Your pool and spa registration is overdue

The deadline to register private pools and spas was 1 November 2020.

In December 2019, the Victorian Government introduced new regulations to improve pool and spa safety and prevent child drownings.

If you own a pool or spa, you now need to:

  • Register your pool or spa with Council (deadline was 1 November 2020).
  • Get an inspection of your pool or spa safety barrier done every four years.
  • Lodge a Pool and Spa Barrier Compliance Certificate with Council every four years.
  • Pay the required fees when registering and submitting your compliance certificate.

How to register your pool or spa

If you own a property that has a permanent or relocatable pool or spa, you must register it with Council:

  1. Create a My Port Phillip account, if you don't already have one. This lets you track your registration progress. 
  2. Wait for confirmation. The Council will confirm your account within two business days.
  3. Register your pool or spa through My Port Phillip.
  4. Pay the one-time registration fee of $84.90 set by the Victorian Government, using a credit card, debit card or BPAY.

If you're not able to register online, you can complete a swimming pool or spa registration form (PDF 97.6 KB) and submit it, along with all supporting documents, via:

Email: helpbuilding@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Mail: Private Bag 3, St Kilda Victoria 3182

What happens after you have registered

Once you register your pool or spa, you’ll receive an email confirmation with:

  • the date of construction of your pool or spa
  • the standards that apply to your barrier
  • the deadline to lodge your first (or next) compliance certificate with Council.

What happens if I don't register my pool or spa

If we find out that your pool or spa is not registered, you will receive a written notice requiring you to register it. 

If you don’t comply, you may face a fine of $1,652.20 or further enforcement action.