It’s been the focal point of the beach at Forster for over fifty years, and now the new multi-million-dollar two storey Forster Surf Life Saving Club will be officially opened tomorrow – Saturday March 1.
Federal funding of $3.59 million was gained through the former Nationals Government under the Building Better Regions Fund to deliver the project.
Further NSW Government funding, obtained by the former Member for Myall Lakes – the late Stephen Bromhead – allowed for all three stages of the project to be finished.
Federal Nationals’ Member for Lyne, the Hon Dr David Gillespie, said the community are the big winners with the creation of a building that will house key amenities and spaces.
“There is a function room for events, gatherings, and community activities, a café where members and visitors can relax and socialise, plus a training area for ongoing education and skill development of surf lifesavers,” Dr Gillespie said.
There are upgraded amenities for convenience, hygiene, and accessibility, with efficiently designed spaces for storage facilities.
Enhanced surveillance capabilities have been included, implementing state-of-the-art technology and design features to bolster safety and monitoring efforts along the coastline.
Dr. Gillespie said he was pleased former Nationals Governments at federal and state level have delivered this state-of-the-art facility that will assure a strong future for surf lifesaving and water safety for many years to come.
