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Program Function: The NSW Government recognises the critical role Surf Life Saving Clubs have in local communities delivering on-beach safety, training and education and keeping people active and connected.  The Surf Club Facility Program (the Program) is part of the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to support the upgrade of local Surf Life Saving Clubs. The Program is in its sixth year, and since round one (2017/2018) the NSW Government has invested over $20 million in Surf Life Saving Clubs to create fit-for-purpose facilities in local communities to increase participation, access, and safety on our NSW beaches.  In the 2021/22 Budget the NSW Government announced a further four years of funding ($16 million) to continue the Program from 2021-22 to 2024-25 financial years. The 2022/2023 Program will continue to support the upgrade, expansion, and construction of new safe and inclusive surf club facilities in NSW.

Program Term: Applications opened on 04 October 2022, closed on 04 November 2022 and grants were announced in February 2023. Projects are expected to commence by 30 June 2023 and be completed by 28 February 2025.

Applicants: A total of 31 applications were submitted for consideration, 26 of which were successful. The total amount awarded through Surf Club Facility Program 2022/23 is $5,079,808 for projects with a total value including co-contributions of $6,794,455.

Probity: The Office of Sport engages an independent probity advisor to oversee its grant programs. The role of the probity advisor is to ensure program administration satisfies probity principles of impartiality, fairness, accountability, confidentiality and achieves policy objectives. In doing this the probity advisor:

  • Reviews and provides feedback on key program documents
  • Provides clarifications to queries when required
  • Recommends management action for conflicts of interest and any other probity issues that arise
  • Attends assessment meetings to ensure, amongst other things, that assessment criteria are applied diligently, and the assessment is based on information provided by applicants.

With respect to this particular grant program, the probity advisor confirms the process was open and fair and there are no outstanding probity issues.

Source Agency: The NSW Office of Sport administered the Program on behalf of the NSW Government. Final decisions on the award of funding were made by the Minister for Sport.

 

Recipient Organisation

Recipient LGA

Project Title

Project Location

Brief Project Description

Total Amount Awarded

Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

Central Coast Council

Avoca Beach SLSC Nipper Shed

10 Vine St Avoca Beach NSW 2251

This project will deliver the construction of a secure awning over the club’s existing driveway and the removal of a temporary shipping container.

$31,364.00

Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

Central Coast Council

Avoca Beach SLSC Toilets, Baby Changing Room & Foyer Upgrade

10 Vine St Avoca Beach NSW 2251

This project will deliver a facility upgrade to bring the building up to code and community expectations. The upgrade includes new basins, taps, benches, lighting, waterproofing, and an integrated baby change table. The project also includes improved accessibility on the ground floor with a new auto door, non-slip foyer, and stair flooring.

$141,554.00

Bellambi Surf Lifesaving Club Inc

Wollongong City Council

Critical Safety, Security, And Accessibility Upgrades to Bellambi SLSC

1 Morgan Pl Bellambi NSW 2518

This project will deliver an upgrade to the storage and first aid areas critical for operation and maintenance of safety equipment in addition to the ability to protect vital lifesaving equipment stored at clubhouse, that if damaged or stolen would severely impact services to community. This project will optimise accessibility in and between our safety equipment storage areas in high traffic paths to streamline incident response.

$50,600.00

Brunswick Surf Life Saving Club

Byron Shire Council

Redevelopment Of Brunswick SLSC (Stage 2)

South Beach Rd Brunswick Heads NSW 2483

This project forms part of an overall Clubhouse redevelopment. The previous Clubhouse will be demolished and replaced with a new, purpose-built facility that will not only serve Brunswick SLSC but the entire community. This project includes the fit out of the second story as follows:
- Nipper training, education, and storage room
- Function/multipurpose room
- Commercial kitchen and bar
- Cold Storage

$650,000.00

Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc.

Lake Macquarie City Council

Paving of Multi-Purpose Covered Community Space

131 Caves Beach Rd Caves Beach NSW 2281

This project will deliver the installation of 220 sqm of water permeable pavement on the eastern side of the surf club. This will create a serviceable ground surface under a newly constructed Barrel Vault Tensile Multi-Purpose Community Space to enable use of the area to reach its full potential.

$73,721.00

Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club

Wollongong City Council

Coalcliff Surf Lifesaving Club

Lawrence Hargrave Dr Coalcliff NSW 2508

Coalcliff Surf Lifesaving Club requires kitchen facilities to provide basic catering for club members attending training or meetings at its clubhouse. Catering is currently provided out the back of the lifesaving boatshed.

