Port Bouvard SLSC secures funding boost for massive facility upgrade

On October 10, City of Mandurah councillors voted in favour of allocating an additional $200,000 towards the project, which will see the addition of a second storey to the existing club facilities.

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The second storey, which has been on the cards since the club’s hub was first built in 2010, would include a function room, a balcony, a kitchen, a bar, and a multi-purpose training and conference room.

The plans also feature male and female toilets and storage space. 

The club has also managed to secure an additional $1,550,000 towards the upgrade, which include a previous $50,000 donation from the City of Mandurah and a $300,000 grant from the state government’s Regional Grants Scheme. 

“Given that the club has been so successful in securing $1.3 million in external funding and worked hard to fundraise an additional $200,000 it would be unfortunate for the development not to proceed from this point due to a lack of funds,” a report by the City of Mandurah read. 

It is anticipated that the works will cost $1.75 million, including building works, architect fees, consultant fees and contingency. 

Earlier this year, the Club also received a $12,000 donation from Personnel Employed at Alcoa Charity Help (PEACH) to purchase 11 brand new rescue boards to expand their patrol area.