Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Gosford City Council project - Design & Construct by Mitchell Bros, Stephen Moore Architect and Avoca Beach Building Committee. This design evolving from utilising the ground floor of the existing club as a hub and the new large club designed around the heritage that exists in the original building. The new club incorporating:- Ground floor - gymnasium, male and female toilets, nippers room, boat room (for 4 boats), community room, main entry, lift, administration room, first aid room, captains office, life saving room, board and ski rooms, kiosk and coffee shop. Level 1 - spacious entry with craft memorabillia and glass over two levels. The main hall and function centre featuring large stage, two large store rooms, commercial kitchen and bar and amenities adjoining with a maximum capacity of 300 people. Seperate bar area opening to spacious decks. Also caretakers quarters and club room. Level two - lift to fowyer and observation room. The following 5 surf clubs utilised our form of construction.
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Client testimonial
“Unfortunately I am unable to attend the official opening of the Avoca Beach Surf Club, however from my involvement during construction the following observations deserve mention. Although I have been involved in numerous Concil projects over the years I have never witnessed such a high level of enthusiasm and commitment from all involved. The passion for the project shown by the builder and his team of mainly local trades and suppliers as well as the level of leadership shown by the Building Committee has provided a facility of a particularly high standard that has exceeded all expectations in relation to the level of achievement. The spirit of cooperation shown by everyone involved was outstanding and appeared to be an extension of the general attitude of the Club which provided an insight into their continued strength and continuing high level performance over many decades. Such a level of dedication ad exuberance witnessed each time I visited the project became contagious to the point that I just had to be a part of the action. I had no doubt that working with such people could only produce a winner and I needed to get on board. the vision displayed by the committee during the planning stages to set such a high mark which many believed could never be achieved, and the positive response by so many local residents with such a "can do" attitude to ensure that the dream was realised, has for me has set a new standard in relation to community spirit that has exceeded anything that I had previously witnessed. Avoca Beach has gained a wonderful community facility that everyone can be justly proud of which will serve them well for many years to come thanks to the foresight and passion shown by all those who contributed so much to make it happen. Regards Steve Huntington Gosford City Council - Certifier”#Steve Huntington - Gosford City Council - Certifier