The Port Albert Water Sports and Safety Centre (PAWSSC) committee recently arranged for the installation of new epoxy flooring in the building.
The new flooring is easy to clean and provides additional thermal comfort. It reduces the presence of concrete dust, is completely waterproof, slip proof and dramatically improves the aesthetics of the building.
The improvement was completed as a result of funding from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) grants process as well as a co-contribution from the Port Albert Yacht Club and Port Albert Coast Guard.
PAWSSC is jointly tenanted by the Port Albert Coast Guard and Port Albert Yacht club for day-to-day operations.
At the Great Victorian Bike Ride (GVBR) function held on Friday, December 1, many local people commented on the improved look with the new flooring, according to Jenny Smith, who is the Port Albert Progress Association (PAPA) President and is on the PAWSSC committee.
“The Relax and Unwind event at the Port Albert Water Sports and Safety centre went ahead despite the riders not staying in town (due to weather conditions),” she said.
“Whilst fairly well attended after 4.30pm, the event closed its doors at 6pm due to licence requirements, so couldn’t take full advantage of the crowd once they arrived.”
Stay tuned for more improvements in the facility in the coming months.
In June 2022, PAWSSC was awarded a grant of $10,000 from (FRRR) to upgrade the flooring, paving the way for more community events.
The grants are awarded through FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.
Sticking with Port Albert, PAPA thanked those who helped bring Christmas decorations to the buoys in town.
“Decorations were purchased with funding from the Wellington Shire Council. The buoys were lit with fairy lights and the trees around town dressed with large bows,” Ms Smith said.
“Thank you to the team who put in the time … the three Sues, David, Chris, and Charla.”
