For the industry, by the industry Recovering from the pandemic
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Smart & Sustainable Water Solutions Bipin Gangadharan, Pentair
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‘Endless’ by name & nature Jenny Anderson, Endless Pools & Spas
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SPASAVIC’s 2020 Best Residential Concrete Pool Under $1000 Award Winner ~ Nick Markogiannakis, Nemcon Pools 12 Making safety a priority Brett Fitzmaurice, PoolSafe Inspections
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Swimming Pool and Spa Barrier Inspection training 16 SPASAVIC Calendar of Events
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Introducing the new Water Witch Smart Sense 19 Swimly - Beware!
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Our industry’s night of nights goes viral SPASAVIC 2000 Awards of Excellence
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Pool and Spa Expo Co-Located with Backyard & Garden Show 2021
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Cover Image: SPASAVIC’s 2020 Remco Pool of the Year, by Out from the Blue
Recovering from the pandemic Kathryn Barres | Communications / Marketing Co-ordinator, SPASAVIC
Welcome to our second edition of AQUA – the only digital trade magazine made for the industry, by the industry! Thank you to every contributor that helped make our launch edition such a huge success. As we all recover from the aftermath of a global pandemic, it is a good time to reflect on how our industry has withstood the many challenges that were presented during this crisis, and how – as an industry – we have pivoted to find solutions and ensure the continued viability and sustainability of each of our businesses. It is during times like this where the resilience and tenacity of everyone is tested, but where we are also given the opportunity to grow. The restrictions imposed on our industry due to COVID-19 also created the opportunity to strengthen our alliance with government bodies and advocate strongly on behalf of our members. Consistent lobbying over many weeks, by firmly placing the issues in front of relevant decision makers, resulted in a heightened awareness of the smallscale construction and pool maintenance sector. To add to this, SPASAVIC joined with Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers (LVML) to add weight to our ever-present voice that has been advocating for our industry since 1961. Another positive outcome of the pandemic has been an intense movement towards the ‘Stay-cation’, with home-owners redirecting their arbitrary spending to the upgrade of their backyards. With international travel not possible for the foreseeable future, the safety and security of a backyard oasis has seen thousands of Australians injecting unprecedented amounts of money into home renovations.
“...it is a good time to reflect on how our industry has withstood the many challenges that were presented during this crisis, and how - as an industry - we have pivoted to find solutions and ensure the viability and sustainability of each of our businesses.” This has also created a huge bottleneck of work that continued to bank up throughout the restricted work period. With consumers wanting pools and spas more than ever before, this has ensured that our members are busier than ever, with many expanding their businesses and take on extra staff to cope with demand. SPASAVIC’s annual Awards of Excellence program has again showcased the worldclass standard of our members’ work and puts a spotlight on the great Australian dream of backyard pool and spa ownership. We hope you enjoy our very special awards feature and we congratulate every entrant and thank them for helping us grow the industry by selling the dream of owning a magnificent backyard pool or spa. AQUA wouldn’t be possible without the contributions of SPASAVIC members and sponsors and we are again delighted to showcase everything that is unique, innovative and informative about our great industry. As always, if you have something to share or would like to advertise in AQUA, please contact kathryn@spasavic.com.au Please enjoy!
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Subscribe to AQUA Magazine! Visit https://www.spasavic.com.au/aqua-subscribe Published by SPASAVIC November 2020 Contact: Kathryn Barres, Communications / Marketing Co-ordinator ABN 66 076 867 091 Reproduction of the contents of this magazine is strictly forbidden unless approved in writing by the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Victoria (SPASAVIC) The material contained in this publication has been compiled by the Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Victoria Ltd (SPASVIC) for the benefit of its readers. SPASAVIC does not warrant or represent that the material is free from errors or omission, or that it is exhaustive. The material is provided without SPASAVIC assuming a duty of care to readers. SPASAVIC is not in the business of providing professional advice and gives no warranty, guarantee or representation about the accuracy, reliability or timeliness or otherwise, of the information contained in this publication. SPASAVIC disclaims, to the full extent permitted by law, all warranties, representations or endorsements, express or implied, with regard to the material including but not limited to, all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The material is made available on the understanding that SPASAVIC and its employees and agents shall have no liability (including but not limited to liability by reason of negligence) to readers for any loss, damage, cost or expense whether direct, indirect, consequential or special incurred by, or arising by reason of, any person using or relying on the material and whether caused by reason of any error, omission or misrepresentation in the material or otherwise. Readers of this publication are responsible for making their own assessment of the material and should verify all relevant representations, statements and information with their own professional advisers.
AQUA MAGAZINE | EDITION 2 - NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2020
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