The Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club is in need of an upgrade, according to club members.
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President Justin Houlihan said discussions were being held with a number of stakeholders to discuss the future of the club facilities.
"We are exploring options to upgrade our facilities," Mr Houlihan said.
"Our club has been built on a lot of hard work from many members and has included years of donations, fundraising, voluntary working bees and successful grant applications to meet the needs of being an emergency management facility as well as catering for our 700 plus strong membership."
Mr Houlihan said a number of sections of the club were no longer fit for purpose.
"Over many years, our footprint has changed quite considerably and we've managed our spaces to cater for growth and emergency necessities by remodelling or refurbishing," he said.
"What was once our board and ski room is now our IRB room and our current change rooms were storage 20 years ago."
Mr Houlihan said the club had several levels and disability access was inadequate.
"We make do with the spaces we have, but with a growing membership and the necessities to carry out quick responses to emergency situations, we are currently being innovative with our storage capabilities," he said.
Mr Houlihan said the city would benefit from an upgrade to the club similar to revamps at Ocean Grove and Jan Juc. "Having the discussions now allows the many aspects of achieving a new facility a possibility in the near future," he said.
Mr Houlihan said there were also discussions being held about responding to emergencies.
"There is congestion around the club over the season and the track down to the beach in front of the clubhouse is the only vehicle access apart from in front of The Pavilion near the breakwater," he said.
Member for South West Coast Roma Britnell spoke about the need for an upgrade to the facilities in parliament last week. She said she witnessed a rescue in progress and had some concerns. "There was nowhere emergency services vehicles could park and respond to the unfolding situation," Ms Britnell said.
"The precinct needs a significant overhaul. It was built in the 1960s, and aside from cosmetic works, there has been little change since it first opened despite significant changes in how emergencies are responded to. "Our surf lifesavers do an amazing job all summer, and yet the operating environment they work out of is no longer at the standard it needs to be to allow for a modern response."
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