Council has committed to invest $2 million into sporting facilities to improve and increase the capacity of our existing facilities so more people can play more often and $2 million for Surf Life Saving Clubs for priority upgrades to improve accessibility and inclusiveness and support the role of our surf lifesavers.

The funding will be rolled out over three years with $2 million in 2017/18, and $1 million each in the two subsequent years and will be sourced equally from the Stronger Communities Fund and Merger Savings Fund.

Council invited sporting clubs, associations and Manly, Warringah and Pittwater Sporting Union (Sporting Union) as well as each Surf Life Saving Club on the Northern Beaches to submit project proposals to be incorporated into the capital works schedule under the Active Play Program.

Ten projects have been prioritised under the sporting stream as best meeting the priorities of the Active Play Program and are also supported under the draft Sportsground Strategy. Six Surf Clubs will undergo upgrades that will improve accessibility and inclusiveness.