News: Aquatics
International experts at SPLASH! Pool & Spa Trade Show
Three of the most well-known and respected experts in the field of swimming pool design and construction, Skip Phillips, David Tisherman and Brian Van Bower, will be heading to...
Jul 27, 2010
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Caboolture Aquatic Centre Set for August ReOpening
The renovated Caboolture Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre is to reopen on 2nd August. The $1 million upgrade of the Moreton Bay Regional Council facility has seen the...
Jul 27, 2010
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Polin introduces 'King Cobra' Waterslide
One of the highlights of last week’s Asian Attractions Expo was Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems’ introduction of its new King Cobra waterslide. The King Cobra offers one of...
Jul 22, 2010
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Galloway to Head New Zealand's Swim Coaching Development
Sheila Galloway has been appointed Swimming New Zealand's new Coaching Development Manager. The SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand) funded position is to ensure coaching...
Jul 15, 2010
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SGL takes on Sugarworld waterpark feasibility study
Cairns Regional Council has engaged Melbourne-based consultancy SGL Group to undertake a study into options for the redevelopment of the Sugarworld Waterpark. The consultancy...
Jul 14, 2010
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Lessons Must Be learned from Canyoning Deaths
Lessons must be learnt from the deaths of six students and their teacher at the Mangatepopo Stream while participating in a canyoning activity according to the New Zealand...
Jul 13, 2010
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre Wins Gold Environment Award
Rotorua Aquatic Centre has become the first swimming facility in New Zealand to achieve Qualmark's prestigious Enviro-Gold Award, which recognises the countryâs highest...
Jul 9, 2010
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Aquatics
Auckland Council's CCO structure approved by Government
The final structure of Auckland’s council controlled organisations has been agreed by the New Zealand Cabinet, says Minister of Local Government Rodney Hide. Cabinet has...
Jul 8, 2010
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Fox Guides Winter Olympic Venue Conversion
Former Hobart Aquatic Centre General Manager Peter Fox has been appointed by the City of Vancouver's Board of Parks and Recreation to open and run their latest aquatic and...
Jul 8, 2010
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Anti-drowning technology recommended by a Queensland Coroner no longer has an Australian distributor
The extensive recommendations by the Queensland Coroner at the recent Rockhampton Rock Pool Water Park Drowning Inquest included a recommendation that the Workplace Health and...
Jul 5, 2010
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Hanovia Boosts Water Quality at Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The recently installed Hanovia UV System at Adelaide Aquatic Centre's indoor pool has had an immediate effect on water quality with a dramatic fall in combined chlorines even...
Jul 4, 2010
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Swimming 200 Metres Above Singapore
Singapore's newest architectural marvel, the Sands SkyPark, has opened. Soaring 200 metres above ground, the 1.2 hectare Sands SkyPark features the 150-metrer infinity swimming...
Jul 2, 2010
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Green Light for Hanmer Springs Pool and Spa Development
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa has been given the go ahead to proceed with its $7.5million dollar extension. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa General Manager Graeme Abbot...
Jul 1, 2010
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Extensive recommendations from Rock Pool Water Park drowning inquest
Queensland Coroner Annette Hennessy has made extensive recommendations at the coronial inquest into the drowning of a nine-year-old boy at Rockhampton's The Rockpool Water Park...
Jun 30, 2010
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Development advances at Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex
Moree Plains Shire Council has invited expressions of interest to redevelop the 115-year old Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex. The planned $6.25 million project aims to develop...
Jun 28, 2010
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Solar Technology for Alice Springs Aquatic Centre
The Stage 2 redevelopment of the Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre is currently under construction. The $14.1 million redevelopment of the current facility will extend...
Jun 25, 2010
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Green Light for Graham Condon Centre
Christchurch City Council is set to begin construction of the Graham Condon Recreation and Sport Centre. Work on the $13 million project was due to start a year ago but was...
Jun 24, 2010
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Fitness
Twister and Speedcoaster for Canberra move?
Canberra's Big Splash Waterpark has taken delivery of the former Wet'n'Wild water slide, the Twister. While both the Twister and Speedcoaster have been removed in preparation...
Jun 22, 2010
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FINA Convention to present global vision for aquatic sport
World swimming governing body FINA has announced details of the 1st World Aquatics Convention. To be held in the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Este between 27th and 29th...
Jun 21, 2010
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Key Appointments Pending for Sapphire Aquatic Centre
The soon to open Sapphire Aquatic Centre at Pambula is on the NSW Far South Coast is currently filling key management roles. The recruitment process for a Centre Manager is...
Jun 18, 2010
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Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre reaches 1 million visitors
Recent weeks have seen Sydney's Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre welcome its 1,000,000th visitor. This is a significant milestone in the three year history of the City of Sydney's...
Jun 17, 2010
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National Ocean Water Sports Centre for Takapuna Beach
Takapuna Beach has been confirmed as the venue for New Zealand's National Ocean Water Sports Centre (NOWSC) by the Minister of Sport and Recreation Murray McCully and North...
Jun 16, 2010
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New PFD Standard for Australian Boaters
Australia's marine safety authorities have agreed to accept Personal Flotation Devices made to the new Australian Standard 4758 by 1st July 2010. The National Marine Safety...
Jun 15, 2010
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ARV Leads With Victorian Events
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria is to stage the latest of its Executive Lunch Series events and has announced details of its annual industry conference. The latest Executive...
Jun 11, 2010
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