News: Aquatics
State Wide Pool Services rebrands as Hydrilla
Commercial and community swimming pools design, construction and maintenance company State Wide Pool Services has announced that it is rebranding Hydrilla. The Adelaide-based...
Sep 16, 2020
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Victoria's aquatic industry leaders call for clarity
The Victorian Aquatic Industry Alliance (VAIA) have proposed a safe and viable reopening of the aquatic industry to the Victorian Government. Following Victorian Premier Daniel...
Sep 16, 2020
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Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre Masterplan released for feedback
Offering the community the opportunity to provide feedback, City of Darwin has released their Draft Aquatic and Leisure Masterplan for the redevelopment of Casuarina Pool which...
Sep 16, 2020
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Warragul Leisure Centre outdoor pool set to open earlier
Baw Baw Shire Council’s Warragul Leisure Centre’s 50-metre outdoor pool will be opening six weeks earlier than usual - reopening on Monday 21st September – allowing local...
Sep 15, 2020
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Waterco launches supersized algae brush engineered for aquatic centres
Global manufacturer of filtration and sanitisation innovations for the aquatic sector, Waterco has launched supersized algae brushes engineered for leisure centres, commercial...
Sep 15, 2020
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Hawke’s Bay outlines its multi-sports facilities and their expected income generation
The Hawke’s Bay Community Fitness Centre Trust (HBCFC Trust) has outlined its future as a host of national and international multi-sports and as a generator of significant...
Sep 14, 2020
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Cause of cardiac device issue at New Brighton Hot Pools identified as external
Christchurch City Council has advised that extensive investigations at He Puna Taimoana (the modern name given to the hot pools in New Brighton) suggest an electrical...
Sep 14, 2020
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YMCA-managed Fleurieu Aquatic Centre recognised for excellence in community recreation
YMCA South Australia at the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre has been recognised as a leader in community recreation excellence, winning the South Australia Parks and Leisure Association...
Sep 14, 2020
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Royal Life Saving survey suggests that swim school enrolments fell by 30% in August
A survey reportedly undertaken by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has found that swim school enrolments fell during August this year fell by as much as 30%, compared to...
Sep 12, 2020
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Jonas Leisure onboards Australian and New Zealand councils remotely during COVID-19
While going live with a new leisure management system during the COVID-19 crisis might seem daunting to some, a group of Australian and New Zealand councils have done just that...
Sep 11, 2020
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Blue Mountains aquatic facility closed after attendance by positive COVID-19 case
Blue Mountains City Council has advised that the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre has been close after a positive COVID-19 case attended the facility on 4th September. The...
Sep 10, 2020
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Ballarat Council advises outdoor pools to undergo safety procedures before reopening
Responding to the Victorian Government’s latest COVID-19 announcement regarding the reopening of outdoor pools, the City of Ballarat has advised that all council-run pools must...
Sep 10, 2020
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WhiteWater announces Endless Surf project with Surf the Wave in Vietnam
An Endless Surf project with Surf the Wave real estate developer is being installed in an emerging area east of Ho Chi Minh City dubbed Vietnam's Silicon Valley. Surf the Wave,...
Sep 9, 2020
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Head contractor appointed for Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub
BADGE Constructions have been awarded the head contractor tender for the construction of the Mount Gambier Community and Recreation Hub. As a South Australian owned national...
Sep 9, 2020
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Skills Active announce two of the finalists for Apprentice of the Year
New Zealand industry training body Skills Active has announced two of the finalists for the 2020 Apprentice of the Year competition as Nicole Shand and Lewis Young. Shand and...
Sep 9, 2020
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Aquamoves upgrades 25 metre indoor pool during Victoria’s COVID-19 restrictions
Under COVID-19 Stage Three restrictions, Greater Shepparton City Council is taking advantage of the closure of its aquatic and fitness centre, Aquamoves, and is retiling the...
Sep 9, 2020
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Port Hedland’s refurbished fitness facility delivers for FIFO, families and fitness enthusiasts
The Town of Port Hedland has announced that the refurbished Gratwick Aquatic and Fitness Centre will officially open on 19th September, providing a new standard of member...
Sep 8, 2020
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Geelong Council prepares to reopen playgrounds and outdoor pools
The City of Greater Geelong is preparing to reopen its playgrounds and outdoor pools from next week, in line with the easing of some Coronavirus lockdown restrictions in...
Sep 8, 2020
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Swim Parka offers an alternative to aquatic centre changing rooms
With current restrictions on patrons using aquatic centre changing rooms, the Great Aussie Swim Parka offers swimmers the ability to change in their own space. A towel lined...
Sep 7, 2020
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ActiveXchange and the SportsEye Network’s work to be enhanced by Federal Government funding
Fast growing, multi award-winning data technology company ActiveXchange has announced that its work in enhancing the industry’s digital capability has been significantly boosted...
Sep 7, 2020
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LIWA Aquatics partners with Australasian Leisure Management
The Leisure Industry Association of Western Australia (Aquatics) Inc [LIWA Aquatics] and the publishers of Australasian Leisure Management magazine have entered into a...
Sep 7, 2020
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Fluidra earns its seventh FINA certificate in Indonesia
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has certified the Arena Aquatic PON XX in Jayapura, capital of the Indonesian province of Papua, to host international...
Sep 6, 2020
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HealthySwim Australia expands expertise with new appointments
Two more experts have been appointed to the Board of HealthySwim Australia - the initiative that aims to improve water quality in commercial pools. Bringing their industry...
Sep 5, 2020
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The Y NSW launches first child safety models co-designed by youth
Next week, the Y NSW is celebrating 30 years of National Child Protection Week by launching one of the first child safety models co-designed by youth across Australia. The Y...
Sep 4, 2020
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