TPS Reports will resume in Spring 2010.

Every Monday, look for the Weekly TPS Report; a recap of the biggest news stories of last week. Let’s take a look what happened in the amusement industry last week:

#5 – Beech Bend Announces Water Park
Kentucky amusement park Beech Bend announced their largest expansion in park history in their 2010 Splash Lagoon Water Park. ScreamScape has more. Also visit Beech Bend’s web site and view the press release.

#4 – Coney Island’s Comeback
Plans for Coney Island’s revitalization are coming together as The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) put out a request for proposals (RFP) for the re-growth and development of 6.9 acres of property at the Coney Island amusement area. The proposal is looking at three parcels of land to be redeveloped in phases with the first section set to open in summer 2010! Read more about Coney Island’s Revitalization Plans: Theme Park Syndicate. And visit the official Coney Island Development Corporation’s web site.

#3 – Universal Studios Singapore – Battlestar Galactica Roller Coaster & More
Universal Studios Singapore has started testing the Battlestar Galactica dueling roller coaster (in video below). The Vekoma designed ride will feature an inverted track dueling with a tamer seated track. Also, ScreamScape posted a link to press conference and concept art videos for the new theme park.

Battlestar Galactica Roller Coaster – Red “Human” Track Testing:

#2 – Alton Towers Teases Secret Weapon 6
Alton Towers is cranking up the old hype machine as they released a teaser video for their 2010 roller coaster known by the code name: Secret Weapon 6. Visit the teaser site: Alton Towers Secret Weapon 6. Also, check out these SW6 construction photos on Alton Towers’ Flickr photostream.

#1 – The Voyage Will Get Timberliner Trains in 2010
An amazing roller coaster, may somehow become even more amazing as Golden Ticket winning woodie, The Voyage is going to be the first coaster to receive Gravity Group’s new Timberliner trains. Read the full story: Theme Park Syndicate. And read the news release on Holiday World’s Holiblog.

What do you think of this week’s news stories? Leave a comment below.