New Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club takes a step closer

Council has agreed to call for tenders to construct the Mona Vale Surf Lifesaving Club, bringing the long-awaited project another step closer to reality.

Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan said the community has had considerable input to this much-needed asset that has seen three stages of public consultation since the project was approved to commence in 2016.

“The new building will be on the existing site over two levels, with an expanded floor space that will provide valuable services to the community and significantly benefit our professional and volunteer lifeguards.

“It will include a cafe, restaurant, nippers’ facilities, storage for the local board riders club, function space, a first aid room, family change facilities and improved accessibility with a particular focus on minimising its environmental impact, such as the use of solar panels and recycling rainwater.

“The new clubhouse will mean our lifesavers will have fit-for-purpose facilities so they can focus on saving lives and supporting their community.”

Mona Vale Surf Lifesaving Club President, Paula Tocquer, said club members are very excited to have finally reached this stage.

“Numerous members, who have held positions over the past 10 years at the club, have worked hard to make this new clubhouse a reality,” Ms Tocquer said.

“It has been a long journey and I thank them all. Thank you to our local member Rob Stokes and the state government for their funding towards the building and making this possible.

“We also thank the council who have been extremely positive and supportive throughout the process. All have worked together enabling the community to have fantastic future-proof facilities.”

An earlier public consultation found that 94 per cent of the community supported the draft concept design and was well supported.

The tender will be run prior to Christmas, with construction expected to start in March 2021.