Private Swimming Pool compliance

Pool with safety fence

Protecting children from the dangers of backyard swimming pools.

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in very young children across Australia. Tragically, every year a number of children drown in backyard swimming pools. With over 300,000 backyard swimming pools in NSW, swimming pool safety is vital.

Private swimming pool safety is regulated by local councils under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and Swimming Pool Regulation 2008.Through its Swimming Pool Policy, Leeton Shire Council aims to increase community awareness of the importance of swimming pool safety while enforcing state and national regulations.

All private swimming pools in NSW must be protected by a compliant child safety barrier appropriate to the pool and be registered on the NSW Swimming Pool Register. Registration of your pool is free and easy by clicking here, or alternatively contact Leeton Shire Council for help. Significant penalties apply for failing to register your swimming pool and/or not maintaining an effective and compliant child safety barrier.

It is important to note that your swimming pool safety barrier is designed to be child resistant, not child proof and there is no substitute for competent supervision. The ultimate responsibility for child safety in and around private swimming pools lies with the property owner.

Requirements for private swimming pools

 

For further information

For further information please contact Council’s Planning, Building and Health Department on 02 6953 0911 or email council@leeton.nsw.gov.au

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