Victorian Public Pools State of the Sector Report 2019-20

LSV and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) are pleased to release the Victorian Public Pools: State of the Sector Report. Victoria’s two peak aquatic industry bodies have collaborated for the third year in a row to support a better understanding of the Victorian public pool landscape.

Building on the legacy of independent state of industry reports, this collaborative publication is intended to provide a broad snapshot of the industry, enabling better tracking and comparison of key metrics such as industry size, breadth, social, preventative health and economic value. The report acts as one true source of information, enabling improved analysis, evaluation and more informed decision making.

The report includes review and analysis of:

• Industry insights.
• An overview of the industry’s size, scope and value.
• Analysis of industry safety performance and trends.
• An overview of sector projects, research and new initiatives.
• Details of key industry award and event winners.
• Insights into trends in public pool use by customers.
• Highlight the impacts of COVID-19 on the industry and community.
• New facilities developments.
• Industry profiles.