Labor would upgrade surf clubs

A re-elected Gillard Labor Government would help to make Umina Beach safer by providing essential support to the local surf life saving club.

Federal Labor has promised to deliver $350,000 to provide essential upgrades to Umina and McMasters Beach surf club

"Surf Life Saving Clubs provide an invaluable service to our community, protect our beaches and give life-long skills to young people on the Central Coast and beyond," Labor candidate for Robertson Ms Deborah O'Neill said.

"I have been fighting for this funding along with the clubs and I am delighted to see that Gillard Labor Government is committed to providing it."

Ms O'Neill said the funding would deliver much-need upgrades to both clubs, providing an expanded deck at the Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

"The expanded deck will be great for the club and the community," Ms O'Neill said.

"It will mean the club has more space for its growing membership, and the community will be able to hire the expanded space for events like weddings and birthdays.

"Surf Life Saving is part of the heart and soul of our community - and these upgrades will really give something back and also make their important job a little easier."

Press release, 20 Aug 2010 Deborah O'Neill, Labor candidate for Robertson