Northern NSW Surf Life Saving clubs have received funding from the NSW Government's Surf Club Facility Program.
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Evans Head-Casino Surf Life Saving Club received $84,077 for a solar system and key fob access control system.
Yamba Surf Life Saving Club received $124,608 for outdoor repair and upgrade of the clubhouse.
The clubs are among 32 across NSW to share in more than $5 million towards the upgrade, restoration or construction of facilities under the program.
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs deliver a world-class service, protecting swimmers in the water and keeping people safe at the beach.
"Rain, hail or shine, surf lifesavers never waver in their commitment to protecting the community and likewise, the NSW Government will not waver in its support of these incredible volunteers," Minister Kamper said.
"That's why we are providing $21 million over four years to ensure our surf life saving clubs have modern, inclusive and accessible facilities."
Surf Life Saving NSW President, Peter Agnew said more than 20,000 active surf lifesavers performed over 4600 rescues, 1 million preventative actions and almost 20,000 first aid treatments this season.
"It has been one of our busiest patrol seasons in years," Mr Agnew said.
"The Surf Club Facility Program has always contributed greatly to the ongoing important community service our lifesavers deliver, through enhanced facilities to ensure our lifesavers are rescue ready, trained and equipped appropriately, and it's excellent to see 32 clubs benefitting from the latest round of funding.
"Our surf clubs also act as key community hubs, promoting inclusivity and social cohesion, so this investment benefits all the community.
"We have 129 clubs across the state, with 78,000 members, and this program allows those members, who do such important work volunteering at our beaches, to focus on saving lives."
Other funding awarded under the program includes - Bronte Surf Life Saving Club was awarded $1 million towards the redevelopment of the iconic surf life saving club in Sydney's eastern suburbs, $632,000 for upgrades to North Narrabeen Surf Life Saving Club, $398,000 for an education and training room at Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club, and $151,000 to replace the roof at Narooma Surf Life Saving Club.
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said: "Our Surf Life Saving volunteers might have hung up their hats for this patrol season, but they were critical over the warmer months in keeping the beach-loving communities of NSW safe."
"It is important that surf clubs are kept in good condition so that our dedicated volunteers have a safe and modern base to operate from."
The Surf Club Facility Program helps surf life saving clubs develop facilities that encourage increased participation and facility usage as well as improve community safety. For further information on the Surf Club Facility Program, including the recipients in the 2023/24 Program, visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/surf-club-facility-program
