Funded projects

R2 Growing Regions Round 2 funded project

The Southport Spit Emergency Services Hub

Surf Life Saving Queensland received $2,740,000 from Growing Regions Round 2 for this project in Main Beach, Queensland.

Project facts

Fact Detail
Applicant Surf Life Saving Queensland
Applicant type Not-for-profit
Round R2: Growing Regions Round 2
Location Main Beach
State Queensland
Commonwealth funding approved $2,740,000
Project type Community hubs
Source Growing Regions Program Round 2 funded projects (September 2025), page 8

What is the project?

The department's Round 2 funded projects list describes it this way:

The project will deliver critical lifesaving infrastructure and emergency response services on the Gold Coast including a regional operational hub for Surf Life Saving Queensland rescue watercraft, meeting and training rooms, secure storage for lifesaving equipment, multi-use spaces for community education and a small kiosk.

Applicant, location, state and funding are also from that list (page 8).

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