The council still can’t pinpoint an opening date with major retiling works being undertaken still not completed.

“Recent rains have slowed progress and could mean a slightly later start for the regular season opening,” a council spokesperson said.

“(Pool operators) Aligned Leisure is currently working with all user groups regarding the start of season and available space across the Albury-Wodonga aquatic facilities.

“Stringent assessments and intensive testing are being undertaken as the tiles are laid.

“Once the tiling is complete, there will be a period of curing ahead of the pool set-up procedure getting under way including filling, chlorination and heating which takes up to 20 days.

“The decision to undertake the works in the off-season was to minimise the disruption to community and user groups as much as possible.”