Robe Surf Life Saving Club seeking approval to construct permanent building at Long Beach

One of SA’s most popular beach towns has revealed plans for a $2.3m surf lifesaving club with changerooms, showers and a kiosk in huge overhaul.

Robe Surf Life Saving Club are seeking council approval to construct a $2.3 facility at a carpark off of Long Beach. Picture: Facebook,

A surf lifesaving club of a popular South-East tourist town is on a mission to find a permanent home.

The Robe surf life saving club is seeking council approval and support to build $2.3m facility at a carpark near the entrance to the town’s renowned beach.

The club, which has served the beach community for 11 years, is without a headquarters to operate from and has proposed to build one at the site of Second Ramp Car Park, Long Beach, so it can have a designated space for training, equipment storage and for club and community events.

Robe Surf Life Saving Club are seeking council approval to construct a $200,000 facility at a carpark off of Long Beach. Picture: Surf Life Saving Australia.

The club would cover about 11 per cent of the total $2.3m cost while the SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission would contribute $1.3m to the project. The Robe Council has been asked to consider contributing the remaining $765,000.

The 360sqm structure would feature a low roofline, a garage, first aid room, patrol room, change rooms, training rooms, and kiosk.

Images of the Aldinga SLSC (built in 2022) have been used as placeholders for the currently undesigned Robe. Picture: Facebook.

Images of the Aldinga SLSC (built in 2022) have been used as placeholders for the currently undesigned Robe SLSC facility but the club stipulates that its facility will be smaller than Aldinga’s. Picture: Facebook.

“A permanent facility would provide a safe space for training, equipment storage and community events,” the club said.

“It would also allow us to expand our educational programs, offer improved first aid services, training courses and create a central hub for our volunteers and Nippers and our community members.

“Having this facility will bring significant benefits to the entire Robe community. It will strengthen our ability to provide year-round safety services, build a stronger, connected and inclusive community, support community wellbeing and ensure that future generations are equipped with lifesaving skills.”

Robe Surf Life Saving Club is seeking council approval to construct a $2m facility at a carpark off of Long Beach. Picture: Facebook.

If approval was granted, the club said it would enter the design phase and planned to consult with the community.

It said it would work closely with Coastal Protection, local Bunganditj people and specialist consultants to ensure the building had no impact on native vegetation, and work with council to find a solution for the loss of carparks.

Robe council is seeking community feedback concerning the project and proposed funding contributions via an online survey that closes October 3.

More information concerning the development can be found on both the RSLSC and council website.

Originally published as Robe Surf Life Saving Club seeking approval to construct permanent building at Long Beach