Swimming pool and spa registration
It is mandatory for landowners to register their swimming pool or spa with Gannawarra Shire Council and to have their safety barrier inspected every four years after the first barrier inspection. This includes any pool, spa or relocatable pool that is in place for more than three consecutive days and having a depth of more than 300mm.
Failure to register your pool or spa with Council may incur a fine of up to $1,652.20.
For information, deadlines and FAQs, please refer to the Victorian Building Authority website.
Steps to register
1. Complete an application form
To complete an application to register your pool or spa, please enter required information to the Greenlight portal. The required evidence documents can be attached within the portal.
Alternatively, an application can be downloaded here(PDF, 226KB).
2. Pay the prescribed fee
Payment of fees is required for lodgement of the application:
One time registration fee: $35.10
Information Search fee*: $ 52.10
Lodgement fee for Barrier Compliance: $22.50
Payment options are outlined in Greenlight and are shown on the application form.
*If correct documents are not provided, an information search fee may be required
3. Attach the required documentation
The required evidence documents can be attached within the Greenlight portal. For more information, please see the links in Step 1: Complete the application form.
4. Arrange a pool inspector to inspect the Pool Barrier
5. Lodge the Certificate of Barrier Compliance (Form 23) which you will receive after the pool inspection
You can lodge the certificate within the Greenlight portal. For more information, please see the links in Step 1: Complete the application form.
6. Approval received
After submitting your application, Council will then send you written confirmation which will complete your registration. You will be sent a reminder every four years to have your pool inspected again.
Please contact Council’s Building Department on (03) 5450 9333 with any questions.