After a $1.2-million renovation, Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club reopened in June 2022.
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The newly refurbished venue features a new community hall overlooking Queenscliff Beach, a renewed club room and bar, and new office and kitchenette.
The new flooring, and fresh paint throughout the entire interior and exterior as well as the new windows, doors and roller shutters made the venue a more welcoming space for its members and the wider community.
It’s also more accessible with new lift and stairs, improved amenities, additional storage and club facilities.
The club has energy efficiency improvements including solar hot water and new LED lighting and a fire safety system.
Garry Fox, president at Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club President said they were delighted with the upgraded facilities.
“The new club meets all the expectations of the vision developed 10 years ago in the club’s masterplan. I think the building is perfect for the future of our club as it continues to grow and fulfil our lifesaving duties,” Mr Fox said.
“It’s wonderful to see a look of amazement when our members and the community first see the new building.”
“The new facilities also provide the club with opportunities to hire the rooms which will provide additional funding to purchase lifesaving equipment and to pay for education programs,” added Mr Fox.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan, who graced the reopening of the club, said reopening of the club, following more than a year of works, is great news for the 1,300 club members and lifeguards who give up their time to keep our community safe.
The works were made possible through grants from both the Federal and State Governments and the funds provided by Council.