News: Aquatics
South Australian Government encourages more recreation within reservoirs
The South Australian Government is encouraging not-for-profit organisations across the state to apply for funding to bring their ideas for the state’s open-access reservoir...
Aug 13, 2025
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New $3.8 million Callan Park Tidal Baths swimming site planned for Sydney’s inner west
Planned to complement Sydney’s inner west Bay Run, a new $3.8 million swimming spot - the Callan Park Tidal Baths - is on the way with a development application lodged and the...
Aug 13, 2025
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City of Newcastle completes upgrades to network of five inland swimming pools
Heat pump and accessibility ramp upgrades are among the more than $1 million worth of upgrades completed by City of Newcastle across its network of five inland swimming pools...
Aug 13, 2025
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Stage two upgrades completed for Sunshine Coast’s Kawana Aquatic Centre
Stage two of a multimillion-dollar major upgrade is now complete for Kawana Aquatic Centre - one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest aquatic centres with stage two upgrades...
Aug 12, 2025
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GWS Giants open new aquatic facility designed by Populous
Greater Western Sydney AFL club, the Giants, have opened their new aquatic facility - designed by global architectural firm Populous - at the club’s high-performance training...
Aug 12, 2025
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LIWA Aquatics honours Wendy Cole with 2025 Smith Robertson Award
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) has announced Wendy Cole as the recipient of the 2025 Smith Robertson Award, one of the highest honours in the aquatic and...
Aug 11, 2025
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AMPOL continues to support Surf Life Saving Clubs with rescue equipment giveaway
The partnership between Surf Life Saving Australia and Ampol continues to be enhanced across the country with the launch of the 2025 Ampol Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Hull...
Aug 11, 2025
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Registrations open for aquatic and recreation industry webinar on exploring diversity, equity and inclusion
Registrations are now open for the virtual launch event for important research to strengthen communities through inclusive aquatic and recreation facilities. The webinar will be...
Aug 11, 2025
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Construction complete on new Belgravia Leisure managed hydrotherapy pool at Lakeside Leisure Centre
The construction of the new hydrotherapy pool at Lakeside Leisure Centre in Tuggeranong is now complete, delivering an important health and wellbeing service for south Canberra....
Aug 11, 2025
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Aquatics
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa reopens after $1.7 million refurbishment
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa - located in the Victorian spa town of, Daylesford - has officially reopened following a stunning $1.7 million refurbishment. The upgrades were...
Aug 10, 2025
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Surf Life Saving community mourns death of John Baker
Vale John Baker AM ESM 1969 - 2025 The Surf Life Saving community is mourning the sudden passing of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) President John Baker. John, ‘JB’ was the...
Aug 10, 2025
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Perth secures trio of rowing championships between 2027 and 2030
Western Australia has secured three major Rowing Australia national events with Perth selected to host the Australian Rowing Championships, Australian Beach Sprint Championships...
Aug 10, 2025
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Stirling Leisure - Inglewood named Western Australia's aquatic recreation facility of the year
The recently redeveloped Stirling Leisure - Inglewood has been named Facility of the Year at LIWA Aquatics' 2025 Western Australian Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards. The...
Aug 10, 2025
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Focus on management innovation and facility renewal at LIWA Aquatics 2025 conference
The 2025 LIWA Aquatics Conference has concluded in Perth with more than 480 attendees coming together to share ideas, learn from more than 50 expert presenters and see the...
Aug 8, 2025
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Royal Life Saving Australia and CERM PI partner and encourage aquatic facilities to participate in 2025 survey
Royal Life Saving Australia and CERM Performance Indicators research team at the University of South Australia have formalised a national partnership to strengthen benchmarking...
Aug 7, 2025
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ESSA appoints former Chief Executive of Collingwood Football Club and Swimming Australia to its Board of Directors
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has appointed Mark Anderson, former Chief Executive of Collingwood Football Club, Swimming Australia and Hockey Australia, to its...
Aug 7, 2025
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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park unveils new outdoor sport courts and innovative play area
Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP), Hong Kong's largest integrated sport and entertainment hub is is committed to fostering an inclusive community and has unveiled its new outdoor zone...
Aug 7, 2025
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Cost of North Sydney Olympic Pool rises to $122 million
Delays, cost overruns and legal disputes between North Sydney Council and the construction company managing the rebuilding of the North Sydney Olympic Pool have seen the...
Aug 7, 2025
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Myrtha Pools and World Aquatics agree expanded partnership
The just concluded World Aquatics Championships in Singapore has seen the renewal of a partnership between Myrtha Pools and World Aquatics, extended through until 2029. This...
Aug 6, 2025
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Stonnington pools secure Life Saving Victoria Gold endorsement
City of Stonnington’s pools – the Harold Holt Swim Centre and Prahran Aquatic Centre - have once again secured the coveted Gold endorsement from Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV)...
Aug 6, 2025
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Myrtha Pools backs competition and new world records at 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore
With the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore coming to a close on Sunday night after 24 days of high-level competition, Myrtha Pools has highlighted its role in...
Aug 6, 2025
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Aquatic engineering expert Murray Booth joins team at Atlantis Liquid Dynamics
Murray Booth, an expert in water play, public recreation and related engineering design has joined the team at public aquatic experts Atlantis Liquid Dynamics. Leaving Swimplex...
Aug 5, 2025
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BlueFit appointed as operator of new WACA aquatic and fitness facility
The Western Australian Government, in partnership with WA Cricket, has today announced leading health club and aquatic centre operator, BlueFit as the new operator/manager of...
Aug 4, 2025
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Milestones met at Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre with pools filled and show courts installed
Christchurch City Council has advised that Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is nearing completion, with two major milestones met - the installation of the Show Courts and...
Aug 4, 2025
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