Plans to create world’s ‘tallest tunnel slide’ down Olympic Orbit Tower approved

Last night plans for the 178m long, 76m high slide were approved.

She also said world-renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor, who build the “Orbit” for the Olympic Park’s opening in 2012, has been “consulted throughout the process”.

The tower will eventually house a staggering 180m enclosed tunnel slide, which will loop the tower five times before delivering passengers – probably screaming and leaving a trail of their own urine and faeces behind them – to the bottom along a 50m straight deceleration stretch.

Today is a great day, because today it’s been announced that the ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower (you know, that big sculpture that looks like a helter skelter) is going to be turned into the world’s tallest slide. “The addition of a slide would be an exciting and alternative way to descend from the viewing platforms, and will give a very different perspective of Britain’s tallest sculpture”. It is due to be opened to the public next spring.

Visitors can already abseil down the structure at a cost of £85, but the slide – which will be partly transparent – will allow a much more affordable way to take in views of London for just £5 per ride.

Planning permission has been granted to build the world’s tallest and longest tunnel slide from the top of the ArcelorMittal Orbit on the Olympic Park in East London.