News: Aquatics
Brimbank Council and Life Saving Victoria partner to improve water safety education
Looking forward to the completion of the St Albans Health and Wellbeing Hub, Brimbank City Council and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) have advised they will be working together to...
Feb 20, 2020
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Aquatics
Newmarket Olympic pool marks 80 years with redevelopment plans
Celebrating a historic anniversary as it hits 80 years as an Auckland landmark and community hub, the operators of the Olympic Pool Newmarket have advised of proposed...
Feb 20, 2020
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Fitness
Baulkham Hills’ Waves Aquatic Centre to close at end of March for $48 million redevelopment
The Waves Aquatic Centre in Baulkham Hills is to close for up to two years from 31st March, for a redevelopment that will include a FINA standard Olympic-sized 50 metre pool...
Feb 18, 2020
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Belgravia Foundation breakfast event highlights two years of impacting communities
Helping to connect people with a disability, of diversity and those who experience disadvantage, to sport, aquatic, fitness, recreation and health programs, the Belgravia...
Feb 16, 2020
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Aquatics
BECSys Pool Controllers lead the way in Energy Saving and Communications Technology
Installed at aquatic centres across Australia - including the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Gold Coast Aquatic Centre and Cairn’s Tobruk War Memorial Aquatic Centre -...
Feb 16, 2020
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Aquatics
Fleurieu Aquatic Centre deficit concerns local councillors
A deficit of $643,560 in the operation of the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre is concerning the City of Victor Harbor and Alexandrina Councils. A recent review of the facility’s budget...
Feb 16, 2020
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Alpine Aqualand to reopen earlier than forecast
Alpine Aqualand, the aquatic facility located at Queenstown Events Centre, will reopen on Monday 16th March following the successful completion of repairs to its ceiling and...
Feb 14, 2020
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Aquatics
West Tamar Council looks for consultants input on future of Riverside Aquatic Centre
Mindful that its Riverside Aquatic Centre is close to reaching the end of its useful life and will require replacement (or extensive upgrades to the pools, water slide and...
Feb 12, 2020
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Royal Life Saving ACT to stage lakeside family event to promote water safety
Royal Life Saving ACT is holding a family event at Lake Burley Griffin in Canberra on Sunday 16th February 2020 to promote water safety and educate people about how to stay safe...
Feb 11, 2020
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Backers of Cottesloe Beach redevelopment face unexpected response to design plans
A plan to redevelop the Indiana Teahouse on Perth’s Cottesloe Beach has been temporarily halted, with Minderoo Group announcing it will need more time to consider options for...
Feb 10, 2020
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NSW Seniors Festival set to deliver hundreds of free events
NSW Seniors Festival, the largest festival for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere, reaching up to 500,000 seniors each year is set to take place from 12th to 23rd February 2020...
Feb 9, 2020
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JUMP! Swim Schools experiencing solid growth
The acquisition of the JUMP! Swim Schools franchise network by Belgravia Kids in August last year has led to an ongoing rise in enrolment numbers as well as new site openings....
Feb 9, 2020
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Aquatics
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park opens landmark new aquatic attraction
BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park has opened its new multi-million-dollar aquatic attraction to the public offering 40 interactive play features, including one of the largest splash...
Feb 8, 2020
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Waterparks
Reports reveal Federal Government 'quietly spent' $150 million female sports program funds on aquatic centre projects in marginal seats
Media reports have today revealed that beyond the 'sports rorts' that led to Senator Bridget McKenzie's resignation from Government, the Coalition quietly spent another $150...
Feb 6, 2020
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ASSA reports highly successful Singapore International Swim School Spectacular
The 2nd International Swim Schools Spectacular (ISSS) held in Singapore from 13th to 17th January 2020, brought together swim schools from around the world, to share and enhance...
Feb 6, 2020
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New Zealand performing arts, recreation and sport sectors generate $6.2 billion in economic activity
New Zealand’s 'active' industries delivered $6.2 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018, according to new research from Skills Active Aotearoa. Skills Active has just...
Feb 6, 2020
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Park Lands Authority says Adelaide Aquatic Centre redevlopment plan is ‘inconsistent’ with usage legislation
The peak advisory body for the Adelaide Park lands says the proposal for a $65 million redevelopment of the Adelaide Aquatic Centre by AFL's Adelaide Crows could be at odds with...
Feb 6, 2020
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Parks
Australia’s latest Poolpod accessibility hoist installed at Shepparton Aquamoves
Aquamoves Lakeside Shepparton’s indoor 25 metre pool was upgraded last week to allow for the integration of the latest Australian installation of the multi-award winning Poolpod...
Feb 5, 2020
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Aquatics
Swim Schools Association invites AIS Water's Elena Gosse to address Walking on Water seminar
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) has invited Elena Gosse, Chief Executive of leading water disinfection company AIS Water to be a key speaker at its inaugural...
Feb 4, 2020
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Proposals sought for commercial activities in Darwin Waterfront’s Recreation Lagoon
The Darwin Waterfront Corporation is seeking formal proposals from businesses wishing to operate water based recreational activities in the Darwin Waterfront’s Recreation Lagoon...
Feb 3, 2020
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Bushfires see Bega Council vote not to apply for public pools’ rate variation
Given the scope, magnitude and impact of the bushfire disaster and ongoing campaign fires, Bega Valley Shire Council has voted not to proceed with an application to the...
Feb 3, 2020
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Environment
Victoria sees boom in swimming certificate numbers
There has been a substantial rise in the number of swimming certificates issued in Victoria following the State Government’s investment of $19 million for school swimming...
Feb 2, 2020
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Aquatics
New multi-million dollar Northam Aquatic Facility opens
Designed to reinvigorate Northam's sport precinct, the new $10 million Northam Aquatic Centre has officially opened after a year of construction. Located in Northam, northeast...
Feb 2, 2020
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Aquatics
ProSlide to showcase water ride innovation at Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Show 2020
Global water ride manufacturing and design ProSlide Technology Inc. will be exhibiting at the Saudi Entertainment and Amusement Show 2020. Being held in the Saudi Arabian...
Jan 30, 2020
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