US push for Aquatic Health Code adoption
15 August, 2018 byThe US-based National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) is spearheading a movement for widespread adoption of a Model Aquatic Health Code.
A waterfall of savings in Willoughby
14 August, 2018 byA new water filtration system at the Willoughby Leisure Centre has saved more than $14,000 and one million litres of water.
Going underground
06 August, 2018 by | Supplied by: State Wide Pool ServicesState Wide Pool Services developed a 25 m, five-lane heated pool that lies below ground level in Pridham Hall's Adelaide CBD location.
Life Floor foam rubber aqauatic flooring system
31 July, 2018 by | Supplied by: Sport + Venues (Australia)The Life Floor foam rubber flooring system is specifically designed and engineered to perform in aquatic environments and to minimise slips and falls.
50 m pool "not a priority" for aquatic centre
26 July, 2018 byA 20-year proposed redevelopment plan for the Beaton Park region of Wollongong won't incorporate a 50 m swimming pool.
$5.4m pool upgrade kicks off
18 July, 2018 byMoreton Bay Regional Council has commenced construction on the major $5.4 million Caboolture Regional Aquatic Centre (CRALC) upgrade at Burpengary.
Fluidra and Zodiac merger finalised
03 July, 2018 byThe Fluidra and Zodiac merger has been finalised. Announced in November 2017, the deal brings together a portfolio of recognised brands and gives it a direct presence in 45 countries.
120 years and still going strong
27 June, 2018 by | Supplied by: Pierce AustraliaBack in 1898 Albert Henry Pierce established AH Pierce (later known as Pierce Pool Supplies), a supplier to councils and retail stores throughout NSW.
$10m in funding for Mount Barker pool
06 June, 2018 byAnother ageing aquatic centre is set to get a makeover, thanks to a $10m federal government funding contribution announced earlier this week.
Flowcrete Australia Flowsports Aquatic resin flooring
06 June, 2018 by | Supplied by: Flowcrete AustraliaFlowcrete Australia has launched Flowsports Aquatic, a range of high-performance resin flooring solutions for aquatic, leisure and recreation facilities.
How suitable is solar?
28 May, 2018 byNew research from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland suggests that while solar power can provide around 30% of the required energy needs for indoor public swimming pools, there are still some major considerations required at the planning stage to make it a truly viable alternative.
APSP — a new focus on commercial
27 April, 2018 byThe Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) in the US has announced the formation of its new Commercial Council.
$1m earmarked for aquatic centre upgrade
16 April, 2018 byThe Sans Souci swimming pool in Sydney's south is the latest aquatic centre to receive substantial funding for an upgrade.
SA public aquatic facilities survey
27 March, 2018 byA survey into the use of public aquatic facilities in South Australia is now open.
$75 million earmarked for Parramatta Aquatic Centre
14 March, 2018 byUp to $75.2 million will be invested in the construction of a contemporary aquatic leisure centre for Parramatta after Council endorsed the business case for the new facility.
