With a hot summer in store, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is reminding residents to keep pool safety fencing laws front of mind before purchasing or filling temporary inflatable pools.
TRC Environmental Health portfolio leader Cr Tim McMahon said state pool safety fencing laws applied to all existing in-ground pools, spas and temporary inflatable pools that can hold 30 centimetres or more of water.
Cr McMahon said safety must be residents’ top priority before enjoying a dip to cool off in the hot weather.
“Temporary inflatable pools must always have a compliant swimming pool safety barrier in place,” Cr McMahon said.
“Inflatables are in some ways more dangerous than bigger pools, due to the low set up costs, collapsible sides and a lack of education when they are sold at retail outlets.
“More importantly, residents with inflatables pools, or any pool, must supervise their children when they are near water.
