Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club in the Heathcote Electorate has shared in the $5.45 million in funding for new and upgraded facilities through the Minns Labor Government’s Surf Club Facility Program.
Grants up to $1 million were available for projects that involve the upgrade, restoration or construction of new surf life saving facilities.
This year’s program also included grants for project design and planning, ensuring surf club projects are supported from concept to completion.
Projects that encourage the participation of women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ are a priority of the Program.
Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club received funding in this year’s program, which includes:
· $20,359 for air conditioning replacement;
· $16,803 for refrigerator replacement; and
· $18,720 for security system upgrades.
For further information and the list of recipients visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/surf-club-facility-program.
Member for Heathcote, Maryanne Stuart said:
“The announcement of this additional funding will support our local surf life savers to better protect our community.
“The grants will contribute towards the development of a modern, fit for purpose facility that enables local surf life savers to continue to deliver a world-class service.
“I look forward to the benefits these projects will offer the Illawarra community.”
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said:
“The Surf Club Facility Program provides critical funding to our surf life saving clubs to enable them to better protect beachgoers.
“The awarding of $5.48 million for 61 projects is part of our four-year $21.6 million commitment to ensure our Surf Life Saving Clubs are modern, safe and inclusive.
“Wanda Surf Life Saving Club’s redevelopment project will support lifesaving, unite members and strengthen community connections.
“Once completed, these 61 projects will ensure our surf life saving clubs can continue to deliver a world-class service and keep our beaches safe.
Chief Operating Officer of Surf Life Saving NSW Phil Ayres said:
“Across NSW there are 129 surf clubs that are pillars of safety within their communities, sustained by a growing volunteer membership of over 85,000.
"The NSW Government’s support through the Surf Club Facilities Program will assist more than a third of our clubs, through 61 individual projects in 2026, to remain fit for purpose and give our volunteer lifesavers the facilities they need to ensure they can be rescue ready should the worst happen on our coastline.
“Not only this, but the funding from this Program delivers safe, secure, and accessible facilities for members and the communities that they protect."
MEDIA: Lachlan Wilkinson | Maryanne Stuart | 9548 0144
