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Small pool- big danger

11/12/2023 by The Coonamble Times

 As the weather warms up and summer holidays approach, many Australians turn their thoughts to swimming; pool, beach, river – wherever we can cool off.

Campaigns around water safety are as much a part of summer as a barbie and flies, but the dangers can be much more than forgetting to slip, slop, slap.

Gilgandra Shire Council are raising awareness around portable pools, perfect for the kids but with a hidden danger that can’t be underestimated. And there are regulations to go along with this…

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