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commercial newsYouth attackYoung swimmers get goldFourteen-year-old Brisbaneschool girl, Yolane Kukla swum her secondfastest 50m freestyle time to clinchgold in the women’s one-lap dash at theSanta Clara International Invitationalin California.Just 0.05 of a second outside her goldmedal winning performance at this year’sTelstra Australian Swimming Championships,Commonwealth Games debutantKukla impressed with her time of 25.13,toppling fellow Australian and Commonwealthrecord holder, Marieke Guehrer.Just off the pace, Guehrer managed toExcellence on the agendaRising star Yolane Kuklaimprove on her finals performance fromthis year’s Australian Championshipsclocking 25.31 and claiming the silver.A classy swim by 15-year-old AmericanLia Neal saw her race to bronze in atime of 25.51.AIS coach Vince Raleigh praised theperformances of both girls, in being ableto get up and perform solid times at thecompletion of the four day meet.“I thought it was an excellent swim byboth the girls. Yolane was right on herbest time and still probably had room forimprovement on her finish,” he says.Meanwhile, Australian teenagersDaniel Arnamnart, Samantha Hamilland Blair Evans all won gold on the finalnight of competition at the Barcelonameet in the Mare Nostrum.Swimming Australia has announcedfour new Centres of Excellence to helpdevelop Australia’s top swimmers atboth a senior and age level, with furthercentres to be added later.Swimming programs at MelbourneVicentre, Norwood in South Australia,Brothers at Nudgee College in Queensland,and Nunawading Swim Club inMelbourne will be known as a SwimmingAustralia Centre of Excellence(COE) for the development of talentedswimmers from club level to Australianteam selection.In gaining selection as a COE, programshad to display a number of differentcriteria including high performancecoaching credibility, coherence withthe State Institute/Academy programs,adequate access to lane space, the abilityto identify and recruit talent, and theappropriate age-group and national leveldevelopment programs in place.Once the criteria was met, individualprograms then worked with SwimmingAustralia to highlight targeted areas wherefinancial assistance and support couldfurther enhance their existing programs.Swimming Australia CEO Kevin Neilsays the formalisation of these Centres ofExcellence is another step in highlightingthe “whole of sport” nature of swimming– from grass roots to international success.“There is some great work going onacross a number of programs throughoutAustralia and these Centres of Excellenceare designed to highlight that fact,and also streamline the process and practicalitiesof developing future nationaltalent,” says Neil.Swimming Australia Centres of Excellenceare:• Melbourne Vicentre Swim Club, Melbourne– Head Coach, Ian Pope• Norwood Swim Club – Head Coach,Peter Bishop• Nudgee College, Brisbane – incorporatingBrothers Swim Club – HeadCoach, Matt Brown• Nunawading Swim Club, Melbourne– Head Coach, Amanda IsaccNorthcliffe takes out pool rescue titleGood signs for world champs in Egypt.Northcliffe Surf Life Saving Club has taken out the2010 Australian Pool Rescue Championships at the MelbourneSports and Aquatic Centre.Outstanding performances from Dev Lahey and Kristyl Smithled the Gold Coast club to the overall title, with Cronulla andMaroochydore rounding out the top three. Lahey and Smitheach took home six medals over the two days of competition.Northcliffe’s Shannon Eckstein was full of praise for histeam mates and was impressed with how they performedthroughout the championships.“The whole team really put in this weekend and we’rehappy to walk away with the trophy. Dev and Kristyl werefantastic, as were our younger athletes – Lachlan Featherand Jordan Harrison in the under 15s were particular impressive,”he says.The championships provided all competitors with a finalopportunity to impress Australian selectors as they deliberateover the makeup of the Australian team for the World LifeSaving Championship (Rescue 2010) in Egypt in October.Eckstein, the former Australian team captain, said thechampionships were ideal preparation for Rescue 2010 andwas hopeful of securing a place on the Australian team.“I’m happy with how I’ve gone this weekend and hopefullyI’ve done enough to convince the selectors, but only timewill tell,” says the defending World Ironman champion, whowon three medals over the weekend.64 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

