WORK on the nearly $15 million redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving Club begins next month.
Construction work starts soon to replace the old building. The new facility will have a publicly-accessible roof top viewing deck, and changing facilities for people with high support needs.
Kingston ratepayers will fork out $11.8 million for the works. Council is also receiving just over $2 million from the state government, and $500,000 in commonwealth government stimulus funding.
Cr Chris Hill said “importantly the redevelopment of the Mentone Life Saving precinct will really open up the beautiful foreshore area at Mentone for all members of the community to access and enjoy.”
“Council has amended the plans based on community and stakeholder feedback, to ensure this project meets community expectations. The foreshore precinct redevelopment will also include outdoor showers, and improved vehicle access to the lower promenade to support Mentone Life Saving Club operations and emergency vehicle access,” he said.
The project is expected to be complete within 18 months.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 19 May 2021