News: Aquatics
Community feedback sought on planned new Parramatta new aquatic centre
The City of Parramatta Council is seeking community feedback on a proposed model for a new aquatic centre. Aiming to replace the former Parramatta War Memorial Pool – now...
Nov 16, 2017
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Excel Lockers commits to minimising environmental impact
Leading high quality locker and storage equipment manufacturer Excel Lockers has announced an impressive company policy which aims to minimise the company’s impact on the...
Nov 15, 2017
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NZRA names Mount Albert Aquatic Centre as New Zealand’s Outstanding Pool of 2017
The team at Belgravia Leisure’s Mount Albert Aquatic Centre has been recognised by the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) with their presentation of the Outstanding Pool...
Nov 14, 2017
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Gold Coast lifeguard numbers to be increased to cope with Commonwealth Games visitors
In an anticipation of increased numbers of visitors at its beaches during the 2018 Commonwealth Games, the Gold Coast City Council’s professional lifeguard services are to be...
Nov 14, 2017
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Innovation takes water polo to open water
An innovation that allows water polo to be played in open water is now available, having been introduced in a remote patch of ocean 20 kilometres off the coast of Western...
Nov 14, 2017
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Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope marks 10 years of Poseidon Drowning Detection System
Having made history when it installed Australia’s first Poseidon Drowning Detection System at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope, 10 years on, Blacktown City Council’s flagship...
Nov 13, 2017
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Charged with indecency, swim coach Scott Volkers allowed to keep passport
At a hearing in a Queensland court over five indecent treatment of a child charges, swim coach Scott Volkers has had his bail conditions revised, allowing him to keep his...
Nov 13, 2017
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Upgrades for Christchurch’s Pioneer and Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centres
Christchurch’s popular Pioneer and Jellie Park Recreation and Sport Centres are set for an upgrade and repairs project starting in December. The revamp will get underway at...
Nov 12, 2017
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New steps improve access to Cockburn ARC pool
The award winning Cockburn ARC aquatic facility in southern metropolitan Perth has introduced new pool steps to allow anyone of any ability - elderly, arthritic, expectant...
Nov 12, 2017
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The IOC, IPC and IAKS award international prizes for recreation and sport architecture
The Singapore National Stadium and Sports Hub is the sole Asian project to have been honoured at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic...
Nov 11, 2017
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Renovations complete at Townsville’s Strand Water Park
Townsville City Council has completed the latest stage of its $2.8 million project to upgrade its seafront Strand Water Park. Completed in time for summer, the stage 2 works...
Nov 9, 2017
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NZRA recognises industry achievement
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has this week recognised the people, places and organisations that enable recreation experiences to occur with its annual awards...
Nov 9, 2017
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Carlton Football Club appoint Cain Liddle as new Chief Executive
The Carlton Football Club has announced the appointment of Cain Liddle, currently the Chief Customer Officer at Richmond Football Club and Managing Director of Aligned Leisure,...
Nov 8, 2017
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Cumberland Council voters back ongoing operations at five pools
Voters in the Sydney local government area of Cumberland have voted to continue funding the area’s five swimming pools. With more than 80,000 votes cast during on a specific...
Nov 8, 2017
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Royal Life Saving urges parents to be certain on supervision around water
With summer approaching, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia is urging parents not to be complacent about their child’s safety around water. Highlighting their own research...
Nov 8, 2017
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Mattioli launches cost effective commercial pool relining system
Protective coatings leader Mattioli has launched Acquaskin, an innovative and cost effective commercial pool relining system that allows aquatic centres to retrofit protection...
Nov 7, 2017
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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre expands healthy food options
The café at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) has become the first state-level facility or stadium in Victoria offering wholly healthy snacks, food and drinks....
Nov 7, 2017
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Wollongong City Council kills off ducks at Helensburgh and Corrimal pools
Wollongong City Council has resorted to killing off native ducks at its Helensburgh and Corrimal Pools, blaming the birds for defecating in the water and for being...
Nov 6, 2017
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New rides and attractions imminent as Aussie World expansion plans get approval
Sunshine Coast theme park Aussie World’s plans for expansion, that include five new major rides, have been approved by the Sunshine Coast Council. Set to expand its footprint...
Nov 5, 2017
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New facilities open at Perth’s HBF Arena
A new $24 million home for the West Perth Football Club and Wanneroo Basketball Association has been opened at the HBF Arena in Perth’s northern suburbs. The finished project...
Nov 5, 2017
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Everyday Lifesavers recognised at Victorian Pool Safety Summit
Everyday people with the extraordinary ability to save lives have been recognised by Life Saving Victoria (LSV) at the annual Victorian Pool Safety Summit, including staff from...
Nov 5, 2017
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Child drowns at Orange Aquatic Centre
A four-year-old girl has drowned at the Orange Aquatic Centre in Western NSW. The child was found motionless at the bottom of the pool on Saturday afternoon and could not be...
Nov 5, 2017
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Aquatics
Fluidra and Zodiac merger to create global pool industry leader
Fluidra S.A. the Spanish listed multinational group serving the residential and commercial pool and wellness sector, and Zodiac Pool Solutions, a global manufacturer of...
Nov 3, 2017
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Darwin's Parap Pool redevelopment on target for January opening
The $14 million redevelopment of Darwin’s Parap Pool is 98% completed with only small sections of the job to be finalised. Closed late last year, the redevelopment project,...
Nov 2, 2017
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