View the concept plans
Overview
The refined concept plans for the redevelopment of the Manly Life Saving Club are now available, following extensive community consultation that played a crucial role in refining the design.
The redesign addresses shortcomings of the current building, which lacks adequate facilities and struggles to meet visitor needs during peak seasons.
The proposed design aims to minimise expansion while maximising functionality. It shifts the ground floor to the north to avoid a sewer easement and increases the overall footprint by approximately 10%. The new layout will improve public access, provide better sight lines for lifeguards, and enhanced storage for watercraft and lifesaving equipment, critical for the safety of our community.
Key features
The proposed new building will be fit-for-purpose and provides:
- wider access and improved public thoroughfare at the Marine Parade pinch point and additional undercover space by pulling the ground floor back in this area
- new public amenities including 5 additional toilet facilities (3 unisex, 1 family and 1 accessible in addition to existing facilities) and additional showers
- improved provision for Council professional lifeguards including direct line of sight to the beach and access to drone facilities
- watercraft and lifesaving equipment storage, enabling all watercraft to be removed from the promenade
- provision for volunteer lifesaver training facilities required to meet emergency services requirements
- retention of a multipurpose function room available for community hire
- improved facilities and access for people living with disability or limited mobility with the addition of a lift and wheelchair compliant structure
- improved amenities and facilities for female volunteers
- improved options for Bold & Beautiful Swim Squad and other swimmers for bag storage
- retention of all heritage-listed Norfolk Pines
- sustainability measures including solar panels, a green roof and passive energy design
- retention of the kiosk/cafe
What's next?
These concept plans have been informed by extensive investigation of the site and constraints, user analysis, three rounds of community consultation, a community working group and stakeholder liaison.
We will now prepare all the documents to submit a Development Application (DA). Our community will be able to provide further feedback during the DA exhibition period. The DA will be reviewed and determined by the independent Sydney North Local Planning Panel.
During the DA preparation phase, it is expected that additional guidance from the architect and their various subconsultants will further enhance the design of Manly Life Saving Club, ensuring that it is permissible, fully compliant, cost-effective, and practical from both a buildability and maintenance standpoint.
We invite you to view the concept plans below.