commercial newsFINA to hold worldconference in UruguayThe Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA) willbe holding its first World Aquatics Convention. It hadpreviously held world conferences in Barcelona in 2001,focussing on sports management and marketing; and inMadrid in 2006. However, this event is the first event tobe billed as an international convention.It will be held in the Uruguayan resort of Punta del Estebetween 27th and 29th September 2010, and the eventaims to gather together more than 700 of the aquatic industry’sinternational leaders including Olympic partners,national federations, sponsors, media, event organisers,bidding and host cities, partners, suppliers and companiesin the aquatic and sports event business.Leading figures from the international aquatics communityconfirmed as speaking in the conference include:• Kevin Neil, CEO Swimming Australia;• Mark Schubert, FINA Coaches Commission, HonorarySecretary, head coach USA Swimming;• Alexander Popov, Olympic & World Champion In Swimming,IOC Member, FINA Athletes Commission, Chairman,Vice President All Russian Swimming Federation;• Peter Diamond, NBC;• Carlos Arthur Nuzman, President Of Brazilian OlympicCommittee, President Rio 2016 Organizing Committeefor the Olympic and Paralympic Games, IOC Member;• David Sparkes, CEO British Swimming Association;• Christophe Dubi, Director IOC Sports Department;• Debbie Jevans, Director of Sport, London 2012 OrganisingCommittee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games;• Peter Knowles, Chief Executive, Manchester 2008FINA World Shortcourse Swimming Championships.For more information contact aquaticsconvention@fina.org or go to http://aquaticsconvention.fina.org.“There are some great youngsters coming through andthe competition for places is pretty intense, which is a greatindication of how the sport is progressing.”Fellow Gold Coast athlete, Stephanie Ballantine, producedseveral outstanding individual performances over theweekend, ensuring her name will be raised at the selectiontable. Ballantine, 19, of Surfers Paradise SLSC won twogold and two silver individual medals and impressed allthose in attendance.Australian Head Coach, Brett Dowker, heaped praise on thenext generation of athletes coming through, and believes thefuture is looking bright for Australian lifesaving competition.“This weekend we have seen a number of the youngercompetitors perform well, particularly in the under 15 and17 age groups. We’re really pleased with the depth of talenton display this weekend.”For marine parks worldwidefiltration performanceis criticalFor marine themed fun parks with an extensive variety ofaquarium environments featuring species from all over theworld – water technology and particularly filtrationperformance is critical. That’s why Emaux has been chosento protect the marine life and allow clear viewing for touristsin some of the largest marine parks of their kind.Here reliability and quality service are key reasons for thesuccess of Emaux and the huge aquariums it supports.Emaux is now available in Australia. Visit our website forthe full range of Emaux domestic and commercial productsor call us on 1300 293 633 for further information and thedealer closest to you.The clear choice in water technology1300 293 633www.emaux.com.auwww.splashmagazine.com.au SPLASH! | 65

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commercial newsLatest commercial tendersCordell Information has released data showing new tenders forpublic swimming pools and aquatic centres for May and June, 2010.The figures show both construction and maintenance jobs foraquatic centres and commercial swimming pools. Only newbusiness opportunities have been included, not jobs that havebeen previously advertised.The figures show tender numbers at 63 in total compared with55 for the previous period. Victoria (20) and Queensland (18)had the most tenders, followed by New South Wales with 12.20151050QLDNSW&ACTVIC&TASWANew construction andmaintenance jobs foraquatic centres andcommercial swimming poolsfor May and June 2010.SA/NTTenders of the monthProject: Gemfields Swimming Pool Complex ProjectLocation: Rockhampton, QueenslandClose Date: 5pm Monday 19 July, 2010Tender To: Central Highlands CouncilTender No: 83/2010EDescription: Gemfields Swimming Pool Complex Project.Council reserves the right to accept the tender that appearsto it to be the most advantageous after consideration ofthe relevant circumstances, facts and information. Councilmay decline to accept any tender. Documents are availablefrom Natasha Brewer at the Council Office, 65 EgertonStreet, Emerald or by phoning (07) 4982 8350 or on council’swebsite at www.chrc.qld.gov.au.Project: Strand Water Park Softfall ReplacementLocation: Townsville, QueenslandClose Date: Friday 3pm, 23 July, 2010Tender To: Townsville City CouncilTender No: T5906Description: Townsville City Council invites tenders for thereplacement of softfall at the Strand Water Park.For more information on Cordell Information’s commercialtender reports, call 1800 674 120.The best quality, highestperformance heat pump waterheater available today!Why use a Performance Plus Heat Pump?•••••••••••••A Performance Plus Heat Pump can produce over 5 times the energy usedCompressor(s) have built in internal and external overload protectionLowest running costs in Australia and New ZealandCan operate in air temperatures from -10 o C to 45 o CEasy to operate electronic controller with digital displayTitanium tube heat exchangers (for swimming pools)Electronic Reverse Cycle De-Ice controlBuilt in refrigeration safety switchesWater flow switch (for swimming pools)TX valve for efficient low ambient operationEpoxy coated corrosion resistant cooling coilsQuiet running/Built in drain trayOzone safe R410a Refrigerantswww.poolheating.co.nzFor Australian Enquiries:Unit 5 / 12 Newspaper PlaceMaroochydore 4558 AUSTRALIAPh (+617) 5443 7555 / Mob 0438 424 997 / 0412 365 765www.heatpumpsystems.com.auwww.splashmagazine.com.au SPLASH! | 67

