Soldiers Surf Club shares in $5.4 million

Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club have caught a financial break after the Minns Labor Government announced recipients in the 2024/25 Surf Club Facility Program.

The club is among 38 to share in $5.4 million funding for the upgrade, restoration or construction of surf life saving facilities to keep them modern and accessible to the community, and so local surf life savers can better protect beachgoers.

Grants up to $1 million were available in the Program with projects that encourage participation by women and girls, people with disability, First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ a priority.

Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club will receive $30,600 for the Surf Club Floor Resurfacing. This moisture, chemical, and traffic-resistant coating is ideal for surf clubs. It improves slip resistance, reducing fall risks in wet areas. The smooth, non- porous surface is easy to clean, durable, and minimises wear, reducing maintenance needs and enhancing long-term safety.

For the full list of recipients and further information on the Program visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/surf-club-facility-program

The Hon. David Harris Member for Wyong said, “Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club volunteers proved once again this summer that they are the unsung heroes of our community, protecting locals and visitors in the water.

“This grant will contribute towards the development of modern, fit for purpose facility that enables local surf life savers to better protect the community and continue to deliver a world-class service.

“I congratulate them on receiving a grant and look forward to the benefits these projects will offer the Wyong electorate community”, said Mr Harris.
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said, “This summer has again illustrated the vital job our surf life savers do protecting swimmers and keeping people safe at beaches along the NSW coast.

“The $5.4 million funding awarded by the NSW Government today will ensure our surf life saving clubs across NSW remain modern and accessible so that surf life savers can continue their invaluable work.

“This funding is part of a four-year $16 million commitment from the NSW Government to support NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs to continue to deliver a world-class service”, said Mr Kamper.
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said, “The red and yellow flags on our beaches are a welcome sight and our surf life savers helped perform more than 2,400 rescues this summer.

“We know communities are drawn to our beautiful coastline and by investing in our surf life saving clubs and providing modern facilities we support our volunteers who make our beaches safer.

“Our surf life savers represent the communities they serve and by improving access to these clubs we ensure more people can enjoy them when they visit our beaches”, said Mr Dib.
President of Surf Life Saving NSW Peter Agnew said, “We are pleased to see the NSW Government directly support the vital contribution made by our volunteer lifesavers and surf clubs in NSW.

“Our growing membership of over 80,000 lifesavers and Nippers deserve safe, secure, and accessible facilities. This program allows those members, who do such important work volunteering at our beaches, to focus on saving lives”, said Mr Agnew.

DAVID HARRIS MP
MEMBER FOR WYONG