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Aquatics and Commercial
news of interest to commercial and public pool operators, builders and designers, and the aquatics industry
Australian Paralympic swimteam and TV coverage announced
A 35-strong Paralympic swim team will be going to London and ABC-TV has announced a star-studded line up to cover their endeavours.
Cogeneration seminar at Castle Hill RSL
Simons Green Energy is conducting an educational Seminar on the topic: “Cogeneration as a solution for your energy management program” at Castle Hill RSL on August 9.
Pentair in $10 billion merger with Tyco Flow
Pentair will merge with Tyco International’s flow control business to create the biggest global player in water and fluid solutions.
2012 SPLASH! Environmental Awards now open for entries
Get your entries in before April 30, 2012 for the third edition of the world’s only dedicated environmental awards for the swimming pool and spa industry.
Tender for upgrade of South Grafton pool
Upgrade of Boyd Nattress Memorial public swimming pool filtration system and rectification works.
NSPF launches instructor training classes in Singapore
The US National Swimming Pool Foundation is offering instructor training classes in the Republic of Singapore in 2012.
Sustainability Victoria’s $283K helps council pool get greener
Boroondara Council’s Ashburton Pool and Pool and Recreation Centre now has an environment-friendly and money-saving co-generation system.
Magic spheres give riders a fuzzy time
A futuristic waterslide concept allows patrons to experience a different path each time they ride.
Empex Watertoys wins Innovation Award for Aquacircus
Empex Watertoys and Beachpark Waterpark were presented with the prestigious World Waterpark Association (WWA) Industry Innovation Award at this year’s WWA trade show and convention.
Investigation underway to determine cause of Adelaide’s SAALC chlorine leak
Three staff members have been released from hospital following respiratory complaints after a chlorine leak at Adelaide’s South Australian Aquatic & Leisure Centre at Oaklands Park.
Aussies cool in the pool
Singapore was just too hot to train, so the Aussie team together with an Australian equipment manufacturer came up with a cool response – units that actually lower the temperature of the pool water.
World’s longest water coaster to open next year
The Mammoth, with its 21m, five-storey drop and 1.2 hectares of slide, will open in the US town of Santa Claus next May.
Comments invited for new Work Health and Safety Codes of Practice
Safe Work Australia has announced the start of the public comment period for 15 draft model Codes of Practice, many of which have direct relevance for the swimming pool and spa industry
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