commercial newsFederal money means better facelift for MoreeThe 115-year-old facility will get greater funding to createan artesian spa complex, with the hope of turning theWestern Plains town into the spa Mecca of Australia.An injection of funds by the FederalGovernment has seen Moree PlainsShire Council revise upwards its contractfigure for its Expression of Interest(EOI) for the Design and Staged Constructionfor the Redevelopment of theMoree Hot Artesian Pool Complex.The contract figure for the early stagesof the redevelopment is now $5m.The request for EOI closed in earlyJuly, but short-listed parties are expectedto be invited to participate in a subsequentselective Request for Tender(RFT) process.As a staged redevelopment, the councilis hoping the prospective tenderers willbe offering suggestions on how theyexpect the project to proceed past theirinitial involvement.The Minister for Infrastructure,Transport, Regional Development andLocal Government Anthony Albanesegave the Shire the good news that it hadbeen successful in its application to theFederal Government for $3 million toupgrade the pool complex.Council had already allocated morethan $3 million in the 2010–2011budget for the redevelopment andMayor Katrina Humphries says the additional$3 million will have a significantimpact on the extent of works that canbe carried out on the complex.“We’re absolutely thrilled that thework put into the funding submission byCouncil staff and Tourism Moree haspaid off,” she says. “This means that wecan do much more than we’d initiallyplanned for Stages 1 and 2 of the redevelopmentproject.”The current pool complex facilitieswere constructed in 1979 and are definitelyshowing their age.In addition to a “facelift”, the redevelopmentof the Moree Hot ArtesianPool Complex will involve a number ofaspects including:• Replacement or refurbishment of theexisting outdoor 50m pool;• Installation of a children’s “fun park”and learn-to-swim facilities;• Redevelopment of the entrance and administrationarea, including the installationof an interpretive/cultural display givingthe history of the 115-year-old facilityand telling the story of the importance ofartesian waters to the Moree community;• Refurbishment and replacement ofthe hot pools and associated plant andequipment, providing increased hotpool capacity to cater for additionalusers, locals and visitors alike;• Construction of a cafe that will featurelocal and regional produce;Reed Construction Data is nowCordell Information...Cordell Information have been researchingthe swimming pool industry for over 40years and we understand the differencethat detailed information can make to yourUse our information to:• Monitor where and when new swimmingpools are being installed• Target only those who need yourproducts and services• Track what your competitors are doingCall 1800 80 60 60to see how we canhelp grow yourbusiness!www.cordell.com.auAskabout ourHistoricalPool Data !SWIMPLEX AQUATICS Pty. LimitedABN 92 513 840 499Serving the Commercial Pool IndustryPh: 1300 796 329 Fax: 1300 796 329Office: 2/33 Lawson Crescent, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450Website: www.swimplex.com.au | Email: sales@swimplex.com.au68 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

commercial newsobstacle courses, climbing structures etcto the pool.”However in Europe, a state-of-the-artsafety standard recognised by more than27 countries has been created.“The standard took four years to createand is what these aquatic professionalshave been looking for when choosingand operating an inflatable,” saysRomann Rademacher (Vice Chairmanof the European Community (EC)committee on safety for inflatables usedon water. The standard specifies safetyrequirements and test methods relatedto materials, safety and performance thatcan easily be adopted by other countries’aquatic facilities.The standard (EN 15649) is distributedby the European Standardizationoffice and can be downloaded forexample at www.beuth.de or go to www.splashmagazine.com.au for a QuickLink. “Many well-known inflatablebrands such as Intex or Sevylor arealso following these standards here inEurope,” says Rademacher.The EN 15649 Standard clearlyWarning symbols and product infodefines required water depth, entrapmenthazards, intended users, mandatorywarning label requirements, etc.We noticed that many of the “constantair running tracks” commonly used inthe US were installed right on poolsedge and yet the EN 15649 Standardstates no inflatable should be with a 3mdistance of the pool’s edge. The intentionis to avoid the user falling or evenjumping from the product and collidingwith the pool’s edge.“In addition we believe electricity andwater is a bad mix to begin with”, addsRademacher. The real strength of thestandard is that it has been validated byan independent test house.Aquatics safety experts are currentlyworking to craft similar standards forthe US. Wibit Sports is in discussionswith Safe Wise Consulting (www.safe-wise.com) to develop operatingguidelines based on the Europeanstandards that will help ensure safe useof inflatables.“Safe-Wise is excited to work on thisLagune Pool MattingIdeal for swimming pool surrounds,showers, spas and change roomsAntibacterial UV resistant soft vinyl200mm x 200mm interlocking tilesDark blue, beige and dark greyQuality,Reliability,Safety.Turbulence Free LaneRope with Pro-RatchetPro-Am Lane Ropes meet FINA requirements and areturbulence free. Made in Australia, UV stabilised/colourfast,use indoors or outdoors. Special club colours available.Phone: +61 3 9796 5000www.proamaus.com.auwww.splashmagazine.com.au SPLASH! | 71

commercial newsproject that will interpret some of thetechnical information in EN 15649. Ourgoal, over the next few months, is to createa series of operating guidelines that ourclients (and others) can use to enhancetheir safety practices with these devices,”stated Michael Gurtler CEO of Safe Wise.“Wibit has been very helpful in our initialdiscussions and the information containedin EN 15649 will be very helpful.”As far as Australia goes, Royal Life Savingadvises that while there are genericstandards for inflatable devices, there areno specific standards for inflatables inaquatic environments.Additionally, there are OH&S regulationsthat would cover some elements,but nothing specific. Also, while RoyalLife Saving publishes the Guidelinesfor Safe Pool Operation which coversthe supervision of play equipment andinflatables, there are no guidelines asfar as they know relating to the manufactureand use of the inflatables, and inthose instances they direct people to themanufacturers’ instructions.SPLASH! will bring more on this issuein the next edition.Quick inspectionchecks:1. Does the inflatable use warningsymbols (pictograms) which arevisible on the product?2. The inflatable should be anchored(or tethered) at least 3m from anyside of the pool.3. Look for handles with “openings”greater than 3cm as this is anentrapment hazard.Bali high and higherBali is the isle where Australians and Kiwis traditionally headfor a period of total relaxation and immersion in an absorbingculture. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have straight-out funas well.With the recent addition of the Climax (AquaLoop) ride with its high speed centrifugaljourney through a thrilling orbit, Waterbom Bali has announced itself as another fun optionfor one of tourism’s most famous destinations.Located in the heart of Kuta, Waterbom Bali has been a landmark for more than 15years, situated between Denpassar airport and the crowded Kuta commercial strip.It had recently been revitalised, and the new rides are part of its rejigged appeal. Othernew rides include the 70 km per hour Smashdown and a Lazy River.Waterbom is a family waterpark, appealing to teens with nerves of steel to smaller childrenand toddlers, set within a sprawling 3.8-hectare tropical landscaped garden.The new rides are sure to keep the park a feature for years to come.72 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

