News: Aquatics
WhiteWater acquires the FlowRider Lifestyle
Leading aquatic and waterpark developer WhiteWater West has announced the acquisition of WaveLoch's innovative, award winning line of products including FlowRider®, FlowBarrel®,...
Mar 12, 2014
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New Rockdale City Aquatic Centre moves forward
The development of the planned new Rockdale City Aquatic Centre is advancing, with plans and designs agreed and a Development Application now lodged for the new facility. To be...
Mar 11, 2014
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Swimming New Zealand utilises former swimmers' experience
Swimming New Zealand has employed the services of two past national swimming representatives to assist in the coaching of the country's greatest talents. Olympic gold medallist...
Mar 9, 2014
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ALFA to present facility management network breakfast at 2014 Australian Fitness & Health Expo
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) is to present its third annual ALFA Facility Manager's Networking Breakfast at the upcoming 2014 Australian Fitness & Health...
Mar 8, 2014
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Surf Life Saving Australia to support new standard for buoyancy aids
Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) has announced it will support the Australian Standards Committee in developing a new Australian Standard specification for buoyancy aids for...
Mar 7, 2014
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Questions over effectiveness of warning signs at beaches
Recently released research from Life Saving Victoria on the effectiveness of signage has revealed that less than half of beachgoers (45%) reported observing any signage at...
Mar 6, 2014
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The Retention People Australia help Aquazone double member retention rates
The Aquazone aquatic and recreation centre at Warrnambool has boosted its retention rates by using The Retention People Australia's (TRP) Interact software to identify members...
Mar 5, 2014
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Not swimming pools but aquatic wellness centres?
Belgravia Leisure Chief Operating Officer Damian Gorman has called for aquatic and recreation facilities to be recognised as community health resources rather simply swimming...
Mar 5, 2014
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Sunbather saves Devonport Aquatic Centre $67,000 in gas heating costs
By installing state-of-the-art thermal pool blankets, the recently opened Splash Devonport Aquatic Centre will be making significant savings on its operating costs and reducing...
Mar 4, 2014
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DOC to enforce permits for shark cage tourism
New Zealand Tourism businesses viewing great white sharks will be required to have a permit in the same way as for whale, dolphin and seal watching. The requirement, announced...
Mar 3, 2014
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Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships head to Western Australia
The best surf lifesavers in Australia will begin competing at Scarborough Beach later this month when the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships return to Western Australia....
Mar 3, 2014
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Taronga Zoo euthanises sick leopard seal
Taronga Zoo has had to euthanise the world's only captive leopard seal after it fell ill. Casey, a seven year-old seal stopped eating at the start of the year and zookeepers...
Mar 1, 2014
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Bad Fishy Jet Boat launches in Cairns
A new attraction, the Bad Fishy Jet Boat, has begun operating in Cairns, adding to the city's claims as 'Adventure Capital of Australia'. Operated from Cairns' Marlin Marina by...
Mar 1, 2014
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Underwater diving attraction to be revealed in Dubai
US developer Reef Worlds is set to reveal plans for a new underwater project, named 'Lost Cities', in Dubai in early March. Aimed at tapping into the $3 billion dollar dive and...
Feb 28, 2014
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Rays to boost nature-based tourism in Indonesia
Indonesia is now the world's largest sanctuary for manta rays, after the Indonesian Government backed evidence supporting the marine giants' tourism value. Indonesia now plans...
Feb 27, 2014
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Singapore's largest themed outdoor playground opens at Westgate Wonderland
The Westgate shopping centre has opened Singapore's largest themed outdoor playground the 1,000 metre2 fantasy themed Westgate Wonderland. Located on Level 4 of the Westgate...
Feb 27, 2014
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Sydney Town Hall aims to be model of energy efficiency
Sydney City Council has announced plans to further investigate the installation of a local, low carbon trigeneration plant in Sydney Town Hall, its offices and indoor swimming...
Feb 26, 2014
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Cooma-Monaro study suggests that indoor pools need a catchment of 50,000 for viability
With Councils in many parts of Australia struggling to meet the costs of maintaining public swimming pools, and others eager to fund new and/or refurbished aquatic centres, a...
Feb 26, 2014
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International stream at Victoria's AUSTSWIM Teacher Professional Development Day
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria and AUSTSWIM have announced that this year's Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher Professional Development Day will have a unique international flavour. To...
Feb 25, 2014
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Warringah Aquatic Centre bids farewell to chlorine deliveries
The Warringah Aquatic Centre has recently completed a six-month trial of a new Australian Innovative Systems (AISystems) EcoLine in-line water chlorination system that delivered...
Feb 24, 2014
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Heliocol Solar opens Melbourne Warehouse
Heliocol Solar Pty Ltd, the sole importer and distributor of Heliocol solar pool heating systems in Australia, has recently opened a new warehouse in Melbourne - adding to the...
Feb 24, 2014
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$17.7 million for sports facilities across Western Australia
Grants totalling more than $17.7 million will go towards new swimming pools, recreation centres, playing fields and a host of other sporting and recreation projects across...
Feb 24, 2014
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Recreational divers concerned over return of fishing in NSW marine parks
The Dive Industry Association of Australia and dive businesses in NSW are voicing their concerns about NSW Government plans to reintroduce fishing from the shore in the State's...
Feb 23, 2014
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Yas Waterworld launches pearl diving experience
Abu Dhabi waterpark Yas Waterworld is introducing new and original pearl diving experience. The one-hour experience will see guests over the age of eight given a safety briefing...
Feb 22, 2014
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