News: Aquatics
Canberra's Manuka Pool reopens after $2.42 million upgrade
The ACT's historic Manuka Pool reopened to the community for its 89th swimming season at the weekend following a $2.42 million upgrade. The historic facility, which first opened...
Dec 2, 2019
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Community Leisure Management announces Kirsty Knowles as shareholder and Director
Auckland-based facility manager Community Leisure Management (CLM) has announced Kirsty Knowles - a key member of its senior management team for a number of years - as a...
Dec 2, 2019
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Hong Kong Leisure Services impacted by protests
Months of recent protests in Hong Kong have had a significant impact on the Chinese Special Administrative Region's Leisure and Cultural Services Department, with frequent...
Dec 2, 2019
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Royal Life Saving recognises Toowoomba residents
Four Toowoomba residents have been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) for their split-second rescue and resuscitation actions at two city swimming pools...
Dec 1, 2019
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Victorian drowning report shows worst toll in 20 years
Victoria has recorded its worst drowning toll in two decades during the 2018/19 financial year with 56 drownings. Released on Sunday, the Life Saving Victoria report advised...
Dec 1, 2019
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Road to Tokyo begins with Australia Swims campaign
Launched on the first day of summer, Swimming Australia has unveiled its 2020 Australia Swims campaign. Now in its third year, the initiative encourages all Australians to...
Dec 1, 2019
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Royal Life Saving Tasmania delivers tailored swimming and water safety lessons for high-risk students
Royal Life Saving Tasmania has facilitated a personalised six-week swimming and water safety program for 10 high school students thought to be at particular risk of drowning....
Nov 30, 2019
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Mornington Peninsula Shire Council awards Aquatic Centre management tender to Belgravia Leisure
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has announced the appointment of Belgravia Leisure as the facility manager of its new Rosebud Aquatic Centre with the facility management...
Nov 28, 2019
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Recreation Aotearoa 2019 Awards recognise leading industry providers and advocates
Aotearoa’s top recreational providers and advocates have been recognised at an awards dinner, held during the 2019 Recreation Conference in Hamilton. Recreation Aotearoa notes...
Nov 28, 2019
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Swimming Australia honours Gina Rinehart with Lifetime Contribution Award
Swimming Australia has recognised its benefactor Gina Rinehart, presenting the Chairman of Hancock Prospecting with its inaugural Lifetime Contribution Award at its 2019 Awards....
Nov 27, 2019
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New Centaman Entrance Control gate takes customer payments
A new security gate system capable of processing customer payments has the potential to revolutionise the way Australasian visitor attractions manage access to their facilities....
Nov 26, 2019
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YMCA becomes 'the Y' with first logo change in 52 years
As part of a national brand and logo refresh, the YMCAs of Australia have announced that they will now be known as 'the Y'. Confirmation of the introduction of the new branding,...
Nov 25, 2019
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Life Saving Victoria launches new SwimSafe safety campaign for public pools
Born out of coronial recommendations and following several years of research, Life Saving Victoria has launched its SwimSafe public safety campaign for public pools. The new...
Nov 25, 2019
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Mirboo North Pool Contract Awarded
South Gippsland Shire Council has this week awarded the contract for the Mirboo North Pool Redevelopment to Langden Constructions Pty Ltd. Agreed at the Council’s meeting...
Nov 21, 2019
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Plans move forward for three-tower hotel development next to Dreamworld
Plans for a giant $500 million three-tower hotel development next to Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld are moving ahead following a revamped development application having been...
Nov 20, 2019
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IAKS document charts future global trends for public pools
The Germany-based International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) has released a document exploring future trends for the global aquatics industry, explaining...
Nov 20, 2019
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Earthworks start on Gold Coast's new Pimpama Sports Hub
Work on the development of a new aquatic and community centre for the northern Gold Coast growth corridor has commenced today with bulk earthworks now underway on the 50-metre...
Nov 20, 2019
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Asian attractions recognised at IAAPA's annual Brass Ring Awards
Leading Asian attractions have been recognised at the global amusement and theme park industry's 2019 Brass Ring Awards, with particular success in the Live Entertainment...
Nov 20, 2019
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More than 70 million visits to Victorian aquatic facilities in 12 months
A newly released report shows that more than 70 million visits were made to Victorian public access pools in the year 2018/19 and that demand for facilities will rise by an...
Nov 19, 2019
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YMCA NSW provides new features at Oberon Pool Complex
With Oberon locals rushing to the Oberon Pool Complex to beat the heat, YMCA NSW, which recently took on the management of the facility, is providing a range of new features and...
Nov 18, 2019
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Seminar explains benefits of heat pumps in aquatic centres
Delegates at a recent seminar held at the soon-to-be-redeveloped North Sydney Olympic Pool have heard of the potential for ammonia-based water-to-water heat pumps to...
Nov 18, 2019
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NSW Government releases guidance documents on energy efficiency for aquatic centres
The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage has issued a pair of guidance documents covering energy efficiency in aquatic centres. The guides Energy and water metering and...
Nov 18, 2019
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2019 Life Saving Victoria Pool Safety Summit sees launch of State of the Sector report
Life Saving Victoria's recent hosting of its eighth annual Pool Safety Summit, was attended by more than 200 aquatic and recreation industry representatives. Held in the middle...
Nov 18, 2019
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79 Victorian sport and recreation bodies to benefit from Together More Active funding
79 of Victoria’s sport and recreation organisations will share in more than $6.3 million in funding over two-years from the state's 'Together More Active' initiative. The...
Nov 15, 2019
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