News: Waterparks
Tiling solution sets standard for Australian aquatic facilities
The new $45 million WaterMarc multi activity regional centre in Greensborough, Victoria is setting the standard for its tiling as well as impressive layout and unique...
Oct 15, 2012
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Yas Waterworld takes home World Waterpark Association's inaugural Leading Edge Award
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi - the brand new waterpark set to open at Yas Island by the end of this year - took home the World Waterpark Association's inaugural Leading Edge Award...
Oct 14, 2012
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Village Roadshow takes majority stake in Las Vegas waterpark
Theme park operator and movie distributor Village Roadshow has taken a majority stake in a Las Vegas, USA waterpark currently under construction. With an investment of $US12...
Oct 12, 2012
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Adventure Park Geelong opens for another 'supercharged summer'
Adventure Park Geelong has opened its gates for what it calls "another supercharged summer", launching two new rides for the 2012/13 season and having completed the full...
Oct 7, 2012
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks appointment
Village Roadshow Theme Parks has announced the appointment of Tony Cullen to the position of Manager: Trade and Tourism reporting to Head of Sales Annette Peace. The role will...
Oct 5, 2012
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Interactive toddlers pool opening marks completion of Lithgow Aquatic Centre stage one upgrade
The recent opening of stage one of the Lithgow Aquatic Centre redevelopment features an interactive toddlers pool, a new amenities block, new public access, new parking area,...
Oct 3, 2012
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PolySoft surface completes Dreamworld's DreamWorks Experience
Leading playground equipment supplier, Sure Play has recently installed PolySoft surfacing in two new and exciting lands at Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld. The lands are Po's...
Oct 2, 2012
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Wet'n'Wild launches new Constrictor water slide
Gold Coast waterpark Wet'n'Wild Water World has scaled new heights of waterslide fun with the official opening of Australia's first Constrictor slide. Featuring the tightest...
Sep 29, 2012
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Marine Life Park to open to public ahead of official opening of Resorts World Sentosa
Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has announced that its second anchor attraction - the Marine Life Park - will open days ahead of its official opening on 7th December....
Sep 28, 2012
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Waterplay expands product line with full-scale waterslides
The Waterplay® Solutions Corp. has taken the next step in providing a comprehensive service to the aquatics community by adding waterslides to their extensive suite of products....
Sep 23, 2012
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Jamberoo Action Park opens for 2012/13 season
Jamberoo Action Park has reopened for the NSW school holidays and the 2012/13 summer season. Located just over an hour's drive from Sydney, NSW's biggest theme park is offering...
Sep 21, 2012
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks introduce new rides for holiday entertainment
Village Roadshow is set to open three new attractions before Christmas at its Gold Coast theme parks; Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World. Two new...
Sep 20, 2012
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Yarra Ranges Splash Park set to reopen after upgrades
Yarra Ranges Council is set to reopen its Seville Water Play Park for the 2102/13 summer. The zero-depth water spray ground closed in mid-January after an outbreak of...
Sep 13, 2012
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Neptune-Benson expands with UV acquisition: appoints Australian representative
Leading manufacturer of commercial aquatic filtration systems Neptune-Benson, LLC has announced its acquisition of the business of Engineered Treatment Systems LLC (ETS), a...
Sep 12, 2012
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NSW Premier kicks off construction of Wet'n'Wild Sydney
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has announced the start of construction at the new Wet'n'Wild Sydney waterpark. With construction having been expected to begin over recent month,...
Sep 9, 2012
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Lo-Q and The Sanderson Group partner to ease queue management
Lo-Q plc, the UK-based provider of virtual queuing systems for theme parks, waterparks and major attractions, has signed a partnership agreement with The Sanderson Group to help...
Sep 8, 2012
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Waterplay introduces the Flow Booster
The Flow Booster, an exciting new accessory from Waterplay, boosts the flow of water to a play feature through interactivity. With a unique underground system made up of three...
Sep 8, 2012
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Banyule City Council opens WaterMarc facility
Banyule City Council is today opening its WaterMarc multi activity regional centre in the northern Melbourne suburb of Greensborough. Opening today (Wednesday 5th September) and...
Sep 5, 2012
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Backyard sprinklers re-imagined on a grand scale
Innovative thinking from Vortex Aquatic Playgrounds has created the ultimate backyard sprinkler - only bigger, better, and in a park setting, where everyone can play. The Vortex...
Sep 3, 2012
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Dubai's Wild Wadi Waterpark to launch new waterslide
Dubai's Wild Wadi Waterpark is set to unveil its new and improved Jumeirah Sceirah water slide on 4th September, promising thrill-seekers a new and daring ride. Replacing the...
Aug 29, 2012
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WhiteWater West Acquires Hopkins Rides
Leading waterpark experts WhiteWater West has announced its acquisition of Hopkins Rides (formerly O.D. Hopkins). Despite the new ownership, the Hopkins Rides name will remain,...
Aug 25, 2012
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Riders take to the waves at Flow House Bangkok
While its official opening will be held next month, the Flow House Bangkok surf attraction is already welcoming guests and riders. Located in mid-downtown Bangkok, Flow House...
Aug 22, 2012
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Translucent waterslides unveiled at Tai Po Aquatic Centre
Turkish waterslide manufacturer Polin has unveiled a trio of translucent waterslides at Hong Kong's Tai Po Aquatic Centre. Polin replaced three existing slides with modified...
Aug 15, 2012
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Ride installations mark approach of Yas Waterworld opening
With its upcoming opening in the final quarter of this year, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has revealed details of its 'Bandit Bomber' suspended family rollercoaster. Supplied by...
Aug 14, 2012
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