A TRAMPOLINE as big as the average house is just weeks away from putting a massive spring in Wagga's step.
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Thrills and spills are guaranteed when the doors to Jump'n'Putt Trampoline fly open and the masses bounce into a unique trampoline experience.
Yesterday, the Nagle Street building, which used to house Rev-arena Go-karts, was quickly taking shape.
All things going to plan, it's on track to open in about eight weeks - possibly sooner.
Owner, Wes Fang, was pleased with the progress
"It's going together really well," Mr Fang said.
"We thought we'd be at this stage in a week."
Mr Fang's investment - which comes with a six-figure price tag - will feature a massive 350 square metre trampoline, a jungle-themed mini golf course, party rooms and even a small cafe.
While the trampoline - which will weigh about 10 tonnes and has been designed in the United States - is coming together, work is still required on the bathrooms and other aspects of the building.
Each bit is double-bolted and has been "over engineered" in terms of safety, according to Mr Fang.
He said the trampoline was designed to take up to 80 people at any one time, but it's expected that figure will be downgraded slightly.
And, although thousands of Wagga homes already feature the humble trampoline, Mr Fang said it would be nothing like your backyard bounce.
"It's a different experience to come onto a trampoline that's the size of someone's house," he said.
"They're exciting, in Sydney and Melbourne they're just going nuts for them.
"It's designed for mums and bubs, teenagers, young adults and the elderly; it's a unique experience.
The structure features angled trampoline sides and a foam pit.
While it would have been cheaper to construct in a metropolitan centre, given transport costs, Mr Fang said it was always going to call Wagga home.
"I hope enough people can see it's unique enough and offers something different to what's already here," he said.
"People are (going to be) able to come down and try it out, I'm pretty confident people are going to love it.
"The Riverina is going to dictate to us how it's used."
Admission prices and opening hours are yet to be determined
