A re-design of the existing internal layout will improve the building’s amenity and functionality.

The design provides:

• a clear entrance and a primary circulation space
• new lift to provide access to all parts of the building
• grouping of all amenities to the southern end
• new training rooms with separate stair access/exit
• increased equipment storage
• a large north facing terrace
• centrally located kitchen to service both the hall and committee room at the same time
• clear identification of the new extension from the original building
• a committee room opening into an extended northern terrace
• bike racks

The facilities include, but not limited to, equipment storage, club and public amenities, lifeguard room, first aid room, training room, committee room, hall and terrace.

The total floor area of the building is approx.956m² increased from the existing floor area of 690m².

External areas such as the terrace and balconies have increased by 23m².

There is no change to the building height and the extension is designed to minimise the view loss.

In general, the materials include, but are not limited to, face brickwork, rendered brickwork, fibre cement linings, stainless steel grade metal roofing, aluminium bi-folding screens, timber flooring and decking, concrete floors, vinyl flooring and ceramic tiles.

There will be no loss of spaces from the proposed surf club building extension.

Environmental initiatives include, but are not limited to, sustainable timber, natural ventilation, energy efficient lighting, water saving tapware and solar panels.

The existing rainwater tanks are intended to remain.

The seawall provides protection to the building and surrounding assets from coastal erosion and mitigates the risks of undermining the building foundations.

The construction of the seawall is concrete secant piles along the length of the surf club building, approximately 100 metres in total length.

The seawall will be buried under the sand and is expected to remain buried and not visible over the design life of the building.

The storage containers will be removed from the site and all equipment will be stored within the increased storage space.

The preliminary estimates prepared by a consultant QS are:

Building works - $3.75M
Other costs - $1.1M (include allowance for professional fees, authority fees, design and construction contingencies, and provision for temporary buildings)

Seawall works - $2.48M

Other costs - $0.65M (include allowance for professional fees, authority fees, design and construction contingencies)

We are finalising the youth space design layout and anticipate construction will start after the summer school holidays.

Any updated plans will be available for viewing on the project page.

Following the second stage of engagement, feedback will be reviewed and considered prior to documents being prepared for the lodgement of a Development Application (DA).