LIFE Saving Victoria has awarded all four of the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s indoor leisure centres with a Platinum Pool accreditation for their commitment to providing exemplary safety.<\/p>\n
Leisurelink, Splashdown, Waterworld and Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre were among only 24 pools across Victoria to receive the accreditation, which is a sign of excellence in the industry.<\/p>\n
Platinum Pool accreditation requires the leisure centres to adhere to a strict code of practice and be subjected to a series of assessments each year to ensure they meet Life Saving Victoria\u2019s stringent safety criteria for public pools.<\/p>\n
The accreditation is awarded based on a sixmonthly assessment of pool safety standards, \u201cMystery Guest Visits\u201d by assessors and adherence to the best practice \u2018Watch Around Water\u2019 child supervision program.<\/p>\n
The accreditation is valid for 12 months and forms an important component of the overall safety planning and continual improvement strategy of each aquatic centre.<\/p>\n
Geelong mayor Bruce Harwood said the city was very proud of the level of safety and care offered in its leisure centres.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe take water safety and water education extremely seriously, and that\u2019s why we aspire to and achieve such high standards. This is particularly important as we head into our warmer summer months.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis Platinum Pool accreditation should provide the community with great confidence that our centres deliver the highest level of safety requirements and standards, according to Life Saving Victoria.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be awarded the Platinum accreditation yet again is testament to the hard work and dedication of our leisure centre staff and management. Congratulations to all involved.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
LIFE Saving Victoria has awarded all four of the City of Greater Geelong\u2019s indoor leisure centres with a Platinum Pool accreditation for their commitment to providing exemplary safety. Leisurelink, Splashdown, Waterworld and Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre were among only 24 pools across Victoria to receive the accreditation, which is a sign of excellence in […]<\/p>\n