Wave of excitement as newly renovated Albany Surf Club opens
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.
Photo: David Moss, Jack Family Charitable Trust; David Scaife MLA; Sarah Bowles, President of Albany Surf Life Saving Club; Greg Stocks, City of Albany Mayor cutting the ribbon at the opening of the Albany Surf Life Saving Club.
The WA 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 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 project cost is $3.3 million, jointly funded by $2.1 million from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC), $704,000 from Lotterywest, $350,000 from the City of Albany and $200,000 from the Albany Surf Life Saving Club.
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.