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flag Newcastle's historic dive tower closes most boards over safety concerns, affecting local divers.

flag The Lambton pool dive tower in Newcastle has temporarily closed its three-metre springboards and one of two one-metre boards following a safety review by the City of Newcastle and SafeWork NSW, citing slip and fall risks and challenges in meeting modern safety standards. flag The closure affects the Hunter United Diving Academy, which has 70 members and relies on the facility for training ahead of competitions. flag Only one one-metre board remains open, limiting training capacity. flag The 1963-built tower is one of only two heritage dive towers in Australia still in use. flag The council is conducting a risk-based assessment with stakeholder input, with a report expected by February. flag The club’s treasurer, a former Olympic official, criticized the timing, noting recent upgrades and a perfect safety record. flag Public access has been restricted since 2017, with only accredited clubs permitted to use the facility.

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