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Private Swimming Pools

Enjoying the benefits of a swimming pool in your own backyard can only be realised if all possible safety procedures are followed.  The following pages contain information to help swimming pool owners achieve peace of mind.

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Environmental & Customer Services Department
Phone:  02 6540 1136
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

Swimming Pools Regulation 2008

On 1 September 2008 the Swimming Pools Regulation came into effect, replacing the Swimming Pools Regulation 1998. This new regulation states th...

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Spa Pools

Spa pools are covered by legislation and should be separated by a child-resistant pool safety barrier in accordance with Australian Standard AS1...

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Safety Checklist

Pool safety

Pool safety is a system of child-resistant barriers that restrict access to the pool area by children. Two factors are consi...

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Resuscitation & Warning Signs

All pools require a Resuscitation Chart/ Warning Notice to be displayed in a prominent position in the immediate vicinity of the pool. The foll...

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Fences & Pool Gates

Yes, you have to fence your pool

Under the Swimming Pools Act 1992 the owner of a swimming pool has the responsibility to ensure that th...

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Prefabricated & Inflatable Pools

Prefabricated and inflatable pools capable of being filled with water to a depth 300mm or more may require approval but more importantly, requir...

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Swimming Pool Certificate of Compliance

What it is

An inspection of a swimming pool is carried out by an authorised Council officer who determines whether the pool is compliant...

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Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney.  The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.

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Scone NSW 2337

Phone:  02 6540 1100
Fax:  02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au

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Phone: 02 6540 1199

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Acknowledgement of Country

Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan  para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.

We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.

Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.

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