News: Aquatics
Supreme Court hears details of former Surf Life Saving NSW executive’s $1.8 million fraud
Details of a series of frauds undertaken by sporting executive Matthew Hanks while he was General Manager at Surf Life Saving NSW prior to his arrest in 2019 have been detailed...
Oct 1, 2021
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NSW gyms set to reopen but indoor aquatic facilities to stay closed until December
The NSW Government's path out of the current lockdown in Sydney and other parts of the state as of 11th October will not allow indoor aquatic facilities to reopen until...
Sep 30, 2021
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Australasia’s largest indoor triathlon program set for November launch
Australians and New Zealanders across the country will have the opportunity to participate in what is set to be the nations’ biggest indoor triathlon on 20th November 2021....
Sep 30, 2021
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Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre redevelopment to deliver 6 Star Green Star building
The redevelopment of the Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC) is moving forward with Darebin City Council having awarded the construction contract to Kane...
Sep 29, 2021
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Environment
Plans announced for expansion of Cockburn ARC
The City of Cockburn has revealed plans for the expansion of its popular Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) that will include extension to the Fremantle Dockers’...
Sep 28, 2021
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Daisy Commercial Caddy Pro offers easy to deploy pool insulation solution
Western Australia-based Daisy Pool Covers have shared details of their Commercial Caddy Pro system, a commercial pool solution that has been designed and built as a robust...
Sep 27, 2021
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Environment
City of Perth commits $25 million to WACA redevelopment but won’t fund pool operations
City of Perth Councillors have voted to rejoin the project for the redevelopment of Perth’s WACA ground, voting to contribute $25 million towards the $100 million redevelopment...
Sep 27, 2021
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Playscape Creations awarded tender to instal new Aqua Adventure Playground in Hervey Bay
Fraser Coast Regional Council has awarded Playscape Creations the tender to instal a ninja warrior style Aqua Adventure Playground at Hervey Bay’s WetSide Water Park. WetSide’s...
Sep 23, 2021
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Holiday Haven Currarong secures SPASA Commercial Pool Award
The pool installation at Shoalhaven’s Holiday Haven Currarong by Endeavour Pools and Spa has been awarded the Gold Winner of the 'NSW Commercial Pool up to $500,000 Award' by...
Sep 22, 2021
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Royal Life Saving announces new partnership program for swim schools
With droughts, fires and COVID-19 have impacted the swim school sector over the past few years, resulting in loss in income, staffing and financial support, Royal Life Saving...
Sep 22, 2021
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Ocean Park Hong Kong opens new Water World waterpark
Ocean Park has officially opened its new HK$4 billion (US$500 million) Water World water park, with guests now able to enjoy the new aquatic theme park which includes 27...
Sep 21, 2021
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ActiveXchange to stage free masterclass on how facilities can rebound from COVID
Industry data analytics company ActiveXchange is to stage a free masterclass, open to any leisure facility, via online Zoom teleconference as of 1pm AEST tomorrow (22nd...
Sep 20, 2021
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Victorian Premier announces plan for state’s reopening
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a plan for economic activity in the state to reopen as of late October as vaccination rates rise. Speaking yesterday, Premier...
Sep 20, 2021
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Newlands Group awarded tender for Toowoomba’s Oakey Aquatic Centre upgrade
Toowoomba Regional Council has awarded the tender for construction of a new kiosk and change rooms at Oakey Aquatic Centre to Toowoomba based business, Newlands Group, with...
Sep 20, 2021
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Aquatics
SPASA Victoria rebrands as Master Pool Builders Association Australia
Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Victoria Ltd (SPASA Victoria) has announced that it has relaunched itself under a new brand as the Master Pool Builders Association...
Sep 19, 2021
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Retail
Outdoor pools across NSW set to reopen from 27th September
Outdoor pools across NSW, including those in local government areas of concern, will be allowed to reopen from next Monday (27th September). The move follows a meeting between...
Sep 18, 2021
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International Swimming League accused of ongoing financial mismanagement by former executives
The International Swimming League (ISL) has been accused of failing to pay suppliers and vendors from as far back as two years ago by two former executives from the series. The...
Sep 17, 2021
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Victorians encouraged to visit hot and mineral springs to mark World Wellness Weekend 2021
Victorians are being invited into a ‘state of wellbeing’ to mark World Wellness Weekend 2021 on 18th and 19th September. Invited to join with wellness enthusiasts in over 120...
Sep 17, 2021
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving Webinar to mark 30 years of the GSPO and 25 years of aquatic facility safety assessments
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has announced that it will be staging a webinar to mark 30 years and 25 years respectively of it having developed and maintained the...
Sep 17, 2021
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Lockdown slows works on Goulburn's Performing Arts and Aquatic Centres
NSW COVID-19 restrictions have impacted work on the development of two major projects in the NSW Southern Tablelands city of Goulburn. Since lockdown measures were introduced...
Sep 16, 2021
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As vaccination rates increase ActiveXchange advises of COVID trends to empower decision making
With vaccination rates increasing daily across Australia and many parts of the industry preparing for what it says is “its inevitable rebound in the coming weeks”, data...
Sep 16, 2021
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City of Canterbury Bankstown reveals concept design for leisure and aquatic centre redevelopment
The City of Canterbury Bankstown in inner western Sydney has shared concept designs for the redevelopment of the Canterbury Leisure and Aquatic Centre. The design by Williams...
Sep 15, 2021
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The Y looks for new National Chief Executive following resignation of Melinda Crole
The Y is now looking for a new National Chief Executive following the resignation of Melinda Crole after 17 years with the Y, the last five as its National Chief Executive....
Sep 15, 2021
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Poolwerx Learn2Swim Week returns to pools across Australia
Poolwerx and Kids Alive are partnering with swim schools across Australia to deliver Learn2Swim Week, running from 25th September to 3rd October 2021, with registrations still...
Sep 15, 2021
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