Grants to surf clubs

Umina, Ocean Beach and Killcare Surf Life Saving Clubs recently benefited with $5000 each of financial support from Gosford Council.

The council presented $5000 to each of Gosford City's nine surf clubs and $20,000 to Surf Life Saving Central Coast to help offset its administration costs associated with providing the community service, according to mayor Cr Malcolm Brooks.

The funding was in addition to a Water Safety Levy cheque presented last weekend, September 17.

Gosford City's Water Safety Levy helps surf clubs purchase vital life saving equipment, said Cr Brooks.

"Gosford Council's financial support acknowledges the valuable service provided by surf life saving clubs, the volunteers and Surf Lifesaving Central Coast," he said.

"Council's annual financial contribution to local surf clubs was introduced in 1980 and it has increased over time."

Press release, September 5 Vicki Brown, Gosford Council