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Renovated Merwestein opens as a sports, leisure, and events hub

After a 2,5-year renovation, the Merwestein sports and events complex in Nieuwegein has reopened. The complex combines an extensive recreational swimming pool with a double sports hall, multifunctional spaces, e-sports, and four catering outlets. The arrival of two national sports federations and the...

VR snorkeling concept adds new experience

Visitors to swimming pools can take a look inside the shipwreck of the Titanic (via VR). This is the latest addition from the Dutch company Virtual Reality Slide. For holiday park Hof van Saksen, this is now the 7th underwater experience.

Provinces agree to Expert Group on Sign Language manual for stricter rules for swimming pools

The new, stricter standards for water quality in swimming pools have been causing unrest in the sector for some time. The standards were so strict that they threatened the closure of many swimming pools. The VGT Expert Group, consisting of laboratories, the competent authority, swimming pools, supplying companies...

Technical conference swimming pools

During the congress, various current themes take center stage that are directly relevant to the technical and operational aspects of swimming pools. The program focuses on practical solutions and new insights that can be applied directly to your swimming pool.

Aqualibi (Be) brings back its iconic Wave Parties in 2026

After the huge success of Pool Parties in 2025, Aqualibi (Walibi Belgium's water park) is relaunching its nighttime aquatic events in 2026, this time under a new name and identity. The Wave Party features musical evenings...

BillyBird maintains operation of Drunen outdoor swimming pool; a short interview

10 December 2025
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BillyBird has won the European public tender for the operation of the Het Run outdoor swimming pool in Drunen. This means BillyBird, which has managed the pool since 2019, will remain responsible for its operation for the next three years. We asked BillyBird a few questions...

Family resort Molenwaard opens compact and attractive swimming pool

A new indoor pool has opened at Familie Resort Molenwaard. It's a compact pool with atmospheric theming. The original plan, featuring a complete water park, proved unfeasible. By making the design more compact, the pool retains its appeal...

Double trade fair for sports and swimming pools in Cologne

October 22, 2025
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From October 28th to 31st, Koelnmesse will host two trade fairs: the FSB (Freiraum, Sport & Baden, or Public Space, Sports and Swimming Pools) and the Aquanale (Swimming Pools, Sauna & Wellness). These trade fairs complement each other perfectly and...

Inspiration and safety are central at Swimming Pool Industry Day 2025

At the Swimming Pool Industry Day in Houten (October 9th), the focus will be primarily on municipal pools. However, there's also plenty of knowledge and inspiration to be found for recreational pools. One issue that concerns many managers is the tightened standards surrounding...

Many swimming pools are threatened with closure if standards are strictly enforced

Two large outdoor pools in Gelderland have been closed due to exceeding the new standards. These are the Goffertbad in Nijmegen and the Klarenbeek swimming pool in Arnhem. According to the WiZZ swimming pool platform, this is a problem throughout the Netherlands: "Research...

Swimming Pool Industry Day

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, professionals, experts, and suppliers from the swimming industry will gather in Houten for a day of knowledge sharing, inspiration, and networking. The day will feature a combination of a trade fair (with stands) and a knowledge program.

Subsidy scheme for parties that want to realize a swimming pool with a public function

From 1 June 2025, the Flemish government will launch a new subsidy framework for public swimming pools. A total of €180 million has been provided over a period of 30 years for 40 new swimming pool projects and at least 10.000 m² of additional swimming water. The subsidy amount can...

Renovated Merwestein opens as a sports, leisure, and events hub

VR snorkeling concept adds new experience

Provinces agree to Expert Group on Sign Language manual for stricter rules for swimming pools

Technical conference swimming pools

Aqualibi (Be) brings back its iconic Wave Parties in 2026

BillyBird maintains operation of Drunen outdoor swimming pool; a short interview

Family resort Molenwaard opens compact and attractive swimming pool

Double trade fair for sports and swimming pools in Cologne

Inspiration and safety are central at Swimming Pool Industry Day 2025

Many swimming pools are threatened with closure if standards are strictly enforced

Swimming Pool Industry Day

Subsidy scheme for parties that want to realize a swimming pool with a public function

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