Browse Forums Pools & Spas 1 Sep 05, 2011 11:42 pm When does a pond become a pool? I have been looking at guidelines re pools in NSW... We are going to have a inner courtyard, walled of from the outside.... How deep/big can you make a pond before it's being classified as a pool??? As with a pond there's not as much red tape business.....? pool or pond 3Sep 06, 2011 9:20 am You need to check you local council guidelines to be certain. In many places a maximum depth of 300mm is allowable before requiring fencing. There are some excellent ponds out there that are like water holes rather than pools. You can swim in them and they are full of fish and plants. Check out Phillip Johnson's design website. Here in WA check out Casurina Landscapes. Re: pool or pond 4Sep 06, 2011 10:13 am Fu's spot on or tho I know for QLD anyways it all comes down to intent.... What do you intend to use it as? I know its in legislation that even if its a swimming pool that has then been converted into a pond you dont need to have a Safety Cert for it...........madness I know You could try ringing your local council & see what their thoughts are on it? Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11689 Hi, I'm new to this forum so I hope I'm doing this post correctly. Please advise if it's not. I've just bought my place. The inground pool has a marble lining that has… 0 13636 Murraya could be a great option for you. It creates a great tall screening hedge but doesn't drop fruit like lily pilly. The flowers smell divine. 2 10194 |