News: Aquatics
Mildura Waves Aquatic and Leisure Centre set to undergo major upgrade
Change rooms at the Mildura Waves Aquatic and Leisure Centre are set to undergo the largest upgrade since the popular venue was established more than 20 years ago. The Mildura...
Jan 6, 2020
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Yeppoon Lagoon Lifeguard Team prevents Christmas Day tragedy
A little reported incident during the holidays saw a Christmas Day tragedy averted thanks to a quick-thinking Lifeguard on duty at the Yeppoon Lagoon on Queensland’s Capricorn...
Jan 6, 2020
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Cabonne Regional Council offers free weekend pool access to children and youth
As it continues to experience extreme weather conditions, Cabonne Regional Council in the Central West region of NSW, is offering free weekend entry to its seven pools for...
Jan 5, 2020
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Environment
Brisbane City Council looks for operators for five city pools
Brisbane City Council is seeking expressions of interest from “experienced proponents for the lease and operation” of its City Pools at Acacia Ridge Leisure Centre, Bellbowrie...
Jan 5, 2020
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Aquatics
Sun Group opens world-class waterpark off Vietnam’s south coast
Vietnam’s premier developer of theme parks and entertainment complexes, Sun Group, has officially opened the Aquatopia Water Park on Hon Thom island off the country’s southern...
Jan 3, 2020
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Catastrophic bushfires impact industry identities
Amid the numerous tragedies emerging from the current catastrophic bushfires impacting southern NSW and eastern Victoria, high profile in industry identities were impacted...
Jan 2, 2020
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Goulburn Mulwaree Council facing rising costs for aquatic centre redevelopment
Goulburn Mulwaree Council is to enter into negotiations with two companies over the Goulburn Aquatic Centre redevelopment, with tenders to build the new facility having exceeded...
Jan 2, 2020
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Funding recipients announced for Community Swimming Grants Program
Thousands of Australians with a disability or from culturally diverse backgrounds will now have easier access to swimming programs, with the Australian Government and Swimming...
Jan 2, 2020
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Georges River Council commences community consultation on site for new aquatic centre
Looking at suitable locations for a third aquatic centre in its boundaries, Sydney’s Georges River Council has commenced a community consultation regarding the Draft Georges...
Jan 1, 2020
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Consultants
Darebin City Council offers refugees and asylum seekers free access to leisure services
Darebin City Council in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs is offering a group of refugees free access to its aquatic and recreation centres, libraries and sporting clubs. The...
Dec 30, 2019
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Crystal Lagoons enters partnership to develop 30 public access lagoons in Korea
Crystal Lagoons has revealed an agreement that will see it develop 30 public access lagoons across South Korea. The multinational developer of landmark mega lagoons will be...
Dec 30, 2019
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‘Airbnb of swimming pools’ launches in Australia
A new app that allows users to hire domestic pools for an hourly rate has been launched in Australia. Launched in the USA earlier this year, Swimply, described as the ‘Airbnb of...
Dec 29, 2019
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Retail
New Sydney transport link will see ventilation stack erected next to children’s pool Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre
Works on a new Sydney transport link propose that a large smoke stack be erected just metres from the outdoor children’s pool in the grounds of the Leichhardt Park Aquatic...
Dec 27, 2019
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Environment
Latest plans revealed for redevelopment of Sydney’s White City
The latest plans to redevelop the White City tennis complex in the Sydney suburb of Paddington have been revealed. The historic venue, the former home of tennis in NSW that...
Dec 27, 2019
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BlueFit announce partnership to operate private indoor pool in Melbourne’s west
BlueFit has announced a new partnership with Victorian property developer Lotus Living that will see it introduce BlueFit Swimming to a new residents-only aquatic facility....
Dec 23, 2019
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Campbelltown City Council commits to highest pool safety standards
Campbelltown City Council’s leisure centres will roll out new entry requirements from 6th January to meet the updated Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations from the Royal Life...
Dec 23, 2019
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Aquatics
Victoria Police look to reassure Craigieburn community with Splash Aquatic Centre visit
Victoria Police have returned to the Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre in the northern Melbourne suburb of Craigieburn to reassure the community following an incident in late...
Dec 22, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure supports Sport Australia’s ‘Find Your 30’ campaign
Belgravia Leisure has announced its supporting of Sport Australia’s ‘Find Your 30’ campaign, launching a new promotion offering 30 days of facility membership for $30, giving...
Dec 22, 2019
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Survey finds that aquatic industry workforce is overwhelmingly female
73% of workers in Australia’s workforce are female while less than half of workers earn more than $30,000 per year are among some of the most significant findings from the first...
Dec 19, 2019
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Report reveals Belgravia Leisure’s excellence in water safety and social value
Belgravia Leisure’s excellence in water safety and the prevention of drowning deaths has been highlighted in two reports recently released by industry organisations as we head...
Dec 19, 2019
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Aquatics
URBNSURF Melbourne starts pre-opening media campaign
Australia’s first surf park, URBNSURF Melbourne has commenced a pre-opening media launch, showcasing its waves in action. The ‘FIrst Waves’ campaign involved a coordinated...
Dec 19, 2019
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Royal Life Saving WA partners with LIWA Aquatics to stress water safety vigilance over summer holidays
Royal Life Saving WA is partnering with the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics (LIWA) to remind parents and carers of young children about their responsibility to keep close watch...
Dec 19, 2019
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Aquatics
YMCA Victoria secures Boroondara City Council recreation facilities contract
Boroondara City Council has awarded YMCA Victoria a renewed contract for the management and operation of its Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities, a contract which is one...
Dec 18, 2019
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Myrtha Pools’ acrylic wall to feature at International Swimming League grand final
The International Swimming League grand final in Las Vegas being held this week will take place in a pool featuring Myrtha Pools’ latest innovation - an acrylic wall. With the...
Dec 18, 2019
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