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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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