News: Waterparks
First Look at Palmerston's Water Park Design
Northern Territory Deputy Chief Minister Delia Lawrie has unveiled the chosen design for Palmerston's free water park and announced the opening of tenders to build the $13.6...
Mar 23, 2011
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$3 million attraction for Perth's Adventure World
Perth theme park Adventure World is to develop a new $3 million water attraction. Following a successful summer season, the Bibra Lake-based attraction will begin construction...
Mar 21, 2011
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Water Park Toys set to make a splash
Water Park Toys is a new supplier of innovative, interactive and educational inflatable products that make aquatic play both learning and engaging. The company, created by...
Mar 20, 2011
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Mariner 3S robotic pool cleaner now available in Australasia
Mariner 3S of Switzerland, world leaders in the manufacture and design of commercial cleaning equipment for swimming pools, have appointed Sydney-based Alias Pty Ltd as their...
Mar 17, 2011
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Dubai waterpark gets world first
Dubai's Wild Wadi waterpark has launched a world first, a triple tornado thrill water ride, named Tantrum Alley. The 250 metre long Tantrum Alley is the only one in the world...
Mar 16, 2011
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Wave Loch Appoints Regional Sales Representative
Wave Loch LLC, manufacturers of the FlowRider artificial wave attraction, have recently appointed OzFlow as their Australian and New Zealand Agents and Sales Representatives....
Mar 15, 2011
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WhiteWater Opens Office in China
Leading waterpark design, engineering and manufacturing company WhiteWater West Industries Ltd have opened a new office in Shanghai, China. The new office marks a significant...
Mar 12, 2011
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YMCA to manage new SA State Aquatic Centre
The South Australian Government has announced the YMCA as the preferred operator of the State's new $100 million aquatic and leisure centre. The announcement comes as the final...
Mar 11, 2011
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Recruitment Begins at South Australian State Aquatic Centre
With its opening scheduled to be held in less than eight weeks, the process of recruitment for 250 new staff members at the South Australian State Aquatic Centre has began. The...
Mar 7, 2011
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Deep Blue Marine launches low cost, high tech automated pool safety system
Deep Blue Marine, a Swiss manufacturer whose engineering team is renowned for developing leading edge Scuba equipment and systems, has announced the launch of the BlueFox Pool...
Mar 1, 2011
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Sunshine Coast waterpark dreams end with land sale
The sale of a 75-hectare parcel of land near Caloundra has marked the end of plans for the development of a waterpark on the Sunshine Coast. The land, located opposite the...
Feb 25, 2011
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South Australian Aquatic Centre set to make a big splash
The first splash of 10 million litres of water has begun flowing into the pools at South Australia's new State Aquatic Centre. South Australian Infrastructure Minister Pat...
Feb 22, 2011
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Neptune-Benson Welcomes new Vice President-International Business Development
US-based Neptune-Benson, Inc., a leading manufacturer of commercial filtration systems, has announced the appointment of Michael Turner as Vice President International Business...
Feb 19, 2011
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Creek Surfing and Polin form artificial surf alliance
The Hungarian-based Creek Surfing company has teamed up with Turkish company Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems to market and distribute the former's new water activity concept....
Feb 17, 2011
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Lost Paradise of Dilmun opens with new attractions
Bahrain's The Lost Paradise of Dilmun is ready to start a new exciting season in 2011. A newly constructed central pool is now available for a variety of pool activities...
Feb 15, 2011
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Wibit takes a lead on open water inflatables
With a growth in the popularity of aquatic amusement inflatables for use in open water, leading German manufacturer Wibit Sports has been highlighting the importance of the...
Feb 15, 2011
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New headscarf helps Muslim women swim safely
An Australian swimming teacher has invented a new headscarf for Muslim women that could be a great benefit to migrants in aquatic environments. Australian Lifesaving...
Feb 5, 2011
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World first standing surf simulator for Coffs Harbour
A surf themed waterpark incorporating waterslides, a wave simulator and a surf museum has been proposed for a redeveloped Coffs Harbour Showground. Swimplex Aquatics Director...
Jan 31, 2011
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Water Rides Boost Hanmer Springs Performance
The opening of a NZ$7.5 million extension at Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve in December has boosted the New Zealand attraction's holiday season performance. The 4,600 metre2...
Jan 27, 2011
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Sea World Launches New Jet Ski Show
Gold Coast theme park Sea World has launched its new Jet Stunt Extreme Show featuring some of the world's best jet ski stunt performers. 19-year-old Lee Stone, widely recognised...
Dec 23, 2010
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PurePlay Expands Operations into Korea
Denver Colorado-based PurePlay, the largest provider of waterpark restoration services in North America, has expanded its reach by developing a relationship with Seohee...
Dec 20, 2010
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New Owners for Hillarys The Great Escape
Perth adventure and waterpark, Hillarys The Great Escape has new owners. Attraction founder and owner Douglas Campbell recently sold the attraction to Perth businessman Kevin...
Dec 15, 2010
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CLM introduces Waterslide safety policy
Following a number of waterslide incidents in New Zealand, aquatic and recreation facilities contractor Community Leisure Management (CLM) has implemented a new policy for their...
Dec 8, 2010
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Dive-In Movies Return to Wet'n'Wild
The ever popular Dive-in Movies will return to Wet'n'Wild this Saturday (4th December) with a line-up of recent release family movies. Dive-in Movies offer guests the...
Dec 2, 2010
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