Lifesavers await new tower
PLANS have been drawn to replace the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Surf Club patrol tower.
Preliminary talks are underway and the plans are awaiting approval from Bass Coast Shire Council and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) before the structure can return to the beach.
The old patrol tower was removed after a king tide caused damage18 months ago. The new tower will be positioned further along the beach to stop the chances of destruction again.
“The new tower is designed to withstand king tides,” Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club president Angela Malan said.
“We’ve gone one season without it and it was a struggle with no storage, and not much of a view from Flat Rocks to Anderson Inlet.”
A marquee was used on the beach last summer to make up for the loss of the tower. Without a working aerial, communications were down, causing hardship for the lifesavers.
“We still had a really good season,” Ms Malan said.
“However it was difficult and we would like to see the tower back next season.”
The surf life saving club is in the process of funding $100,000 towards the project. They are applying for government grants and will be putting on fundraisers along the way.
The club would like to thank Bass MLA Ken Smith for his support in bringing the project to life.
Improvement required: the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club patrol tower was removed from the beach after damage was inflicted by a king tide 18 months ago.
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