News: Aquatics
Royal Life Saving Society secures funding to review Northern Territory report on swimming pools in remote areas
Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory is among the seven sporting and community organisations to share in $675,000 delivered by the Northern Territory Government for...
Jul 21, 2024
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Enviroswim highlights two decades of achievement in pool sanitation
Pool sanitation leaders Enviroswim has shared its experience of being at the forefront of pool sanitation technology over 20 years, noting how it has continuously innovated -...
Jul 21, 2024
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CLM’s Kirsty Knowles appointed as Co-Chair of Recreation Aotearoa
Facility managers CLM have announced the appointment of Kirsty Knowles as Co-Chair of Recreation Aotearoa | Te Whai Oranga. Starting with CLM in 1996, Knowles has over 20 years...
Jul 21, 2024
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Christchurch multi-purpose Hornby Centre has strong start since opening
Christchurch’s Hornby Centre has had a strong first three months of operation. Since opening its doors in April, Christchurch’s newest pool, library and customer service hub has...
Jul 20, 2024
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AIS Education Scholarship recipients include Paris bound Olympians and Paralympians
AIS Athlete Education Scholarships have been awarded to 47 Australian athletes in the latest round, including nine athletes who will be taking part in the upcoming Olympics and...
Jul 18, 2024
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Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre to undergo major accessibility upgrade
A joint project between the Victorian Government and City of Ballarat will see the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) become even more accessible and inclusive. City...
Jul 17, 2024
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Royal Life Saving Society Queensland secures record Government funding deal and announces state’s first ever Platinum Endorsed Pools
Royal Life Saving Society Queensland (RLSSQ) has announced the commencement of a new four-year Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the Queensland Government and Royal Life...
Jul 17, 2024
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Royal Life Saving releases finalised National Aquatic Workforce Framework
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA), on behalf of the National Aquatic Industry Committee, have announced the release of the first edition of the National Aquatic...
Jul 16, 2024
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Plans revealed for roof to be added to Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
The City of Gold Coast has revealed the long-mooted plans to upgrade the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre with a roof to be added over the venue’s 50 metre pool. As reported by the...
Jul 15, 2024
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Myrtha Pools spotlights its innovation behind the Paris Olympic Aquatic Centre
The upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics edition will see Myrtha Pools participate in its sixth edition of the Games by playing a key role in the Olympic Aquatic Centre...
Jul 15, 2024
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Kilmore Leisure Centre transforms energy use with solar panels
Mitchell Shire Council has advised that it has installed a solar panel system at the Kilmore Leisure Centre aimed at transforming how the centre powers its operations. The...
Jul 15, 2024
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Queensland Academy of Sport to transition to a Statutory Body
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Queensland Government has announced that it will be transitioning the Queensland Academy of Sport to a Statutory Body....
Jul 14, 2024
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Busselton to hold Australian Open Water Championships and OceanSwim Festival for third consecutive year
The Australian Open Water Championships and OceanSwim Festival - hosted by Swimming Australia and supported by Swimming WA - will be held in Busselton for the third consecutive...
Jul 14, 2024
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Aquatics
YMCA SA to manage refurbished Thebarton Aquatic Centre
The Thebarton Aquatic Centre, located in Torrensville, adjacent to the future Adelaide Crows training facility, will reopen to the public from Thursday 18th July following an...
Jul 14, 2024
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City of Darwin opens $27 million Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Hundreds of eager residents have queued to enter the new Casuarina Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Darwin’s north as it was officially opened on Saturday. On Saturday morning, the...
Jul 14, 2024
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Singapore Government to construct temporary venue for 2025 World Aquatics Championships
Details of Singapore’s hosting of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships have been revealed with the event to be staged from 11th July and 3rd August next year at the Singapore...
Jul 14, 2024
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Development application approved for swimming pool at Reflections Hawks Nest
Reflections Holidays has advised that the Hawks Nest holiday park, located on the NSW mid north coast, has received development approval from Port Stephens Council to deliver...
Jul 12, 2024
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WynActive marks NAIDOC week with celebration of indigenous culture through art
This NAIDOC week, WynActive is spotlighting their commissioned artwork ‘Past & Present Dreaming’ which embodies the essence of Indigenous art and brings together the three...
Jul 11, 2024
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New appointment to drive Australasian Leisure Management's growth
Australasian Leisure Management has announced the appointment of Declan Gillard-Martin as SPASA Brand Manager, a role in which he will drive the growth of Australasian Leisure...
Jul 11, 2024
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Aquatics
Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre among Victorian Regional Sporting Facilities to receive financial boost
The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre is to receive almost $750,000 from the Victorian Government’s Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund to add three accessible and...
Jul 11, 2024
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Fremantle Leisure Centre among facilities to benefit from Council’s 2024/25 budget
Fremantle Council’s 2024/25 budget balances community's immediate and future needs with provision for facilities such as the Leisure Centre, Library, parks, playgrounds and...
Jul 11, 2024
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First five Minor Venue Program projects approved for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
A Federation Funding Agreement (FFA) has been signed between the Australian and Queensland Governments for the first five approved Minor Venues Program (MVP) projects for the...
Jul 10, 2024
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IXOM rolls out Algae Shield solution for algae, slime and unwanted wall growth in commercial pools
Water treatment, chemical manufacturing and sourcing company IXOM is promoting Algae Shield, its one-step solution for the control of algae, slime, blackspot and unwanted wall...
Jul 10, 2024
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving releases new guidelines for inland waterway safety
With the support of the Federal Government, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has today released new national guidelines for inland waterway safety. A 20-year analysis by...
Jul 9, 2024
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