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Safety Signs Installed At Titahi Bay Beach
Safety Signs Installed At Titahi Bay Beach
Porirua City Council has today started installing 10 new safety signs at Titahi Bay beach.
Among the safety messages is the reminder that there are rips at either end of the beach and that swimmers should stay between the red and yellow flags to avoid getting into difficulty.
"Since the accidental drowning of Albert Alapati in January, the Council has been working with Surf Life Saving New Zealand to agree approved signage for the beach ready for the summer season," says Leisure Assets and Services Manager Karyn Stillwell.
"The Council also increased its funding to SLSNZ through the Long Term Plan process earlier this year so additional lifesaver services can be provided at the beach."
The 7-day a week service operates from mid-December to February and the Council and SLSNZ have worked to ensure the signage was ready for the summer.
"Titahi Bay beach is very popular, both with surfers and swimmers. People just need to remember to swim between the flags, which are patrolled, and if there's an emergency call 111."
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