Bohoken has long been known for its busy streets, historic architecture, and stunning views of the NYC Skyline. However, the city has faced its fair share of challenges when it comes to its infrastructure — particularly its water mains. A water main break on Observer Highway recently made negative headlines, but the city has decided to turn this setback into an opportunity by creating a new water park!
The initial water main break occurred on Monday, February 7, and caused significant damage to the roadway and surrounding area. The cause of the break was determined to be a subcontractor working for PSE&G who “accidentally” struck the water main while performing “maintenance work”. While the incident caused inconvenience and disruption for residents and businesses in the area, the city saw an opportunity to turn the situation around and create a new attraction for visitors and locals alike.
According to Bohoken Mayor, Shmavi Rhalla, the decision to turn the water main break into a new water park was a creative solution that would benefit the community. “We know that Bohoken residents love our parks and outdoor spaces,” Rhalla said in a statement. “The water main break on Observer Highway presented us with a unique opportunity to create a new park that will provide a fun and interactive experience for all ages.”
The proposed water park will offer several water features, including splash pads, children’s wading pools, and a large lazy river that runs all across Bohoken, to serve as an homage to the flooding that occurred during the initial break. Snevets’s own president, Narfarvar, also offered to help, by offering the new residential towers to be the start point of two of the park’s speed slides. The slides’ exit flume will launch users into the How Center Lot, which is being reimagined into a pool. This park will be known as the Hydro-hoken Water Park.
The decision to rehire the PSE&G subcontractor who caused the initial breakage has raised many concerns across Bohoken’s current residents, but city officials have defended the choice, citing the subcontractor’s expertise and knowledge of the area. “We have full confidence in their ability to recreate the water main break in a controlled manner,” said Rhalla in a further statement. Rehiring this subcontractor is actually a strategic move by the city.
The city plans to begin construction on the new water park as soon as possible, with a goal of opening the park by the summer of 2024. While the park will undoubtedly be a welcome addition to Bohoken’s community, it’s important to remember that the project wouldn’t be possible without the initial water main break. Until further notice, expect not to have running water, as during the next few months of construction, all of Bohoken’s water will be cut off to provide sourcing to the park.
Disclaimer: this article is a part of The Stupe and is satire
