Residents in Coffs Harbour have one week left to share their feedback regarding a proposal to grant the Sawtell Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated a 10-year licence to use local community land. The City of Coffs Harbour Council is inviting written submissions on the plan until 14 April 2026.
The proposed licence covers part of Crown Reserve 1002970, specifically Lot 421, which the club uses for surf lifesaving activities. This public notification is part of a required 28-day consultation process under the Local Government Act 1993, which ensures community views are considered before the council grants licences over community land.
Established in 1932, the club is a significant local organisation that currently supports 159 patrolling members and 140 nippers. The Crown Lands NSW system allows local councils to manage such reserves, and this agreement is intended to formalise the club’s ongoing use of the site. The council also provides annual monetary assistance to the club to help with running costs for essential services like beach patrols, which are conducted in partnership with professional lifeguards.
Those who wish to provide feedback must submit their comments in writing to the council by the 14 April 2026 deadline. The Office of Local Government NSW requires that any written submissions include a disclosure statement of political donations and gifts where relevant. Further information on the process can be obtained by contacting the council’s property services team.
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