News: Aquatics

FINA cancels World Junior Championships in Russia

World swimming governing body FINA has called off the World Junior Swimming Championships that were set to take place in Kazan, Russia, in late August, in light of Russia's invasion of…

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Feb 27, 2022 Aquatics / Events / Security / Sport /

 
 

Planning and design commences on Leschenault Leisure Centre expansion

A $15 million project to upgrade the Leschenault Leisure Centre is now under way thanks to the Western Australian Government commitment of a $3 million funding commitment. The project to…

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Feb 26, 2022 Access / Aquatics / Recreation /

 
 

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya awards contract for Middle East’s largest waterpark

Saudi Arabian giga project Qiddiya has awarded a US$750 million construction contract for what will be the largest waterpark in the Middle East featuring 22 rides and attractions across a…

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Feb 26, 2022 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Council orders Sydney swim school to close

Sydney's Northern Beaches Council has issued a shutdown order to a popular swim school in the suburb of Avalon to close. Barrenjoey Swim School, which operates from the home of Damian…

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Feb 25, 2022 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

Zoggs Australia returns as Principal Partner for Laps for Life event to support youth mental wellness

Leading swim brand Zoggs Australia is returning as the Principal Partner for national fundraising event, Laps for Life, for a fourth year to raise awareness and funds for youth mental…

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Feb 25, 2022 Aquatics / Events / Wellness /

 
 

AIS Water named Queensland winner of Telstra business innovation award

After assessing 24,310 nominations, and developing a shortlist of 239 national finalists, the Telstra Best of Business Awards judges have chosen AIS Water as the Queensland winner of its…

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Feb 25, 2022 Aquatics / Marketing / Technology /

 
 

Darwin Waterfront Corporation reveals plan for $250 million saltwater surf lagoon

The Northern Territory-owned Darwin Waterfront Corporation has revealed an ambitious plan for the precinct centred on the development of a saltwater surf wave lagoon. The masterplan for…

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Feb 24, 2022 Aquatics / Attractions / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Dunedin City Council temporarily closes Port Chalmers Pool due to COVID

Dunedin City Council has advised that one of its community pools - Port Chalmers Pool - remains temporarily closed until further notice following five pool staff having tested positive for…

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Feb 24, 2022 Aquatics / Safety /

 
 

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