News: Waterparks
Ardent Leisure borrows $225 million for attractions investment
Dreamworld owner Ardent Leisure has announced that it is to borrow $225 million as part of an investment plan for the business. In an announcement to the ASX on Friday, the...
Apr 7, 2019
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Wet'n'Wild Sydney operator Parques Reunidos reports rising profits
Global attractions operator Parques Reunidos, the new owner of the Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark, has reported a €13 million (US$14.5 million) net profit on its global operations...
Apr 5, 2019
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Perth surf park plan in doubt after bid for use of Crown land rejected
The decision by the Western Australian Government to reject a request to hand over Crown land for a controversial wave park project on the banks of Perth's Swan River has...
Apr 5, 2019
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New waterslide enhances popularity of West Wyalong pool
A new waterslide at the Holland Park Pool in West Wyalong in the Central West region of NSW has proved a popular attraction during the summer months. Installed by Australian...
Apr 3, 2019
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AALARA 2019 Conference and Trade Show looks to restore attractions sector confidence
With Australia’s attractions and theme park have endured a challenging couple of years, the annual conference of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association...
Apr 1, 2019
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Australian developers identify site for Gold Coast surf park
Having tested their technology on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, Surf Lakes International have reportedly identified a site on the Gold Coast at which they will operate a...
Mar 13, 2019
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Ardent Leisure shares hit seven-year low
The share price of Dreamworld owners Ardent Leisure has tumbled around 20% in the past week, from highs of $1.62 on 4th March to as low as $1.29 at the time of writing. As...
Mar 12, 2019
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Aflex Technology provides massive inflatable for Big Tahuna Ocean Swim Series
Nelson-based inflatable play specialists Aflex Technology have shared how the latest event in the popular Big Tahuna Ocean Swim Series made use of one of their innovative...
Mar 10, 2019
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Ambitious plans revealed for $100 million Melbourne waterpark
Private sector investors have today unveiled a proposal to develop a $100 million waterpark at Dingley Village in south-east Melbourne. The announcement of Zagame's Wild Water...
Mar 5, 2019
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Queensland Goverment reveals tougher safety regulations for amusement rides and theme parks
Amusement rides and theme parks in Queensland will be subject to tougher safety requirements that will require improved competency and training of ride operators and, for major...
Mar 4, 2019
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Wibit releases 20 new products and expanded Kids range
Leading aquatic inflatables manufacturer Wibit Sports has released 20 new products and announced an expansion of its child-focused Wibit Kids range. The newest line of Wibit...
Feb 28, 2019
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US-based aquatic safety consultants award Wet'n'Wild Sydney lifeguards
US-based aquatic safety and risk management consulting firm Ellis & Associates has revealed that it has completed an aquatic risk management program at the Wet'n'Wild Sydney...
Feb 28, 2019
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Gumbuya World expands to include new gigantic slides and family wave pool
Stage two expansion of Victoria’s Gumbuya World will see the theme park’s water world, Oasis Springs almost double in size as it becomes home to the state’s most impressive...
Feb 24, 2019
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Sea World partners with Showtime FMX to launch new multi-million-dollar ski show
Sea World has announced that it will launch a new multi-million-dollar ski show, the Thunder Lake Stunt Show, in April which will feature world-class stunts, action and comedy...
Feb 24, 2019
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Hanmer Springs granted consent for new aquatic ride and thermal pools
Resource consent has been granted for a $4.5 million development for Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. The development includes five new thermal pools and a new aquatic...
Feb 19, 2019
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Initial design concepts proposed for Rotorua Aquatic Centre upgrades
Early design concepts for upgrades to Rotorua’s Aquatic Centre feature a bombing pool, water slides, a new outdoor water play area, new indoor play features, a dedicated...
Feb 10, 2019
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Darwin Waterfront Lagoon reopened to swimmers
The Darwin Waterfront Corporation has advised that the Darwin Waterfront Recreation Lagoon and beach area has today reopened for swimming. The lagoon was closed on 1st February...
Feb 8, 2019
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Swimplex and Polin equip Fairfield City Council’s expanded Aquatopia
Australia Day weekend saw Fairfield City Council unveil Sydney’s tallest high-speed waterslide tower at its Aquatopia waterpark. The new 20-metre tall slide tower features a...
Jan 29, 2019
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Australian Innovative Systems names new Operations Manager
Australian Innovative Systems has appointed a new Operations Manager to accommodate its rapid business growth and help take its multi award-winning water disinfection technology...
Jan 28, 2019
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New solution to fix tears on inflatable play equipment
With demand for inflatable play equipment and events - indoors, outdoors and on the water - increasing each year, operators are continually seeking to reduce downtime caused by...
Jan 15, 2019
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Hastings District Council reports busy summer season at Splash Planet and community pools
Hastings District Council has advised that people have been heading to the its outdoor pools in droves since just before Christmas, with a “super busy summer season” seeing...
Jan 13, 2019
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Palmerston Water Park to become one of the coolest and safest places for Northern Territorians
Palmerston Water Park is to benefit from the installation of CCTV cameras to complement a recently-completed new shade over the toddler pool. The Northern Territory Government...
Jan 13, 2019
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4D Ride Simulator opens at the Big Banana Fun Park
Triotech, market leaders in design, development and manufacturing of multi-sensory interactive attractions have just completed the installation of a new XD Theatre at The Big...
Jan 2, 2019
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accesso and Village Roadshow Theme Parks partnership to deliver enhanced guest experiences
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced a partnership with ticketing and queuing solutions provider the accesso Technology Group plc to deliver and enhanced guest experience...
Dec 31, 2018
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