Deliver lifeguard services

Responsible officer: Section Leader Community Facilities

Does legislation require us to provide this service? No

CSP outcomes met by this service

• We have facilities that support affordable options for people to be active through a wide range of sport and recreation activities

• Our community is supported to make healthy lifestyle choices

• We enjoy safe and inclusive community spaces and activities that bring people together

• Our key places and spaces are activated to be vibrant and welcoming at all times

How is the service delivered?

Beach safety and patrol services (flagged beaches) are provided in partnership with the City’s lifeguards and 4 Surf Lifesaving Clubs during peaks periods (generally September to April). Park Beach is patrolled all year, and 6 beaches are patrolled during peak periods. This is about 764 patrol days across 7 patrolled beaches each year. The lifeguard service provides extensive local beach and water safety education programs for culturally and linguistically diverse communities and schools. We respond to in-shore emergency call-out events within our LGA.

What you think (2022 Community Scorecards)

Measures of success

Total

Total number of preventative actions

Total number of first aid provided Quarterly

Total number of beach closures Quarterly

Total beach attendance (estimated) Quarterly