A recent study issued by Georgia Southern University's Bureau of Business Research & Economic Development found that Splash in the Boro had an economic impact of $8.6 million in the local economy in 2009, up from just over $5.2 million in 2008. Utilizing data from the 154,034 visitors that attended Splash in the Boro last summer, the study revealed the primary factor in the increased attendance was a $4 million expansion that opened in 2009. "We had hoped, of course, that the addition of the Mat Racer slide, the Flowrider, the new 6,000 sq. ft.
An economic splash at Splash
Study finds water park has impact of $8.6M