Safe Swimming Barrier Net
Beach Enclosures
An SSA Shark Barrier is designed to create safe swimming zone. We work with consultants, contractors and local councils to come up with solutions that work with the local conditions and requirements.
What is a Safer Swimming enclosure?
Custom Designed
Built to fit the specific bathymetry (shape of the ocean floor) at each install site, the shark barrier is secured to the ocean floor with a system of weighted chains and pilings. The top line is a floating line for high visibility. Each barrier accommodates tidal movement.
Safe for Everyone
Our barrier design addresses entrapment risks as detailed in AS 4685:2021 for playground equipment. We also utilize tamper-proof fittings in deployment to keep the barrier installed as intended throughout the time it’s in the water.
Marine Ready
The reinforced mesh of the barrier has embedded additives to reduce the growth rate of bio-foul and algae. Reducing the amount of growth attached to the barrier will reduce the pressure and weight exerted on the barrier, and will contribute to a longer serviceable life span of the barrier.
Modular
Additionally, the barriers are designed to be modular, making handling and deployment easier. This also allows for easy replacement of a damaged panel—such as one hit by a boat—without needing to remove the entire enclosure.
What is a Safer Swimming enclosure?
Custom Designed
Built to fit the specific bathymetry (shape of the ocean floor) at each install site, the shark barrier is secured to the ocean floor with a system of weighted chains and pilings. The top line is a floating line for high visibility. Each barrier accommodates tidal movement.
Safe for Everyone
Marine Ready
Modular
Custom Built Barrier Solutions
Having worked on a variety of projects with councils and engineering consultants, we understand that every project is different, and that each site has particular and unique requirements.
That’s why we have developed a product that can be customised and adjusted to suit local conditions.
We offer options in terms of size and specifications for the barrier mesh we use, as well as the ability to design a barrier tailored to a range of installation scenarios. All of our barriers keep swimmers safe from large marine animals, and utilise high-quality marine-grade components for a long-lasting solution.
High Quality Barrier Mesh
The key component of a Safer Swimming Barrier is the barrier mesh, and we work with our long-standing supply partner to source quality-assured mesh.
The semi-rigid mesh barrier is long-lasting. Its durability is enhanced by internal stainless steel wiring and a water-repelling coating.
We are able to source a barrier mesh that is specific to site requirements, including a range of mesh thicknesses:
6.0mm, 7.2mm & 8.0mm
And mesh sizes ranging from 103mm KKFM up to 400mm SL.
The bespoke nature of our product means that we can confidently supply barrier mesh that will meet the compliance requirements of the NSW DPI as readily as it fulfils site-specific needs for an open-water installation in WA.
Features & Benefits of SSA Barrier Design
Over the past ten years we’ve sourced the best materials for use in our barriers to ensure maximum benefits to councils installing them.
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Compressed braided netting with enhanced stiffness built to ISO 9001 & 140001 quality standards. |  Creates an effective barrier and demarcated safe swimming area. |
| 18 internal marine grade stainless steel wires with 7000 N breaking strength. | Security & Protection of swimmers. |
| Copolymer Netting | Water Repelling material for longer product life and reduced bio-fouling. |
| Durable PE Outer Sleeve | Increases abrasion resistance for longer product life. |
| Designed to move with the ocean – horizontally, vertically & diagonally. | Reduced risk of damage to barrier during changing tides, swell surges & storms. |
| Weighted mid line | Reduces marine life entanglement risks by keeping the barrier taut at all tide levels. |
| Wrack Release System | Sea grass material is released before it can put excessive strain on the barrier & cause damage. |
| Easily maintainable | Suitable for Insitu cleaning & repairs. |
| Modular Design | Easy deployment & retrieval of barrier for winter storage, cleaning & repair. |
| Tamper resistant hardware and netting. | Fewer issues for council. |
| Designed to comply with Playground Standards AS 4685:2021. | No entrapment risk to swimmers. |
| Customisable Design | Can be built to fit specific installation site requirements. |
Installation Options
Australia’s coastline is as diverse as it is beautiful, from sheltered bays and bustling jetties to open surf beaches exposed to swell and tide. That’s why our Safer Swimming Barrier is designed with flexibility in mind. We offer a range of installation options to suit the unique bathymetry, environmental conditions, and community needs of each site. Whether you’re securing a jetty or creating a safe zone in open water, our modular system ensures reliable protection, minimal disruption, and a tailored fit every time.
Jetty Enclosure
An SSA Barrier is well suited to enclosing a jetty area to create a safe swimming enclosure. The barrier is designed to be safely secured to the jetty using high quality & durable fixing points, as well as securing to the ocean floor.
Open Water Enclosure
Used successfully to create safe enclosed swimming areas in open waters, our barrier is supplied with a float line for easy visibility. Open water installs require anchor points secured to both the ocean floor & beach
In addition to standard configurations, the Safer Swimming Barrier can be customised to suit specialised environments, including ocean pools, tidal enclosures, and community swim zones like those in Ceduna. Our team works closely with local councils and marine engineers to adapt the design for structural integration, water flow, and site-specific safety requirements. Whether you’re enhancing an existing facility or planning a new installation, we’ll help tailor a solution that fits seamlessly and performs reliably.