Surf clubs promised $10,000

Peninsula surf clubs would each received $10,000 to purchase essential equipment if a Coalition Government is elected, according to Liberal Candidate for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein.

He said the NSW Opposition Leader Mr Peter Debnam had promised $1.29 million to upgrade equipment at the 129 clubs across the State, or $10,000 per club.

"I believe that the clubs themselves are best placed to determine the priorities for the equipment they need," Cr Holstein said.

"This money will go along way to ensuring our Surf Life Saving Clubs at Umina and Ocean Beaches have the most technologically-advanced equipment available.

"I can not think of a better 100th birthday present for Surf Life Saving Australia than our commitment to provide $1.29 million capital funding to Surf Life Saving Clubs in NSW to help purchase essential safety equipment," Mr Holstein said.

Press release, 6 Feb 2007 Chris Holstein, Liberal Candidate for Gosford