Club History

Below is a brief history timeline of the Sandon Point Surf Lifesaving Club.

1961 – Sandon Point Surf Life Saving Club was officially opened

1965 – In June the our first club house is burnt down

1966 – On 18 December 1966 the southern portion of the club was officially opened by G.Grant President of SLSI

1972 – Toilet block was erected on the northern side of the club house at a cost of $5000

1980 – Sandon Point nearly closed by Surf Life Saving NSW. It was saved by Trevor Mott, Tim Gripton and Terry Hagan

1982 – The timber balcony was erected by Wollongong TAFE student development program

1994 – An old fridge burnt out and exploded setting fire to the inside of the club house

1995 – Members painted internal walls and improved security and storage of the building

1999 – Club house was bag & rendered, electrical and amenities upgraded at a cost of $60,000

      

                 

           

Last updated 26/09/2010 SB