Recovering from the pandemic

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. As fantastic as this is for our industry, it has “...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

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