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| A surfer's paradise: six-foot-high waves in Melbourne’s Harbour |
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| POSTED 05 Jan 2015 . BY Katie Buckley |
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The water filling the heated pool will be taken and filtered from the harbour around it Credit: Arup and Damian Rogers Architecture
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Damian Rogers Architecture, in partnership with Arup, has unveiled a concept of a beach and surf park for Melbourne’s Central Pier, Australia. The development would see a floating wave pool, filled with filtered water from Victoria Harbour, as well as a new sandy beach front. Offering surfers a chance to catch waves between 1-1.8m (3-6 ft), the heated wave pool would be one of several attractions featured in this new development. Planned to cover 16,000sq m (172,222sq ft), swimming, kayaking and winter beach soccer will also be offered onsite. A grassy bank and a pavilion will also provide space for retail and restaurant facilities. Arup Urban and Transport Planner Phil Carter said: “This could enhance the Docklands by giving the public a space they will want to use and that will also attract events and businesses.” The development, if approved by Melbourne City Council and Places Victoria, could cost around AU$8m (US$6.45m, €5.4m, £4.2m) and will be privately funded by developers.
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| The water filling the heated pool will be taken and filtered from the harbour around it. Credit: Arup and Damian Rogers Architecture |
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PROJECT PROFILE:
Wave Park Melbourne’s Central Pier
Damian Rogers Architecture, in partnership with Arup, has unveiled a concept of a beach and surf park for Melbourne’s Central Pier, Australia. The development would see a floating wave pool, filled with filtered water from Victoria Harbour, as well as a new sandy beach front.
Location: Melbourne , Australia
Budget: AU$8m US$6.45m
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Rotterdam canal being converted into artificial river
POSTED 15 Aug 2014. BY Tom Anstey
Plans have been announced to convert a section of canal in the heart of
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, into a wave simulator to be home to surfing,
kayaking, scuba diving and a host of other aquatic sports and activities.
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AU$90m waterpark with surf facilities coming to Queensland, Australia
POSTED 12 Aug 2014. BY Tom Anstey
A planning application has been lodged on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland,
Australia, for a AU$90m (US$83.4m, €62.4m, £49.7m) waterpark, to include a
wave pool, waterslides, canoeing experience, 120-room hotel, restaurants and
a holiday village.
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| UK updates physical activity guidelines with focus on daily movement |
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| The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications. |
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