Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre achieves top-tier safety recognition

Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre and Murrumba Downs Aquatic Centre have achieved Platinum Status under the Royal Life Saving Society’s Platinum Pools Program – the highest possible recognition for aquatic safety and compliance. 

This marks the first time Belgravia Leisure managed venues in Queensland have attained Platinum endorsement, following consecutive years of 100 percent compliance and safety ratings exceeding 95 percent. 

The milestone underscores Belgravia Leisure’s leadership in aquatic safety across the Moreton Bay region, with results that significantly exceed the national aquatic industry compliance average. 

In addition to the Platinum achievements, Albany Creek Leisure Centre, Bribie Island Aquatic Leisure Centre, Caboolture Pool & Fitness Centre and Lawnton Aquatic Centre were awarded Gold endorsements following successful Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments (AFSA). 

“Our team is incredibly passionate and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety and service to our community,” said Tanya Fletcher, Venue Manager at Burpengary Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre.   

Scott Vanderheyden, General Manager – Health and Safety at Belgravia Leisure, said maintaining high safety standards requires consistency, commitment and an ongoing focus. 

“At Belgravia Leisure, we strive every day to implement the Think Safe, Act Safe, Be Safe methodology, which is the cornerstone of our positive, accountable and proactive safety culture. 

“Our Moreton Bay venues achieving Gold AFSA status and Royal Life Saving Society Platinum Status represents our long-term commitment to water safety and genuine care for the communities we serve. 

The Platinum Pools Program, administered by Royal Life Saving Society Australia, sets a rigorous national benchmark for public aquatic facilities. Platinum Status is reserved exclusively for organisations that demonstrate exceptional performance over successive years, consistently achieving the highest assessment scores while embedding best-practice safety systems into everyday operations. 

The Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment (AFSA) provides a comprehensive evaluation of venue safety standards, benchmarking performance against industry best practice, state and national standards, and relevant legislative requirements. The assessment process supports continual improvement by identifying opportunities to strengthen safety systems and operational excellence. 

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