New surf life saving rescue centre opens

The new Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre in Mount Maunganui serves as a regional hub for surf life saving operations.

It will act as a rescue coordination point for any major beach and surf rescues made under the watch of Surf Life Saving Eastern Region, which comprises 19 surf clubs from Hot Water Beach in Coromandel to Tairawhiti/gisborne.

The 1,300 sqm building also accommodates clubrooms, offices and storage for Mount Maunganui Bridge Club, Surf Life Saving New Zealand and Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

“The Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre will provide a purpose-built, well-equipped base for the many volunteers and staff that do an extraordinary job in keeping people safe on the beach and in the water,” says Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson.

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