Canberra's work health and safety watchdog have issued a notice to Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre and the ANU pool, prohibiting use of diving blocks at the shallow end of the pool.
The notice was issued on July 22 at the aquatic centre, and prevents the continued use of starter, diving and racing blocks located at the 1.2 metre-depth end.
It also applies to the ANU pool in Acton.
"This activity poses a risk to the Health and Safety to all persons and others as there is no control measures in place to prevent persons or others from impacting with the bottom of the pool when diving from the blocks," the notice states.
Viva Leisure, the group which manages Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre, have been contacted for comment.
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