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commercial featureWaterparks and shopping malls:a symbiotic relationshipChristina DiMartino investigates the growingtrend for shopping centres and aquaticcentres to be built close to each other, anddiscovers that when it’s successful, bothparties can be beneficiaries. However,success is not guaranteed.Shopping centre and mall developersdecide to build waterparks in oradjacent to their facilities for oneobvious reason: to increase traffic flow tothe area. Over the past several years, numerouswaterparks have been developedat shopping mall locations in the UnitedStates. Some say the trend is growing,while others report that they are not assuccessful as hoped.Jeff Epstein, director of marketing forWhiteWater West Industries Global in Richmond,British Columbia, Canada, explainedthat the company engages in the conceptualplanning and design of waterparks. Thecompany also designs the rides and otherwater attractions.“Once a shopping mall developer enjoyssuccess with one waterpark, it looks intoadding them at other shopping venues,” saysEpstein. “When a waterpark is attached to,inside of or adjacent to a shopping mall, thefacility is typically marketed as an entertainmentdestination. When constructed indoors,they can be marketed year-round, regardlessof the climate.”Epstein says that although some shoppingmall-waterpark developments areWorld Waterpark is visible from two levelsof the shopping mall, attracting visitors andproviding entertainment for shoppersreporting great successes, he feels it is notan emerging trend.“Some developers report two limitations:the cost per square metre of real estate atmost shopping malls, and the fact that goingto a waterpark takes some commitment intime and effort,” he says. “Unless a mother isready to spend two to three hours at the waterparkwith her kids, she’s not likely willing toget into her bathing suit. Dry play is far moreattractive in many cases due to its spontaneousnature.”There are alternatives to an elaboratelyequipped waterpark, however, and Epsteinsays these can be highly successful.“AquaPlay interactive wet play structuresare an easier alternative to full-on waterparks,”he says. “These cater to youngerages and parents don’t need to accompanytheir kids on the structures, although theymust be there to supervise. Mum doesn’thave to change into a bathing suit; she canwatch her kids from the sideline.”74 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

commercial featureCompared to dry play areas, Epstein points out that wet play structuresare more expensive to acquire and operate, they are less spontaneousand potentially more seasonal depending on the climate.“WhiteWater has worked on Cowabunga Bay in Druper, Utah, andother concepts that use the waterpark to drive traffic into the mall,”says Epstein. “But the relation is one of spin-off benefits, not combinedretail-recreation behaviour. For example, if you force patrons toenter the waterpark via the mall, or you situate food courts and retailaround the waterpark entry or exit, you’re more likely to benefit fromwaterpark traffic.”WhiteWater has offices in several countries, including in Australia.Epstein says waterpark-shopping mall combinations are a small blipon the Australian landscape today.“There is increased interest in Australia, however,” he says. “Thecountry is following the tides of North America in this regard. WhitewaterWest Australia has already added to our project list with therecent installation of an AquaPlay structure at the Sydney OlympicPark Aquatic Centre, and it expects to be confirming other newprojects in the near future.”An artist’s impression of shoppers andsurfers sharing space at Lotte WorldJamsil in Seoul, South KoreaMULTICOLOURED LED LIGHTSAdd a new level of ambienceto your pool with BritestreamMulticoloured LED lights.The Britestream MulticolouredLED light has been cleverlydesigned with a built in colourmemory, which means thatit always defaults to its lastcolour selection.The light’s super bright LEDsoperate on only 15 watts ofenergy with a lifespan of morethan 70,000 hours.Britestream Multicoloured LEDlights are available as a nicheor surface mount light.World Waterpark at West Edmonton MallWorld Waterpark is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, is undisputedlyone of the most successful combination waterpark-shoppingmall facilities in the world. The two-hectare enclosed structureis nestled within West Edmonton Mall, North America’s largestentertainment and shopping centre. It opened in May 1986 with a 10megalitre indoor wave pool, claimed to be the world’s largest. FantasylandHotel, a 120-room hotel with rooms decorated around exoticlocations, is also located at the mall.“World Waterpark is visible from the mall’s two levels,” saysSheri Clegg, media and public relations coordinator for WestEdmonton Mall. “Shoppers can watch people playing in the surf,sliding and lounging around the pool 12 months a year. A viewingarea on the mall’s first level allows traffic to enter the waterparkand be immersed in the environment, creating a strongerimpulse market.”Clegg says World Waterpark is located in a facility that is all thingsto all people.For some, it’s a waterpark within a mall. For others, it’s thehotel’s swimming pool.NSW02 9898 8686Qld07 3299 9900vic03 9764 1211SA08 8244 6000SurfacelightNichelightWA08 9273 1900NZ09 525 7570www.waterco.com

