Yes, the Liseberg board decided at an extraordinary meeting on July 17, 2024, that Oceana will be reconstructed. The road ahead is not straight and many problems need to be handled in the coming years, but we can look forward to experiencing a fantastic water world at Liseberg.

After the board’s decision, Liseberg can now begin the work of rebuilding Oceana. This work is divided into two phases:

Phase 1 includes project planning, planning, and necessary agreements on the delivery of certain time-critical project elements and is financed through reprioritization of Liseberg’s investments, existing cash flow, and borrowing.

Phase 2, which includes larger parts of the production, may possibly require bridge financing from the owner Göteborg Stadshus AB, which is why the question will be submitted to the Municipal Council.

The starting point is that Oceana will be rebuilt according to previous planning. However, some minor adjustments will be made. Among other things, Liseberg has chosen to invest in new technology in the water attractions’ fiberglass structures, which will significantly improve the fire classification and reduce the risks of a similar fire development. This technology was not previously available. Furthermore, although it is currently not possible to identify deficiencies in Oceana’s fire protection, some changes may also be relevant here, especially during the construction period.

Many of the suppliers who were involved in the original project possess valuable knowledge about it, and Liseberg hopes that several of these suppliers will also be involved in the reconstruction.

There is no 100% accurate timeline, but the project is estimated to take about two years to complete. However, many factors can affect this estimate. The timeline depends on how many tasks can be carried out in parallel. The ambition is to start construction in the fall, as soon as the demolition and cleanup work allows.

The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority presented a probable sequence of events and a likely cause of the devastating fire on September 27. According to The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority , the fire was caused by welding work with an electrofusion welding on the exterior of the construction, near one of the slides.

The Swedish Accident Investigation Authority is continuing to investigate the fire, and a final report is expected to be presented in February 2025.

Read more at SHK:Fire at Oceana Waterworld in Gothenburg | Statens haverikommission (shk.se)

At the moment, several parallel government investigations are underway, and until they are completed, Liseberg cannot and should not speculate or comment on the issue of responsibility.

Throughout the project, Liseberg has hired some of the best suppliers, contractors, and consultants in the industry. NCC has well-documented specialist knowledge in aquatic facilities and a professional and ambitious fire protection work. Oceana's fire protection was initially approved and followed current rules and directives. However, with that said, we are reviewing the fire protection during a rebuild. We see that some adjustments may be necessary, especially during the construction period.

It is too early to say exactly what changes are involved, it is currently under investigation, but among other things, Liseberg will change the technology in the larger water attractions.

The insurance issue itself may take several years to sort out and to gain final clarity. The parts of Oceana that survived the fire need to be protected and taken care of, among other things, we need to get a roof in place. Now that Liseberg’s board has made the important decision to rebuild Oceana, it is important to take the next step to protect the values that exist on the site. This is best done by starting the reconstruction as soon as possible. It is the best option for the project, Liseberg, and Gothenburg as a destination.

Until the cause of the fire has been definitively determined and clarity has been reached in the conditions for compensation, the project needs to be bridge financed.

Phase 1, which includes project planning, planning, and necessary agreements on the delivery of certain time-critical project elements, is financed through reprioritization of Liseberg’s investments, existing cash flow, and borrowing.

Phase 2, which includes larger parts of the production, may possibly require bridge financing from the owner Göteborg Stadshus AB, which is why the question will be submitted to the Municipal Council.

The alarm went off shortly after ten o'clock on February 12th. After that, the fire developed very quickly.

The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. Several different investigations are still ongoing to clarify the cause of the fire. The police and the Accident Investigation Commission’s investigations are currently expected to be presented in the spring of 2025. Liseberg can, and should not, comment or speculate on the outcome before the authorities have shared their final reports.

Five days after the fire broke out at Oceana, the police confirmed that they had found a deceased person, and with sorrow and dismay, we could confirm that it was our beloved colleague, Patrik Gillholm. Already early in the course of the fire, one person was reported missing, but the delayed extinguishing work and the risk of collapse in the building hindered the police search efforts.

A total of sixteen people sought medical attention for minor injuries related to the fire on February 12th, and all of them left the hospital the same day.

We do not want to comment on anything until the investigation is complete, and we do not yet know if we will resume construction. However, what the fire department says is that a water park is not inherently more dangerous to be in than other buildings. It's also important to remember that Oceana was not yet completed. It was still a construction site, which always carries certain fire risks.

We do not want to comment on anything until the investigation is complete, and we do not yet know if we will resume construction. However, what the fire department says is that a water park is not inherently more dangerous to be in than other buildings. It's also important to remember that Oceana was not yet completed. It was still a construction site, which always carries certain risks.

The result of the first technical investigation was completed in the middle of week 9, and fortunately, we can confirm that Oceana has fared better than we initially thought. The investigation reveals that significant parts of the swimming hall was not affected by the fire, as well as the basement areas and the buildings facing Mölndalsvägen, where the main entrance is located.

After the fire, debris, in the form of fire residues, has spread in the immediate area. Liseberg has, through the City Environment Administration, ordered the cleaning of public land to remove residues from the fire. If you have damage or fire residue on your property, contact your insurance company.

The City of Gothenburg has gathered more information about the efforts they are making in connection with the fire on their website. Många frågor efter Oceana-branden - Göteborgs Stad (goteborg.se) (in Swedish)

The city of Gothenburg informs that it is not dangerous to clean away the debris or fire residue, or to stay outside. Gloves should be used to avoid soot and not to injure yourself on the pieces of fiberglass that have been scattered. Read more on the City of Gothenburg's website: Många frågor efter Oceana-branden - Göteborgs Stad (goteborg.se) (in Swedish)

Yes, the park will be open, and we plan to open on April 20th.

No buildings around Oceana was damaged by the fire. Both the police and the fire department gave during week 7 the green light for Grand Curiosa Hotel to be open.

It was closed during the entire week 7, but reopened on Monday, February 19th, and will remain open as planned for the rest of the summer season.

Both Rondo and Lisebergsteatern have remained open during week 7, and they will continue to entertain guests going forward.

The hotel is still standing and has not been affected by the fire.

The rabbits are doing well, and Rabbit Land and all the rides in the park are still there.

Yes, the park will be open, and we plan to have the premiere on April 20th.

There was a lot of fire damage to the building, but not everything is completely destroyed. However, it won't be possible to swim there for a very long time.

We don't know yet. But we really hope to hear laughter and happy screams from the area as soon as possible.