Redevelopment of Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club
- Work program: Major Projects Program
- Project number: MPP2076
- Start date: JUL-24
- Completion date: SEP-27
Project summary
The Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club redevelopment project will see the redevelopment of the existing clubroom facility, including a commercial component. The project will include a new surf club facility; public amenities; passive recreation areas; additional car parking; and a commercial café / restaurant (to be privately operated).
Project background
The Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club currently has over 2,200 members and is a dedicated volunteer organisation providing services to the community, including beach patrols (at Sorrento Beach and Hillarys Boat Harbour), lifesaving services, surf skills training and competition, beach safety education, and first aid.
The current surf club facility, which is leased to the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club, is located on West Coast Drive, Sorrento (south of Hillarys Boat Harbour), on Crown land managed by the City. There are several ongoing issues with the existing site and facility, and the club also has challenges with the current facility size, layout, and location.
At its meeting held Tuesday 28 June 2022 (CJ096-06/22 refers), Council considered a series of investigative studies; three schematic (concept) design options and cost estimates; a Club project review report; and the City’s business case. Council resolved at this meeting to approve one of the concept design options (Option One) and list for consideration in the Five Year Capital Works Program a project budget of $14 million.
A review of the Option One design was undertaken following Council’s decision and sought to improve upon the design to provide the club and community with additional amenity, improved functionality, and to meet the clubs current and future requirements, keeping within the approved project budget of $14 million.
At its meeting held on Friday 23 June 2023 (CJ099-06/23), Council were presented with three updated schematic (concept) designs and cost estimates. Council approved an alternate recommendation and agreed, in part, for a new concept design to be developed in line with a number of design parameters within an approximate budget of $14 million.
At its meeting held on Tuesday 28 November 2023 (CJ240-11/23), Council considered the new concept design and cost estimates and agreed to proceed with community engagement and the detailed design stage of the project.
The City advertised a public tender for architectural and specialist consultancy services in April/May 2024, and at its meeting held on Tuesday 23 July 2024 (CJ186-07/24) appointed Hodge Collard Preston architects.
The State Government has committed funding of $8 million to the project, and the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club has committed $1 million. The City will fund the remaining $5 million.
Project update
The City has commenced the detailed design stage for the project. The redevelopment plans (concept plans) and frequently asked questions document are available to view below.
Construction works are anticipated to commence in early-2026 and will continue for approximately 18 months.
Further information
For further information contact the Leisure Planning team on 9400 4210.