Victorian Public Pools State of the Sector Report 2020-21

LSV, in partnership with Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) released the State of the Sector 2021/22 report as part of water safety month on 13 December 2022. The collaboration supports a better understanding of the industry landscape, to capture an intersectional understanding of contribution, value, performance and key initiatives.

It is no secret that the early parts of 2021/22 remained a major challenge for the industry and many areas are still feeling the impact of the extensive lockdowns and restrictions, as the recovery efforts continue. These impacted everyone from facility owners and operators, swim teachers, lifeguards and Victorians in the communities who rely on these facilities for educational, employment and recreational purposes.

Whilst acknowledging the impact of COVID-19, the report highlights the importance and value of healthy public pool sector and broader aquatic industry. Building on the legacy of independent state of industry reports, the publication provides a broad snapshot of the industry, enabling better tracking and comparison of key metrics an act as a true source of information, enabling improved analysis and evaluation and more informed decision making.