News: Aquatics
Federal funding boost for Frankston Regional Aquatic Centre
The Federal Government is to contribute $13.5 million towards construction of the Frankston Regional Aquatic Centre. Regional Australia Minister Simon Crean recently announced...
Jul 3, 2012
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SPLASH! Pool and Spa Trade Show to host ALFA Queensland event
The 2012 SPLASH! Pool & Spa Trade Show will be hosting an ALFA Queenslands professional development and networking event on Tuesday 24th July. Just four weeks away, the SPLASH!...
Jun 28, 2012
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Auckland Mayor confirms free pools for kids
Access to Auckland's council-owned swimming pools will be free to children 16 years and under following a recent decision by the Council's Strategy and Finance Committee. The...
Jun 27, 2012
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Commercial Aquatics Australia: a new name for AVP Commercial Pools
Leading commercial aquatic design and construction providers AVP Commercial Pools has changed its name to Commercial Aquatics Australia. The new name reflects the company's...
Jun 26, 2012
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Improvements to New Zealand Pool Lifeguard Qualifications
Skills Active and the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) are improving the rules and requirements of the Pool Lifeguard Skills Award (PLSA) and Pool Lifeguard Practising...
Jun 25, 2012
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Design work to begin for Kangaroo Flat aquatic facility
Peddle Thorp Architects are to lead a team of designers, engineers and advisors planning the new Kangaroo Flat indoor aquatic centre. The City of Greater Bendigo council made...
Jun 21, 2012
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Facility Management leaders to provide an interactive forum for local venue and event managers
Returning to the Gold Coast for the second consecutive year, the MSAC Institute of Training is presenting 'Successful Sport Facility Management: from Concept to Reality', on...
Jun 21, 2012
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SGL expands with Queensland appointments
Following their recent announcement that Larry Sengstock has returned to SGL, the consultancy has made two new senior appointments in Queensland with Mark Upson and David Green...
Jun 20, 2012
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SLSA picks new Gold Coast beaches for 2013 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Surf Life Saving Australia has confirmed Gold Coast beaches North Kirra and Tugun will host the 2013 Australian Championships. The relocation of the event, to be held from 15th...
Jun 19, 2012
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Queensland Government dumps Chandler ski jump facility plan
The Queensland Government is withdrawing its financial support for a centre of excellence for snow ski-jumping that was to have been built at the Sleeman Sports Complex in...
Jun 18, 2012
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Australia creates world's largest marine reserve network
The Federal Government is to create the world's largest network of marine reserves in the Coral Sea and adjoining Great Barrier Reef and will restrict fishing and oil and gas...
Jun 15, 2012
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Surfing Australia opens world's first surf specific training centre
The $4 million Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC) at Casuarina in northern NSW has been officially opened. Funded by the Federal Government, the HPC is the...
Jun 15, 2012
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'Work to be done' following 2012 Australian Water Safety Conference
Over 150 water safety and drowning prevention experts from across Australia, Singapore, Japan and New Zealand, attended the recent Australian Water Safety Conference 2012 in...
Jun 15, 2012
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Suters designed Noble Park Aquatic Cente completed for community
The Noble Park Aquatic Centre - Water for All (NPAC) project has been completed for the City of Greater Dandenong. Representing the first major redevelopment of the Noble Park...
Jun 14, 2012
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Work begins on Mackay GoWake Cable Park
Development of the GoWake Cable Park, part of the Andergrove Lakes Master Planned Community in Mackay, is underway. The development, seen as a major boost for tourism in Mackay,...
Jun 13, 2012
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Themed Attractions Malaysia to develop marine adventure park and waterpark
Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn. Bhd. (TARH), the leisure and tourism arm of the state-owned Kazanah Nasional Berhad - is investing RM267 million (US$85 million) in the...
Jun 13, 2012
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Rockhampton's Southside Memorial Pool benefits from Colorado Timing Systems installation
Following the recent opening of stage one Rockhampton's redeveloped Southside Memorial Pool, the facility has been equipped with latest timing equipment. The timing technology...
Jun 9, 2012
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Links Modular Solutions and Training Sense congratulate ARV Award Winners
Gold sponsors Links Modular Solutions and Training Sense have congratulated the winners of the 2012 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) awards. Presented last Friday (1st...
Jun 8, 2012
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Time to be part of the World's largest swim lesson
Aquatic facilities around the world still have the chance to participate in this year's World's Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) event. The simultaneous global event, which aims...
Jun 8, 2012
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Geelong recruits leisure services coordinator and venue manager
The City of Greater Geelong is currently recruiting two positions in its Projects, Recreation and Central Geelong Department. The positions are: Coordinator Leisure Services •...
Jun 7, 2012
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Auckland's Tepid Baths set for 23rd June reopening
Following a $15.8 million facelift, Auckland's Tepid Baths are set to reopen to the public. The new Tepid Baths will offer a seven lane, 25 metre lap pool, a learner's pool with...
Jun 5, 2012
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Sony to back Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre
In advance of the official opening of the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC) at Casuarina Beach in northern NSW, Surfing Australia has announced that Sony...
Jun 5, 2012
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Latest FlowRider opens in Nanjing, China
The latest addition to the FlowRider® family of artificial surf wave simulators has opened at the Nanjing Happy Magic Water Cube, China. Designed by WhiteWater, the newly opened...
Jun 5, 2012
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Water Safety Strategy aims for 'a nation free from drowning'
The just released Australian Water Safety Strategy 2012/15 has set out aims for a 50% reduction in drowning deaths by the year 2020. Released at Australian Water Safety...
Jun 4, 2012
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