While most of our private swimming pool or spa owning community comply with the legislation, it is being found several properties still have non-compliant security fencing or have allowed their fencing to deteriorate to the point of non-compliance. Despite the inherent risks associated with non-compliant swimming pools, only 36% of pools were found to have compliant barrier fences on the first inspection during the four yearly cycle of inspections. As of 30 June 2021, the following statistics apply: » »
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Total number of swimming pools and spas = 5,701 Total non-compliant (i.e., not yet inspected and those inspected but non-compliant), as of 30 June = 194 compared with 162 last year Total compliant (as per 4yrly inspection regime) = 5,507 (96.6%) Number of pools (properties) inspected from 01/07/20 to 30/06/2021 = 1,792 Total number of pool inspections undertaken from 01/07/18 to 30/06/2019 = 2,588 Number of pools compliant on initial inspection = 941 59 Pools and or spas were removed during the financial year. Inspections undertaken via Entry Warrant = 18
Elmore Reserve Dog Park. This project in High Wycombe was fully funded through the use of Public Open Space, Cash in Lieu funds. Community cngagement and detailed concept designs were generated through a collaboration between teams within the City. The Park was completed in March 2021, the reserve now offers two dedicated fenced exercise areas for small and large dogs, areas planted with established trees accessible pathways, barbeque and water fountains.
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City of Kalamunda Annual Report 2020-2021
Example of non-compliant Swimming Pool
