Lifesaving clubrooms are officially opened

The $2.1 million redevelopment of Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club was officially opened on November 21 by Gosford mayor Cr Jim Macfadyen.

Funding for the redevelopment was provided by Gosford Council, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club and NSW Sport and Recreation.

Cr Macfadyen said that Council would have replaced eight of the nine surf life saving clubs within the local government area by the end of next year.

"This level of redevelopment is unparalleled within Australia and has become a benchmark for other local government areas," Cr Macfadyen said.

Included in the Ocean Beach upgrade was a kiosk, outdoor undercover area, public toilets, a first aid room, boat storage facilities and an administration area.

Council stated that the addition of a function/community room, kitchen and bar facilities would allow community groups to use the club for training, social functions, fund raising activities, youth development and fitness programs.

It has now upgraded club facilities at North Avoca, Terrigal, Avoca and Ocean Beach, with the Umina Surf Club also due to be officially opened on December 1.

Work is due to commence early next year on Killcare Surf Life Saving Club.

Press release, 21 Nov 2007 Marion Newall, Gosford Council