Residents urged to be vigilant about pool safety this summer

Published on 08 October 2024

Campbelltown City Council urges Campbelltown residents to be vigilant about their pool safety as the weather continues to warm up.

All pool owners in the Campbelltown area are encouraged to check their fence, check their gate and supervise pool users ahead of the 2024/25 summer months.

Campbelltown pool owners are also reminded to be aware of keeping children safe around pools. According to the 2023 National Life Saving Report, 25 per cent of drownings for children aged under four in 2023 were swimming pool related.

“We know that our community embraces the Australian culture of being in and around water, and we are committed to increasing awareness about the swimming and water safety skills amongst our residents,” Campbelltown City Council CEO Lindy Deitz said.

“There are some incredible swimming spots in the Campbelltown area, including at the Campbelltown Billabong Parklands which has now opened ahead of the summer season,” Ms Deitz said.

“We want everyone to have fun but stay safe over the coming months. Ensuring you take your responsibility as a pool owner seriously by making sure it is safe for everyone is important, particularly as the weather warms up.”

Campbelltown pool owners are urged to:

• Supervise – Residents must actively supervise children around water.
• Restrict – Pool safety fencing will restrict children’s access to water.
• Teach – Teach children water-safety skills.
• Respond – Learn how to respond in the case of an emergency.
• Book – Book in your swimming pool safety inspection with Council.

Campbelltown residents must have an approval from Campbelltown City Council for the construction of any swimming pool.

Council’s Compliance officers undertake routine swimming pool safety inspections of pools in the area. Residents are reminded to book in an inspection through Council’s website.

Campbelltown residents looking to encourage pool safety practises and behaviours can enrol their children in Council’s Learn to Swim program at their local leisure centre.

Enrolment details are available on Council’s website.