Central Coast Council has restored the use of the lift at the Copacabana Surf Life Saving Club building, enabling locals and visitors to the Club to have easy access to the upstairs social amenities in the building.  

The internal lift had been out of action since earlier this year, and Council responded to community calls to undertake some necessary repairs, as it was vital for many of the SLSC’s members and visitors to use to access the first-floor facilities.

While this aging lift is now back in use, it is acknowledged that the lift is essentially at the end of its life, and Council will be installing a brand-new lift in the next financial year.  The cost of the new lift is within the proposed Capital Works budget and will cost approximately $235,000 subject to Council approval.

Central Coast Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said the Copacabana SLSC is a vital part of the Copacabana community.

“The Club celebrates its 62nd anniversary this year.  When it was first founded in 1963, it had 16 foundation members.  In the 2023-2024 season, the Club had 466 members comprising 113 Active Members, 196 Junior Members and 157 Associate/Community Members and it continues to grow,” Mayor McKinna said.

“Council is really pleased to be able to support the Club, and I look forward to the new lift being installed in due course.”