Mattel waterpark kickoff event set; second construction pact awarded

It may be at least two years into the future, but dreams of splashdowns on fun-filled days at the planned $100-million-plus Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark in Bradley are closer to becoming reality.Two construction contracts are now signed, a third is likely in two weeks and the village finally announced a Construction Party Kick-Off event set for Tuesday, Dec. 8.The event is planned in lieu of a traditional groundbreaking due to the time of year and the potential for winter weather.The invitation-only kickoff event is scheduled for Plate’D Social, the featured restaurant at the Bradley 315 Sports Park complex, immediately east of the Bradley Commons Shopping Center.Representatives from Mattel, American Resort Management, engineers, construction contractors, political leaders and Bradley administration are expected to attend.The planned waterpark will sit on two-plus acres alone and feature a retractable glass enclosure so the park can be used year round.It is the latest large-scale inv