a building > permit and permission to exceed the area's 45-foot height limit. > > The park received several key approvals from town boards since then, > but still did not expect to have the ride built and open until at > least late May or early June. Very, VERY Interesting..... what's the news source of this item? I can't find any other mention of this other than here on RRC..........