Floreat surf life saving club receives $655k funding boost to improve rescue services

The West Australian Perth Now Click to open navigation ‌‌ News Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Sport Chevron Down Icon AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Entertainment Chevron Down Icon Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Business Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Economy Markets Property Commercial Property Workplace Matters Lifestyle Chevron Down Icon Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Camera IconFloreat’s surf life saving club has received another major funding boost. Credit: Andrew Ritchie/The West Australian Floreat surf life saving club receives $655k funding boost to improve rescue services Harriet FlinnPerthNow – Western Suburbs June 16, 2024 2:00AM Comments TopicsPerthNow – Western SuburbsLifestyleLocal News The Floreat surf life saving club has received more funding to help it improve its rescue service and community engagement. The Town of Cambridge announced the $655,000 cash splash from Lotterywest last week, which will go towards new equipment, better training facilities for lifesavers and expanded spaces for community events and educational programs. It comes a month after the club received another $655,000 grant — this time from the State Government — which focused on accessibility improvements such as the installation of an accessible front door and universal access toilets with showers. PerthNow Digital Edition.Your local paper, whenever you want it. Read now TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW Mayor Gary Mack said the additional funding would help foster a safer and more connected community. “This funding is crucial for the Floreat SLSC and the Cambridge community. It will improve the club’s rescue services and encourage more community involvement in lifesaving activities and beach safety education,” Mr Mack said. Floreat SLSC president Cathy McIntyre was enthusiastic about the club’s “next phase”. ‘Transformative moment’ REVEALED: Floreat surf club’s upgrade plans with $655k boost “Receiving this grant is a fantastic opportunity for the club to be all-inclusive and to support both our members and the wider community,” Ms McIntyre said. “Our club is grateful and appreciates the support that has been given by the town, Lotterywest, and the State Government. We cannot wait for the next phase of our club upgrade to begin.” The redevelopment project is set to begin later this year and expected to be completed next year. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Nominate now to say thank you7NEWS Health Heroes celebrates our frontline workers within the WA public health system. Tell us how your 7NEWS Health Hero has made a difference. From around the site YUM!The little-known restaurant serving up Perth’s best burgers Comments updated updatedWork ceased updated‘Asbestos’ discovery halts multi-million dollar WA project Comments DevastatingCommon symptom makeup artist ignored before her tragic death Comments Perth Now exclusive Perth Now exclusiveSEE INSIDE Perth Now exclusiveTrendy venue opens next to Cottesloe’s luxe new restaurant Comments Your Local News Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeEmail UsGet Digital Edition Nominate now to say thank you7NEWS Health Heroes celebrates our frontline workers within the WA public health system. Tell us how your 7NEWS Health Hero has made a difference. Perth Now Email UsNewsletter Chevron Down IconSubmit story tip Camera IconSubmit photos Get Digital EditionDigital edition Chevron Down IconBack to top Follow Us Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to Instagram About Us Contact Us Find my Paper Careers Competitions Digital Editions Advertise with Us Advertise with LookLocal Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings LookLocalWA PerthNow The West Australian 7NEWS.com.au 7plus Streamer © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2024 North Wanneroo Joondalup Stirling Central Western Suburbs Central Southern South Fremantle Melville Canning Cockburn Mandurah Mandurah Times Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings Perth Now