Category 1 Aquatic Facilities (swimming pool, spa pool or interactive water feature)

The Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 require Category 1 Aquatic Facilities to be registered with Council. For more information, please see: DHHS Factsheet - Aquatic Facilities. Category 1 Aquatic Facilities are required to REGISTER with Council and will require to be renewed every three years.

A Category 1 Aquatic Facility is a swimming pool, spa pool or interactive water feature that:

• Is used by members of the public, whether free of charge or on paymentof a fee; or
• Is used in association with a class or program that is offered free ofcharge or on payment of a fee; or
• Is located at the premises of an early childhood service, school orother educational institution; or
• Is located at premises at which residential aged care services areprovided; or
• Is located at any of the following premises:
• A public hospital;
• A multi-purpose service;
• A denominational hospital;
• A private hospital.

Responsibilities of aquatic facility operators:

• Complete a Water Quality Risk Management Plan and adhere to your plan.
• Undertake water sampling as outlined in your Water Quality Risk Management Plan.
• Notify Council of all failed water samples within 24 hours.
• Follow Water Quality Risk Management Plan and the directions of Council when water samples fail.
• Follow your Water Quality Risk Management Plan.
• Maintain a record of operational and verification monitoring results for at least 12 months from the date the record was made.
• Provide adequate training to all staff members specific to their role.
• Ensure the aquatic facility is kept in a sanitary and hygienic condition.
• Follow the Water quality guidelines for public aquatic facilities; and
• Follow the DHHS healthy swimming recommendations.

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To register please complete a Aquatic Facility Permit Registration Form, or if you wish to transfer registration please complete a Transfer of Registration of an Aquatic Facility Form.