Welcome to Surf HQ
Surf Life Saving SA (SLSSA) needs to build a new, much-needed headquarters at Adelaide Shores.
'See photos of proposed building below'
The organisation’s Torrensville head office is seriously over-crowded and life saving materials and equipment is stored in members’ backyards across the metropolitan area.
Because of the current fragmentation, the need for a new head quarters is desperate and SLSSA has significant concerns about its ability to respond effectively to a major incident along the coastline.
It is imperative that essential equipment is stored in one suitable location to allow rapid and efficient deployment of resources in an emergency.
A new headquarters is also needed to provide support for the community and a venue for training programs provided by SLSSA along with facilities for Surf Life Saving’s growing membership.
Why does Surf Life Saving South Australia need a modern, purpose built State Headquarters?
- We need to respond to incidents in a more efficient and coordinated manner.
- We need to have core emergency service equipment ready to be deployed in the event of an emergency. Currently our life saving materials and equipment are stored in members’ backyards all along the coast.
- We need a modern facility to allow us to train our 6,500 members and the community.
- We must manage day to day lifesaving operations more effectively. This includes emergency service operations, the coordination of contract lifeguards, emergency response systems such as inflatable rescue boats, jet boats, jet rescue skis and the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter.
- We have a history of service to the State and demands for our services continue to increase. In every year of our 56 year history we have averaged around 169 rescues where a life has been saved.
- We will exhaust all of our cash reserves to pay for the new headquarters and training facility ($2m) and we would like the Government to meet the shortfall of $1.6m.
