Remember This? Luna Park reopens (1995)

January 1995 was a month for openings e.g. Sydney International Aquatic Centre.

Luna Park has been part of Sydney life since 1935, but its history has included periods of closure to the public.

Following a fire on the Ghost Train in 1979 that killed six people, Luna Park was closed until 1982. Six years later (1988), it was then closed a second time for "renovations".

On January 20 1995, it reopened to the public. Below is an advertisement to promote its reopening.

Source: Anon. 1995. "Luna Park" (Advertisement). The Sunday Telegraph, January 15:7.

Below is a report from opening day. Not even the rain would detract people from visiting the park.

Source: Anon. 1995. "Luna Park spirit beats the rain". The Daily Telegraph Mirror, January 21:17. 

The reopening also led to the installation of a new face at its iconic entrance. This was the eighth face in its history and is the current face.

Source: Knowles, L. 1995. "All smiles as a famous face comes home again". The Daily Telegraph Mirror, January 9:14.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) monitored noise levels in areas around the park after concerns about noise being emitted from the park (especially The Big Dipper) would disturb local residents.

Source: Ryan, R. 1995. "EPA sounds a warning over Luna Park noise". The Daily Telegraph Mirror, January 12: 15. 

Sadly, it had a very short run. Financial problems led to its third closure the following year (1996) after local residents won a legal challenge against the noise of The Big Dipper, which had its trading hours restricted.

Eight years later (2004), a redeveloped Luna Park minus The Big Dipper reopened and continues to trade to this day.