News: Aquatics
Royal Life Saving highlights swim teacher and lifeguard shortages present opportunities for job seekers this summer
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia's National Manager Training and Workforce Development, Shaun Jackson has advised that 1300 public pools across Australia have commenced...
Sep 4, 2023
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CERM PI adds new green energy usage metrics to 2023 Operational Benchmarking Survey of aquatic, recreation and sport centres
Inviting input to its 2023 Operational Benchmarking Survey, the CERM Performance Indicators research team at the University of South Australia has advised it has added new...
Sep 4, 2023
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Expanded site secured for City of Swan’s Ellenbrook Leisure Centre
The highly anticipated Ellenbrook Leisure Centre, situated in Perth’s northeast in the City of Swan, is to be built near the new Ellenbrook train station on a larger site than...
Sep 3, 2023
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Local contractor appointed to install Swan River’s first shark barrier in Bicton Baths
Bibra Lake based business Global Marine Enclosures have been awarded the contract to design, construct and install the Swan River’s first-ever shark barrier in Bicton Baths. The...
Sep 3, 2023
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Griffith University elite programs deliver swimming success
Griffith University highlights that, at the World Aquatics Championship held earlier this year in Japan, almost a third of the Australian Dolphins team were either Griffith...
Sep 1, 2023
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Fundraisers for Christchurch Hydrotherapy pool given boost with NZCT $400,000 grant
Christchurch City Council has advised that community fundraisers for the hydrotherapy pool at Matatiki Hornby Centre - a new Council facility currently under construction in...
Aug 31, 2023
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Liverpool City Council’s Whitlam Leisure Centre’s Return and Earn Machine collects 10 million containers
The Return and Earn Machine at Whitlam Leisure Centre in Liverpool in Western Sydney has achieved a massive milestone with the collection of its 10 millionth container, saving...
Aug 31, 2023
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Environment
Building work set to start on redevelopment of Wellington Council's Aqua Energy Leisure Centre
Wellington Shire Council has advised that the $23 million redevelopment of its Aqua Energy Leisure Centre in the Victorian community of Sale is set to get underway in October,...
Aug 31, 2023
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City of Logan offers free swimming and water safety program
Two City of Logan pools are offering a free swimming and water safety program - Kids Alive Do the Five - this September school holidays to encourage families to refresh their...
Aug 30, 2023
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Christchurch City Council introduces PerfectGym platform to manage class bookings and sport memberships
With its new website, Christchurch City Council has introduced a new, improved way for booking classes and managing membership across its recreation and sport centres. Nigel...
Aug 30, 2023
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City Venue Management recognised as top performer in Workplace Excellence Awards
Brisbane-based City Venue Management (CVM) has announced its recent achievement in being recognised as one of the Top 15 Best Places to Work by WRK+, the renowned...
Aug 30, 2023
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ARV announces return of Advancing Women in Aquatics and Recreation leadership series
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria have announced the return of its popular Advancing Women in Aquatics and Recreation Leadership Series. Part of ARV’s expanding calendar of...
Aug 30, 2023
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Digital upgrade helps YMCA North get more people active
A new software platform that makes it easy for aquatic and recreation customers to book and pay online has led to a surge in online bookings for swimming lessons and group...
Aug 29, 2023
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Sanad Capital’s ACTVENTURE project gets approval for operational works
Sanad Capital’s much delayed plans to develop a waterpark and resort complex on the Sunshine Coast are set to move forward after approval of its construction plans. Sunshine...
Aug 29, 2023
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APP Group appointed to project manage redevelopment of North Sydney Olympic Pool
North Sydney Council has announced that it is to be supported by the APP Group in providing project management services for the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment. North...
Aug 28, 2023
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LIWA Aquatics welcomes more than 300 to 2023 Aquatic Recreation Conference
Delivering two days of presentations, networking and collaboration, the Western Australian Aquatic Recreation Conference and Trade Show has been acknowledged as a significant...
Aug 28, 2023
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Leisure and Recreation Group to manage Cowra Aquatic Centre
Cowra Shire Council has advised that, after conducting a tender process to deliver the best results for the local community, it has awarded the contract to manage the Cowra...
Aug 27, 2023
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Refurbishment of North Sydney Olympic Pool maintains heritage elements
With the North Sydney Olympic Pool holding distinct heritage significance, the current redevelopment of the facility is respecting its neo-classical design elements. While its...
Aug 26, 2023
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Perth’s Outback Splash new lagoon feature to open this summer
Construction is underway on Perth’s Outback Splash new addition -‘The Lagoon’ - opening this Summer and offering “an oasis of fun and relaxation in the Swan Valley” with...
Aug 24, 2023
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World Aquatics partners with Bond University to open Gold Coast Development Centre
World Aquatics and Bond University have announced a partnership that will see swimmers from developing countries train out of the Gold Coast hub for the Paris 2012 Games and...
Aug 24, 2023
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Coastal pool to be centrepiece of Perth’s Ocean Reef Marina development
The Western Australian Government’s Ocean Reef Marina project in the northern Perth suburb of Joondalup is moving forward with its outer breakwater walls now complete, paving...
Aug 22, 2023
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ARV announces line up for 2023 Industry Conference
Set to address six key streams - leadership, technology/communications, the workplace, diversity/equity/inclusion, people and assets - Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) is...
Aug 21, 2023
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Tasmania selected for Surf Life Saving Australia's inaugural Flood & Swift Water Rescue National Centre of Excellence
Surf Life Saving Australia together with Surf Life Saving Tasmania has announced Tasmania as the location of their first National Centre of Excellence for Flood, Swift Water and...
Aug 20, 2023
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Vale: Ross Melville
The Y in Australia has acknowledged the achievements of Life Governor Ross Melville, who died at the end of July aged 78. Described as “a true giant of the Y”, Melville was seen...
Aug 20, 2023
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