News: Waterparks
Water quality testing impasse set to prevent reopening of Bathurst Aqua Park
The owner of the Bathurst Aqua Park has cancelled his plans to reopen the waterpark at the Chifley Dam in the NSW Centre Tablelands after being unable to reach a satisfactory...
Oct 17, 2024
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Miral reveals expansion of Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi more than 50% complete
Miral, the Abu Dhabi developer of immersive destinations, has reported that the expansion of the Yas Waterworld waterpark has gone beyond being half way complete with 55% of the...
Oct 14, 2024
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WACA upgrade project reaches major milestone
The WACA Ground Improvement Project has reached a significant milestone, with structural completion of the outdoor 50 metre pool which will form a central showpiece of the...
Oct 8, 2024
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Life Floor completes its largest Southern Hemisphere installation at Hervey Bay’s WetSide
The WetSide aquatic play park at Hervey Bay - newly reopened after upgrades were carried out during the winter months - is now the site of the largest Life Floor installation in...
Oct 3, 2024
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Bright Pool Services expands reach across greater Sydney
Bright Pool Services is an emerging company that from initially servicing the NSW Macarthur region has expanded its reach to sites across greater Sydney. Owner Peter Bright...
Oct 3, 2024
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Marketing executive Jemma Elder appointed as a Director at Coast Entertainment Holdings
Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the operator of Dreamworld, WhiteWater World and the Skypoint observation deck, has advised of the appointment of South East Queensland...
Oct 1, 2024
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Wavegarden technology to be used at planned Bahrain surf park
Investment groups in the Kingdom of Bahrain have announced details of a new development which will feature a Wavegarden Cove artificial wave lagoon as its main attraction. Set...
Oct 1, 2024
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Unique skydiving stunt precedes Surf Abu Dhabi's first event
In advance of its scheduled official opening next month, Surf Abu Dhabi has staged its first event - the opening round of the men’s competition at the Abu Dhabi Longboard...
Sep 27, 2024
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Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast set to mark 40th birthday
Gold Coast waterpark Wet’n’Wild is approaching a weekend celebration of 40 years of operations. Having been officially opening on 30th September 1984 as Cades County WaterPark,...
Sep 26, 2024
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IAAPA to ramp up presence in Middle East with Expo planned for 2026
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, continues to ramp up its presence in the Middle East with the announcement of the launch of IAAPA Expo Middle East....
Sep 26, 2024
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Turkey’s AQUAFUN exhibition to attract aquatic, pool and water entertainment professionals
With Turkey sitting where Asia and Europe come together, the 2025 AQUAFUN is to focus on increasing its claim as a transcontinental gathering for the aquatic, pool and water...
Sep 24, 2024
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WhiteWater helps Saudi Arabia with its 2030 tourism vision
Saudi Arabia is increasing its investment in water parks to support its Vision 2030 goal of attracting more than 150 million people by decade's end. One of the key advantages of...
Sep 23, 2024
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WhiteWater secures win in Canadian Intellectual Property Ruling
Aquatic industry supplier WhiteWater has welcomed what it calls a “definitive success” in defending four of its new products in the patent infringement case brought on by...
Sep 20, 2024
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Thailand plans to boost tourism with ‘manufactured attractions’
Entertainment complexes, water parks and learning centres are among the attraction projects being considered by Thailand to boost its tourism. While Thailand is usually...
Sep 18, 2024
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Dreamworld owner Coast Entertainment Holdings reports increased net profit in last financial year
New attractions saw Dreamworld and Skypoint enjoy increased visitation, ticket sales and revenue in the 2023/24 financial year with owner Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited...
Sep 16, 2024
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Life Floor a key component at Dreamworld's refreshed Ocean Parade
Since opening late last year, the refreshed children’s aquatic play space at Dreamworld's Ocean Parade precinct has proven to be one of its biggest drawcards. PicoPlay’s design...
Sep 16, 2024
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Aventuur advises of investment initiatives for new Perth Surf park
Backers of the $100 million Perth Surf Park are presenting a $10 million loan note offer pitched to surfers and other interested parties to raise investment for the project....
Sep 12, 2024
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Eco-Conscious Bali waterpark to add one hectare of children’s aquatic play
Indonesian Eco-Conscious water attraction - Waterbom Bali - is introducing a new children’s area this year which will include AquaPlay (an expansive new water playground), a...
Sep 9, 2024
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Perth’s Outback Splash launches early bird 2024/25 season pass sale
Perth's Outback Splash has announced the launch of its ‘early bird’ sale for its 2024/25 season pass, with the limited-time offer allowing guests to purchase passes at a reduced...
Sep 6, 2024
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IAAPA Expo 2024 to welcome Global Attractions Industry to Orlando
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions upcoming 2024 IAAPA Expo is set to welcome IAAPA Expo thousands of industry professionals from around the world,...
Aug 26, 2024
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Surf Abu Dhabi announces October opening and hosting of 2025 World Surf League event
Modon Holding has announced that, after a series of delays, its Surf Abu Dhabi attraction will open in October. Immediately following the much anticipated opening announcement,...
Aug 17, 2024
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Latest TEA/AECOM global attractions report shows theme parks, waterparks and museums as having 'closed the chapter' on recovery
Attractions around the world are approaching or exceeding their pre-pandemic attendance figures according to the latest the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)/AECOM Theme...
Aug 16, 2024
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Wibit makes changes to its management team
Wibit Sports, leading provider of floating modular water park installations, has made changes to its management team, with among the changes, Tarak Charfi joining as Manager...
Aug 15, 2024
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Cairns Regional Council gives go-ahead for new Reefsedge waterpark
A new waterpark at Kewarra Beach in Far North Queensland is set to proceed after Cairns Regional Council granted planning permission for the construction of a three-level slide...
Aug 14, 2024
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