The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club is one of only a handful of Clubs in Australia that operates more than one facility.

In 1999 the Club was successful in instigating a Professional Lifeguard service at Queenscliff. During this period the Club decided on this beach as the permanent home for the busy Summer Nipper program. From 1999 to 2002 the Club utilised a shipping container as a temporary base.

The Club saw that a need to establish a permanent, secure base that would provide adequate storage for equipment needed to support Professional Lifeguard patrols, Volunteer surf lifesaving patrols, the Nipper program, off season training at Santa Casa and dedicated space for first aid. The beach was not serviced by public toilets, so the provision of unisex toilet facilities for public use was required.

In 2002 the Club commenced the construction of a Surf Rescue Base at Queenscliff, located at the Santa Casa Beach.

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Building progress

Plans:

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Surf Rescue Base Floorplan

Sponsors and Supporters:

The Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club acknowledges the generous support of a number of agencies, businesses and people who have assisted financially with this construction project.

State Government of Victoria, through Sport and Recreation Victoria's Life Saving into the 21st Century funding program

Borough of Queenscliffe

Hotel Care

Personal donations of Club Members and friends

Funds are still urgently needed to complete the Santa Casa building. Donations (of $2 or more) are tax deductible and can be made to the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club Building Fund, and sent to PO Box, 120 Point Lonsdale, Vic. 3225.

Please direct inquiries to the Club by telephoning the Club on (03) 52 58 12 57.