News: Aquatics
Perth's first coastal pool to be included in Ocean Reef Marina project
The long-anticipated Ocean Reef Marina project, has revealed that Perth's northern suburbs will be home to the city's first coastal pool which will be located within the...
Aug 17, 2020
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Enhancement to Waves Aquatic Centre sees roses rehomed
Following a number of enhancements being made to support the Waves Aquatic Centre redevelopment project, approximately 150 Iceberg Roses from the Alfred Henry Whaling Memorial...
Aug 16, 2020
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PLAWA releases Community Facility Guidelines resources
Parks and Leisure Australia Western Australia (PLAWA) has announced the release of the first resources from its Community Facility Guidelines project brought together to assist...
Aug 12, 2020
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Technology-based startup looks to disrupt locker provision
With a focus on experience for both users and facility managers, newly released locker technology from startup business Yellowbox is modernising and optimising the short term...
Aug 12, 2020
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Construction officially begins on Waves Aquatic Centre redevelopment
Construction has officially begun on the Waves Aquatic Centre redevelopment in Baulkham Hills with the redeveloped facility to feature a FINA Standard Olympic sized swimming...
Aug 12, 2020
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COVID Tracer sign-in now required at all Christchurch City Council facilities
People visiting all Christchurch City Council facilities from noon today will be required to sign in using the national COVID Tracer app and scanning the QR code. For those...
Aug 12, 2020
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New amenity facility to be installed at Crescent Head Aquatic Centre
The Crescent Head Aquatic Centre in Kempsey Shire on the New South Wales mid north coast, is having a much-needed amenities block installed within its grounds. The new...
Aug 12, 2020
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Site chosen for Geelong’s North Bellarine pool
Following a Federal Government funding commitment of $10 million in 2019, the Drysdale Sporting Precinct has been chosen as the site for a new 50-metre pool on the north...
Aug 11, 2020
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Royal Life Saving publishes new National Swimming and Water Safety Framework for learn to swim programs
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has published the new National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, which sets out new benchmarks for children participating in swimming...
Aug 11, 2020
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Outdoor hot pools reopened at Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre
The two outdoor artesian pools at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre are once again in operation. Reopened last week, the outdoor hot pools will now operate with up to 40 people...
Aug 10, 2020
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Swim Logan project looks to provide life-saving swimming lessons
In a bid to reduce drowning rates, the City of Logan is to offer swimming lessons will be offered to the City of Logan’s refugee, migrant and Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Aug 10, 2020
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YMCA South Australia to launch new Strength for Life Aqua program
A new aqua exercise program, Strength for Life Aqua, aimed at increasing strength and mobility in people over 50 is being prepared by YMCA South Australia, in collaboration with...
Aug 10, 2020
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Australian Swim Schools’ virtual conference a huge success
The Australian Swim Schools Association has reported that its 2020 Annual Conference - held online from Monday 27th to Friday 31st July - succeeded in delivering a program that...
Aug 9, 2020
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Renovated Orange Aquatic Centre indoor pool set to reopen
The Orange Aquatic Centre is set to reopen on Monday following the completion of a range of renovation works. Closed on 24th March as part of COVID-19 shutdowns, Orange City...
Aug 6, 2020
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Latest ActiveXchange intelligence shows importance of facilities re-engaging with members as they reopen
Tracking day-to-day recovery trends across the Australian and New Zealand aquatic, fitness and recreation sectors, the ActiveXchange Data Team has identified the importance of...
Aug 6, 2020
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Jonas Leisure's Visitance contact tracing App records 150,000th visitor
Visitance - a free contact tracing solution developed for the leisure industry by leading leisure industry software provider, Jonas Leisure - is now being used by more than 400...
Aug 4, 2020
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Gisborne Council releases details of plans for new Olympic Pool facility
Following the New Zealand Government's announcement last month that it would fund up to $40 million for the redevelopment of the city's Olympic Pool facility through the Crown...
Aug 4, 2020
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The Y announces opening date for Oberon’s new indoor fitness centre
With construction of Oberon’s new $925,000 indoor fitness centre nearing completion, the YMCA NSW (the Y) has today announced an official open date of 23rd August. Oberon is...
Aug 4, 2020
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Paul Sadler Swimland puts hygiene and safety measure in place for post-Coronavirus operations
Following a forced closure of its swim schools across Australia in March as a result of COVID-19, in June Paul Sadler Swimland was able to reopen its Townsville swim school,...
Aug 4, 2020
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Industry experts appointed to HealthySwim Australia
HealthySwim Australia Chair, Ross Gage, has announced the appointment of Laurie Lawrence and Simon Reid as the first experts as voluntary members of to the HealthySwim Australia...
Aug 3, 2020
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Perth's WACA to be remodelled as 10000-capacity boutique venue
The Western Australia Cricket Association’s plans to redevelop its historic WACA ground into a 10,000-seat ‘boutique venue’ looks set to go ahead with the Western Australian...
Aug 3, 2020
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Hamilton’s Waterworld Te Rapa back with a splash
Hamilton aquatic facility Waterworld Te Rapa is reopening today following the completion of electrical upgrade with the facility’s 50 and 25 metre pools, dive pool and...
Aug 2, 2020
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Logan City Council powers ahead with solar initiatives
The recent installation of a 100kW system on the roof of the Logan North Aquatic Centre in Underwood, Queensland which features 303 solar panels is one of the solar initiatives...
Jul 31, 2020
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Customers with implanted cardiac devices advised not to visit New Brighton hot pools
Christchurch City Council has advised that urgent investigations are under way at He Puna Taimoana (the modern name given to the hot pools in New Brighton) to determine whether...
Jul 30, 2020
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