Hundreds of Masters swimmers are expected to descend on the pool next month but Mr Bobako, along with other club members, are worried the state of the pool will embarrass the club.

‘‘We will be judged on what we present on this carnival and the pool, aside from its water quality, is probably one of the worst kept pools in Australia,’’ Mr Bobako said.

He said there were several issues that needed immediate attention, including water pooling on the floor of the lady’s change room causing a slip and bacteria hazard, rotting furniture, broken hooks and a filthy first aid room.

‘‘We’re sick and tired of all of this, we’ve got a big carnival coming up,’’ he said.

‘‘We’re at the stage where enough is enough.’’

He said he was in regular contact with the Great Lakes Council but his concerns were ‘‘fobbed off’’.

‘‘Council should look at it as a positive that the people of the area are interested enough to try and improve the amenities so people are attracted to it and make use of it,’’ he said.

The council’s manager of parks and recreation David Bortfeld said there was routine maintenance needed at the pool.

‘‘There are works that could and should be done to improve the aesthetics and working capacity of the pool,’’ he said.

He said investigating health and safety issues was the council’s first priority, followed by looking at the building integrity and longevity of the building.

‘‘We will do what we can before the swimming carnival,’’ he said.