News: Waterparks
Adventure Park Geelong reveals plans for soon-to-open triple funnel waterslide
Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria’s largest water theme park, has unveiled a new triple funnel waterslide that it will open in November. To be known as The Tsunami, the $4...
Oct 2, 2019
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IAAPA opens new global headquarters in Orlando
IAAPA, the world's largest trade association for the attractions industry, has officially opened the doors of its new 2,040 metre² global headquarters in the US state of...
Sep 28, 2019
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Details revealed of WhiteWater World’s new waterslides
Ardent Leisure has revealed details of the Fully 6 waterslides that will be introduced at its WhiteWater World this summer. The construction on the six new waterslides located...
Sep 27, 2019
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Waterplay unveils new Water Weaver series
In collaboration with Markus Ehring, founder of German design company Public Poetry, Waterplay Solutions has released a new innovation in splash pad solutions. Delivering...
Sep 27, 2019
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Glenelg drowning inquest hears giant inflatable waterslide blocked lifesavers' view of swimmers
A South Australian surf lifesaver has told a Coronial inquiry into the drowning deaths of two young boys at the Glenelg breakwater that a giant inflatable waterslide obstructed...
Sep 23, 2019
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Winton aquatic playground approaches completion
Winton Shire Council has advised that a $1.7 million aquatic playground is expected to be open by the end of the month. Having prioritised youth engagement in the town, Winton...
Sep 11, 2019
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Cairns’ Sugarworld attraction to reopen with new name
Set to re-open this weekend, Cairns’ Sugarworld has added some touches to make the experience even more memorable for locals and tourists, as well as a new name. Sugarworld...
Sep 5, 2019
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Blacktown City Council welcomes breastfeeding at its aquatic centres
Blacktown City Council has revealed that its aquatic centres are "proud" to be breastfeeding friendly facilities with them now being registered with the Australian Breastfeeding...
Sep 2, 2019
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New concert venue planed as part of NSW Central Coast entertainment and cultural precinct
Plans for a multi-million-dollar entertainment and cultural precinct with an event space are currently being considered by the Lake Macquarie City Council. Winarch Capital’s...
Sep 1, 2019
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Ardent Leisure looks to shrinking of Dreamworld's footprint for development
Ardent Leisure is to shrink the footprint of Dreamworld with new plans to develop land adjacent to the Gold Coast theme park. Having announced an investment of $50 million in...
Aug 26, 2019
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New attractions revealed at Perth’s Outback Splash
Perth's Outback Splash has revealed details of four new waterslides that it will open for the upcoming summer season. Currently under construction, the Polin Waterparks and...
Aug 25, 2019
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Dreamworld announces ‘new era’ with multi-million dollar investment in new rides
Dreamworld on the Gold Coast has today announced what it says is a “transformation signalling a new era for Australia’s biggest theme park” with a $50 million investment in “new...
Aug 23, 2019
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Campbelltown City Council moves forward with Billabong Parklands plan
Campbelltown City Council’s planned $18.75 million Billabong Parklands development is moving forward with a search currently underway for a landscape architectural design...
Aug 16, 2019
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Intercard showcases cashless technology innovations at Vietnam Theme Park Expo
With demand increasing for cashless technology in Vietnam’s fast-growing market for theme parks and family entertainment centres, Intercard will be showcasing their latest...
Aug 15, 2019
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Ian Coombes Limited to distribute Polin Waterparks products in New Zealand
Christchurch-based aquatic facilities specialist Ian Coombes Limited has announced its appointment as the distributor of Polin Waterparks products in New Zealand. With branches...
Aug 13, 2019
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Australian Innovative Systems adopts ‘AIS Water’ acronym as used by Australasian Leisure Management
Leading international water disinfection company and manufacturer, Australian Innovative Systems (AIS), has announced it is to trade as AIS Water. Elena Gosse, Chief Executive...
Aug 11, 2019
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Dreamworld looks to recruit for the upcoming holiday season
Dreamworld has commenced its seasonal recruitment drive for the September and December school holiday periods, looking for more than 100 new team members to work across a range...
Aug 8, 2019
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Dozens of swimmers injured after wave pool malfunction at Chinese waterpark
Video footage has captured the moment a wave machine malfunctioned at a waterpark in northern China, transforming the pool's gentle swell into what some media have call a...
Aug 2, 2019
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Hanmer Springs announces name for new waterslide
A key element of its current $4.5 million development, the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has announced that its new hydroslide/waterslide is to be known as the Conical...
Jul 30, 2019
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Northam Aquatic Centre moves toward January 2020 opening
Designed to reinvigorate Northam's sport precinct, the new $6.2 million Northam Aquatic Centre is on target to open by January 2020. Being built next to the Northam Recreation...
Jul 29, 2019
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Prairiewood Leisure Centre presented with AH Pierce Memorial Facility of the Year award
The Prairiewood Leisure Centre in Western Sydney role as hub for community wellness and family-friendly activity was recently recognised by the Aquatic and Recreation Institute...
Jul 23, 2019
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Ongoing board changes at Village Roadshow see appointment of Clark Kirby as Chief Executive
Changes at Village Roadshow have seen the appointment of Village Roadshow Theme Parks Chief Executive Clark Kirby as Chief Executive of the overall company and former Foxtel...
Jul 22, 2019
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Sustainable restauranters to open F&B outlet at new URBNSURF Melbourne
The Three Blue Ducks, led by renowned chefs and avid surfers Darren Robertson, Mark LaBrooy and Andy Allen, will open their fifth restaurant (and their first in Melbourne) at...
Jul 18, 2019
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New waterslide and aquatic play area approaching completion at Mudgee Pool
The addition of a new waterslide and aquatic play area at the Mudgee Pool in western NSW is approaching completion with the features set to open for the upcoming summer swimming...
Jul 17, 2019
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