The concept - which involves a manmade whitewater rafting course, zip lines, a conference center, an amphitheater, a restaurant and other amenities - is intriguing.

Imagine a snowplough attached to a gantry, propelling a ribbon of waves back and forth, from gentle whitewater to head-high, Waikiki-style barrels.

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