A map flagging up areas of water which could pose a danger to the public is set to be drawn up.
The signage will also direct people to the nearest lifesaving equipment around Loch Lomond and the Balloch area.
The news was revealed at a meeting of the West Dunbartonshire community planning management board last week, during which Superintendent Dougie Wilson told the meeting equipment and signage is in the process of being installed and updated.
He said: “There is movement around the personal risk equipment and signage refreshment.
“We are working together with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, West Dunbartonshire Council and the national park.
“There has been some survey work done. Signage and rescue equipment are all in the process of being fitted and updated.
“Part of the work around water safety is we are going to ultimately have a map where our water risk areas are and signage of where water rescue equipment is.”
During one weekend in July, four people lost their lives at Loch Lomond with the body of Connor Markward being pulled from the loch at Balloch before a mum and son and their family friend drowned close to Pulpit Rock just 24 hours later.
This came almost a year since 12-year-old Ava Gray died having entered the River Leven at Balloch.
Her devastated family, from Alexandria, have tirelessly campaigned for more signage and lifesaving equipment to be made available locally since.
And they marked the anniversary of her death just last week with a plea to the First Minister to take national action to prevent future tragedies.
The heartbreaking letter they penned to Nicola Sturgeon read: “We can’t stand by and allow this to happen every year. I am begging you and your government to act.
“Our park needs to be made safe as a matter of urgency. How many more children need to die as a result?
“We know first hand how awful it is to lose a child in such horrific circumstances.”
West Dunbartonshire Council chief executive Joyce White spoke at last week’s community planning meeting and said: “This has been a national issue as well as a local issue and it was pleasing to hear that we had stepped up and taken some immediate action on these matters.”
Meanwhile West Dunbartonshire Council leader and Balloch member Jonathan McColl said people had to take responsibility for their own actions while recognising the authority should ensure those wishing to enter the water were aware of dangers.
He added: “I am really hopeful that measures that are being taken will resolve the issues and help mitigate against some of the risks.
“People need to take some personal responsibility for their own safety and that’s very important, but we need to make sure that the information is available for people so they can assess if the area is safe.”
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