Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park
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An official release from Haichang Ocean Park regarding the start of construction which is slated to have started in October 2015.

Full-scale construction of Shanghai Haichang Polar Ocean Park is expected to kick off in October 2015

No images to complement this news however and, so far, no new images of the expected attraction.

Source: http://investors.haichangoceanpark.com/English/news/news-details/2015/Shanghai-Haichang-Polar-Ocean-Park-Obtained-Formal-Approval-Construction-to-be-Commenced-in-October-2015/default.aspx

They are using slightly different park names which hasn't helped with finding new information. Even within this one article there are many variations on Polar Ocean World/Park/Project.

The Shanghai Haichang Polar Ocean Park project is the first large-scale world-class flagship marine park of Haichang Holdings

Groundbreaking took place in March 2015. I am still trying to find any constructions pictures but it looks like nothing has happened since the groundbreaking ceremony.



Source: http://investors.haichangoceanpark.com/English/news/news-details/2015/Official-Groundbreaking-of-Shanghai-Haichang-Polar-Ocean-Park/default.aspx

Has construction on this one commenced or not?

All concept art copyright Gary Goddard Group:

Different angle:


Source:
http://www.inparkmagazine.com/the-goddard-files-issue-57/

Targeting a 2017 opening, the park must have broken ground by now. Any construction pics?

Here's more, but that's not a Gary Goddard design. Looks like they had several designers on the project.





Source:
http://chengcuigcdshxy.fang.com/bbs/1210730228~-1/92035896_92035896htm

According to this site, it's on the other site of the Dishui Lake:







Image source:
http://lansechengbanglg.fang.com/bbs/1210796752~-1/153148477_153148477.htm

A slightly different design found on this site:
http://www.kaixin001.com/shlife/repaste/105873690_10042863862.html



Precise location here:

In Shanghai China, The Goddard Group is currently designing Polar Ocean World, a marine-themed cultural park that will contribute to Shanghai’s overall tourism agenda. It is a project of the Haichang Holdings Group. The park will be built on a 300,000 meter site situated next to Dishui Lake.

Polar Ocean World is scheduled to open in 2017 and will be Haichang’s seventh polar-themed destination in China. The park features 13 exhibition halls, four large animal encounter areas, 18 rides, cinemas, and more. The focus is to combine entertainment, ecology, and scientific research.

Source:
http://entertainmentdesigner.com/news/theme-park-design-news/goddard-group-leading-way-chinas-entertainment-boom/