commercial feature50kph, and their performances were judgedbased on personal style, trick execution anddegree of difficulty. Festival goers had the opportunityto meet the riders, shop in a beachfrontmarketplace and enjoy beach-themedactivities throughout World Waterpark.”Clegg adds that future events are now onthe planning board.Mall of America Water ParkThe Water Park of America at the RadissonHotel in Bloomington, Minnesota, claimsto be the largest indoor waterpark in theUnited States. It neighbours the Mall ofAmerica, which claims to be the largestmall in the country.“Water Park of America is open to registeredguests of the hotel with guaranteedadmission at a reduced rate,” says AngelaGreer Reed, director of sales and marketing.“The waterpark opened in May 2006. The6500m2 park includes a 10-storey tower thathouses two tube slides, three body slidesand a family raft ride. At over a mile long, it’sthe longest indoor raft ride in the country.A variety of other indoor water attractionsalso grace the park. Even when it’s snowingPlaypoint Singapore has created an innovativerooftop splash park at the Sembawangshopping mall in Singaporeoutside, people can enjoy the warmth andpleasure of the water.”The theme of the waterpark is deepwoods, and the décor includes many loggingand lodge-style props. It too has a mascot,Hobey the Bear, in keeping with the theme.The park is fully outfitted with attractionsthat are geared to a full age span of visitors.Attraction rules state that riders must be aminimum height. Those who are not can stillride as long as they are accompanied withan adult and wearing a life jacket.Reed says parents or guardians droppingkids off unattended is not a problembecause of the facility’s strict entry rules.“Children under 13 years of age must beaccompanied by an adult age 18 years or olderwhile visiting the water park,” she says. “Childrenage 13-17 may enter the park without anadult, but they must have an Assumption ofDistributor, Construction and Certification for Whitewater West water features in AustraliaContact Jim Corbett, Managing Directoron 0418 755 159 or jcorbett@powerup.com.auP.O. Box 465 Runaway Bay Gold Coast, Queensland 421678 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

commercial featureRisk Waiver signed by an adult who is 18 yearsof age or older prior to entering the park.”Great Wolf ResortsGreat Wolf Resorts, North America’s largestfamily of indoor waterpark resorts, has 12locations in the United States. Each offers fullhotel accommodations and a waterpark. Severalare located adjacent to a shopping mall.Steve Shattuck, director of communicationsfor Great Wolf Resorts says thatthrough its subsidiaries and affiliates, thecompany owns and operates its familyresorts under the “Great Wolf Lodge” and“Blue Harbor Resort” brands. It is a fullyintegrated resort company that owns and/or manages Great Wolf Lodge locations inWisconsin, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas, Virginia,Pennsylvania, Ontario, Canada, Texas andWashington. A new lodge is under constructionin North Carolina.“Our resorts are family-oriented destinationfacilities that generally feature 300 to400 rooms and a large indoor entertainmentarea measuring between 3700m2and 9300m2,” says Shattuck. “The all-suiteproperties offer a variety of room styles, arcades,game rooms, fitness rooms, themedrestaurants, spas, supervised children’sactivities and other amenities.”Eight of the company’s resorts are locatedclose to shopping centres. Shattuck says theseoffer an extra benefit to guests, and givesthem an additional reason to stay at the resort.“The Dells Wisconsin resort is a goodexample,” he says. “It is across from theTanger Factory Outlet Centre. Families reallylove the added opportunity to shop withinwalking distance.“The most recently opened Great WolfResort is in Charlotte, North Carolina, and itis across the street from the Concord MillsOutlet Mall.”The company has also signed a letter ofintent to put one of its signature propertiesadjacent to the Galleria at Pittsburgh Millsmall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.“The typical Great Wolf property drawsguests from a 400km radius, and the averagestay is two nights,” says Shattuck.The average room rate across thecompany’s properties was $US250 in 2008,which includes a pass to the waterpark. Thewaterparks are not open to casual, walk-invisitors who don’t want to book a room. Butvisitors must still abide by a set of rulesrelated to child supervision and safety.Australian potentialRMP & Associates Pty Ltd, headquarteredin Wahroonga, NSW, provides consultancyservices relating to all aspects of leisure.The firm undertakes market assessmentsand financial feasibility studies, developmentProCal Series GranularCalcium Hypochlorite Systemfrom ProMinent ®Benefits• The ProMinent unique compact design allows theuse of granular Calcium Hypochlorite as your poolchlorine source.• Reduced OH&S requirements.• The ProCal series comes pre-wired andpre-plumbed for easy installation.• Interface with ProMinent controllers or otherpulse duration controller provides accurate andreliable chlorine control.• Lower TDS, when compared to liquid chlorine.• Granular Calcium Hypochlorite is less expensiveand more readily available than tablets.• Less impact on pH.• Automatic acid clean.ProMinent ®ProMinent Fluid Controls Pty Ltdwww.prominentfluid.com.auVICTORIA SYDNEY QUEENSLANDPh: (03) 8795 7430 Ph: (02) 9450 0995 Ph: (07) 3246 5200Email: pfcvic@prominentfluid.com.au Email: sales@prominentfluid.com.au Email: pfcqld@prominentfluid.com.auwww.splashmagazine.com.au SPLASH! | 79

