Surf Life Saving Clubs which became places of refuge for thousands of residents during last year\u2019s bushfires have been given an additional $600,000 in funding from the NSW Government.
\nActing Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said the Bushfire Support Program will help 11 surf life saving clubs on the NSW north and south coasts for upgrades, restoration or construction.
\n\u201cDuring last year\u2019s bushfires, surf life saving clubs turned into emergency evacuation centres providing comfort and sanctuary for thousands of people,\u201d Mr Lee said.
\n\u201cI am so grateful to our amazing volunteers and their clubs which supported the community during those devastating bushfires.
\n\u201cThese men and women always put their bodies on the line to save us from danger and this funding is essential to keep their facilities updated for future generations.\u201d
\nThe funding comes on top of $4 million provided to surf life saving clubs earlier this year under the NSW Government\u2019s Surf Club Facility Program.
\nMr Lee will join Member for Bega Andrew Constance at Bateman\u2019s Bay Surf Life Saving Club today to meet members and confirm funding for a new generator, pre-incident planning resources, external floodlighting, mobile VHF repeater station, 5000 litre rainwater tank, bedding and storage, ice machine and kitchen upgrade.
\n\u201cThis funding recognises the important role these clubs play and the sacrifices of these heroes, and is our way of saying thank you for your efforts in helping the community during a time of crisis,\u201d Mr Constance said.
\n\u201cThese resources will enable the club to remain operational in all weather conditions if the mains power is cut which is vital in emergencies like bushfires.\u201d
\nOther surf life saving clubs to receive funding include Broulee Surfers, Moruya, Narooma, Bermagui, Tathra, Pambula, Mollymook, Crowdy Head, Taree Old Bar and Blackhead.
\nCEO of Surf Life Saving NSW Steven Pearce said the latest funding would ensure facilities remained rescue ready, safe, accessible and secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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