News: Waterparks
Fair Work Ombudsman penalises former operators of Big Buoy Waterpark
Former operators of the Big Buoy Waterpark - an inflatable obstacle course at the Darwin Waterfront precinct - have been penalised $30,240 by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The...
Aug 25, 2021
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AALARA works through solution to insurance market challenges
The Board of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has advised that it is continuing “to work through the challenges presented by the hard...
Aug 2, 2021
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Hong Kong’s Ocean Park announces revamp and new chief executive
Troubled Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has announced plans for HK$6.8 billion (US$874 million) revamp along with revealing the appointment of a new chief executive. Ivan Wong...
Jul 29, 2021
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Surf park developer Aventuur announces new executive team appointment
Global surf park developer and investor Aventuur has announced the appointment of Rupert Partridge to its executive team as Director of Product and Revenue. Integral to the...
Jul 22, 2021
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Vantage Guest Experience Platform selected for Atlantis Dubai’s Aquaventure
Entertainment destination, Atlantis Dubai, has chosen Vantage’s digital platform to help deliver a completely personalised and frictionless experience for guests at their...
Jul 12, 2021
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Japan and USA Olympic Surf Teams to train at PerfectSwell Shizunami
American Wave Machines has announced that following the construction of its PerfectSwell artificial wave pool Surf Stadium in Shizunami, Japan and USA Olympic Surf teams will be...
Jul 12, 2021
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Jamberoo Action Park secures Job Creation grant to drive construction of new eight-lane water slide
Jamberoo Action Park has secured a $600,000 grant from the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund that will contribute to the construction of a new eight-lane water slide....
Jul 9, 2021
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Ocean Park Hong Kong presents preview of new Water World attraction
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has previewed some of the attractions and zones of its new HK$4 billion (US$50 million) Water World waterpark, which is launching later in 2021....
Jul 4, 2021
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Narrandera Shire Council receives Local Government Award for Lake Talbot Water Park redevelopment
Narrandera Shire Council has been announced as the winner of the 2021 NSW Local Government Professionals Excellence Award, for ‘Asset and Project’ budget over $1.5 million and...
Jul 1, 2021
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Polin Waterparks introduces new Stingray waterslide with sound and light show
Polin's state-of-the-art technology ‘UTexture’ has produced the ‘Stingray’ - inspired by one of the most mesmerising designs of nature, and offering its users a sensational...
Jun 29, 2021
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Actvenure resort backers submit new plans to Sunshine Coast Council
Plans for the development of the Actventure waterpark and resort on the Sunshine Coast have reportedly been revived with new artist's impressions of the first stage of the...
Jun 24, 2021
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IAAPA Expo Asia to offer expanded learning opportunities
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that its IAAPA Expo Asia 2021 will feature an education conference with expert speakers...
Jun 22, 2021
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Small Business Ombudsman launches review of AALARA’s Discretionary Mutual Fund proposal
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has launched a Review of the Discretionary Mutual Fund proposed for businesses in the...
Jun 21, 2021
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Global developments in surf park projects
Ongoing growth and interest in surf park projects around the world is set to be discussed this week at the 2021 Surf Park Summit. Being held online on Thursday 24th June, the...
Jun 21, 2021
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Six ProSlide water ride complexes debut at new waterpark on China’s Hainan island
ProSlide Technology Inc. has announced its installation of six high-performance water ride complexes at the new Evergrande Ocean Flower Water Park on China’s Hainan island. With...
Jun 17, 2021
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Invercargill City Council’s Splash Palace investment generates rising visitation
An anticipated rise in user numbers at Invercargill’s Splash Palace has eventuated as people flock to the facility’s new hydroslide complex. Invercargill City Council invested...
Jun 7, 2021
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Polin Waterparks announce new Operations Director
Polin Waterparks have appointed a new Operations Director - Koray Özbulut - who has been working as Production and Innovation Director at Polin Waterparks since 2018. Özbulut...
Jun 2, 2021
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Connect&GO launches all-in-one platform Konnect for the attractions industry
Known for its smart wristbands used in major events such as the Olympic Games and the Superbowl, Connect&GO – a global leader in RFID technology based in Canada - has announced...
Jun 1, 2021
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Adventure Park Geelong to stage new winter festival through school holidays
Victorian water theme park, Adventure Park, is set to introduce an immersive winter-themed family festival to the Geelong region these July school holidays. Featuring snow,...
May 30, 2021
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URBNSURF releases renders for planned Sydney surf park attraction
URBNSURF, the pioneers behind Australia’s first surf park URBNSURF Melbourne, have released renders for their planned new surf park - URBNSURF Sydney - scheduled to open in the...
May 17, 2021
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Village Roadshow announces new investment in Gold Coast theme parks
Backed by support from the Queensland Government, Village Roadshow Theme Parks has today announced a major investment in new attractions for its Gold Coast attractions. The...
May 14, 2021
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Endless Surf add key personnel to meet demand for the surf park attraction
Following WhiteWater's launch of Endless Surf globally almost a year ago, interest in the concept has resulted in a need for team expansion in order to meet the demand for the...
May 12, 2021
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City of Kingston moves forward with new Aquatic Facility Plan
The City of Kingston in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne is moving forward with its plans for the development of a new aquatic and recreation centre following its adoption...
May 4, 2021
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Polin Waterparks offers Innovative Solutions for Holiday Parks
Polin Waterparks has shared that during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, they completed more than 30 Holiday Park projects including Polin's signature waterslides such as the...
Apr 29, 2021
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