Surf Life Saving New South Wales could have a new regional operations and training centre by as early as February next year.
Excavations on the Central Road site have begun, with construction to start in the coming weeks.
Funding for the project, which is worth more than $2-million, will be split between the federal government and Surf Life Saving New South Wales.
The centre will be used for office and administration support, public courses and demonstrations and will also include a storage facility.
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