THERE have been calls for improved signage at Collie swimming spots following the drowning of a Kenyan student at Stockton Lake.
The most recent death follows two other drownings in recent years at Stockton and Black Diamond lakes.
Aqua Splash Swim School co-ordinator Maureen Lasisz said better signage needs to be installed at popular spots as greater numbers of tourists are drawn to Collie.
Mrs Lasisz said international tourists are often unfamiliar with local conditions and unaware of the dangers of open-water swimming.
“They don’t have access to what we have, and they don’t understand the dangers that come with open water,” Mrs Lasisz said.
“Collie is becoming quite a big tourist town and I think a lot more signage does need to be put up.”
Part of the issue is the steep drop-off at swimming spots like Stockton and Black Diamond, which are formerly open-cut mines.
“We need more signs to make people more aware,” Mrs Lasisz said.
“People have to be made aware of where the water drops off and the need to swim safely.”
Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns said the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) will determine if any action needs to be taken.
The DBCA has advised there are six water risk signs at popular water entry points around Stockton, with swimming safety information also available online.