Why Choose SSA Secure Swimming Areas
Safer Swimming Australia’s barriers and secure swimming areas are a tried & tested system for councils wanting to create safe, enclosed swimming areas.
Successfully installed in both WA & SA, the barriers are designed to address the needs of:
- Swimmer Safety
- Local Government needs
- and, Environmental and Sustainability requirements
Why Install a Safer Swimming Barrier?
For Swimmers
- Our barriers give swimmers confidence & a sense of safety
- Creates a zone that excludes large marine animals.
- Complies with AS 4685:2021, avoiding entrapment risks for children
- Plus, the clearly demarcated swim area is great for parental supervision
"Ms Mullan said the daily ritual of a morning swim … had enriched the mental health of community members while creating positive change."
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For Councils
- Custom designed for local, site specific conditions
- Cost effective upfront capital purchase
- Long lasting quality components – our barriers have been in use for 7 plus years
- Modular design for time efficient barrier deployment and retrieval reducing time beaches need to be closed.
- Barrier is repairable insitu if required.
Environmental & Sustainability Considered Design
- Barrier specifically designed to avoid harming marine life
- Low Impact Anchor points to reduce disruption to ocean floor & obstruction to other beach users
- Barrier materials are chosen for their long product life, repairability and modularity, all contributing to lower resource use.
"a cost-effective option for a protected swimming area with no environmental impact."
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