Keeping Our Waters Safe

With funding now in place, work on the $400,000 upgrades to the Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) building are expected to commence in October and be completed by mid-2024.

The upgrades will expand the training and operations area so that it is nearly three times its current size, giving crews a larger working space when conducting search and rescue missions.

“The police often come here and use our facilities during a search and rescue mission” said VMR President, Paul Martin.

“Previously we’ve had very little space and when the VIP’s drop in to take a look at things it’s been bedlam!”

Mr Martin said he is thrilled with the announcement and that it will completely transform operations and capabilities for the VMR.

The space upstairs will be