News: Aquatics
Report urges better co-ordination of sports facilities
A report into sporting facilities in the far North Island town of Kaitaia urges facility providers to work together to provide a complementary mix of indoor, outdoor and aquatic...
Jun 13, 2018
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Gold Coast Aquatic Centre reopens after post Commonwealth Games changes
Having staged the successful swimming program during the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre has been re-opened to the public following the removal of its...
Jun 12, 2018
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Industry groups back additional $120 million for sport and recreation in Auckland
Auckland Council’s commitment of an additional $120 million to sport and recreation in its 10-year budget has been welcomed by Aktive - Auckland Sport and Recreation as being a...
Jun 12, 2018
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YMCA NSW Chief Executive Leisa Hart resigns
After three years as Chief Executive of YMCA NSW, Leisa Hart has resigned her position to focus on the needs of her family and ageing parents. During her tenure, Hart steered...
Jun 11, 2018
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Venue recycling key to planning for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics
The organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have highlighted how, in preparing for the Games, they are looking to reuse existing sports venues, keeping new construction...
Jun 11, 2018
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Otium Planning to investigate options for new Port Macquarie aquatic centre
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has appointed Otium Planning Group to investigate options to replace the ageing Port Macquarie Olympic Pool. As reported by Port Macquarie News,...
Jun 11, 2018
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Dawn Fraser appointed Companion of the Order of Australia in Queen's Birthday Honours list
Australian swimming legend Dawn Fraser has today been appointed as a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) - the highest level of the nation’s awards for achievement or...
Jun 11, 2018
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WhiteWater and Life Floor enter exclusive agreement to deliver non-slip cushioned surfaces
Leading waterpark supplier WhiteWater West has announced a partnership with Life Floor to deliver Life Floor’s patented flooring system to aquatic facilities around the world....
Jun 8, 2018
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Waterparks
$587 million infrastructure spending revealed for central and south Sydney
The City of Sydney has revealed that it is investing $587 million on major projects to transform central and south Sydney over the next 10 years. Projects include an Eora...
Jun 7, 2018
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Parks
Research shows seven percent of river users as being legally drunk
New research shows that as many as one-in-six people who swim in rivers are under the influence of alcohol, and nearly half of those swimmers are above the legal alcohol limit...
Jun 7, 2018
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Ashfield Aquatic Centre redevelopment moves forward
Sydney’s Inner West Council has had its plans approved for the redevelopment of its 50-year old Ashfield Aquatic Centre. The Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel gave the project...
Jun 6, 2018
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Auckland Council report shows ongoing need for Mt Albert Aquatic Centre
Auckland Council has released the findings of an investigation of community services provision in the central west, which includes Mt Albert and Whau. The findings concluded...
Jun 5, 2018
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Expanding Otium looks for Sydney-based consultants
Leading industry consultancy the Otium Planning Group is currently recruiting for two permanent roles within its Sydney office. Providing services in planning, facility...
Jun 5, 2018
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Dramatic decline in visitation at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
The number of people visiting Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has plunged over recent years, from more than 2.26 million visits in 2012/13 to 1.8 million visits just...
Jun 5, 2018
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Federal Government backs YMCA South Australia inclusivity and access project
YMCA South Australia has announced that it has secured a $225,000 Federal Government grant to facilitate inclusivity and access to recreation activities via a dedicated online...
Jun 3, 2018
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BlueFit and Lane 4 merge contract management operations
Community leisure facility management companies BlueFit and Lane 4 Aquatics have announced the completion of a merger of their businesses. Completed last week, the merged group...
Jun 3, 2018
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Reborn QEII Recreation and Sport Centre opened in Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has opened its new $38.6 million facility, the Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sport Centre. Using a name gifted by Ngāi Tūāhuriri, a North Canterbury Ngāi...
Jun 1, 2018
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Aquatics
Prime Minister Turnbull makes pool funding pledge in South Australian by-election
While campaigning for Liberal Party candidate Georgina Downer in the Mayo by-election in South Australia, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has today pledged $10 million in...
Jun 1, 2018
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National symposium looks to synchronise swimming and water safety initiatives
As part of its work towards reducing the nation’s drowning statistics, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia last month convened the second National Swimming and Water Safety...
May 31, 2018
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Peninsula Hot Springs backs inaugural World Bathing Day
Victorian spa attraction Peninsula Hot Springs is backing the first-ever World Bathing Day - an international celebration of bathing cultures - on 22nd June. A concept developed...
May 31, 2018
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Environment
SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre prepares for Pan Pac Trials
Following their successful Commonwealth Games performances, Australia’s swimming heroes will be performing at SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Adelaide for the 2018 Hancock...
May 30, 2018
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Geelong Council plans to phase out soft drinks at aquatic, recreation and sport centres
The City of Greater Geelong has adopted a policy that will see sweetened and carbonated drinks phased out of its aquatic, recreation and sport centres; community cafes and...
May 29, 2018
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Retail
Metra introduce mobile App for locker access and management
Locker supplier Metra Australia have introduced the new MyMetraKey mobile app which enables access and management of facility lockers. Introducing the technology, Metra...
May 29, 2018
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Fitness
Upper Hutt aquatic centre maintains PoolSafe accreditation for 16th year
Committed to providing a high standard of safety, Upper Hutt’s H2O Xtream aquatic centre has maintained its PoolSafe status, with the accreditation recognising that the...
May 28, 2018
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Aquatics