WATCH: ACM reporter Ben Silvester tests out Warrnambool's Lake Pertobe playground slide

A temporary sign is expected to be installed shortly after the council received reports of a number of people injuring themselves on the slide, including one in which a young man seriously injured his leg.

"We'll also make it clear that the slide is to be used during daylight hours only and to avoid using the slide when it's wet," a council spokesman said.

"There should only be one person on the slide at one time (multiple people can be climbing the tower).

"The slide should not be used by anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol."

The spokesman said the council conducted extensive community consultation on the design of the new adventure playground.

"The master plan actions included the provision of a 'diverse range of exciting, unique, challenging and innovative play for all ages'," he said.

"The slide was recommended by experienced landscape architects and complies in every respect with Australian Standards."

The spokesman said the Australian Playground Standards state "risk-taking is an essential feature of play provision and of all environments in which children legitimately spend time playing".

"Play provision aims to offer children the chance to encounter acceptable risks as part of a stimulating, challenging and controlled learning environment," the standards state.

The spokesman said there were a number of similar slides around Australia, including in Coburg and Adelaide.

The Standard was contacted this week by a number of residents who raised concerns about the safety of the nine-metre slide at Lake Pertobe.

At least two videos of people appearing to injure themselves, including one in which a male believes he may have broken his leg, have been circulating on social media.

The $1.77 million revamp of the Lake Pertobe playground was officially opened on Friday.

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