Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Surf lifesaving is an integral part of the coastal lifestyle in my electorate of Moore, with three surf lifesaving clubs along the pristine beaches of Perth's northern suburbs. The outer metropolitan area is one of the fastest growing residential areas in Australia. Young families moving into the area have created demand for surf lifesaving services as they take to the beaches for leisure, with regular surf patrols provided to ensure public safety. Core facilities such as equipment storage areas, gymnasiums, fitness, training and meeting rooms, first aid and medical treatment stations, observation posts, administration office space, and clubhouse areas are necessary for the growing membership of all three surf clubs in my electorate: Sorrento, Mullaloo and Quinns-Mindarie. Major building extensions are planned by each of the clubs, with capital funding being sourced. Local government has been supportive in providing both planning and financial support for the renovations, as has the state in the form of Lotterywest grants. Members of the respective clubs are also making a substantial financial contribution, with our local business community assisting through corporate sponsorship. Together we must work cooperatively to build modern, functional facilities, which are equivalent to the leading Surf Clubs across Australia, to better serve the public and make our local surf lifesavers more competitive in interstate competition.