Country pool builder injured in explosion
Freedom Pools Riverina owner Stuart Pollard has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a gas explosion at Kooringal.
Emergency services were called to the Plumpton Road residence in July after the explosion, which appeared to be caused by an exploding kerosene line while laying bitumen on a driveway.
Police, paramedics and firefighters arrived quickly and Pollard and another man were treated at the site before being taken to Wagga Base Hospital. The other man’s injuries were less serious and he was released.
However, Pollard had serious burns to his face, hands and legs.
His brother-in-law, Byron Wooden, has set up a support page asking for donation for his Bridge to Brisbane marathon, which he will run in bandages to raise money for Pollard’s medical expenses and to support the family.
“Needless to say this experience is life changing for Stuart and family,” says Wooden on the gogetfunding website. “Day by day he is fighting hard and we are very proud of his progress on this long road to recovery that lies ahead.
“Without going into the detail there are other family medical challenges adding to the emotional and financial strain. To say the least it has been a very long 18 months for the Pollards, and our thoughts are with them as they pull together to support Stuart. Any support you are able to offer is greatly appreciated.”
Pollard will be familiar to anyone attending the SPASA NSW & ACT Awards of Excellence, where he collected 10 awards for Freedom Pools Riverina.
SPLASH! wishes him all the best for a full recovery.
To donate, visit gogetfunding.com/supportstuartpollard.
LATEST Post from Byron:
Hello everyone,
Stuart has made it home and is in good spirits, i am not sure if i could say the same if it was me? There is a long way to recovery and his wife (my sister) Fiona is a tower of strength, he is very luck to have her.
Thank you once again,
Byron
