Splash pad opens at North Brisbane's Newmarket Pool

The long-awaited refurbishment of North Brisbane's Newmarket Pool is now partially complete with the recent opening of their Vortex Aquatic Playground Splashpad.

The Ocean-themed Splashpad features a massive tipping bucket, whale spray ring, sea horse cannons and a jelly-fish shaped water feature.

An ideal place to cool off as Brisbane's summer temperatures rise, the zero-depth facility gives children of all ages a unique water experience without the risk of drowning or injury.

Splashpads have become popular additions to parks, council-owned pool complexes and tourist destinations in Australia, as they are a cost-effective facility that draws in the crowds (especially when compared with traditional swimming pools).

Savings are made through:

Staff Costs: Lifeguards aren't needed due to the zero-depth nature of the pads

Power Use: the Splashpad system is run on an activator, which means if it's not being used, it's not running.

Reduced maintenance & chemical costs: minimal maintenance is required as the system is almost fully automated.

Savings can be further enhanced by increased guest numbers, longer on-site stays and additional ancillary purchases such as food and merchandise.

Other new facilities at the Newmarket site include an iPlaygrounds Pirate Ship-themed playground equipment and new waterslides which will complement the existing Olympic sized swimming pool, 25 metre covered heated pool for swimming lessons, a covered toddlers wading pool and the existing children's leisure pool with slides and water features.

Click here to contact Vortex Aquatic Playgrounds via their Australian distributor Playrope Pty Ltd via their entry in the Australasian Leisure Management Supplier Directory.