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Surf Club Gets Green Light for New Building
21 Sep
Summary
- Porthtowan Surf Lifesaving Club received planning permission for a new building.
- The new facility will replace an existing clubhouse at West Beach Road.
- Funding comes from the Making Space for Sand project, supported by Defra.
Porthtowan Surf Lifesaving Club has celebrated a major achievement after receiving planning permission for a new building. This development marks a significant milestone for the club's future.
The approved plans involve demolishing the current clubhouse located on West Beach Road and constructing a modern, modular building in its place. This new facility is designed to provide resilient lifesaving services on Porthtowan beach.
The project is notably supported by the Making Space for Sand initiative. This program is funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as part of a larger Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme, managed by the Environment Agency.
The new building will serve as a vital hub for the club's activities and will offer crucial support to the RNLI lifeguard service. The club anticipates the facility will benefit the community and ensure safety for generations to come.
