Air compressors on 13 Dreamworld rides, including the rapids ride, were deemed “not fit for service” in an inspection four years ago, according to documents released by Queensland’s workplace regulator. It has also raised questions about Dreamworld’s maintenance of rides throughout the theme park. Dreamworld tragedy explainer: what we know so far Read moreHe told Guardian Australia that there had been a number of operational and maintenance issues raised about rides at Dreamworld “from a very general point of view”. In November 2012 an inspector for Australian In-Service Inspection Pty Ltd examined “air receivers” on 13 rides. These types of systems can be used on amusement rides to propel rides along at speed, for instance as part of a rollercoaster.

Source: The Guardian October 26, 2016 08:17 UTC