Water Restrictions & Pool Covers

While water restrictions are nothing new to many areas of Australia (such as Tamworth residents who are currently at level 5), this is the first time Sydney has been affected since 2009.

As a pool owner, one of the most effective ways you can save water is by using a pool cover. An Oasis Solar Pool cover has been independently tested, and proven to prevent up to 99.84% of evaporation.

All our Oasis Solar Covers are licensed under the Smart Approved WaterMark, endorsed by the Water Corporation’s Waterwise program and carry the newly created Climate Care Certification from SPASA.

If your local area has recently introduced water restrictions, it’s likely that having a pool cover with one or all of these qualifications is required in order to fill or even top up your pool.

If you registered your warranty with us and require a copy of your cover’s compliance certificate, just send us a message and we’ll be able to send you a copy. Your pool shop can also log into our trade website and download a copy for you too.

If you’re not sure what your local restrictions are, check with your local council or water authority – they will have the most up to date information for you.

Garry Long has been working in the Australian pool industry since 1978. A qualified canvas goods maker with a passion for innovation, he was inspired by the technology behind the sails used in America's Cup racing sails, and adapted and applied it to the pool industry at ABGAL. In 1990 ABGAL were the first company in Australia to use a single ply robotic cutting system to fabricate vinyl products. In 1993 Garry developed a 3D measuring system for complex shaped inground pools, which continues to be used today. Garry was President of the Australian Canvas & Synthetic Products Association in 2007-2008, and is the Managing Director at ABGAL Liners & Covers.