It’s time....ladies and gentlemen

The long awaited surf club extensions are about to become a reality with work finally started on the project.

DRM constructions headed by Dean McEwan won the contract for the renovation and the extensions were designed by BRD group, who designed the Coolum and Mooloolaba clubs.

Surf Club Manager, Ray Holland, who has been managing surf clubs for nearly twenty years said: “We got to the stage that for the long term viability of the surf club, we needed to expand and go forward.

“We want to do more for our life savers, they are the fabric of the club, and like all surf clubs it’s hard to keep active members. We are so lucky to have such long serving active members in this club - some have been doing patrols for 40 years!

“The whole revamp will streamline the club and the experience for our staff, guests and our members.”

The new kitchen will remain where it is but has been gutted, will have all new equipment and will flow easier into a servery on the other side of the upgraded bar. The pokies will move to where the amenities are currently and the extended floor space where the old dormitories were will create more seating and more relaxed dining inside the club.

Ray said the club will have a new menu, competitive prices, daily specials, signature dishes, seating for 300 diners….. and table service - no more buzzers!

“The new extended deck will be one of the highlights looking out over the stunning beach and Double Island Point and will seat 130 patrons.

“With Covid we are not sure when we will be reopening but we are pushing ahead as fast as possible now so we can introduce the new-look club to everyone. Due to the restrictions, if a window of opportunity to open happens we will need to take it and break up the renovations into stages.

“We have a great surf club which we are proud of, but the new club will be bigger, better and more in line with the other surf clubs along the Queensland coastline.”

Supporters Club President, John Greaney said: “We will have a surf club that will financially provide what is needed on the beach. The reason for the renovation is to ensure the viability of financial stability of the club for the work they do on the beach and the community.”