Inflatable Pools In Aus

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Inflatable Pools In Aus; Questions
Topic Started: May 13 2007, 07:56 AM (68 Views)
Theweekshousehold	May 13 2007, 07:56 AM Post #1
Redback Posts: 10 Group: Members Member #118 Joined: May 12, 2007	Hi Have asked this on another forum and only got one answer. Been looking at lots of rentals etc and having a pool and a nice house seems a bit of a dream as not many have pools. Been shopping and in Woolworths Pound Shop etc they have these large 10ft inflatable pools which are pretty reasonable. Do you know if there would be a problem with one of them in Aus. I know all pools have to have security but my children are small and once you take away the ladder they would not be able to get in. Any information would be good as i could pick one up and my rented house would have a pool.....



Paul	May 13 2007, 11:05 PM Post #2
Croc Posts: 270 Group: Members Member #110 Joined: March 27, 2007	A brilliant idea! I've seen similar inflatable pools over here so it's a bit of an unanswered question isn't it. For those that dont know, all swimming pools require fencing around them - usually bar hoop type or clear glass - with access via a security gate. It's to stop little uns getting access to the pool unsupervised. IMO most Aussies break the rules anyway and you may have heard that the councils fly helicopters over to inspect pool fencing from the air. Photos are taken and warnings or prosecutions follow. I see know reason why a small inflatable pool, something that isn't permanant and that is always supervised when the kids are in it, shouldn't be allowed. The only real answer would come from the council where you're planning to live. There may even be guidelines on their web site. I know of a few people who have or have had pools - some renters and some owners. Pools get used 6 months of the year unless they have solar heating. If you're renting, consider the time of year (a 6 month rental agreement over the cooler months is a waste of time). For short-term rentals (say 3 weeks) it's hardly worth it for the extra dosh you'll pay when you'll be running around town trying to find a home, car, job and countless other things. Pool owners, and it costs about $20,000 - $30,000 for a landscaped and fenced pool to be installed (I've investigated the true cost and my neighbour had one installed about 6 months ago - they're not using it now - too cold), complain to me about the cost and time of upkeep; tree leaves and wildlife, water acidity/alcolinity, salt or chlorine addition. I have to say my parent's place had a pool when I first came out here and in the summer it was superb. With temps of 42 degrees and over 2.5 hours drive from the coast you'd have to agree. But when your 10 minutes (or 35 minutes like we are) from the beaches, that's alot of money to consider spending. Anyway, back on track, I'd visit the local council site to get the precise info you require. Paul.



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