$45,000.00

Copacabana Surf Lifesaving Club Inc

Central Coast Council

Copacabana SLSC Infrastructure Improvement

233 Del Monte Pl Copacabana NSW 2251

This project will enable Copacabana SLSC to expand our active recreational and training programs and emergency patrol and first aid services to the community thereby improving the health and well-being of residents. An expanded café will provide a social outlet for the community to come together to support one another, celebrate and build vital social networks.
Works include a new, larger first aid room created under the existing patrol tower, a new multipurpose room for training, education and community meetings, and an expanded café which will allow sit down dining and expansion of service offering.

$386,554.00

Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club

Tweed Shire Council

Roof Replacement at Cudgen Headland Surf Life Saving Club

61 Marine Pde Kingscliff NSW 2487

Cudgen Headland SLSC clubhouse was built in the early 1960's. The current roof is approximately 20 years old and despite routine maintenance, the roof now requires urgent replacement due to corrosion. The current condition of the roof is dangerous, and the works would address the risk of further deterioration and ensure compliance with Australian Standards. This funding will be used to replace the entire roof on our Clubhouse building.

$194,980.00

Fingal Rovers Surf Life Saving Club Inc.

Tweed Shire Council

Fingal Rovers SLSC Clubhouse Repairs and Garage Door Replacement.

Marine Pde Fingal Head NSW 2487

The purpose of this project is to fix an upper-level water leak into our First Aid room at our clubhouse, and to replace a garage door.

$53,162.00

Forster Surf Lifesaving Club Inc

Mid-coast Council

Development of Nipper Facility, First Aid Room, and Patrol Room

Beach St Forster NSW 2428

This project forms part of an entire clubhouse redevelopment. The project will deliver the development of the nipper education and training room, first aid room and patrol room.
 

$650,000.00

Gerringong Surf and Life Saving Club Inc.

The Council of The Municipality of Kiama

Gerringong Surf Lifesaving Club Clubhouse Redevelopment

Pacific Ave Gerringong NSW 2534

The project will provide the vital upgrade of Gerringong Surf Lifesaving Clubs currently degraded facilities by providing a fit for purpose, safe and compliant facility for emergency operations, club, and community purposes.
The new building will consist of a two-level structure with a total floor area of approximately 1600m2. The ground floor will include a Patrol Room, First Aid Room, IRB (rescue boats) & vehicle store, Surf Boat store, Board & Ski Store, Club Amenities, Public Amenities, Gymnasium & Kiosk. The second floor will include training rooms, members areas, multi-function areas, kitchen, amenities, and veranda areas. The new building will be fully accessible, promoting inclusiveness and catering for the needs of all members and the community.

$490,000.00

Kiama Downs Surf Life Saving Club Inc

The Council of The Municipality of Kiama

Kiama Downs Surf Club Roof Replacement

150 North Kiama Dr Kiama Downs NSW 2533

This project will deliver the replacement of the Colourbond roof sheeting, guttering and flashings on the Kiama Downs Surf Club building.

$150,000.00

Killcare Surf Life Saving Club Inc.

Central Coast Council

KSLSC Sustainable Solar Hot Water System/Disabled Bathroom Shower Mixers.

81 Beach Dr Killcare NSW 2257

This project will deliver the replacement of the existing non-compliant and deteriorating gas boosted solar hot water system, with an efficient commercial electric boosted solar hot water system. The upgraded system will be boosted by the excess electricity produced by our existing 200kWh PV system. This will significantly reduce our utility costs and reduce our environmental impact.


The project will also include the installation of two shower mixers in the club's disabled bathroom. The bathroom is near the First Aid room, and it will enable lifesavers to treat marine stings quickly and efficiently.

$34,090.00

Macksville-Scotts Head Surf Life Saving Club

Nambucca Valley Council

Repair of termite damage and hall repair

Short St Scotts Head NSW 2447

This project involves the removal of softwood wall cladding from inside the Surf Club Hall and its replacement with gyprock. This includes the painting and electrical work, plus the treatment of other worn and water damaged timber work.

$52,904.00

MacMasters Beach Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

Central Coast Council

Clubhouse Internal Upgrade

100 Marine Pde Macmasters Beach NSW 2251

This project will deliver the internal upgrade of the clubhouse. The clubhouse requires a new sewer pump system, an electric hot water system to efficiently utilise the energy from the solar panels, upgrade of flooring, painting, and cabinetry for storage.

$53,715.00

Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

Shoalhaven City Council

Floor Resurfacing and Security Upgrade at Mollymook SLSC

83 Ocean St Mollymook NSW 2539

The purpose of this project is to resurface the club’s main gear shed floor with even, non-slip flooring throughout; and to update the access system to the club with the installation of additional electronic key FOB units on entrances.

