Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club (MSLSC) is preparing to welcome a contemporary, fit-for-purpose facility as part plans by Randwick City Council to redevelop the surf club.
Established in 1906, MSLSC patrols Maroubra Beach alongside council lifeguards and delivers surf sport, water safety education, and training to the local community
Speaking recently as part of an information webinar, club president Phillip Carter said the redevelopment will address long-standing space and maintenance challenges.
“The current premises was settled in 1933, our membership has grown five-fold, and the sorts of equipment we need to use has changed,” he said.
“We’ve evolved and the equipment has evolved; the equipment has become bigger and there is more of it. Essentially, we’re bursting at the seams inside the existing building.
“We’ve become constrained, not just by the size but inefficiency, and the cost to maintain it has become a financial burden.”
Under the proposed plans, designed by Adriano Pupilli Architects, the new two-storey clubhouse will feature larger storage and improved access for lifesaving equipment, a large gym, upgraded amenities, and new member spaces. Plans also include function and meeting rooms, a lounge, kitchen, bar, and outdoor terrace. Public-facing features, such as a barista window, landscaped seating, and showers are also included in the proposal.
Sustainability is central to the design, with natural ventilation, solar panels, and the use of sustainable materials will be used to meet the demands of its coastal environment.
The club’s 1,400 members are set to benefit from a complete rebuild that has been shaped by more than 18 months of consultation with members.
“I’m delighted to say there’s a true sense of partnership in that relationship [with council],” Carter said.
“We feel valued and heard. There’s been extensive volunteer stakeholder consultation and that’s why there’s been overwhelming support from members for the project.”
The $15 million project is being funded by all three levels of government, with $10.5 million is being provided by Randwick Council, $3.5 million from the federal government, and $1 million from the state government.
Construction is slated to begin in 2027–28 once design refinements, and budget allocations are complete.