POOL and spa owners have been reminded to stay aware of safety requirements to prevent backyard drownings.
Moonee Valley Mayor Jim Cusack, speaking as part of a council awareness campaign, said barriers must be installed for pools with a water capacity of 30cm or more.
“Pools and spas are for fun people of all ages during warm summer days, and most of all, children love the water,” Cr Cusack said.
“However, owning a pool or spa brings with it legal responsibilities to ensure that the required safety standards are met.”
Safety barriers include fences, walls, gates, locks, latches, bolts and fly screens and must be unable to be climbed.
Life Saving Victoria data showed there were no drownings in Moonee Valley in the 2010-11 year.
There was one drowning the previous year.
Life Saving Victoria manager of research and injury prevention Dr Bernadette Matthews said it was also important to think about water safety when going away for summer holidays.
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