commercial featurefor kids, families, children, grandchildren,teenagers and a number of other groups,providing it is designed to cater to theirneeds. During school days it should attractolder people as well as parents and caretakersof pre-school children to ensure thesetime slots are not empty. On weekends andafter school, the programming and rideswould presumably be different.The issue of “babysitting” can be aproblem if there are not clear guidelinescommunity facilities such as libraries, indoorsports courts, skate parks, BMX (bike)parks as well as fitness centres and serviceswhere the elderly can meet for a coffee, docrafts and buy and sell their wares. Suchmarkets are popular in parking lots, andsome also feature local food items.“Shopping malls and waterpark arestructures, and the key ingredient is people,”says Pontin. “If they are designed to enablepeople to connect, enjoy conversations and“If you force patrons to enter the waterpark via themall, or you situate food courts and retail around thewaterpark entry or exit, you’re more likely to benefitfrom waterpark traffic.”of potential sites, planning, design, funding,implementation, marketing, promotion andmanagement audits for its clients.Denis Pontin is CEO of the company. Hesays that in many cases, major leisure andsporting venues are empty and have relativelylow use outside of weekends and holidays.“Placing waterparks adjacent to or in thevicinity of shopping malls provides a readymarket,” he says. “The water park or otherattraction can entice customers to travelfrom a much larger demographic catchment.The isochrones, or catchment, for ashopping mall is probably less than for amajor destination waterpark. This meansthat people are willing to travel further tothe mall and theme park than if the mallwas just a shopping complex.”Pontin explains that isochrones are thetime taken to travel from the usual point ofdeparture such as work or home to the destination,including the time to park, sit in trafficand so on. Major barriers such as freeways,railway lines and bush or parkland may resultin an area being a “black spot” rather than asymmetrical 15km radius around the mall/theme park. He says an example is the catchmentof West Edmonton Mall, compared toother major shopping malls in Canada.“The role of the shopping mall may be asa destination that caters to the elderly andthe very young, as well as school children,teens and those who work at the mall or aresuppliers or contractors,” says Pontin. “Eachgroup has needs, and these needs should bethought through and adequately catered to.For example, retailers that are paying highrents will often complain about the number ofelderly who go to the mall in summer to escapethe heat, be part of the community andhave an exciting place to visit, but they don’tmake purchases. They also complain aboutyoung people who hang out, skateboard andshoplift, and generally cause a nuisance.These groups have not been catered to.”A waterpark provides a partial solutionto both these issues, according to Pontin.It provides a place where older people canwatch the users of the park, if it is designedto enable this to happen. It also providesthrill-seeking and entertainment and leisurefor ensuring entry with a responsible adult,provision of supervisors for programs to givecaretakers a break—at a cost—and othersimilar strategies.“It must be child and adult friendly,” Pontinsays. “This means adequate support servicesand facilities. The Disneyland model is agood one for a design of support areas andsystems that ensure a positive experience.”Pontin stresses that one of the negativesis the price point. In many cases the entrycost of a waterpark is so high that lowerincome families can only afford to visit onceor twice a year.“Shopping malls have the existing infrastructure,such as car parking, toilets, cafesand book shops, as well as bus – and sometimestrain or light rail – access,” he says.“These amenities are already in place for thewaterpark’s use. The community should beserved by shops and malls so large themeor waterparks fit the model.”Pontin also feels that shopping malls are,in effect, small towns, and they should haveInteractive wet play areas in shopping centresare an alternative to full-on waterparksbuild a sense of belonging to a community,then they work. If they are designed withoutunderstanding the experience that can bepart of the visit for people of all ages, anddon’t allow people to readily identify withareas and programs and facilities that areappropriate for them, they will not be successfulin the long term and will not assistthe community to grow in the short term.”Profitability, Pontin says, will come from thecreation of a mall and waterpark that has excellencein its physical design, right through tothe quality and appropriateness of its amenitiesand services, excellence in the way it ismanaged and staffed to recognise people andto encourage them to have fun, socialise andfind spaces and places that meet their needs.“In short, I think there needs to be leadershipin the design of malls and associateddevelopments like waterparks,” he says. “Theyshould build a community by catering to theneeds of people to interact, have fun, feel safe,identify value and be encouraged to participatein an environment. They should also be a placewhere people can purchase food, whitegoodsand clothing; watch fashion parades, meetspecial people, read books, purchase localproduce and participate in sport, culture andrecreational activities in a social setting.”80 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

Dive intothe latestsplash!enews toDay!www.splashmagazine.com.auEnviro friendly hot tubUkko Saunas & Tubs have introduced three new ranges all aimedat saving money and helping the environment.The first range is the Xcelsior Range which uses a new style ofpump designed locally to utilise the heat created by the pumpvia a heat exchanger. This reduces the size of the heater elementrequired from 3kW to 1kW. The element and controller are thenincluded as part of the pump rather than a separate unit reducingthe cost of the equipment. There is the added benefit as well thatthe reduced power consumption means that the entire tub can beplugged into a standard 10amp power point rather than having tobe hard wired at the switchboard.This range is followed by the Enviro Range which replaces theuse of electricity for heating with either Natural or LPG gas. Withthe cost of electricity constantly rising these tubs will also save onrunning costs.The last range is the Luxury Range which introduces the use ofelectrical sanitisation to reduce the volume of chemicals needed,thereby extending the life of the water, once again saving moneywhile conserving one of our most precious resources.As with previous tubs, the new Ukko Tubs use hydrogen-peroxide-basedchemicals which are environmentally neutral rather thanthe more damaging chlorine or bromine. These chemicals haveno odour and are non-allergenic plus they are manufactured by anAustralian company.For more information call (02) 9676 7474 or visit www.ukkotubs.com.Sign up for the freeSPLASH! eNewsletterGet important news deliveredinto your inbox each month andstay informed about your industry.Attractive advertising packages arealso available for the eNewsletter -to find out more, contact KarenJaques on (02) 8586 6135 or emailkjaques@intermedia.com.au84 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

