News: Aquatics
Jonas Leisure introduces new customer service portal
Leading industry software and management systems provider Jonas Leisure is introducing a new customer service portal for users of Gladstone Health & Leisure, Centaman and Envibe...
May 25, 2017
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Prime Minister Turnbull inspects Australian Innovative Systems’ Brisbane base
Australian Innovative Systems’ (AISystems) has been able to display its innovation and manufacturing excellence in commercial and residential water disinfection technology to...
May 25, 2017
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Environment
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope named best in ‘Fitness Services’ category
Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope has added another industry award to its list, taking out the ‘Fitness Services’ category at the 2017 Blacktown Local Business Awards. Blacktown...
May 25, 2017
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Central West Project Management appointed to lead $4.58 million redevelopment of Broken Hill YMCA
YMCA NSW has appointed regional Project Management Firm, Central West Project Management from Oberon, to lead the $4.58 million redevelopment of the Broken Hill YMCA. Backed by...
May 23, 2017
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Night swimming beach opens to public in Dubai
The Dubai Municipality has open the United Arab Emirate’s first ‘night swimming beach’ at the Umm Suqeim 1 Beach, sited a kilometre north of the iconic Burj Al Arab tower....
May 22, 2017
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Cockburn ARC opening a new ‘facility benchmark’
After more than a decade of careful planning and preparation, the Cockburn ARC (aquatic and recreation centre) was officially opened at a gala ceremony last night (Friday 19th...
May 19, 2017
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New generation artificial surf technology producing 1000 waves an hour
Leading wave technology company Wavegarden has revealed its latest product, the Wavegarden Cove, capable of generating up to 1000 high-quality waves per hour, from mellow...
May 19, 2017
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Tamworth Council brings forward new aquatic centre commitment
Tamworth Regional Council has moved forward its timetable for the development of a new aquatic centre by at least two years in response to the strong wave of community support....
May 18, 2017
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Belgravia Leisure wins contract to manage 10 Moreton Bay Regional Council facilities
Facility management contractor Belgravia Leisure has been appointed by Moreton Bay Regional Council in Queensland to operate 10 aquatic facilities across the region, undertaking...
May 17, 2017
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Auburn swimming pool introduces privacy screen for Muslim women
The recently reopened Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre in the Sydney suburb of Auburn has installed privacy curtains so Muslim women can swim without being seen by other pool users....
May 16, 2017
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International Swim Schools Association expands board of advisors
The International Swim Schools Association (ISSA), recently established by the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) in partnership with the United States Swim Schools...
May 15, 2017
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Fast expanding Camden plans multi million dollar sport and recreation projects
Camden Council is to meet the leisure needs of its fast growing population with plans to spend more than $180 million on capital works, including major sport and recreation...
May 14, 2017
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Swimplex Aquatics flags portfolio of recent project successes
Leading aquatics industry supplier Swimplex Aquatics has informed its stakeholders of the wide range of aquatic industry projects that it is currently working on, for...
May 14, 2017
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FINA to stage first international swim schools clinic
World swimming governing body FINA will this week be staging its first international clinic aimed at learn-to-swim professionals and organisations. Being held in Bangkok,...
May 13, 2017
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Baby swim nappies 'like a poo tea bag in water'
Baby swim pants are no better than regular nappies at keeping faecal matter out of swimming pool water according to Biochemistry Professor Una Ryan of Perth’s Murdoch...
May 13, 2017
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Metra supplies Australia’s most comprehensive locker range
With locker and security solutions for every budget and every application, Metra Australia now offers the nation’s most comprehensive locker range. Backed by a collective 30...
May 10, 2017
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CLM opens new children's program facility in Masterton
Community Leisure Management has opened its new, wholly owned, CLM Masterton, a multi functional space that will host its after-school and holiday programmes. Having recently...
May 9, 2017
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Hydrocare Pool Services refurbishes 40 year old sand filter
A 40-year-old gravity sand filter at the Coonamble Swimming Centre was recently refurbished by Hydrocare Pool Services. As a result, the upgraded gravity sand filter has...
May 8, 2017
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Environment
Australian Waterslides completes ‘dry’ slide for The Big Banana
Australian Waterslides & Leisure has recently completed the installation of an innovative ‘dry’ slide for The Big Banana attraction in the NSW city of Coffs Harbour. Drawing on...
May 8, 2017
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In ground trampolines installed at Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool
Aiming to add a range of different attraction at Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool, operator Belgravia Leisure has recently installed seven permanent in-ground trampolines. The...
May 8, 2017
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Council claims $4 million 'comparative saving' in new leases for Coffs Harbour pools
A controversial decision by Coffs Harbour City Council to hand over the management of three public pools to contract managers Lane 4 Aquatics will reportedly provide a...
May 6, 2017
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300,000 annual visitors enjoy wellness benefits of Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre
Since its $7 million redevelopment in 2012, the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre has provided a significant boost to the economy of the Moree Plains Shire in the North West Slopes...
May 5, 2017
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Multi million dollar budget funding boost for Victorian water safety initiatives
The Victorian Government’s latest budget has allocated a total of $17.1 million over four years for three key water safety projects, which will contribute to addressing key...
May 4, 2017
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Lachlan Shire Council: Tenders to operate two rural swimming pools
Lachlan Shire Council is seeking Tenders from suitably qualified persons for the Operation of the Condobolin Swimming Pool and for the Operation of the Lake Cargelligo Swimming...
May 3, 2017
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Tenders