A major leisure centre in the area is falling apart, and local swimmers are saying enough is enough.
A new petition is requesting a major redevelopment of Melton Waves.
Nib De Santis, who is the secretary of community group Friends of Melton Waves, said the state of the facility was becoming dangerous and threatening the safety of patrons.
“Bits of metal are falling from the roof ,” he said.
“It was a disgrace.”
Mr De Santis said he understood his request would take considerable time and that the petition was a case of starting the conversation.
“We know it’s got to be updated at some stage, so I thought we should get the ball rolling and get council to plan for future developments.
“These things can take five plus years – you can’t just waltz into council at budget time and ask for $3 million.”
Located on Coburns Road, Melton Waves provides a significant service to the local population and is “loved” by the community, according to Mr De Santis.
For it to fall into further disrepair would mean the health and wellbeing of those in Melton would be worse off.
“I don’t want to see a scenario where everyone has to drive to Caroline Springs to get access to a pool. Don’t leave us behind, ” said Mr De Santis.
Leisure facility management company BlueFit runs the pool on behalf of Melton council.
Melton council chief executive Roslyn Wai said the “valued” pool would not be neglected.
“Council will start work on updating its aquatic strategy for the City of Melton in 2025 and we will be inviting community to comment on the draft strategy once developed,” she said.
