After more than a decade of planning, Surf Life Saving SA is proud to reveal the plans of the redevelopment of the Port Elliot Surf Life Saving Club. It is currently the biggest Surf Lifesaving Club re-development in the state.

Boasting a new patrol and first aid area, training and change rooms, as well as a jet-ski storage area, the complete rebuild will give patrolling members state-of-the-art facilities to help save lives along one of the most beautiful beaches in South Australia.

The build is expected to be completed by the end of May 2021 and Surf Life Saving SA CEO, Damien Marangon hopes South Australian’s will be proud of their latest hub that will help and honour the efforts of the dedicated volunteers in the important region.

“The PESLSC and the precinct at Horseshoe Bay represents an important part of our strategy of looking after South Australians. The rebuild means we can continue efforts to service the community and the south coast. We know what the PESLSC means to the local communities and how it is a high visitation place,” Mr Marangon explained.

The local community will also benefit, with the plans including a function room and café deck for outdoor dining. PESLSC president Peter Francis and his team have worked tirelessly on the project to make sure the local community were consulted and the design reflects what locals and tourists were asking for.

“The development will not only help save lives but be a boost for the family culture at the club and will definitely sustain the club's future well into the future. The building will be a jewel in the crown of our town and it's likely the site will become a rescue hub for the Encounter Coast so we've planned ahead for this in the scale of the build," PESLSC president Peter Francis explained.

South Australian builder, Partek Construction and Interiors won the tender to deliver the build and will be led by local architect Terry Boxall from Intro Architecture. Fundraising efforts by the Club, as well as significant contributions from The State Government, Surf Life Saving SA and the Alexandrina Council support the project.

“It is promising to see this build inch closer to reality. It will create 20 trade jobs during construction and mean a further 10 staff will be employed in the function space when complete, providing a boost for the local economy and community,” Emergency Services Minister Vincent Tarzia said.

During the build, and throughout summer, lifesaving will continue at Horseshoe Bay, with patrols on the beach weekends and public holidays from Saturday, October 10th, through to Easter Monday on April 5th 2021.

Lifesavers will be based out of containers on the lawns in front of the caravan park, giving them fast access to holidaymakers and locals on the beach. As the Port Elliot community enters this exciting new stage of its club and town’s history, South Australians can take part by joining as a volunteer or supporting the club. You don't have to get up every morning and train. You don't even have to get your toes wet. Find out how at https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/become-a-surf-life-saver