News: Aquatics
Locals welcome new Bowen aquatic playground
A $1.5 million aquatic playground has opened on the foreshore at Bowen's Front Beach. The opening of the Splashpad, designed and constructed by Vortex Aquatic Playgrounds and...
Sep 12, 2012
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Neptune-Benson expands with UV acquisition: appoints Australian representative
Leading manufacturer of commercial aquatic filtration systems Neptune-Benson, LLC has announced its acquisition of the business of Engineered Treatment Systems LLC (ETS), a...
Sep 12, 2012
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Whales helping to boost tourism on the NSW South Coast
The annual spring whale migration along Australia's east coast is helping to boost tourism in the Eurobodalla, with social media is helping spread the message. Eurobodalla Shire...
Sep 11, 2012
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BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series to present a unique festival of elite and mass participation aquat
In an Australian first, the BHP Billiton Aquatic Super Series is set to combine a unique festival of elite and mass participation aquatic sport, headlined by the Australian swim...
Sep 11, 2012
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NSW Premier kicks off construction of Wet'n'Wild Sydney
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has announced the start of construction at the new Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark. With construction having been expected to begin over recent month,...
Sep 9, 2012
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Pacific island nations create world's largest marine park
The Cook Islands and French dependent territory New Caledonia are to place nearly 2.5 million kilometres2 of south Pacific Ocean into newly created marine protected areas. The...
Sep 9, 2012
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Waterplay introduces the Flow Booster
The Flow Booster, an exciting new accessory from Waterplay, boosts the flow of water to a play feature through interactivity. With a unique underground system made up of three...
Sep 8, 2012
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Geraldton consults on $100 million plans for sport facilities
The City of Greater Geraldton is consulting the local community on a massive program of sport and recreation infrastructure development including a proposal for an indoor...
Sep 7, 2012
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Leisure heads to city rooftops
Recent announcements of diverse leisure opportunities being developed on the rooftops of city centre buildings reinforce a trend identified in a feature in the July/August 2012...
Sep 7, 2012
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Vegemite SurfGroms set to power into second year
Having introduced over 8,000 Australian youngsters to junior surfing and beach safety in its first year, Vegemite SurfGroms, the world's first national junior participation...
Sep 7, 2012
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Banyule City Council opens WaterMarc facility
Banyule City Council is today opening its WaterMarc multi activity regional centre in the northern Melbourne suburb of Greensborough. Opening today (Wednesday 5th September) and...
Sep 5, 2012
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New Chair to head rebuilding of Swimming New Zealand
Wellington businessman Dr Brent Layton has been named as Swimming New Zealand's new Chairman. Dr Layton, who led the establishment of the Electricity Authority, which he...
Sep 4, 2012
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Auckland Council lifeguards win again
Auckland Council's regional lifeguard team has triumphed at New Zealand's national pool lifeguard championships for the second year in a row. The team of lifeguards, from...
Sep 4, 2012
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Backyard sprinklers re-imagined on a grand scale
Innovative thinking from Vortex Aquatic Playgrounds has created the ultimate backyard sprinkler - only bigger, better, and in a park setting, where everyone can play. The Vortex...
Sep 3, 2012
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Merlin invests $4 million in Mooloolaba UnderWater World
While preparing to relaunch the Sydney Aquariam, Merlin Entertainments has also invested $4 million in Sunshine Coast attraction UnderWater World. Since acquiring the Mooloolaba...
Sep 3, 2012
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Alarming new report on Northern Territory drownings
The Royal Life Saving Society in the Northern Territory is calling for change as a result of a report that reveals that per capita the Northern Territory now records more...
Sep 1, 2012
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Aqualogan and Lawrie Lawrence partner to help prevent child drowning
An exciting partnership between Logan City Council's multi award-winning Aqualogan Swim Program and the renowned Laurie Lawrence Swim School is aiming to reduce child drownings....
Aug 31, 2012
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Dubai's Wild Wadi Waterpark to launch new waterslide
Dubai's Wild Wadi Waterpark is set to unveil its new and improved Jumeirah Sceirah water slide on 4th September, promising thrill-seekers a new and daring ride. Replacing the...
Aug 29, 2012
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre backs Dive Expo
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) is to host the Oceania Dive Travel and Watersports Expo (ODEX) on the weekend of 8th and 9th September. Co-located with Blue Edge, the...
Aug 28, 2012
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Glenbrook Swim Centre gets winter makeover
Blue Mountains City Council's upgrade of the Glenbrook Swim Centre is currently in full swing to improve the facilities for the lower mountains community in time for summer....
Aug 27, 2012
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Major waterfront project planned for Port Hedland foreshore
A major waterfront project is to revitalise the foreshore in Port Hedland following a $152 miilion commitment from the Western Australian Government and the Town of Port...
Aug 27, 2012
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UV treatment improves water and air quality at Adelaide hydrotherapy pool
Since installing a Hanovia UV water treatment in its hydrotherapy pool, therapists and patients at Calvary Rehabilitation Hospital near Adelaide have noticed a dramatic...
Aug 23, 2012
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Riders take to the waves at Flow House Bangkok
While its official opening will be held next month, the Flow House Bangkok surf attraction is already welcoming guests and riders. Located in mid-downtown Bangkok, Flow House...
Aug 22, 2012
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Sunbather delivers energy savings for Paul Sadler Swimland schools
Sunbather Pool Technologies' thermal blankets have helped deliver energy savings at two Paul Sadler Swimland facilities in Victoria. Concerned with how much it was costing to...
Aug 22, 2012
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