The closure of the Millicent swimming lake could be pushed back a full month until February 29.
This staff recommendation will be considered when Wattle Range Council meets on Tuesday afternoon.
The recommended revised date is due to the time-consuming preliminary work needed for a possible concrete re-build.
A February 29 closure would allow the Millicent High School to stage its annual swimming carnival there.
The possibility of extra swimming time was welcomed today by Millicent brothers Mack and Teddy Duncan and Millicent Lakeside Deli manager Sean Sparkes.
The lake is currently at its busiest all summer with the mercury tipped to soar past 30 degrees.
