By JAMES BRADY Local government reporter Oct. 25, 2015,
RISKY dips at Launceston Aquatic have cost city ratepayers up to $25,000 a year in after-hours security monitoring fees.
The Launceston City Council-owned facility has been the subject of "ongoing" break-ins, which have potentially fatal implications for trespassing swimmers.
Security found signs of nine break-ins at the facility in 2014, and 10 were reported the year before.
The council proposed a $180,000 redevelopment of the Launceston Aquatic centre grounds early this month, which would include a 2.6-metre anti-climbing security fence.
Launceston City Council general manager Robert Dobrzynski said the council had mooted plans for energy-efficient thermal blankets for the centre, which would pose a significant risk for trespassers if installed.
"People who do trespass are not only risking prosecution, they are risking injury and death," Mr Dobrzynski said...... CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY READ THE COMMENTS
THE EXAMINER'S COMMENTS SAY A BIT .... 21st Century Cynic Simple solution... go to the RSPCA, adopt four of the right breed of dogs,and let them roam the grounds at night... Mac Even the local council doesn't want to discuss on-water matters? ... Richard If anyone is prosecuted it will be a public hearing at a court hopefully and their names will be on public record. One thing I have to question is how can any Launceston Ratepayer who technically owns the pool be charged with trespassing?.After all the Council does not own any property, all council assets belong to the ratepayers, the councillors are only an elected body entrusted to look after and maintain ratepayers assets, ensure the rubbish is taken care of, footpaths are in good condition and the street lights work. .. Sure thing ...The 180K fence would not stop all break ins, and draining the pools overnight would be the only way to safeguard against accidental drowning – but than you would introduce other safety issues for those falling or diving into an empty pool. It is a weird world where the LCCC has to look after those who break into the pool. In any case surely you would still need after hours security monitoring - I cannot imagine a facility this size not having one - so what is the actual return on investment of the 180K fence. My wild guess would be a pig pile of fat zero! But if the LCC gets to spend 180K on this shmancy fence than they can find something else to spend this much on next year and get to keep on increasing their budged forever and ever and ever... hence the idea of the shmancy fence I guess! CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMMENTS
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