Last week, it was announced that Marine Rescue Shoalhaven will be the proud recipient of $2,068,884 from the Regional Economic Development and Community Investment Program.
The project will include the construction of a purpose-designed, state-of-the-art emergency services base and training facility. The building will also be designed for wider community use, including hosting meetings, workshops and functions.
Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty, said: “We are proud to support groups like the Marine Rescue NSW in their important work keeping our communities safe, and it’s pleasing to see that the new facility will be one for whole of community use.”
Member for South Coast, Liza Butler said: “This investment in Marine Rescue Services is great news for the local boating community and the community more broadly.
“It’s vital that Marine Rescue NSW has the resources to be able to provide their life-saving services. This funding will ensure they are able to continue this great work.
“The new base will serve as a vital hub for emergency services, significantly improving response times to maritime incidents in the region and providing safer experiences for visitors.
“It’s great to see the NSW Government backing projects that help young people get skilled, support tourism and build stronger connections across our community.”
Marine Rescue NSW Acting Commissioner, Todd Andrews said: “We’re grateful for the support of the NSW Government and the investment it’s making not only in our volunteers, but also in the boating community in the region.
“So far this year, volunteers at Marine Rescue Shoalhaven have completed more than 50 search and rescue missions, safely returning just over 100 people to shore.”
Pictured: Marine Rescue Shoalhaven Unit Commander Marty Kaye, Member for South Coast, Liza Butler, Minister for Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty and Marine Rescue NSW Acting Commissioner, Todd Andrews
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
