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Contract awarded for $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre

The City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters Council has advanced its plans for the redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre, awarding the construction contract to South…

Apr 2, 2024 Aquatics / Design / Play / Recreation /

Singapore Cable Car marks 50th anniversary with futuristic cabins

Mount Faber Leisure Group (MFLG) is marking the Singapore Cable Car's 50th anniversary with the introduction of new and futuristic-looking SkyOrb Cabins. The launch of the SkyOrb…

Mar 28, 2024 Attractions / Design / Tourism /

IAKS to stage post National Sports Convention study tour

The International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities’ (IAKS) collaboration with 2024 National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) will see the Germany-based body…

Mar 27, 2024 Design / Events / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

Cedar Mill Group acquires design marketplace ‘The Finders Keepers’

Major event consultants and venue developer, Cedar Mill Group, has today announced the acquisition of one of Australia’s leading design marketplaces, The Finders Keepers. This…

Mar 26, 2024 Arts / Design / Events / Retail / Tourism /

Pico Play theming set to bring The Wizard of Oz to life at Warner Bros. Movie World

Set to open later this year, The Wizard of Oz precinct at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast is being created by Pico Play’s themed attractions and entertainment team.…

Mar 25, 2024 Attractions / Design / Entertainment / Tourism /

$6.4 million cost of Gabba rebuild proposal an example of confused Brisbane 2032 decision-making

The Queensland Government has confirmed it spent $6.4 million - largely spent on architects and consultant - on the now abandoned plans for the rebuilding of Brisbane’s Gabba for the…

Mar 23, 2024 ByNigel Benton Design / Events / Government / Sport / Venues /

Architects Populous announce organisational changes for global operations

Leading global sport and entertainment architecture and design practice Populous has today announced a number of leadership changes in its global and Asia-Pacific operations. Earl Santee,…

Mar 22, 2024 Design / Entertainment / Sport / Technology / Venues /

New Master Plan being developed for Ballarat Botanical Gardens

The City of Ballarat has advised that is developing a new Master Plan for the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and had appointed a consultant to undertake the work. The plan will determine how…

Mar 22, 2024 Design / Environment / Parks / Recreation /