Construction is set to begin on a new, modern surf lifesaving facility at a Sunshine Coast beach where patrols date back more than a century.
Sunshine Coast Council will replace the ageing surf lifesaving boat shed facility at Kings Beach with a functional, compliant and more resilient structure that will improve safety, capacity and accessibility for lifeguards, lifesavers and the community.
It currently sits south of the main surf club and is used for storage by lifeguards and lifesavers due to its closeness to the main patrol arena.
The changes will create an upgraded lifeguard tower, office, kitchen/canteen, and improved storage space for beach safety equipment.
This project is funded by Council, with additional funding through the Caloundra South Infrastructure Agreement, which requires Stockland to contribute to agreed infrastructure projects outside the Aura development.
The Metropolitan Caloundra Surf Life Saving Club (“Mets) was founded in 1933 to patrol Kings Beach. The club evolved from the Brisbane-based Metropolitan Life Saving Club (est. 1924) which moved its patrols to the area, establishing a permanent presence that has served the community for more than 90 years.
Division 2 Councillor, Terry Landsberg said the project would support safer beaches now and into the future.
“This is about providing a facility that will enable our lifeguards to continue delivering services to keep our beach users safe,” Cr Landsberg said.
“The new facility will boost safety, improve accessibility and help our teams respond faster when it counts.”
“The project is scheduled to start in May 2026 and will complement works now underway on another project, renewing the Kings Beach saltwater pool’s internal surface.
“When these works are complete, the whole foreshore experience will feel fresher, safer and easier for everyone.”
The surf lifesaving facility redevelopment includes the removal of the existing structure, and constructing a new, single‑storey contemporary building designed for the foreshore setting.
The design considers the needs of lifeguards and lifesavers, nearby homes and open space, the coastal pathway, existing vegetation, visual amenity and projected climate impacts.
To keep beach‑safety equipment secure during construction, temporary storage containers will be placed in the parkland beside the headland car park and water play area. These will be removed once the new building is ready.
Demolition works are scheduled to start this month, with the construction phase anticipated to extend over a 12‑month period, weather permitting.
“We’ll keep the community updated at each milestone,” Cr Landsberg said.
“Thank you for your patience while we build a safer, more resilient facility.”
Watch a fly-through video of an artist’s impression of the new facility on Council’s YouTube channel.