product releaseStylish poolside showersAstralPool has expanded its Pluvium range ofpoolside showers with a solar shower, a Canonwater feature and a Cascade water feature.The Pluvium range features geometric designsand the use of high quality materials. They areequally ideal for private pools, hotels or publicleisure areas. The Pluvium line of products ismade from IPE tropical wood and satin-finishstainless steel. These durable materials are wellsuited to outdoor applications and humid climatesthanks to their high resistance to weatheringand corrosion.The solar-powered Pluvium shower standsout for its minimalist, modern design and itsability to use solar energy to produce hot waterecologically and cheaply. It includes a 30-litrealuminium tank while its mixer tap allows usersto control the temperature of the water.The Pluvium Cascade water feature creates a500mm curtain of fast-flowing water that gentlymassages the neck and shoulders to give acalming effect. TheCanon water featurehas a nozzle 63mmin diameter with 24holes that sends out a number ofmoderately intense streams of waterto provide a revitalising massage.For more information on thePluvium range go towww.astralpool.com.Australia’s leadingPool Builders chooseParamountIn-FloorCleaningSystemsParamount Pool and Spa Systems offer you and yourcustomers the perfect solution when working together tocreate an aesthetically pleasing backyard oasis thatrequires very little maintenance. Astonish your clientswith the incredible effectiveness of an in-floor cleaningand circulation system.Create a vanishing edge, add bar stools, benches, swimoutsand spas to your favourite pool design. Our systems willclean any pool you design every day.www.paramountpoolproducts.comUnit 6, 170-180 Rooks Road, Vermont Vic 3133Phone: 03 9873 5055 Fax: 03 9873 4746info@poolwaterproducts.com.au

product releaseStainless steel fittings for poolsFlolux has released new stainless steel pool and spa fittings for upper end projects.These include the FloJet eyeball/return jet and FloAir salt’n’pepper shaker.Releasing its revolutionary range of stainless steel pool and spa fittings across Australia, NZ, USA andEurope, Australian-owned Flolux enables pool designers and builders to maintain the high standards ofdesign and construction by finishing with exquisite polished stainless steel fittings.Innovatively designed in Australia and crafted for easy installation, safety and elegance, Flolux fasciasare manufactured from marine grade stainless steel (FloJet and FloAir are turned from solid stainlesssteel), polished and secured to the PVC backing through the FloLock system.For more information contact on info@flolux.com or call 1300 FLO LUX (1300 356 589).· Futuristic Pool/Spa Heating Options· Energy Auditing Technology· Guaranteed SwimmingTemperaturesNEW:· EnvironmentalGas Heating· Energy SavingEquipment· Liquid BlanketsCALL US TODAY ON1800 243 887 COVERING ALL AREASWWW.POOLHEATING.COM.AU88 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

product releaseEat up that chemical spillThe General Mat Company has introduced an innovative new spillcontrol product –the Oil Eater.Oil Eater is an environment-friendly, fire-retardant solution forall types of oil, paint and chemical spills.With an international patent on its fire retardant propensity, it willsimply soak up all hydrocarbons, oils, paints, lubricants and chemicalswhilst maintaining its non slip and anti-skid capabilities. It canbe used on any surface and will not leach.User-friendly in wet or dry conditions it complies with Health &Safety, Work Safe and EnvironmentalProtection Authority regulations.It is manufactured from coconuthusk – a biodegradable coir substancewhich is easily disposable.Oil Eater is available in five-litre or60-litre bags.For further information visit www.matting.com.au or call 1800 625 388.Enhanced 3Dpublic pooldesignThe latest update to Pool Studio addsmore 3D accessories for public pool design,including public pool signs, depth tiles, swimlanes, safety equipment and more. Theseaccessories enhance Pool Studio’s 3D swimmingpool design system which makes it easyto design pools from small backyard projectsto full size competition pools.As with all updates to the software, these newitems will download automatically with the latestupdate to Pool Studio. All software updatescome complete with Pool Studio Membership,ensuring Pool Studio is always the latest version.For more info visit www.StructureStudios.com.www.splashmagazine.com.au SPLASH! | 89

