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6/28/2016 155 complaints over pool safety in 12 months: Cairns Council | Cairns Post Cairns 20–26°C NEWS Subscribe Login Breaking News Cairns National World Photos Video Cyclone News Weird and Wild Weather SPORT Local Sport ENTERTAINMENT Competitions ADVERTISMENT REAL ESTATE More Real EstateMost viewed BUSINESS How UK poll will hit our region Damaged CPR signage, inoperable gate hinges and overgrown vegetation are among a list of Mthoinrges B tuhsaitness will see your pool marked as non-compliant according to new legislation. Cars Business LIFESTYLE Pair charged after Esplanade Travel drama 155 complaints over pool safety iCnLASSIFIEDS Find local tradies 12 months: Cairns Council Tributes Esky murderer jailed for life General For Sale Cars Alicia Nally, The Cairns Post Jobs June 27, 2016 5:00am Property General Notices Almost 1800 in race for 130 jobs Celebration Notices Place My Ad COUNCIL has not issued a single fine despite more than 150 complaints received about pool compliance in Cairns over the past 12 months. More Business How UK poll will hit our region Since May last year, Cairns Regional Council has responded to 155 complaints, 130 of them made since new pool laws came into effect in December. Almost 1800 in race for 130 jobs A council spokeswoman said assisting pool owners to meet compliance standards was a higher priority than issuing fines. “Investigations revealed that the majority of pool fences subject to Prawners hope for average net profit complaints were indeed non-compliant,” she said. “Council officers were able to work with the property owners to achieve full compliance in each of those instances. Protesters putting spotlight on animal welfare “The most common issues relate to lack of progressive maintenance by property owners – that is, pool fencing that may have once been compliant has deteriorated over time due to lack of maintenance. Latest videos “Some of these matters are relatively minor issues to rectify but, by not repairing and maintaining as required, they can pose a substantial risk.” Bull sharks spotted in North Pine Dam The details come as Strata Community Australia (Qld) CEO Simon Barnard warned against pool safety complacency during winter, especially among Supreme Court Throws Out holiday rental property owners in Cairns. Corruption Conviction “Beyond the fact that the Queensland winter really isn’t that cold in some regions, adventurous children aren’t bothered by the mercury,” she said. “The AUSTRALIA: Sex Party Takes bottom line is, unsafe pools will always present a deadly risk to communities Swipe at Catholic Church in Bizarre and those in a position to take that risk away need to.” Campaign Advertisement … http://www.cairnspost.com.au/business/155complaintsoverpoolsafetyin12monthscairnscouncil/newsstory/1d69df618c30d48ec9981b207064a6a9 1/3 6/28/2016 155 complaints over pool safety in 12 months: Cairns Council | Cairns Post My Pool Inspection owner Matt Hanson said online DIY checklists could save pool owners money when arranging certifications. Kerry: Brexit Vote Will Sharpen Debate Over EU He said garden beds affecting minimum fence heights, trees growing cloNsEeW toS and equipment stacked against fences were the main reasons for Breaking News noncompliance. 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