A swimming pool should be a safe place for families, especially young children. A number of children under the age of 5 drown in pools every year in Australia, and more suffer injuries from almost drowning. This could be avoided by installing a fence or barrier around the pool.
The Swimming Pools (Amendment) Act 2012 aims to reduce the risk of young children drowning and hurting themselves due to pool accidents. Whether or not you have young children at home, as a pool owner you should comply with the government’s regulations regarding pool fencing. This could prevent children who visit your home from drowning in your pool.