Life Saving Victoria recommends Bright's popular river pool jumping board be removed after the high number of lifeguard rescues last summer.
A jumping board that has served a popular north-east Victorian river swimming pool for more than 60 years is expected to be removed ahead of summer, despite Alpine Shire Council noting it will impact upon the amenity of the tourist area.
The documents provided by Belgravia Leisure show the pool received more than 12,000 visitors to the Ovens River pool during that same period. "The absence of the jumping board will lower the risk profile of the river pool and mitigate the burden on lifeguard staff, allowing for more effective surveillance and response across other areas of the pool."The report also recommends that council cease dredging at the base of the jumping board, which is done to safely maintain deep water, with 42 per cent of rescues in that December and January period related to deep water.
"Removal of the jumping board will change the overall amenity at the Bright River Pool precinct, which has strong historical and cultural significance to community and visitors," the report noted.Bright resident Michael O'Sullivan operates the Bright Chalet, which is perched on the banks of the Ovens River, and welcomed the move to remove the jumping board.
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