Two Aqualand waterparks in France have decided to expand their operations by installing new rides developed by Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems.

Aqualand is the biggest waterpark chain in Europe with 13 resorts in France, Portugal and Spain.

Aqualand St Syr Sur Mer, located in the south of France, and Aqualand Bassin d'Arcachon which is located on the west coast, have been working with Polin on new expansion projects.

The former has chosen to install a Polin-manufactured Black Hole Turbolance, while Aqualand Bassin has integrated two Racer Hybrid Waterslides, the first of which diverges into a Turbolance, while the second moves into a Space Boat, which opens into a large open bowl.

"We invested €1.5m for the 2011 additions," commented Aqualand Bassin d'Arcachon manager, Wilfrid Lenandais. "The new slides enhanced the adrenaline throughout the park."