Stay water safe this summer

Water safety should be a priority for everyone visiting one of our beautiful local beaches or using pools this summer. It certainly is for us at the City!

We recently reinstalled the Quinns Beach swimming enclosure, to provide peace of mind to beachgoers.

Our dedicated Swimming Pool Inspectors conduct inspections of private properties with pools to ensure compliant and effective safety barriers are in place at homes.

This compliance program is vital, as unsafe and unsupervised backyard swimming pools and spas are the most common location for children to drown in Australia.

Poorly maintained fencing, propped-open gates and lack of self-latching gates all jeopardise pool safety.

Unsafe and unsupervised swimming pools and spas were the most common location for children drowning in Australia, with most incidents involving young children wandering into a backyard pool.

This summer, be vigilant and check pool barriers regularly.

Water safety tips to keep in mind:

Supervise children in pools and spas at all times and don’t get distracted by your phone Check that your pool barrier is safe and compliant Learn swimming and lifesaving skills Wear a lifejacket when boating, rock fishing or paddling Swim at patrolled beaches between the red and yellow flags Always read safety signs If you need help, stay calm and attract attention Avoid alcohol around water

For more information, visit wanneroo.wa.gov.au