Cooks Hill Surf Club received a boost in funding this morning when they were presented with a $182, 000 cheque from the State Government.
President, Richard Hermens met with Parliamentary Secretary of the Hunter, Scot MacDonald at the Club this morning to welcome the cheque.
He says he's extremely grateful for the funding boost which will go towards a new extension for the club.
"We're very excited about receiving the funds," he said.
"This grant will enable us to continue with the construction of a new club and will enhance our ability to provide a range of activities to the community."
Beach accessibility will be greatly improved once the building is constructed, as well.
"The new building will include a lift which will allow people with limited mobility access through [sic] the building through to the beach."
According to the President, the Club's current toilet facilities are also in desperate need of renovation.
"The disabled toilets that we had were just modified toilets at the bottom of the basement as were the women's toilets," he said.
"The building was actually built in the thirties and women weren't allowed to be members of surf clubs back in those days so it [funding] was very badly needed."
With a new building, the Club will also have more space to train their members in life saving duties.
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