News: Waterparks
Polin introduces 'King Cobra' Waterslide
One of the highlights of last week’s Asian Attractions Expo was Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems’ introduction of its new King Cobra waterslide. The King Cobra offers one of...
Jul 22, 2010
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks Reveals New Attractions
Village Roadshow Theme Parks have unveiled plans for three new major attractions for their Sea World and Wet'n'Wild Water World theme parks for 2010. Sea World's new attractions...
Jul 15, 2010
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SGL takes on Sugarworld waterpark feasibility study
Cairns Regional Council has engaged Melbourne-based consultancy SGL Group to undertake a study into options for the redevelopment of the Sugarworld Waterpark. The consultancy...
Jul 14, 2010
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New Industry Awards: Are You Prepared?
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has announced its first annual wage review under the Fair Work Act, 2009. The decision provides increases to rates of pay in modern Awards and also an...
Jul 5, 2010
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Green Light for Hanmer Springs Pool and Spa Development
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa has been given the go ahead to proceed with its $7.5million dollar extension. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa General Manager Graeme Abbot...
Jul 1, 2010
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks bring back the VIP Pass
Village Roadshow's Gold Coast Theme Parks have reintroduced their VIP pass for access to Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet'n'Wild Water World. The new VIP pass...
Jul 1, 2010
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Development advances at Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex
Moree Plains Shire Council has invited expressions of interest to redevelop the 115-year old Moree Hot Artesian Pool Complex. The planned $6.25 million project aims to develop...
Jun 28, 2010
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Fairfield Aqua Playland makes a splash
One of the aquatic successes through the warm late summer and spring at Fairfield Leisure Centre was a new Whitewater West AquaPlay feature. The $500,000 AquaPlay 550 with...
Jun 9, 2010
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Cairns Sugarworld to be rebuilt?
Cairns Regional Council has voted to undertake a feasibility study into future options for its Sugarworld waterpark, including whether to build new slides and other water-based...
May 27, 2010
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Adventure World Perth apologises for ban on Muslim Swimming Dress
A Muslim woman has won compensation and a written apology from management after she and her friends were refused permission to go on water rides at Perth's Adventure World...
May 25, 2010
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Construction to Begin at Cairns Waterpark
Developer Paul Freebody has been given the final go-ahead to build Cairns' Adventure Waters waterpark. Freebody will begin construction of the $35 million waterpark in July,...
May 20, 2010
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Global Study Shows Resilience in the Theme Park Industry
The world's top 25 theme parks recorded 185 million visits in 2009, a decline of 0.3% from 2008, according to a study released by the Economics practice at AECOM (formerly...
Apr 29, 2010
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Cairns Council Closes Sugarworld Waterpark
The Sugarworld water park at Edmonton, North Queensland has been closed after Cairns Regional Council identified structural problems in rides on the site. The closure, which...
Apr 28, 2010
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Uncertainty Surrounds Future of Napier Marineland
Napier's Marineland, one of Hawke's Bay's top tourist attractions since the mid-1960s, could be turned into a bus depot. The attraction, on the city's Marine Parade seafront,...
Apr 23, 2010
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Registrations Open for WWA Middle East Symposium
The World Waterpark Association (WWA) has announced details of its upcoming two-day educational event in Dubai. WWA's Middle East Symposium is being held at the Dubai World...
Mar 25, 2010
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Inflatable Water park Approved for Geraldton
The City of Geraldton-Greenough's councillors have approved an inflatable water park development for the Geraldton foreshore. The approval will allow Aquafun Pty Ltd to operate...
Mar 24, 2010
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Networking Events at Asian Attractions Expo 2010
More than 3,000 attractions industry professionals are set to gather at the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2010. To be held between 13th and 16th July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...
Mar 22, 2010
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Mackay Leisure Facilities Win Architectural Awards
Two of Mackay Regional Council's community facilities, the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre (MECC) and Bluewater Lagoon, have set the benchmark in architectural design...
Mar 16, 2010
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April Opening for Emirates Ice Land Waterpark
Ice Land Waterpark, set to be the largest waterpark in the Arabian Gulf, is to open in April. The waterpark, in the United Arab Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, is the first element...
Mar 4, 2010
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Ardent Leisure confirms Gold Coast Openings
Ardent Leisure has confirmed that its Dreamworld and WhiteWater World parks will open new attractions in time for the April school holidays. Dreamworld will welcome a night-time...
Mar 2, 2010
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Wibit Park boost for aquatic income
The new German designed Wibit Sports Park was created to give commercial pools, resorts and camps a modular floating playground that is worth paying for. With the ability to...
Feb 22, 2010
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Ardent Leisure suffers revenue fall
The Ardent Leisure Group (the owners of Goodlife Health Clubs and the Dreamworld and WhiteWater World attractions) has released their half-year financial performance results....
Feb 18, 2010
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WhiteWater pioneers translucent waterslide technology
Leading waterpark designers WhiteWater West Industries has announced the expansion of its line of patent-pending SilkTek⢠translucent fibreglass components found on its...
Feb 8, 2010
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Adventure Waters planning in final stages
Having received development approvals from the Cairns Regional Council in October last year, Adventure Waters Waterpark Chief Executive Paul Freebody has announced further...
Feb 5, 2010
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