Assets - David Ellison
Wow what a huge season, it turned out to be. The 2023-24 season has seen a lot of action across the club, both operationally and socially. The club has seen some new things purchased, some old things repairs and of course THE BLOCK!
The reality TV show The Block has done so much for our club this season if you haven’t been down yet, get down and have a look. Essentially, we received the following.
Bunkrooms 1&2
Floorboards, artwork, new bunks, mattresses, and full Manchester sets All complements of the Commonwealth Bank.
Kitchen:
New Cabinetry, new dishwasher, deep clean and relocation of the original dish steriliser.
Bar area / social area
New Electric blinds
New Downlights
New Fans
New Coat of paint
Massive mural of Sunderland Bay
New massive TV and gaming consoles
New lounge area / couches / coffee table, etc.
New Cabinetry around TV
New Sitting and storage area
New layout of club photos and memorabilia. Many brought out of storage / archives.
Removal of buckets of sand from the roof.
New bar top, seats and saloon doors
New cabinetry in bar area
Renovation of sink
Relocation of dish steriliser to bar area
New merchandise stands
New tables and chairs
New BBQ area
Creation of Scotty’s corner…
I know there is somethings I am missing but the key takeaway, is that we now have a world class bar and social area, we need to look after and be proud of for years to come. Good times ahead.
New Honour boards and relocation of honour boards in bar area
Around the grounds:
Woolamai Beach Club House: Completed tasks
New Front concrete pathway
Purchase and installation of a new bench Refrigerator in the kitchen
New Toilet installed in female bathrooms
New Dryers in male and females’ toilets
New pest management company (Shoreline) came on board Simon and crew.
4 Massively successful working Bees!
Completion / hand over of the great wall of Woolamai to hold back the sand!
Instillation of New TV in bar area
Reduction of bunkroom bed to comply with Bass Coast Shire council requirements
Installation of new male shower dividers
Replacement of faulty electrical points, lights and switch board
New switchboard and wiring to begin in off season
Construction of clothesline
Repair of IRB motor tank board
Repair locking mechanism in front downstairs
Instillation of new energy saving windows and doors
Instillation of new blinds
Repairs and general maintenance to damaged gear shed roller doors, multiple calls outs.
New Wi-Fi system install
New landline and phone connected
Ongoing repairs to wooden ramp to deck level
Repair to mysterious water leak in tower (Hopefully)
New wrapping of old Surf Boat for Shoreline Pest Control
New lock on drinks fridge
Insulation of bug zappers in bar area, training room, kitchen, tower, bunks hallway.
New sprinklers for tower windows
Key audits
New lockboxes
Clearing of sand build up on lean too
New closers on external doors
New Air fryer for kitchen
New air compressor fitting for IRB motors
New signage on switches in bar and kitchen area e.g. “Do not turn off”
New shark alarm!
Repair to original Woolamai Beach Red and yellow sign outside near front entrance
Replacement of old BBQ for new one. Then the block gave us a new on anyway
Repair of hot water systems to give more constant hot water
New disability ramp installed
Removal of old club welcome / notices board. To be rebuilt or replace in off season
Removal of family naming bricks, (These are safely in storage understairs)
New lights in male changerooms
Replacement of Training room TV
Replacement hot water urn in kitchen
New smoke alarms and exit signs
Audit and replacement of firefighting resources
Smith’s beach tower:
Repair of door and locking mechanisms
New key lock box
Creation of the smith’s beach tower fund raiser.
General Maintenance
Residence:
New Electric hot water system installed
Arborist clean-up of trees around property
Plumbing repairs, downpipe, solar panels cleaned
Dave Ellison
Director of Assets