The delays caused by finicky weather, complicated construction and other factors are over: The wave pool at Splash in the Boro will be ready for the public to enjoy when the water park opens its gates at 10 a.m. Thursday morning. "We know folks have been anxiously awaiting its opening, and so have we," said Broni Gainous, marketing and communications coordinator for the Statesboro-Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department. "And come Thursday, I think everyone will agree it's been worth the wait.