at the 2012 launch of the project it was announced that the complex would feature europe's largest indoor water park, theatres, live music venues, attractions, cinemas, restaurants, event space and hotels. allied to the project would be a training academy for the entertainment and hospitality sectors, a new country park, a large science and education visitor complex and "the biggest performing arts centre in europe". with an initial completion date announced for 2019, the park and related enterprises were expected to employ 27,000 people. plans have since been reviewed and revised, the london resort announced their intention to open in 2024.