Extra time to register pools and spas

By David Rak

Jun 2, 2020

Homeowners now have until November 1 to register their pool or spa with local councils, after the Victorian Government announced a five-month extension of the deadline.

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In December last year, the government introduced new regulations requiring owners of pools or spas capable of holding more than 30â€‰cm of water to register them with their local council by June 1.

This deadline has been extended due to the impacts of coronavirus.

The new government regulations aim to make swimming pools and spas safer and prevent young children from drowning. They do this by ensuring ongoing compliance with state building regulations.

The registration process has not changed and owners are still required to register their pools and spas with council.

Once registration is complete, councils will inform the pool owner of the date by which they must organise their first inspection and certification of their barrier. The deadline for owners to lodge their first barrier certification will also be extended.

Owners who do not register their pool or spa with their council by November 1 could receive an on-the-spot fine of $330.

For more information on the state-wide changes, visit vba.vic.gov.au

By David Rak

Journalist