Under the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019, there are 2 types of public aquatic facilities.
- Category 1 aquatic facility
Requires registration. Includes swimming pools, spa pools or interactive water features that:
- are used by members of the public, whether free of charge or on payment of a fee
- are used in association with a class or program that is offered free of charge or on payment of a fee
- are located at the premises of an early childhood service, school or other educational institution
- are located at the premises at which residential aged care services are provided
- are located at any of the following premises:
- a public hospital
- a private hospital
- a denominational hospital
- a privately-operated hospital within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Health Services Act 1988
- a multi-purpose service;
- Category 2 aquatic facility
Does not require registration. Includes swimming pools or spa pools that are used by members of the public and are located at the following types of premises:
- a residential apartment complex
- a hotel, motel or hostel
Both Category 1 and Category 2 aquatic facilities must:
- Comply with the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 and the Department of Health’s Water Quality Guidelines.
- Have a water quality risk management plan. The Department of Health provides guidance and a template to assist with developing a water quality risk management plan.
Registration fees
| First-time registration fees | |
| A new category 1 aquatic facility | $412 |
| Additional pool/spa(s) added to a category 1 aquatic facility | $153 each |
| No registration required for category 2 aquatic facilities. | $0 |
| Annual renewal fees | ||
| Renewal of category 1 aquatic facility | $309 | |
| Renewal of additional pool/spa(s) to a category 1 aquatic facility | $153 each | |
Register an aquatic facility
Use the link below to register only a category 1 aquatic facility. Category 2 aquatic facilities do not require registration.
Register a category 1 aquatic facility.
Submit your application form:
- via email to caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au.
- via post
- in person at one of our customer service centres
Transfer registration of a category 1 aquatic facility
Use the following form to transfer the registration and ownership of a category 1 aquatic facility to a new provider.