Clarence Valley Council (CVC) has agreed to accept a tender from Surf Life Saving Services Pty Ltd trading as Australian Lifeguard Service for the provision of a lifeguard service at selected beaches in the Clarence Valley over a four (4) year term for $1,864,165.62 (GST inclusive) to be funded from
PJ 994165 (Lifesaving contracts).
CVC will also allocate $389,790.80 from the Crown Reserve Management Fund to PJ 994165 for the provision of a lifesaving service at six locations in 2024/25 as well as the allocation of $55,795.20 from the General fund to PJ 994165 for the lifesaving service located at Iluka Bluff Beach.
The October 22 Ordinary Meeting of council heard that one (1) submission was received in response to the Request for Tender (RFT) from Surf Lifesaving Pty Ltd trading as Australian Lifeguard Service.
Tenders were called for the provision of a lifeguard service to nominated beaches across the Clarence Valley for a four (4) year term.
Clarence Valley Council provides a paid lifeguard service on selected beaches during peak beach use times of the spring, summer and autumn New South Wales and Queensland school holiday periods. This service is provided for residents and visitors and includes a level of supervision, education and community service.
The four (4) year contract for the provision of life saving services concluded in April 2024. Council sought tenders from suitably qualified and experienced providers for a four-year term at the following Clarence Valley beaches:
- Iluka – Bluff Beach
- Yamba – Main Beach
- Yamba – Pippie Beach
- Yamba – Turners Beach
- Brooms Head – Main Beach
- Minnie Water – Main Beach
- Wooli Beach – near breakwall
The service times vary; however they include school holiday periods in spring, summer and autumn.
In addition to the paid lifeguard service Council as Crown Land Manager also makes an annual donation to the Minnie Water and Yamba Volunteer Surf Lifesaving clubs to assist with the cost of these clubs undertaking weekend patrols during peak beach use times of the spring, summer and autumn New South Wales and Queensland school holiday periods including public holidays.