100 Years of Surf Life Saving in WollongongPrint Page 
The statue commemorates 100 years of surf life saving in Wollongong.
The statue is a collaborative effort between North Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club and Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club. The statue is situated between North Wollongong and Wollongong City beaches.
A public meeting was held in the Council Chambers on the night of Monday, January 6, 1908. Its purpose was to form a Surf Bathing and Life Saving Club. The attendance was close to one hundred people of which the Mayor, Alderman W J Wiseman presided.
Location
| Address: | Cliff Road, North Wollongong Beach, Wollongong, 2500 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.414511 Long: 150.901174 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 06-January-1908 |
| Artist: | Terrance Plowright |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 6th January, 2008 |
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This statue of surf life saver in 1908 commemorates 100 years of surf life saving in Wollongong
Officially unveiled by the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor Councillor Alex Darling AM
6 January 2008
Sculptor - Terrance Plowright
This memorial honours the members of Wollongong Surf Bathing and Life Saving Club
The first Life Saving club in Wollongong established on this beach, 6 January 1908
Statue funded by Wollongong City Council
Bruce Gordon Surf Live Saving supporter
Cr Alex Darling AM Lord Mayor
David Farmer General Manager WCC
