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At IAAPA Expo 2024, water park industry supplier – WhiteWater - announced its ISO 14001 certification, gave updates on major projects, shared insights into trends, and celebrated Chief Executive Geoff Chutter's induction into the IAAPA Hall of Fame.

ISO 14001 Certification and Impact Report
WhiteWater advised that the company has achieved ISO 14001 certification, the internationally recognised standard for environmental management systems. It is assurance for partners and clients that WhiteWater is proactively taking measures to minimise its negative impacts on the environment. The current scope covers the management of environmental risks associated with product development and design, marketing, sales, manufacturing, logistics, installation, and servicing originating from the head office, with the scope to expand in the following years.

Releasing its first-ever Impact Report, WhiteWater publicly details its environmental, social, supply chain, and governance activities, which demonstrate the commitment the company has to managing its business ethically. Chutter notes "how we do business is as important to us as what we make."

Yas Waterworld Expansion
Having worked with Yas Waterworld since its inception, WhiteWater is again collaborating with Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, for the most anticipated expansion project in the Middle East.

Yas Waterworld will be increasing its guest capacity by 20% in 2025, introducing 18 new rides and 3.3 km of slide path - all from WhiteWater - to bring the total number of attractions to over 70. Making headlines will be the UAE's highest water slide - a Flatline Loop at 40 metres in height - and a Shoot the Chute, the first water ride in the world to be integrated into a water slide tower. Following the park's theme of Emirati heritage, this 20-seat amusement ride will extend the Legend of the Lost Pearl storyline and take guests down a 15 metre plunge with a refreshing splash for both riders and spectators.

Promising adventure around every corner, additional highlights for this expansion area will include first-of-its-kind Master Blasters, the biggest and longest Parallel Pursuit competition slides in the world, and a new kids' area featuring the world's first Mini Blaster Fusion slide.

Indoor Water Parks are Trending
While indoor water parks might not be new, advances in building systems, HVAC, and design concepts are supporting a renewed growth in this segment. The new generation of indoor water parks now has better lighting, with the ability to incorporate retractable roofs or walls and offers additional entertainment as well a section to cater to adults. Examples of some latest projects with WhiteWater supplying all the water slides and aquatic play equipment to major projects include Water World at Shanghai L+SNOW Indoor Skiing Theme Resort in China - the water park at the biggest indoor ski hall in the world (opened 2024)

With WhiteWater having supported clients across the world to bring their ambitious visions to life and shaped aquatic entertainment over four decades, Chief Executive Geoff Chutter was honoured with induction into IAAPA Hall of Fame

Since founding WhiteWater in 1980, Chutter has been very influential across the attractions industry, covering water park, theme park, resort, and surf spaces worldwide. He will be lending his wealth of knowledge and business expertise to serve on the 2025 IAAPA Board of Directors.

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Image top: WhiteWater’s press conference at IAAPA Expo 2024 was a celebration of new projects, thrilling products, and noteworthy achievements; Releasing its first-ever Impact Report WhiteWater publicly details its environmental, social, supply chain, and governance activities

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