WITH summer only a few weeks away, NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs on the Mid North Coast can apply for up to $5.25 million for new and improved facilities following the opening of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program.

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This program has also just been boosted with an additional $5 million in funding in the 2023/24 NSW State Budget, with a total of $16 million allocated to the program over four years.

Clubs can receive grants up to $1 million for the upgrade, restoration or construction of these critical surf life saving facilities.

The Program aims to keep Surf Life Saving Clubs modern and accessible and aid surf life savers to better protect beachgoers.

Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said, “NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs deliver a world-class service, protecting swimmers in the water and keeping people safe at the beach.”

“That’s why we have increased funding for this program, to ensure our Surf Life Saving Clubs are modern, inclusive and accessible, enabling people from all sections of the community to participate.”

President of Surf Life Saving NSW, Peter Agnew said, “We are pleased to see the NSW Government acknowledge and support the amazing contribution made by our volunteer lifesavers and surf clubs in NSW.

“Our lifesavers and Nippers deserve safe, secure facilities in which to train and store vital rescue equipment, as well as somewhere accessible which welcomes the community in to be part of our great and iconic movement.”

The Program features three categories with Category 1 closing on 11 December 2023 and Categories 2 and 3 closing on 31 January 2024.

For further information and to apply visit https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/surf-club-facility-program