Pimpama Sports Hub, Queensland Destined to be an iconic hub for aquatic leisure and social community on the northern Gold Coast, the Pimpama Sports Hub will feature a wide range of educational and recreational programs, with its aquatic components facilitated by Swimplex’s array of state-of-the-art Myrtha swimming pools. These include a premier 10 lane, 50m Olympic standard pool and a luxurious 25m heated indoor pool. Swimplex will also be providing a learn-to-swim pool and splash pad, complete with slides and a giant bucket of water.
Polin Waterparks’ transparent looping rocket waterslide.
A Time Like No Other
Parramatta Aquatic and Leisure Centre, NSW This landmark 40,000 metre², $88.6 million aquatic centre will feature Swimplex’s most popular Myrtha pools including 50m and 25m pools, a learn-to-swim pool and a lush spa to provide the facility with a therapeutic and relaxing area. Filtration plants to all pools will also be provided by Swimplex. The construction of the facility has been described by City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Bob Dwyer as an “historic moment”.
Oz Ikiz explains how, despite the challenges of the last year, Swimplex Aquatics has never been busier
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hile much of the world may have slowed its working pace during the Coronavirus pandemic, at nationallyrecognised commercial aquatics industry leader Swimplex we have been busy working on exciting projects across Australia and in New Zealand. Renowned for our well-loved splash pads and water slides, Swimplex has been working non-stop to uplift some of Australia’s favourite aquatic facilities with new innovations with highlights including Myrtha learn-to-swim pools to educate young children along with New Zealand’s first trapdoor hydroslide.
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St Catherine’s Waverley, NSW Swimplex is working closely with St Catherine’s School to redesign their swimming facilities (including demolition of outdated structures) by installing an indoor 25m pool and learnto-swim pool on the school grounds. These two pools - complete with filtration and powerful heating - have been designed to enhance the school’s already comprehensive swimming, diving and water polo programs.
