News: Play
APT Asia Pacific adds new components to their playground rubber surfaces line
APT, a global leader in synthetic and acrylic sports and recreation surfaces, has announced the expansion of their playground rubber component line, with two new product brands...
May 9, 2021
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Reopened Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre includes new Life Floor splashpad surface
Cumberland City Council’s recently reopened Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre features a new Life Floor splashpad surface, alongside a 25 metre program pool with beach entry...
May 4, 2021
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Installation progresses on Fremantle’s Kings Square playspace
Inspired by Fremantle’s industrial history and close links with nature, the Kings Square playspace installation is moving forward with features to include cranes, bridges, train...
Apr 25, 2021
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Construction commences on Shoalhaven’s inclusive Boongaree Rotary Nature Play Park
Construction on the first stage of Shoalhaven’s inclusive Rotary Nature Play Park is underway with the early childhood zone to include accessible adventure play equipment and...
Apr 23, 2021
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Greater Shepparton Council adopts Play Space Strategy 2020-2030
Greater Shepparton City Council has adopted the Play Space Strategy 2020-2030 providing a long-term goal for how playspaces across the Greater Shepparton region will be...
Apr 21, 2021
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Vision Australia partners with LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Vision Australia has teamed up with LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Melbourne to introduce children who are blind or have low vision to LEGO® Braille Bricks for the very first...
Apr 16, 2021
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ProSlide unveils game-changing KidzADVENTURE Tower at Dubai’s Atlantis Aquaventure
ProSlide Technology Inc., one of the world’s leading water ride design, technology and manufacturing businesses, has released details of new attraction under its WaterKINGDOM...
Apr 15, 2021
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Plans approved for new Christchurch skate park and landscaping
Plans have been approved for a skate park in the Christchurch coastal suburb of Sumner, alongside planning approval for the wider Village Green. The...
Apr 14, 2021
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Research project investigates quality of shade provision in NSW playgrounds
University of Southern Queensland researchers Dr Nathan Downs and Professor Alfio Parisi are investigating the availability and quality of shade for ultraviolet radiation and...
Apr 8, 2021
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Cessnock community and government representatives celebrate opening of Bridges Hill Park Playground
Cessnock City Councillors, Council staff, federal and state government representatives along with community members celebrated yesterday’s official opening of the Bridges Hill...
Apr 7, 2021
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SAPIA announces 2020 Industry Awards Winners
The Sports and Play Industry Association (SAPIA) has announced the winners of its 2020 Awards. Delayed from last year because of Coronavirus, the Awards recognise SAPIA members’...
Apr 6, 2021
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Western Sydney’s Wentworthville swimming pool reopens after $12.2 million upgrade
Cumberland City Council has this week reopened its Wentworthville Memorial Swim Centre after a $12.2 million upgrade. With work completed in time for the outdoor facility’s...
Mar 31, 2021
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Singapore’s former Big Splash reopens as Coastal PlayGrove with city’s tallest outdoor play area
The former Big Splash site at Singapore’s East Coast Park has been revitalised as a 4.5-hectare park with new play features and expanded areas of open space. The redevelopment...
Mar 29, 2021
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Perth’s new Wellington Square intergenerational playground opens
Perth’s new Wellington Square intergenerational playground, Koolunga Koolangka Waabiny, has officially opened featuring nature play, a skate park, parkour activities, a flying...
Mar 29, 2021
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Plans endorsed for Sunshine Coast’s Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed the Honey Farm Sport and Recreation Precinct Master Plan located on the northern side of Caloundra Road opposite the Sunshine Coast Turf...
Mar 28, 2021
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Salisbury Recreation Precinct to receive major upgrade
The Salisbury Recreation Precinct is to be upgraded with key elements of the precinct redevelopment expected to include modern indoor and outdoor swimming pools to reflect a...
Mar 25, 2021
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Auckland Council delivers upgrades to basketball courts and playspaces
Auckland Council's Kaipātiki Local Board has been upgrading basketball full-courts and half-courts across the area, including at Lysander Reserve, Manuka Reserve, Marlborough...
Mar 24, 2021
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Three day pool party to mark opening of Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre
Officially opened on Tuesday, the Multi-Million Dollar Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre is set to welcome the public from tomorrow with three days of special events. The...
Mar 24, 2021
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Hills Shire commits to providing more accessible playspaces
Having received a $276,631 grant under the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE)’s ‘Everyone Can Play’ program, The Hills Shire Council is planning to...
Mar 17, 2021
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Work commences on new Kellyville sporting complex
Work is now underway on the Balmoral Road Reserve Sports Complex in Kellyville which when complete will cater to a number of sports and also include an amenities building; a...
Mar 15, 2021
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NSW Government announces funding for parks and play
The NSW Government has announced funds for parks and play areas with commitments to increase green open space throughout Greater Sydney and new funding to construct and upgrade...
Mar 15, 2021
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City of Darwin to deliver new outdoor fitness stations and upgraded sporting facilities
Darwin Council is investing $5 million towards the Better Suburbs Projects program which will deliver new exercise stations, suburban shopping village beautification, lighting...
Mar 11, 2021
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Queensland Government invests another $200 million into 65 regional council projects
The Queensland Government’s ‘Works for Queensland’ program is investing another 200 million into 65 regional councils supporting regional Queensland’s economic recovery....
Mar 10, 2021
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Centara Mirage themed waterpark resort to open in Vietnam
Following their success in Thailand, Centara Hotels and Resorts, are expanding their family-themed resort brand with the world’s second Centara Mirage, opening in a popular...
Mar 5, 2021
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