Pool Safety Certificate
Full barrier compliance inspection. Form 23 issued same-day. Council lodgement guidance for City of Greater Geelong / Surf Coast Shire (boundary varies).
$250 inc GST
Pool Safety Inspections · Barwon Heads
Pool Inspections in Barwon Heads
VBA-registered pool safety inspector covering Barwon Heads, 13th Beach and the Connewarre area. Same-day Form 23, council jurisdiction verification, and complex barrier compliance assessment.
City of Greater Geelong / Surf Coast Shire (boundary varies)
What Barwon Heads Pool Owners Need to Know
From our Clifton Springs office we work the Barwon Heads-Ocean Grove corridor weekly: Barwon Heads township, Connewarre, Black Rock, the 13th Beach precinct and along the Barwon River frontage. Booking turnaround is typically 3-7 days.
Council split — verify before booking. Barwon Heads addresses can fall under either City of Greater Geelong OR Surf Coast Shire depending on the exact street. The boundary follows old township lines and isn't intuitive — we see at least one customer per month assume the wrong council. Send us your address and we'll confirm which council before the inspection.
13th Beach pools — design complexity. The 13th Beach precinct has seen significant new pool installation since 2018, and many of those are infinity pools, plunge pools or pools where the barrier follows complex landscape. We've seen more creative non-compliant fence designs in 13th Beach than anywhere else on the Bellarine — usually around how the decorative landscape boundary intersects with AS1926.1 sight-line and climbability rules.
Barwon River mouth flooding. Late winter flooding in 2017, 2020 and 2022 shifted pool fence posts on river-adjacent properties. We've remediated several Barwon Heads installations after waterlogged ground caused gate alignment to drift out of compliance.
Our Services
Pool Inspection Services in Barwon Heads
Flat $250 inc GST — same-day Form 23 where compliant, free re-inspections, no hidden fees.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Detailed compliance report for Barwon Heads property buyers — ideally before contract signing.
$250 inc GST
Compliance Consultation
Written report with each non-compliance item flagged, plus practical fix advice — DIY vs tradesperson.
$250 inc GST
Free Re-Inspection
Complimentary follow-up after remediation work. No second call-out fee.
Included
FAQ
Barwon Heads Pool Inspection Questions
How do I know whether I'm in City of Greater Geelong or Surf Coast Shire?
Type your full address into the Victorian council finder at knowyourcouncil.vic.gov.au, or just send us the address and we'll verify before booking. The boundary in Barwon Heads is not the river — most people guess wrong.
My infinity-edge pool has no traditional fence on one side — is that legal?
Only if there's a compliant non-climbable barrier on the accessible side. We see this configuration fail often in 13th Beach when the decorative boundary doesn't meet AS1926.1 sight-line rules.
Do I need a Form 23 for a temporary spa over the holiday period?
Yes if the spa is installed for more than 3 consecutive days, even if removed at the end of summer.
How does Barwon River flooding affect my pool fence?
Waterlogged ground around posts causes lateral shift and gate misalignment over weeks-to-months after the flood recedes. If your property flooded and your fence hasn't been re-inspected since, book a check.
How does the Black Rock area compare for compliance issues?
Slightly more saltspray exposure than Connewarre, less than central Ocean Grove. Coastal-grade hardware is wise.
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Same flat $250 inc GST across our entire service area.