Summer is usually a busy time for Australians to install swimming pools. This year, swimming pool companies are even more busy. Some companies report that the schedule until 2022 is fully booked.

Albatross Pools operations manager Peita Otterbach said that not only Australia’s pool orders have increased, but pool orders in other countries around the world have also increased. The number of jobs her company is currently processing is five times that of the same period last year, and many builders are overwhelmed. The company, which has operations across Victoria, said that what people want is a heated swimming pool or spa that can be used all year round.

In Sydney, experts say that the average daily consultation volume has risen sharply. “We usually receive 5 to 8 consultations a day, but in the past three weeks, we have 25 to 28 consultations a day,” he said, thanks to the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grant, this year’s independent swimming pool The number of houses is increasing, and their business is also growing.

Linsday McGrath, president of the National Swimming Pool and Spa Association (SPASA), said: “My colleagues in every state have reported that most swimming pool builders have their schedules set to 2022. We can double the size of the industry. , But still can’t keep up with the demand.” Mai Jiasi reminded the public that before starting to build a swimming pool, they must first understand some laws and regulations. “First of all you have to make sure that you are hiring a qualified and licensed builder and understand the fencing regulations.” He said that now NSW, Victoria and Queensland all require safety inspections of swimming pool fences every three years.

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