News: Waterparks
Splash Zone opens at the Gladstone Aquatic Centre
The Gladstone Aquatic Centre has opened its aquatic playground for the 2014/15 summer season. First opened in November last year, the $2.5 million aquatic play park and splash...
Sep 13, 2014
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Wibit’s new range brings pools of all depths and sizes to life
Market leading open water aquatic play and sport products manufacturer Wibit Sports has introduced innovative new products to cater for leisure pools of all different sizes and...
Sep 12, 2014
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Resorts World Sentosa to introduce RFID wristbands at Adventure Cove Waterpark
Aiming to allow cashless transactions and increase guest expenditure, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) is planning to introduce wearable radio frequency identification technology...
Sep 10, 2014
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Pattaya's new waterparks aim to attract family market
With Thailand's tourism industry having struggled amid political unrest through much of 2014, a suite of new attractions are aimed at attracting a more family oriented market....
Sep 9, 2014
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Splash Planet teams up with the Hawke’s Bay Rugby
Hastings waterpark Splash Planet has joined with Hawke’s Bay Rugby to encourage families to back their local team in the ITM Cup competition. The Splash Planet 'Take a Kid to...
Sep 1, 2014
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Attractions sector sales steady but operators challenged by rising costs
As survey of the operators of Australia's amusements, carnival rides, theme parks and waterparks shows that the sector remains upbeat despite increased cost pressures. Newly...
Sep 1, 2014
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Mildura Riverfront project to include aquatic play park
Residents and visitors will have a new place to cool off on hot summer days in Mildura with the recent announcement that the $18.3 million Mildura Riverfront project will...
Aug 30, 2014
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Waterslides ready to ride in advance of Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre opening
Waterslides at the soon-to-open Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) were recently inspected by local Federal MP for Dunkley, Bruce Billson who joined Frankston Mayor...
Aug 28, 2014
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New General Manager to steer Wet’n’Wild Sydney's second season
With Wet'n'Wild Sydney set to open for its second season on 20th September, a new General Manager, Dianne Rigg, will be at the helm of the waterpark’s team. Longtime Village...
Aug 26, 2014
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Cairns Regional Council reveals plans for attractions and recreation precinct
Cairns Regional Council is propsing the establishment of a sport and recreation precinct in the city’s south, with plans likely to include a $3 million upgrade for the...
Aug 25, 2014
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BIG4 Sunshine South West Rocks to open castaway themed waterpark
BIG4 Sunshine South West Rocks Holiday Park has just kicked off work on the park’s most exciting project to date, converting an old fishing trawler into the centerpiece of a...
Aug 21, 2014
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New OCBC Aquatic Centre encourages water safety and elite performance
Facilities at Singapore's new OCBC Aquatic Centre, part of the Singapore Sports Hub, are offering local residents the opportunity to improve their water safety and swimming...
Aug 18, 2014
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Qatar Aqua Park attracts 15,000 visitors during Eid holidays
Aqua Park, Qatar’s only waterpark, attracted 15,000 visitors during the Eid al-Fitr holidays. A range of pirate-themed activities and celebrations were held at the park during...
Aug 13, 2014
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Surf Ryder simulator opens at Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre
Australia's third LatiTube standing surf wave simulator has opened at the Ryde Aquatic Leisure Centre (RALC) in suburban Sydney. The $3.5 million project has made the RALC the...
Aug 11, 2014
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Ardent Leisure further expands Goodlife Health Clubs and US FEC business
Ardent Leisure is expanding its Goodlife Health Clubs chain while announcing plans to more than double its strongly performing Main Event family entertainment (FEC) business in...
Aug 8, 2014
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WhiteWater undertakes more than 30 installations at Asian waterparks in 2014
Leading waterpark supplier WhiteWater West are undertaking attractions installations at waterparks across Asia through the current northern hemisphere summer. Undertaking over...
Aug 6, 2014
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DEAL organisers announce 2015 event dates and new website
The organisers of the Dubai Entertainment, Amusement & Leisure Show (DEAL), have announced that the Middle East’s largest attractions and entertainment exhibition will be held...
Aug 5, 2014
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Sanderson Group designs Indian theme park
The Gold Coast founded Sanderson Group is currently designing an amusement park and waterpark for a location in the western Indian city of Surat. Set to open in May 2016, the...
Aug 5, 2014
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Planned Sunshine Coast waterpark to get first Webber Wave Pool
The just announced Sunshine Coast waterpark, Sunshine Park , looks set to be the first installation of Australian developed linear surf wave pool technology. Earlier this year,...
Aug 1, 2014
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Major new waterpark planned for Sunshine Coast
Plans have been revealed for a major waterpark as the centrepiece of a 24 hectare leisure development at Glenview on the Sunshine Coast. Backers of the Sunshine Park development...
Jul 29, 2014
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BECSys5 Pool pH and Chlorine Controllers lead the way in remote communications
BECS Technology ‘Sys5’ pool pH & Chlorine controllers, from the USA, lead the world in remote communications - making it easier for commercial pool owners and operators to stay...
Jul 29, 2014
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World unveil new attractions for September opening
Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have revealed details of their much-anticipated new rides and slides due for launch in September. After much speculation,...
Jul 26, 2014
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Dunsborough's Xscape at the Cape attraction up for sale
Western Australian attractions entrepreneur Douglas G. Campbell has announced plans to sell the Xscape at the Cape water and amusement park. Opened in November 2012, the popular...
Jul 25, 2014
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AALARA launches state of the attractions industry survey
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has launched its first ever 'State of the Industry' Survey. Designed to get a full picture of the current...
Jul 15, 2014
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