- Albany Surf Life Saving Club reopens, ready to serve the club and community
- Renovations will improve water safety and create stronger links with community
- Works supported by $2.8 million in funding from the WA Government
The newly renovated Albany Surf Life Saving Club at Middleton Beach is officially open and ready to serve club members and the local community after a $3.3 million renovation.
The upgrades will enhance the club's ability to respond to emergencies with improved services and water safety operations.
The facility will also serve as a hub for activities for the Great Southern community with more welcoming facilities including spaces for training, education and events.
The Western Australian Government contributed $2.8 million towards the upgrades which will enhance the club's ability to respond to emergencies with improved services and water safety operations.
The remaining funds were contributed by the City of Albany ($350,000) and Albany Surf Life Saving Club ($200,000).
The Albany Surf Life Saving Club has been providing a highly valued community service for Albany and the Great Southern since 1917 and the redevelopment will help to meet growing community demand at Middleton Beach.
As stated by Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The Albany Surf Life Saving Club has been a fixture of Middleton Beach for decades, and these upgrades will ensure it continues to serve the people of the Great Southern for years to come.
"Our government's $2.8 million investment has helped to enhance these vital life saving services, training facilities and event spaces, which benefits the entire community.
"Sporting clubs and groups are integral to the fabric of our regional communities, so we're really pleased these fantastic renovations are now complete and able to be enjoyed."
As stated by Great Southern Minister Reece Whitby:
"These upgrades are a major win for the more than 500 surf club members who give up their time to keep the local community safe.
"I commend everyone involved in this project for their hard work and dedication in bringing their vision for this facility to life, and I look forward to seeing the newly refurbished club's continued positive impact on our community."
