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Newcastle's historic dive tower closes most boards over safety concerns, affecting local divers.
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.
The closure affects the Hunter United Diving Academy, which has 70 members and relies on the facility for training ahead of competitions.
Only one one-metre board remains open, limiting training capacity.
The 1963-built tower is one of only two heritage dive towers in Australia still in use.
The council is conducting a risk-based assessment with stakeholder input, with a report expected by February.
The club’s treasurer, a former Olympic official, criticized the timing, noting recent upgrades and a perfect safety record.
Public access has been restricted since 2017, with only accredited clubs permitted to use the facility.
La histórica torre de buceo de Newcastle cierra la mayoría de las tablas por problemas de seguridad, afectando a los buceadores locales.