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Public swimming pool approval - Fraser Coast Regional Council - Queensland

Description

You will need this approval to operate a public swimming pool. Approval is required for swimming pools which are used for a commercial purpose or that are located on residential premises where the pool is used for more than two dwelling units, such as a townhouse complex. Examples include the following:

  • aquatic centres
  • learn to swim pools
  • gym and health centre pools
  • hydrotherapy pools (including flotation therapy pools, recovery pools)
  • holiday accommodation pools
  • club pools
  • private school pools
  • swimming pools under a body corporate of a group subdivision scheme (where there are three or more dwellings).

A public swimming pool that requires approval does not include a resort or residential complex that is predominantly occupied by permanent residents (i.e. more than 50% of residences within the complex have a minimum duration of stay of 6 months or longer).

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

Approval may be granted with additional conditions, which may include:

  • the operator is to test the water daily to ensure that biological contaminants are kept within levels specified in Australian Standards
  • provision of equipment for emergency medical treatment and first aid or rescue of persons in difficulty or other aspects of public health and safety
  • display of notices providing information about basic lifesaving resuscitation and first aid techniques or warning about possible dangers
  • installation of special equipment for filtering, purifying, and recirculating the water
  • provision of dressing rooms and facilities for showering and sanitation.

You may need development approval if you are starting a new public swimming pool or re-establishing a public swimming pool that was abandoned.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
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You can find the current fees here.

Act(s) name

Local Government Act 2009 Queensland

Administering agency

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Contact details

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