News: Waterparks
Hamilton’s Waterworld Te Rapa back with a splash
Hamilton aquatic facility Waterworld Te Rapa is reopening today following the completion of electrical upgrade with the facility’s 50 and 25 metre pools, dive pool and...
Aug 2, 2020
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‘Dry’ attractions on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island set to reopen
The CLYMB, Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi attraction art to reopen to visitors from tomorrow (29th July) although the Emirate’s Yas Waterworld is to remain...
Jul 28, 2020
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Gisborne District Council to commence Olympic Pool works in September
Gisborne District Council has advised that work on upgrades to its Olympic Pool Complex, made possible by a shovel-ready contribution of $40 million from the New Zealand...
Jul 20, 2020
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Village Roadshow reopens Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast
Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast have this week joined fellow Village Roadshow Theme Parks attractions, Sea World, Paradise Country, Topgolf and Australian...
Jul 17, 2020
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Latest Life Floor installation on display at Hills Swimming in Sydney
Life Floor has provided details of its recent installation at Hills Swimming in the Sydney suburb of Kenthurst. Owned and operated by swim school leaders Julie and Deny...
Jul 15, 2020
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Coronavirus impact sees Dreamworld make 50 positions redundant
The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has forced Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld to make dozens of jobs redundant. With reports suggesting Dreamworld will not reopen until the...
Jul 10, 2020
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New aquatic play space under development at Marion Outdoor Pool
A new aquatic play space is currently under development at the Marion Outdoor Pool in southern metropolitan Adelaide. The $3.5 million revamp of one of South Australia’s...
Jun 30, 2020
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Construction halt to delay completion of Christchurch's metro sports facility until 2022
Christchurch's highly-anticipated metro sports centre may not now open until 2022 following the halt in building during New Zealand’s Coronavirus shut down. As reported by...
Jun 28, 2020
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Gold Coast theme parks impacted by failure to secure Federal Government loan deal
The Gold Coast's major theme parks have been impacted by the collapse of a deal which would have delivered financial relief from the Federal Government. With Sea World set to...
Jun 26, 2020
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Cairns Esplanade Lagoon to reopen in time for school holidays
Cairns Regional Council has announced that, following its biennial maintenance program, the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon will reopen on Monday 29th June. As with many locked down...
Jun 25, 2020
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Village Roadshow announces reopening schedule for Gold Coast theme parks
With the Queensland Government having accepted an Industry Plan for COVIDSafe operations, Village Roadshow has announced today that it will reopen its Gold Coast theme parks -...
Jun 17, 2020
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Gumbuya World selects Davey Water Products to deliver efficient pool maintenance
Having recent years having expanded into commercial pool operations, leading pool and spa equipment provider Davey Water Products recently delivered efficient pool maintenance...
Jun 15, 2020
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Queensland Government delivers financial support to safeguard attraction industry workers
The Queensland Government has today advised that $11 million will be delivered to help Gold Coast tourism attractions continue to pay workers through the COVID-19 pandemic....
Jun 7, 2020
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Ardent and Village Roadshow look for early reopening of Gold Coast theme parks
With Queensland currently easing its Coronavirus restriction Gold Coast theme park operators, Village Roadshow Limited and Ardent Leisure, have joined together with aim of being...
Jun 5, 2020
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Karratha Leisureplex to benefit from new shading as development master plan announced
The City of Karratha has announced that its Karratha Leisureplex aquatic and recreation facility is to be funded with $150,000 of improvements that will deliver additional...
May 31, 2020
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AALARA releases guide for the reopening of Australia's attractions industry
Aiming to aid attractions as they approach reopening after the Coronavirus shutdown, the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has released its...
May 27, 2020
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Newspaper reports that plans for Sunshine Coast's Actventure waterpark and resort are 'expected to be finalised in coming weeks'
The planned Actventure waterpark and resort on the Sunshine Coast, is reportedly ready to move forward with Brisbane newspaper The Courier-Mail reporting that the future of the...
May 20, 2020
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Polin Waterparks launch new image recognition technology
Polin Waterparks, a global industry leader in design, engineering, manufacturing and installation of waterparks and water play attractions, has launched AIPIX, their new...
May 15, 2020
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Venue Management Association announces support for COVIDSafe App
The Board of the Venue Management Association (VMA) has announced its support for the Australian Government’s #COVIDSafe app, encouraging Australians to download and make use of...
May 7, 2020
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AALARA updates members on attractions sector challenges
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has updated its members and industry stakeholders on the challenges the sector is facing and its ongoing...
Apr 29, 2020
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European Waterpark Association releases guidance on two stage plan for the re-opening of aquatic facilities
The European Waterpark Association (EWA) has released guidance on a standardised procedure for the re-opening of waterparks and spas that can be put in place when Coronavirus...
Apr 29, 2020
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks backs staff during lockdown
With its Gold Coast theme parks closed, Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) are continuing to follow Government guidance on operations during the Coronavirus crisis. Warner...
Apr 6, 2020
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Swimplex Aquatics highlight current shutdown period an ideal time for slide and pool maintenance
Swimplex Aquatics highlight that the COVID-19 shutdown period presents opportunities for operators to consider long awaited water slide/ splash pad and pool repair/maintenance...
Mar 31, 2020
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SPLASH! Expo rescheduled to 2021
Due to the escalation of Coronavirus restrictions and with the Federal Government announcing a ban on all non-essential indoor events, SPASA Australia and Interpoint Events have...
Mar 31, 2020
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