News: Waterparks
Centaman celebrates World Waterpark Association innovation award
The recent World Waterpark Association (WWA) innovation awards recognised Australian-based management technology company Centaman and its innovative customer counting and data...
Nov 19, 2011
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Gold Coast resort opens largest waterpark
The Zagames Paradise Resort Gold Coast has launched what it says is the biggest Aqua Play waterpark in a resort in the southern hemisphere. Opened at the beginning of October,...
Nov 18, 2011
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New directions for Siemens aquatic products
Following Siemens Ltd's recent announcement of a change of approach for its aquatic and commercial pool products in Australia and New Zealand, longtime aquatic products business...
Nov 9, 2011
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Stephen Galbraith joins Australian Waterslides and Leisure
Former Wonderland Sydney and Sunway Lagoon, Kuala Lumpur General Manager Stephen Galbraith has joined Australian Waterslides and Leisure (AWL) as Sales and Marketing Manager....
Nov 4, 2011
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Funfields to launch Wizard Works' first aquatic installation in Australia
Victorian family amusement park Funfields is set to launch Wizard Works' first aquatic installation in Australia. The multi-level aquatic play unit being installed at Funfields...
Oct 30, 2011
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Price war hits revenue at Ardent attractions
A "discounting war" between Gold Coast theme park operators has been partly blamed for a drop in revenue from Ardent Leisure's Dreamworld, Whitewater World and SkyPoint...
Oct 29, 2011
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Sugarworld waterpark set for Christmas holiday reopening
Renovations and improvements to Cairns' Sugarworld are nearing completion with the waterpark set to reopen for the Christmas school holidays. The $5 million recconstruction...
Oct 28, 2011
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Season long deals at Victoria's biggest waterpark
Victorian amusement and waterpark Adventure Park Geelong has launched an 'Unlimited Entry' access pass that will give holders repeat admissions until April 2012. Costing $74.99...
Oct 27, 2011
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Sea World founder Keith Williams dies
Keith Williams, the man behind the Gold Coast's Sea World theme park and the developer of Hamilton and Daydream Islands, has died at the age of 82. The legendary entrepreneur...
Oct 20, 2011
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'Aquacircus' wins 2011 WWA innovation award
Empex Watertoys and Beachpark Waterpark have been presented with the prestigious World Waterpark Association (WWA) Industry Innovation Award at this year's WWA trade show and...
Oct 19, 2011
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Banyule Council reveals WaterMarc's dynamic energy
Banyule City Council has unveiled detailed designs and the branding for its $50 million Greensborough regional aquatic and recreation centre. To be named WaterMarc the new...
Oct 14, 2011
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Ice Land Water Park celebrates anniversary: announces developments
Ice Land Water Park has celebrated its first anniversary, announcing plans for expansion and plans to open similar facilities in Abu Dhabi and Thailand. Expansion of the 25-acre...
Oct 12, 2011
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Bahrain waterpark presents Pirate spectacular
The Lost Paradise of Dilmun waterpark is presenting 'Pirates in Bahrain' for two weeks during the Eid Al Adha holidays next month. Organisers of 'Pirates in Bahrain' are...
Oct 10, 2011
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Moree Artesian Pools redevelopment delayed by rains
Recent wet weather has disrupted progress on the redevelopment of the Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex with the result that it will no longer be possible to open the pools for...
Sep 22, 2011
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Jamberoo Action Park unveils school holidays highlights
Jamberoo Action Park, NSW's biggest theme and water park has revealed its program for the upcoming school holidays. Kicking off in time for what is expected to be a the sunny...
Sep 21, 2011
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Asian FLOW tour comes to Dreamworld
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is to host Australia's first international flowriding competition. Dreamworld was selected as the Australian venue for the 2011 Asian FLOW...
Sep 14, 2011
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Aflex Technology advances uniform guidance for operating swimming pool inflatables
Leading inflatable manufacturer Aflex is developing a set of standards for water inflatables encompassing all facets of these products from basic operating procedures, set-up,...
Sep 12, 2011
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Will Australia ever build another theme park?
With new theme parks being developed across Asia, Australasian Leisure Management Publisher Nigel Benton is asking whether Australia will ever witness the development of another...
Aug 21, 2011
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Comment invited on plans for Wet 'n' Wild Sydney
Plans for the proposed $80 million Wet 'n' Wild Sydney waterpark have been on display for public comment. Local newspaper The Blacktown Sun reported that a NSW Department of...
Aug 18, 2011
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Todd Coates to head Ardent Leisure Theme Parks Division
The Ardent Leisure Group has announced the appointment of Todd Coates as the new Chief Executive of its Theme Parks division, consisting of Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld,...
Aug 18, 2011
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Korean waterparks expand
Two of Korea's world-renowned waterparks, DaeMyung Vivaldi Ocean World and Samsung Everland Caribbean Bay, have expanded for the (northern hemisphere) summer with support from...
Aug 16, 2011
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Seminar to explain environmental health issues in public pools and splashpads
The Environmental Health Association (Australia) [EHA] is holding a one-day seminar exploring the optimum use of water in aquatic and recreation facilities and the operation and...
Aug 6, 2011
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Pattaya to develop South East Asia's leading waterpark
Details of the Ramayana Water Park, which aims to become South East Asia's leading waterpark, have been released. Situated in the Thai resort of Pattaya, and set to open in open...
Aug 4, 2011
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New Splashpad for historic Parkes Pool
The historic 'little pool' at the Parkes swimming complex is to be demolished to make way for a modern wet play area. Set to be completed in time for the start of the Christmas...
Jul 26, 2011
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