$53,709.00

North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated

Sutherland Shire Council

Smart, Safe and Connected @ North Cronulla SLSC

62 Prince St Cronulla NSW 2230

This project will deliver the following works at the North Cronulla SLSC Clubhouse:

  • Installation of new energy efficient and smart LED panel, downlights, spotlight lighting and sensor system for existing heritage surf club building and the new surf club building areas.
  • Installation of new CCTV system and security and access system to secure and protect the Club building and assets and provide increase level of safety for the members and community who use the facility.
  • Connected WI-FI and LAN throughout the facility to allow SLSA training and education sessions to be held on members own devices and provide connected audio-visual devices to provide online training via projectors, touch screens and audio and video systems.

$382,501.00

North Entrance Surf Life Saving Club

Central Coast Council

North Entrance SLSC Replace Awning and Repair Deck Damage

77B Hutton Rd The Entrance North NSW 2261

This project will deliver the replacement of the rusted steel awning with a marine grade aluminium awning. Additionally, the rusted steel support poles will be removed and replaced, and the area will be treated for rust prior to applying a concrete grout to the cracked areas of the deck.

$34,080.00

Pacific Palms Surf Life Saving Club Inc

Mid-coast Council

Refurbishment of Foyer at Pacific Palms SLSC

Lakeside Cres Elizabeth Beach NSW 2428

This project will deliver the refurbishment of the Pacific Palms Surf Club entry and foyer. The works will include the:

  • Realignment of the non-compliant main internal staircase and first floor landing to enable easier access to the first-floor auditorium, kitchen, and meeting room by all those using the staircase and those exiting the disability lift.
  • Adjustment of floor levels to allow access by wheelchairs.
  • address line of sight issues into ground floor bathrooms.
  • lighting to entry and first floor foyers.
  • replacement of kitchen doors on the first floor

$60,465.00

Port Kembla Surf Life Saving Club Inc

Wollongong City Council

Port Kembla SLSC Club Bathroom & Disability Toilet Upgrade

1A Cowper St Port Kembla NSW 2505

This project will deliver an upgrade to the toilet for people with a disability, as well as an upgrade to the existing bathroom amenities for a more safe, functional, and appropriate layout.

$320,080.00

Port Macquarie Surf Lifesaving Club Inc

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Emergency Communications Upgrade and Facilities Improvements

35 Tuppenny Rd Port Macquarie NSW 2444

This project will deliver the following works:

  • The installation of soundproofing panels to meet basic acoustic requirements of the current amenity and to make the function room operational.
  • To install mobile phone aerials and repeaters to gain mobile reception within and around the clubhouse, this is an emergency response priority.
  • The replacement of the current damaged, function room furniture.

$36,999.00

Sandon Point Surf Life Saving Club Inc.

Wollongong City Council

Extension of the upper floor balcony at Sandon Point SLSC

Point St Bulli NSW 2516

This project will see the upper-level deck extended directly over and above the existing deck on the lower level of the Clubhouse. The upper-level roofline will also be extended to provide awning cover for the existing upper balcony. A small storage unit will also be installed on the deck, and a new solar system added to the roof.

$307,315.00

Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club

Coffs Harbour Council

Roof Replacement at Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club

Fourth Ave Sawtell NSW 2452

This project will deliver the replacement of the original tiled roof on our Clubhouse which spans approximately 700 square metres.

$153,091.00

Tacking Point Surf Life Saving Club Inc

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council

Tacking Point SLSC 4B First-Aid, Training Room, and Administration Office

40 Matthew Flinders Dr Port Macquarie NSW 2444

This project will deliver Stage 4B of our major renovation. The works will include the construction of a First Aid room, Administration offices, training and upskilling spaces, training equipment storage and storage for rescue equipment for any after-hours emergency.

$482,836.00

Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club Inc

Mid-coast Council

Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC Safety, Security and Environmental Improvements

Booner St Hawks Nest NSW 2324

Our project will see the improvement of the storage and security of our equipment, improving the safety of our members, increasing the community use of our Clubhouse facility, and implementing a solar energy system which will produce energy and financial savings. These improvements will provide some futureproofing for our facility.

$92,088.00

Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club

Central Coast Council

Toowoon Bay SLSC Weatherproof Awning

160 Bay Rd Toowoon Bay NSW 2261

This project will see the construction of a weatherproof awning over our kiosk, first aid room and designated emergency evacuation area.  This will greatly enhance the amenity of the area, safety and comfort of patients and customers and the ability of the kiosk to keep operating during all weather conditions.

$99,000.00

 

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