News: Aquatics
Energy efficiency initiative to cut power bills at Wagga Wagga's Oasis Aquatic Centre
A new gas-fired co-generation plant set to be installed at the Oasis Aquatic Centre in Wagga Wagga is expected to save more than $250,000 a year in power bills. The project,...
Jul 3, 2013
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Thanyapura Aquatics Academy becomes Asia's first 'one stop shop' for swimmers
The Aquatics Academy at Phuket's Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has become Asia's first true 'one stop shop' for aquatics, with something to offer swimmers of all...
Jul 2, 2013
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Grants shine the light on East Kimberley facilities
New lights at the Kununurra Agriculture Oval and the Wyndham Swimming Pool are helping East Kimberley residents stay active after the sun goes down. The Western Australian...
Jul 2, 2013
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Karratha Leisureplex opens its doors
Karratha's new aquatic, fitness, sport and recreation centre, a key project in the transformation of the booming Pilbara mining town, has been opened. Named the Karratha...
Jun 29, 2013
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Aquatic play facilities open at BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park
Visitors to BIG4 Howard Springs Holiday Park have a new way to escape the Northern Territory heat with the opening of a brand new splash park. The first of its kind for BIG4 in...
Jun 28, 2013
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SPASA participates in National Skills Week
The Swimming Pool and Spa Alliance of Australia (SPASA) is set to showcase career opportunities in the aquatic and recreation industry during its involvement in the upcoming...
Jun 28, 2013
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Ararat gym facilities to feature in The Biggest Loser season nine
With Ararat set to be the location for part of The Biggest Loser season nine, the Victorian town's fitness facilities are currently being used by contestants in the reality TV...
Jun 26, 2013
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New Narrabri Aquatic Centre opens
Narrabri Shire Council recently opened the new Narrabri Aquatic Centre featuring a 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor childrens splashpad, cafe and meeting rooms....
Jun 25, 2013
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Aquatic play facilities open at Conjola Lakeside Van Park
Conjola Lakeside Van Park in NSW is the latest Big4 Holiday Park to add a pool and childrens' water play facilities to attract family guests. The NSW south coast holiday park...
Jun 24, 2013
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Christchurch City Council Planning Committee recommends New Brighton waterpark study
Christchurch City Council's Planning Committee has this week agreed to recommend a study into the economic feasibility of a waterpark in the beachside suburb of New Brighton and...
Jun 24, 2013
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Thanyapura launches 'Superkidz' Aquathlon
Phuket's Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club (TSLC) has kicked off its first 'Superkidz' Aquathlon with 80 children from Thailand, Malaysia, UK, the Nederlands, Australia,...
Jun 24, 2013
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PolySoft revitalises kid's club and aquatic play area at Sentosa Island's Palawan Beach
PolySoft and partners CT-Art Creation have revealed details of their latest major project in Singapore, showcasing the safety surface at the Port of Lost Wonder kid's club and...
Jun 21, 2013
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Watpac finalises $37 million contract to deliver Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Builders Watpac have finalised contractual negotiations with the Queensland Government to deliver Stage 2 construction works for the redevelopment of the Gold Coast Aquatic...
Jun 21, 2013
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United Nations defers decision on listing Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger'
The World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has deferred a decision on whether to put the Great Barrier Reef on...
Jun 21, 2013
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Geelong Leisurelink wins major Aquatic and Recreation Victoria industry award
Geelong's Leisurelink aquatic and recreation centre's operations and commitment to industry best practice have been at the Victorian Aquatic and Recreation Industry Gala Awards....
Jun 20, 2013
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Aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport employment and salary trends under the microscope
People working in aquatic, fitness, recreation and sport jobs in Australia and New Zealand are being called upon to participate in a national survey which opens this week,...
Jun 20, 2013
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WhiteWater announces two major waterslide attractions for Wet'n'Wild Sydney
With Village Theme Parks' Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark set to open in December, WhiteWater have revealed details of two unique major waterslide complexes. The 42 slides and...
Jun 19, 2013
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Magnetic Island to host 2013 International Adventure Games
Magnetic Island and Townsville will welcome an exciting new international sporting event from 30th September to 4th October. Billed as 'The Greatest Island Adventure on the...
Jun 19, 2013
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Preventative health again misses out in NSW budget
Inspite of the NSW Government's announcement of a health budget of $1.2 billion, the YMCA has highlighted that preventative health has again been overlooked in favour of...
Jun 18, 2013
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South Hedland Aquatic Centre finally opens
The Town of Port Hedland has finally opened the doors on its $10.5 million refurbishment of the South Hedland Aquatic Centre (SHAC). Completed in January, the official opening...
Jun 17, 2013
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Piscina Barcelona: the new international hub of the aquatic sector
After two decades and ten previous exhibitions, Piscina Barcelona (the Barcelona International Aquatic Exhibition) is now expanding beyond being Europe's leading event for not...
Jun 16, 2013
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Global innovations to be unveiled at Dubai's Aquaventure Waterpark
Dubai's Atlantis, The Palm resort is expanding its Aquaventure Waterpark with a number of world firsts, including the world's largest diameter slide, the world's first vertical...
Jun 16, 2013
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WhiteWater AquaSpheres set for installation at the new Frankston Regional Aquatic Centre
WhiteWater West Industries has announced that it is to install a new and thrilling family waterslide at the Frankston Regional Aquatic Centre. Currently under construction and...
Jun 14, 2013
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Surf House Phuket brings FlowRider experience to the Thai resort island
Since its opening in January, Surf House Phuket has been helping to fuel interest in flowboarding in Thailand which is fast becoming a regional hub for flowboarding. The second...
Jun 13, 2013
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