$75 million earmarked for Parramatta Aquatic Centre
14 March, 2018Up 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.
Lifeline for Blue Mountains pools
09 March, 2018Blue Mountains residents may have been thrown a lifeline, with council agreeing to review additional technical reports and undertake further consultation.
New geothermal pool a 'game changer'
24 January, 2018A new beachside public swimming pool located in the Perth suburb of Scarborough is being hailed as a 'game changer', thanks to its eco-friendly design.
New aquatic centre planned for Sydney
23 January, 2018Work on the City of Sydney's highly anticipated new aquatic centre in Green Square — the largest to be built in Sydney in nearly 20 years — will soon get underway.
Wave pools and water parks in the works
01 December, 2017Wave pools and water parks are the order of the day at the moment, according to reports published on Australian Leisure Management.
Potentially cancer-causing chemicals in Katherine pool have locals worried
26 September, 2017 by Alice RichardLocals in the NT town of Katherine have raised concerns over chemical levels in their town pool, with PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) levels almost reaching the maximum permitted level.
EvoHeat expands into Singapore
20 September, 2017 by Alice Richard | Supplied by: Evo Industries Australia Pty LtdEvoHeat is going global, with the company announcing a strategic business decision to expand into Singapore. The expansion company, Evo Industries Singapore, will officially launch in late September 2017.
Swim school software distribution deal announced
18 September, 2017 by Alice RichardJonas Leisure has been named as the exclusive distributor of Udio's school and course management software, which is designed to connect swim schools and aquatic facilities with the parents of young swimmers online in real time.
Submersible pool separation system maximises flexibility for aquatic centre
18 September, 2017 | Supplied by: S.R.SmithAfter the UQ Aquatic Centre was damaged in the Brisbane floods, the university seized the opportunity to upgrade its existing 50 m pool. The upgrade included installing an S.R. Smith SwimWall System to provide more options for programming.
Redeveloped aquatic centre utilises EtherNet/IP
04 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdThe recently redeveloped Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre at Lidcombe in Sydney's west utilises industrial controllers and an EtherNet/IP network provided by Omron.
Filter media minimises running costs for community pool
22 August, 2017 | Supplied by: AstralPoolThe town of Dartmouth lacked a community pool for year-round learn-to-swim classes and recreation. In late 2016, following many years of the community working hard to raise funds, a 25 m indoor pool was built and opened to the public. OC-1 filter media was selected for its effectiveness and energy efficiency.
Council fined $15K for swim centre chlorine discharge
21 August, 2017 by Alice RichardLake Macquarie City Council has been issued with a $15,000 fine by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) after 16,000 L of chlorinated water was discharged into a creek from the West Wallsend Swim Centre.
Study finds connection between indoor pool lifeguards and respiratory problems
16 August, 2017 by Alice RichardLifeguards who work more than 500 hours a year at indoor pools are two to six times more likely to suffer respiratory problems than those who work fewer hours, a Canadian study has found.
Inclusion program wins national innovation award
14 August, 2017 by Alice RichardBelgravia Leisure's Access and Inclusion Program has been jointly awarded the top prize for the Programs, Activities and Events category at the Sports, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards.
Swim teacher named National Teacher of Aquatics for water safety program
26 July, 2017 by Alice RichardA swimming and water safety teacher has received national recognition for her inclusive and accessible swimming program. Jill Heffernan was presented with the 2016 National Teacher of Aquatics — Access and Inclusion Award by AUSTSWIM.
