J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. Completes Sea World San Diego Manta Coaster

Online, May 25, 2012 (Newswire.com) - J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Company, Inc., a San Diego top 20 commercial concrete contractor, today announced that they have completed work on the Sea World San Diego Manta Coaster Ride. The Manta Coaster opens to the public, Saturday May 26, 2012. The ride includes a half-mile course in a giant manta ray-shaped ride-car and includes an amazing 54-foot drop into a subterranean trench.

J.T. Wimsatt built the foundations and footings for the coaster's structural steel frame and five support buildings (launch and maintenance building, restrooms, 100,000 gallon aquarium and viewing area, and two elevator building). JTW poured a total of 4,628 CY of concrete of which 2,074 CY was an Aquatic Mix and 569 CY of it was colored concrete.

"We are delighted to be a part of such a thrilling and exciting project," John E. Wimsatt III, President of J.T. Wimsatt excitingly stated. J.T. Wimsatt's project team, consisting of site superintendent Jesse Ortega, project manager's John Keala, Dan Dobler and Randy Vandervorst, made production swift by being on schedule and under budget all while providing top-notch quality. This was yet another excellent project, for which J.T. Wimsatt is proud to have played a part. We would like to thank our client, the general contractor, CW Driver, for the opportunity to assist them in creating this magnificent coaster.

Founded in 1992, J.T. Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc. is known for performing difficult structural concrete work in high level, high visibility, and high risk scenarios. J.T. Wimsatt delivers projects safely, with superior quality, and within budget for our clients. It is our mission to establish and maintain long-term relationships by providing service that is vastly superior to that of our competitors.

For more information on the new Sea World San Diego Manta Coaster please visit:
www.seaworld.com