News: Waterparks
ROLLER raises US$50 million in growth capital to power enhanced guest experience technology
Cloud-based attractions industry software solution ROLLER has announced their latest funding round of US$50 million led by global software investor, Insight Partners. This...
Nov 9, 2023
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Adventure Park’s Christmas Festival to glow with 300,000 new lights
Victoria’s largest Christmas Lights event, the Christmas Festival of Lights, is set to return to Adventure Park from Saturday 17th November 2023 with 300,000 new light...
Nov 8, 2023
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Waterco to distribute LiqTech pool water filtration system across Australia and Asia Pacific
LiqTech International, Inc., a clean technology company that manufactures and markets highly specialised filtration products and systems, has announced it has entered into an...
Nov 6, 2023
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Popular splash parks switched on at Ripples Leisure Centre
Ripples Penrith and St Marys have switched on their popular splash parks for the summer season and are ready to welcome patrons. Featuring water jets, tipping buckets, slides,...
Nov 3, 2023
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Planning approval means work can start on new Adelaide Aquatic Centre
The South Australian Government has advised that with the project receiving “the greenlight from the state’s planning authority” early works on the new $135 million Adelaide...
Oct 29, 2023
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Wavegarden releases new AI video capture technology to boost surf park revenue
Wavegarden has released their latest development, CheckMySurf, which provides surf park operators and customers with an unparalleled video capture, replay, editing and...
Oct 29, 2023
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Jamberoo Action Park opens with new thrills for peak season
Open to the public since the start of the NSW school holidays, Jamberoo Action Park is anticipating that warm weather and its new rides will drive visitation through the coming...
Oct 26, 2023
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URBNSURF and Boost Mobile partner to deliver multi-sport lifestyle event
URBNSURF Melbourne is partnering with Boost Mobile to deliver Boost Mobile Air Jam – an exciting multi-sport lifestyle event combining epic surf with skate and live music at...
Oct 23, 2023
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Global attractions report shows theme parks, waterparks and museums heading towards full recovery
2022 marked a return to normal for many attraction operators around the world, who, according to the latest edition of the TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index , reported...
Oct 19, 2023
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Popularity of Life Floor’s lagoon themed Leanyer Recreation Park exceeds expectations
Since reopening following a $3.1 million upgrade, Darwin’s Leanyer Recreation Park has become an even more popular destination for families trying to beat the heat. The previous...
Oct 17, 2023
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Plans revealed for $140 million tourist and water park in Cairns
Cairns-based PPNQ Developments has submitted plans to build a $141 million tourist park at Far North Queensland’s Kewarra Beach. To be built in multiple stages on the former...
Oct 11, 2023
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$3.2 million hydroslides open at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has today unveiled a New Zealand first with the opening of two state-of-the art hydroslides. The launch of Violet Vortex and Waiau Winder,...
Oct 11, 2023
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Outrage over Chimelong Theme Park’s captive Orcas
The Chimelong Theme Park located in Zhuhai, China - designed to appear like a giant spaceship - has softly launched its offerings and attractions. However, while the indoor...
Oct 9, 2023
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Swimplex completes installation of new waterslides for Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre
Swimplex has completed the installation of new twin waterslides at the Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre with the opening scheduled for 21st October 2023. Once the slide components...
Oct 6, 2023
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EpicSurf to bring real surfing indoors for first time in Saudi Arabia
Aquatic Development Group (ADG) has announced they will be installing their award-winning stationary surf wave - EpicSurf 46 product - at the new state-of-the-art sports and...
Sep 25, 2023
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Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park secures unprecedented seven Guinness World Records
Ahead of its official opening, the all-new Chimelong Spaceship Theme Park in Zhuhai, China, has become the recipient of an unprecedented seven Guinness World Records. Designed...
Sep 21, 2023
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Toowoombah’s Millmerran Aquatic Centre officially opens
Toowoomba Regional Council has today officially opened the new $6.4 million Millmerran Aquatic Centre which will be managed by Belgravia Leisure on behalf of TRC with free entry...
Sep 15, 2023
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IAAPA enhances its leadership team with new appointments
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has enhanced its leadership team with the addition of three distinguished professionals - Jack Chan, Jorge Cabrera...
Sep 14, 2023
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Mitigating risks in operating fast evolving aquatic facility technology
Industry risk and safety expert Ash Presser is inviting the owners and operators of all types aquatic facilities - including recreational pools, wave pools, surf parks and wave...
Sep 7, 2023
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Sanad Capital’s ACTVENTURE project gets approval for operational works
Sanad Capital’s much delayed plans to develop a waterpark and resort complex on the Sunshine Coast are set to move forward after approval of its construction plans. Sunshine...
Aug 29, 2023
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Perth’s Outback Splash new lagoon feature to open this summer
Construction is underway on Perth’s Outback Splash new addition -‘The Lagoon’ - opening this Summer and offering “an oasis of fun and relaxation in the Swan Valley” with...
Aug 24, 2023
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Western Australian Police warn trespassers over accessing Perth's Adventure World
Western Australia Police have issued a statement discouraging youth from trespassing at Perth's Adventure World. The warning comes after footage emerged on social media of...
Aug 21, 2023
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Eurobodalla Council’s Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre loses $1.2 million in first nine months
Reports published today have advised the Eurobodalla Shire Council’s Bay Pavilions arts and aquatic centre in the NSW south coast town of Batemans Bay has incurred an operating...
Aug 10, 2023
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Gold Coast's WhiteWater World sued for more than $1 million over guest's alleged waterslide injury
The WhiteWater World waterpark on the Gold Coast is being sued for more than $1 million after an eight-year-old girl allegedly suffered serious internal injuries on one of its...
Aug 9, 2023
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