product releaseStronger anodefor EcolineAustralian Innovative Systems (AIS) says they’vehad a deluge of orders from hotels in Australia andaround the world (including the Grand Hyatt inDubai) after last year’s launch of their Ecoline Systemwhich uses electrolysis to sterilise fresh water for swimmingpools.AIS has now made the anode material stronger, whichallows each model to produce twice the amount ofchlorine at 2000 total dissolved solids (TDS), while morethan halving the electricity costs and maintaining theelectrode life expectancy of 75,000 hours.Elena Gosse of AIS says they are now targeting schoolswimming pools.“They are especially concerned with safety surroundingchemical handling and our system alleviates a lot ofheadaches for them,” she says. “The new system doesnot need any chemicals to be added, the system makesand regulates the chlorine levels needed to sterilise freshwater, eliminating the risks involved with manual chemicalhandling, transport, storage and dosing.”Gosse says their Autochlor system had paved the wayfor the groundbreaking Ecoline system in hotels.“Many hotels have trusted and used our Autochlorsystem, which treats salt water, for many years and areexcited we have invented a new system for their freshwater sterilisation needs,” she says.For more information go to www.aiswater.com.au.DO YOUR CUSTOMERSDESERVE THE BEST?If your customers want the ultimate in soft, sanitaryand odour free water, offer them an Ozone SwimFiltration System. Our units combine the power ofozone with the benefits of salt water chlorination.Why should they settle for less?• Noticeably softer water• Less back flushing• Prolongs equipment life• No more red eyes or dry, itchy skin• Easy to install and maintain• Environmentally friendlyOzone breaks down chloramines and kills all types of bacteria, fungi & virusesPh: 1300 OZONE1 (1300 696 631)www.ozoneswim.com.au90 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

product releaseNew Megatube seriesWhiteWater West has launched the new Megatuberaft series.The core feature of the patent-pending Megatubeseries is a massive 6m diameter fullyenclosed flume set at a transverse angle tothe slide path. Rafts drop down a steep rampinto the Megatube, gaining speed and climbingup to 3m as riders oscillate up and downthe inner walls, splashing and screaming theirway down the waterslide.You can add multiple Megatubes of varyinglength and shape, and combine with otherWhiteWater waterslides like the Abyss or theFamily Boomerango to create a Super Raft Ride.In fact, the Megatube is large enough that another flume can actually pass through it, creating a truly sensationalattraction for riders and spectators alike. There is the possibility an AquaLoop rider could hurtle down atranslucent SilkTek flume, passing through the Megatube just as a group of surprised raft riders goes by below.The first two MEGAtube rides are the Viper, a three-person raft ride, and the Python, a six-person raftride. Additional rides are in the works.For more information visit www.whitewaterwest.com or call 0418 755 159.50525 Solarwise Domestic Ad.indd 1 9/7/08 4:02:57 PMwww.splashmagazine.com.au SPLASH! | 91

product releaseClearingthe decksConventional solar blanketreel systems can clutter your deck,obstruct your view and be difficultand cumbersome to operate, butCleardeck’s single person system issimple to use, easily extending andretracting in less than 60 seconds.The pool cover roller is concealedin a rigid PVC cylinder thatis installed underground at the endof a pool covered by an inconspicuousground level lid. Easilyinstalled in any new and most existingpools of a wide range of shapesand sizes, the system has no motors,tracks, cables or pulleys.Only the narrow strip of the anodizedaluminium lid can be seenabove the ground, which is safe towalk on and removes the commonobjection to pool covers that takeup space on the deck.The Cleardeck System isdistributed by WaterbladeAustralia. For more informationcall (08) 9408 0955 or visitwww.cleardecksystems.com.au.LifetimeWarranty10 YearCockatooWarrantyAre you looking for tenders forswimming pool construction andmaintenance?Look No FurtherAquatherm Industries is the largest U.S.manufacturer of solarswimming pool heaters, and well known for the Ecosun SolarPool Heating Collector.Distinguished by our ‘tube & web’ design. Ecosun panel hasthe highest heat rating of all the panels tested at the FloridaSolar Energy Centre.Contact:1300 482 008www.solartech.net.auUnit 19, 10 Foundry Rd,Seven Hills, NSW 2147Ph: (02) 9674 1900Fax: (02) 9674 1222Cordell Tenders Online has a database overflowingwith tenders relating to all areas of:• Swimming pool construction andmaintenance• Aquatic centre management• Supply of swimming pool equipmentCall Barry1800 674 120For more information on how we can help youemail: tolsales@cordell.com.auwww.cordelltenders.com.au92 | SPLASH! www.splashmagazine.com.au

product releaseTough plastic lockersYou need tough lockers for aquaticenvironments, and UK outfit Action StorageSystems says their eXtreme PlasticLocker offers a vast improvement overconventional metal lockers.They are robust, hygienic and highlyvandal resistant. The hinges have beentested to seven-times FIRA industrystandard. They’re also weather resistant,which means they can be stacked outdoorsunder a canopy in damp and coldenvironments without fear of rust and canbe cleaned with a high pressure hose.These revolutionary lockers are hard-wearing and can takefar more punishment than a conventional locker.They are manufactured in the UK, and while Action StorageSystems can export overseas, they would need a very large orderto cover the cost of shipping to Australia/NZ. However, all sorts ofoptions are available for potential distributors or licensees.For more information contact sales@action-storage.co.uk.THE AQUAMAID CHECK & BALL VALVEThe Aquamaid Check Valve and Ball Valve are foruse in swimming pools, spas, solar heating systems,irrigation and other industrial applications.New improvedBENEFITS:• Positive seal/preventsbackflow• Low friction loss• No corrosion• Fully serviceable• Ball Check & Valveinterchangeable• Australian made290 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195Telephone: (03) 9580 9055Fax: (03) 9580 7156http://www.aquamaid.com.auemail: aquamaid@aquamaid.com.auwww.splashmagazine.com.au SPLASH! | 93

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