Legislation

As a swimming pool owner you are responsible for safety. Accidental drowning in private swimming pools is a frequent cause of death and injury to young children under five years of age. You can prevent such an accident occurring in your swimming pool by making sure that your pool is adequately fenced and young children are supervised at all times.

The Planning Development and Infrastructure (Swimming Pool Safety) Regulations 2019 sets out the requirements for the construction and inspection of designated safety features for swimming pools.

For information about Swimming Pools contact :

• The Council offices at either Burra (08) 8892 0100 or Eudunda (08) 8581 1101
• The Department of Planning and Local Government on (08) 8303 0600 or visit their website at http://www.planning.sa.gov.au
• For further information on Kids and Pools, call Kidsafe (08) 8161 6318 or visit their website at http://www.kidsafe.org.au/