News: Aquatics
Landscaping to begin for Georges River new aquatic centre in southern Sydney
Following the NSW Government awarding the tender in February 2024 for the initial scoping and design work for a new Georges River aquatic facility at Carss Park to MI Global...
Jun 24, 2024
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ActiveXchange names new APAC General Manager
Data insights platform ActiveXchange has announced the promotion of Callum Warner to the role of General Manager for the APAC region. In a statement, ActiveXchange advised "over...
Jun 24, 2024
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$30 million Salisbury Aquatic Centre opens to the public
South Australia’s City of Salisbury has opened its new $30 million aquatic and recreation centre to the public. Members of the public were able to enter the new Salisbury...
Jun 24, 2024
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Phillip Island Leisure Centre wins at ARV awards
Phillip Island Leisure Centre took out the top honours as Facility Management of the Year of its category at the 2024 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) Awards presented at...
Jun 23, 2024
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Pool renovation to feature at the heart of the Piscine Global Trade Show
The rehabilitation of ageing swimming pools and aquatic facilities - a major economic and environmental issue - is to be a key theme at the Piscine Global trade show being held...
Jun 23, 2024
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Belgravia Academy supports pool reopening in remote Northern Territory community
The recent reopening of the Wadeye Swimming Pool - identified as a strategic priority in improving social, health and wellbeing outcomes of a remote community in the Northern...
Jun 23, 2024
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Pool repair work set to commence at Sandringham Family Leisure Centre
Victoria’s Bayside City Council has advised that the pool at its Sandringham Family Leisure Centre will be closed between Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th June for essential...
Jun 22, 2024
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Surf Life Saving Iron Series secures Shaw and Partners as new naming rights sponsor
Surf Life Saving Australia has secured Shaw and Partners Financial Services as the new naming rights sponsor for the Surf Life Saving Iron Series. The new naming rights deal...
Jun 21, 2024
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Gold Coast's professional lifeguards swap skills with Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture to improve surf safety
The City of Gold Coast’s professional lifeguards will be sharing their skills with one of Japan’s busiest beachside destinations as part of a long-running exchange program next...
Jun 20, 2024
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Australian Swimming Trials draw the crowds to the Brisbane Aquatic Centre
Six days of world-class racing at the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials attracted more than 16,700 swimming fans through the gates of the Brisbane Aquatic Centre - the highest...
Jun 20, 2024
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YMCA Victoria facilities complete migration to PerfectGym
Perfect Gym Solutions - Australia and New Zealand has announced that with the Warragul Leisure Centre and Numurkah Aquatic and Fitness Centre having transitioned to PerfectGym...
Jun 20, 2024
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Western Australian community sport and recreation events given funding boost
The 2024/25 round of the Western Australian Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program has given a financial boost to 35 local events – which will share in $1,193,119....
Jun 19, 2024
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Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre becomes first regional venue to host Swimming Victoria event
Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre will welcome swimmers from across Victoria this weekend for the 2024 Victorian Relay Competition. To be held in regional Victoria for the...
Jun 19, 2024
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New facilities at Kawana Aquatic Centre create ‘dynamic sporting heart’ for the community
A $14 million, multi-year upgrade of the Kawana Aquatic Centre by the Sunshine Coast Council is on track to deliver benefits to the facility’s more than 200,000 visitors each...
Jun 17, 2024
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Staff shortages cause temporary closure at Jindabyne Pool
Snowy Monaro Council has advised that staff shortages will see Jindabyne Pool closed for a number of hours on three days this week. Council is working to minimise disruptions as...
Jun 17, 2024
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Swimming Australia partners with global sports agency SPORTFIVE
Swimming Australia has entered into an exclusive multi-year commercial rights representation agreement with leading global sports agency SPORTFIVE The agreement will see...
Jun 17, 2024
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Penrith Beach to receive $2.5 million investment
Penrith Beach in western Sydney is ready to return for the 2024/25 summer swim season following a $2.5million investment from the NSW Government. Safety and accessibility will...
Jun 17, 2024
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Community input invited on final stage concepts for upgraded Newcastle Ocean Baths
City of Newcastle is inviting the community to have input on the final stage of the Newcastle Ocean Baths revitalisation project. The City has unveiled a vision for the final...
Jun 17, 2024
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Western Australian Government to fund new 50-metre public swimming pool in Kununurra
Continuing its ongoing commitment to funding public aquatic facilities in remote areas, the Western Australian Government has announced that it is to commit $10.6 million in...
Jun 16, 2024
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2024 Australian Swimming Trials wrap up at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre
The final night of the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials has seen the Australian Olympic Committee name a team of 44 athletes who will compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics....
Jun 15, 2024
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Dates announced for Singapore's 2025 World Aquatics Championships hosting
World Aquatics has revealed that the 2025 World Championships in Singapore will run from 11th July to 3rd August next year - a three-week schedule slightly longer than the...
Jun 15, 2024
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Successful trials sees Dolphins squad named for 2024 Paris Paralympics
The conclusion of the first five-days of the Australian Swimming Trials at the Brisbane Aquatic Centre yesterday evening has seen Paralympics Australia name a team of 30...
Jun 14, 2024
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Maytronics Australia names David Stennett as new Commercial Manager
Maytronics Australia has announced the recruitment of David Stennett who will join team as Commercial Manager. Announcing the appointment, Maytronics Australia Marketing and...
Jun 13, 2024
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Cost of Bundaberg Regional Aquatic Centre doubles to $89 million
The price of the Bundaberg Regional Aquatic Centre has been revealed as costing $89 million - almost double its projected budget in 2021 - according to figures released by...
Jun 13, 2024
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