News: Aquatics
Belgravia Leisure to manage Renmark Recreation and Swimming Centres
Belgravia Leisure has been appointed by Renmark Paringa Council to manage the Renmark Recreation Centre and Renmark Swimming Centre. Part of the new agreement will see the...
Oct 12, 2016
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Western Australian Government to trial shark-spotting surveillance drones
A shark-spotting surveillance drone will back up beach patrols in Western Australia's South West in a three-month trial set to start next month. Western Australian Fisheries...
Oct 11, 2016
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Aquatics
Northern Beaches reduces membership fees at redeveloped Manly aquatic centre
Facing public criticism over usage and membership costs at the recently reopened Manly Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Aquatic Centre, Sydney’s Northern Beaches Council is to halve...
Oct 11, 2016
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Port Lincoln Council commits to aquatic and recreation centre expansion
The Port Lincoln Council has confirmed that it will proceed to secure Federal Government funding of $4.4 million for the expansion of the Port Lincoln Leisure Centre, to deliver...
Oct 10, 2016
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Belgravia Leisure takes on waterpark management at Cairns Sugarworld
Belgravia Leisure is to undertake the management of its first stand-alone waterpark having been appointed by Cairns Regional Council to manage its Sugarworld attraction. The...
Oct 10, 2016
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Royalties for Regions funding to provide Aflex inflatables in up to 90 WA regional pools
Up to 90 regional pools in Western Australia will be receiving an Aflex inflatable pool toy in time for the summer swimming season, thanks to an allocation of funding from the...
Oct 10, 2016
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Neptune Benson acquire VAF filtration systems
Evoqua Water Technologies and its recently acquired Neptune Benson business have completed the acquisition of VAF Filtration Systems, a leading US-based screen filtration...
Oct 9, 2016
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Aquatics
Inner West Council backs aquatic centre redevelopments
The recently formed Inner West Council in Sydney has approved a $14 million redevelopment of the Ashfield Aquatic Centre and a $6 million upgrade to the Leichhardt Park Aquatic...
Oct 6, 2016
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Optus Junior Dolphins Splash into pools across Australia
Swimming Australia and Optus have teamed up to launch a new national junior participation program, Optus Junior Dolphins. Following the announcement of an eight-year partnership...
Oct 6, 2016
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Australia's most luxurious gym opens its membership
Australia's most exclusive gym, the Fifty Four Park St Health Club and Day Spa in Sydney, is opening up its membership, offering 100 spots to clients outside of its regular...
Oct 4, 2016
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Swimsuit dryers for aquatic centre swimmers and waterpark guests
An innovative new generation of commercial swimsuit dryers is now available in Australia, heralding an end to smelly gym bags, wet car seats and rusting lockers. Distributed by...
Oct 4, 2016
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Waterparks
ASSA and Guy Leech partner to promote defibrillators in aquatic centres
The Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA) have partnered with Ironman legend Guy Leech, with the aim of seeing every swim school in Australia equipped with an automated...
Oct 3, 2016
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FINA World Cup hosting a precursor to UAE World Aquatics Championships bid?
Dubai's hosting of the international swimming Federation (FINA) World Cup at the Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai, which commences tomorrow, may be a precursor to the Emirate...
Oct 3, 2016
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Aquatics
Crowdfunding campaign looks to back potential Port Melbourne beachfront pool
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched by Melbourne architecture practice Wowowa in a bid to get a saltwater pool complex constructed in Port Melbourne. Set on the beachfront...
Sep 30, 2016
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Parks
Sanad Capital to partner with WhiteWater in developing Sunshine Coast waterpark
Sanad Capital, the group developing the $400 million active lifestyle and waterpark project on the Sunshine Coast, is to partner with leading waterpark and aquatics supplier...
Sep 29, 2016
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New Cumberland Council looks to reduce subsidies at redeveloped Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre
Sydney's new Cumberland Council is looking to reduce its subsidies for the management of its Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre in Lidcombe over the next three years. Awarding the...
Sep 28, 2016
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Surf Life Saving New Zealand honours lifeguards for off-duty rescue
Heroic Bethells Beach lifeguards have been decorated for saving the lives of six people in a dramatic off-duty rescue on 21st February this year. Half a dozen swimmers were...
Sep 27, 2016
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Tasmanian council to reduce seasonal pool operating hours through summer
Facing reduced usage and a 50% reduction in its swimming pool budget, a Tasmanian council is to reduce the opening hours of its swimming pools through the summer months. Citing...
Sep 26, 2016
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International Quadratics welcomes new talent
International Quadratics’ introduction of new innovations, an expanding product portfolio and a business acquisition has led the company to recruit new key staff to their team....
Sep 26, 2016
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Aquatics
YMCA NSW offers free swimming lessons for children through September and October
Believing that every child deserves the opportunity to learn life-saving water safety skills, the YMCA NSW is offering a free swimming lesson to all children aged under five...
Sep 22, 2016
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300 swim schools to participate in Learn to Swim Week 2016
As part of Learn to Swim Week 2016, over 300 swim schools across Australia will be offering thousands of free swimming lessons for children aged under five from 24th September...
Sep 22, 2016
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Queensland Coast Safe Report identifies dangerous beaches and older men in drowning hazards
The age of coastal drowning victims on Queensland’s beaches has risen over the past decade, with the newly released 2016 Coast Safe Report showing that the average age of...
Sep 21, 2016
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CERM PI Project invites participation in latest aquatic, recreation and sport centre survey
The CERM PI® Project at the University of South Australia is inviting Australasian aquatic, recreation and sport centres to be involved in the CERM PI Benchmarking Survey for...
Sep 21, 2016
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Belgravia Leisure to manage new Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre
Facility manager Belgravia Leisure has been contracted to manage Gympie Regional Council’s regional pools and the soon-to-open $22.2 million Gympie Aquatic Recreation Centre...
Sep 21, 2016
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