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Broken Pool Fence, Should I 'dob'?

Lightning_bug View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:18 PM Post #1
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“Truths and roses have thorns about them.”
My neighbour has a broken pool fence. It's been broken for years and held together by a piece of rope. I hadn't thought much about it to be honest but only this year it's hit me how incredibly dangerous it is (don't ask me why I didn't 'notice' it before now). With a 2-year-old and 5-year-old with ADHD it worries me. So I mentioned it, politely, to the neighbour explaining my concerns and that it's something which he should attend to. He agreed but then had to add 'but the obvious solution is to keep your eyes on your kids'. I didn't flair up, just told him I'd do my best and that I hope he did too. It's been three months and nothing's been done. Should I approach him again or is it time to call the local council and dob?

Green Fairy View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:21 PM Post #2
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I would call the council, the rules are in place for a reason and it's just too risky to ignore.

Guest_Maybelle_*	07/11/2012, 12:22 PM Post #3


YES. In a case like this, with something so dangerous, I would definitely say he has had his chance.

belindarama View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:29 PM Post #4
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Did he not the news when that little boy drowned at the neighbours' and was charged with manslaughter? Of course in an ideal world your children wouldn't end up in his yard but if something did go wrong he would be responsible. I would call the council.

RatbagBob View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:31 PM Post #5
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What fresh hell is this?
Call the Council. Once they're made aware of it my understanding is that they're legally obliged to carry out an inspection and ensure that the fence is compliant with the relevant Australian Standard. Oh, and you're not dobbing. You're doing your civic duty and helping to avert a potential tragedy. And your neighbour is a douche.

Sinister Bonnet View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:32 PM Post #6
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What the bobster said

FemboFerretOfDoo... FemboFerretOfDoom View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:33 PM Post #7
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People like that make me so angry. If he wants to have a pool, he has a responsibility to comply with pool safety legislation. Call the council now.

Lightning_bug View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:38 PM Post #8
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“Truths and roses have thorns about them.”
QUOTE (belindarama @ 07/11/2012, 01:29 PM) Did he not the news when that little boy drowned at the neighbours' and was charged with manslaughter? I think it was this story which tweeked my attention. I knew the fence was broken a couple of years ago but assumed it had been fixed. Then I saw this story and thought 'what if it hasn't?"

Old Grey Mare View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:39 PM Post #9
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Either make the neighbour angry or potentially save a child's life (your own or someone who is visiting your neighbour) ? Not really a difficult choice to make is it?

moonshine View Member Profile	07/11/2012, 12:41 PM Post #10
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All i can say is please call the council.

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