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LIFE SAVING FACILITY OF THE FUTURE - (A COMMUNITY ASSET) DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES MAY 2018 - Life Saving Victoria
LIFE
   SAVING
   FACILITY
   OF THE
   FUTURE
   (A COMMUNITY ASSET)
   DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
   MAY 2018

This is a guide only and site specific requirements will need to be addressed for each design and location
LIFE SAVING FACILITY OF THE FUTURE - (A COMMUNITY ASSET) DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES MAY 2018 - Life Saving Victoria
Introduction                                      3
CONTENTS
                 Lifesaving Facility of the Future                 4
                 Key Principles                                    4
                 Other Considerations                              4
                 Proof of Concept                                  4
                 Community Benefit                                 4
                 Lifesaving Operations Design Specifications:      6
                 Patrol and Observation Room(s)                    6
                 First Aid Room                                    7
                 Member Change Rooms Inc. Showers and Toilets      8
                 Storage Areas – Minimum Equipment Requirements    8
                 Training Room                                     8
                 Training Equipment Storage Room                   9
                 Secretaries Room                                  9
                 Kitchen                                           9
                 Accommodation (includes male & female)            9
                 Aquatic Sport/Recreational Equipment Storage      9
                 General                                           9
                 Bump Out Storage                                 10
                 External Requirements                            10

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INTRODUCTION
S
                ince the early 1990’s          It is now commonly accepted that the
                it has been apparent that      number of extreme weather events will
                                                                                              THE COASTAL LOCATION OF
                a shared vision existed        increase and Victoria will experience a        MANY LIFESAVING CLUBS
                between the lifesaving         rising number of hot summer days in the
                movement, the community        years to come. Therefore the lifesaving        AND LIFESAVING’S ROLE AS
                and the emergency              facility of the future must be constructed
management sector that centered around         with this changing environment and
                                                                                              A KEY PARTNER IN
a lifesaving facility being much more than     increased requirement for lifesaving           COMMUNITY RESILIENCE
an appropriately located structure, housing    services in mind.
the barest and most essential lifesaving                                                      AND EMERGENCY
equipment and related patrol support           The coastal location of many lifesaving
infrastructure.                                clubs and lifesaving’s role as a key partner   MANAGEMENT RESPONSE
                                               in community resilience and emergency
Through considered planning and                management response provide scope              PROVIDE SCOPE FOR
engagement with key stakeholders,              for lifesaving facilities to play a key role   LIFESAVING FACILITIES TO
and with the support of local government       during extreme emergency events such
and coastal managers, improved lifesaving      as fires and floods. Facility design should    PLAY A KEY ROLE DURING
facility design and functionality will lead    be considered in this context.
to the reduced risk of drowning, increased                                                    EXTREME EMERGENCY
community engagement, greater                  This document provides a guide to
inclusiveness and a facility that stands       redevelopment and facility design, and         EVENTS SUCH AS FIRES
                                               needs to take into account the individual
the test of time aesthetically, structurally
                                               requirements of each location. Key elements
                                                                                              AND FLOODS.
and environmentally.
                                               to consider can include active patrolling
                                               membership, nipper participation rates,
                                               overall membership, community and
                                               government partnerships and shared use.

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THE LIFESAVING FACILITY OF THE FUTURE SHOULD BE
       DEVELOPED ON THE BASIS OF EIGHT KEY PRINCIPLES:

      1.                  .

      CAPACITY TO CATER FOR
      THE NEEDS OF A GROWING
                                          2. 3. 4.        .

                                          HAVE A SENSE OF AN OPEN,
                                          WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE
                                                                             THE FACILITY DESIGN WILL
                                                                             ASSIMILATE WITH ITS LOCAL
                                                                                                              REDUCTION IN
                                                                                                              ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
      VOLUNTEER LIFESAVING                ENVIRONMENT.                       COASTAL ENVIRONMENT              IS A PRIORITY.
      MEMBERSHIP.                                                            AND LANDSCAPING WILL
                                          This should include the            PROVIDE IMPROVED                 From the use of water tanks
      A membership committed              introduction of kiosks and         COMMUNITY AMENITY.               and solar systems to recycling
      to providing the optimum            casual retail areas to allow for                                    as appropriate, innovative
      lifesaving service.                 greater community gathering        The design will ensure the       and sustainable design need
      A membership wanting to             spaces. Training areas and         facility is a local feature      to be considered.
      participate in the all aspects of   social spaces utilized by          capable of standing up to
      the lifesaving movement from        members would be designed          the rigors associated with       The facility design and
      active training through aquatic     and fitted out to also cater       its location.                    subsequent operational
      sports to recreational activities   for shared community use at                                         function should ensure it
      that drive social cohesion and      times when these spaces are        Materials used will be           minuses its environmental
      volunteer engagement.               not being used by lifesavers.      leading edge in terms of their   impact, while balancing the
                                                                             sustainability and durability.   need to ensure the primacy
      A facility that is able to meet     Both of these aspects will                                          of life.
      the growing expectations of         assist clubs to drive cost         The design should be
      the community, increased            recovery initiatives through       developed to aesthetically
      need for lifesaving services        fundraising for life saving        assimilate with the local
      and greater club membership         purposes and engage with           environment.
      requirements through                the broader community.             Landscaping should provide
      increased engagement,                                                  improved amenity for
      inclusiveness and access.           Facilities will also provide an
                                          environment that caters for a      community use and recreation.
                                          broad and diverse community
                                          demographic.

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KEY PRINCIPLES
5. 6. 7.
THE FACILITY WILL
FACILITATE COLLABORATIVE
                                 COMMUNITY HUB.                      FACILITY DESIGN PROVIDES
                                                                     A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
                                                                                                        8.
                                                                                                        LIFE SAVING VICTORIA’S
                                                                                                        STRATEGIC MISSION:
COMMUNITY EDUCATION              The coastal location and            FOR CHILDREN AND                   TO PREVENT AQUATIC
AND SCHOOLS BASED                proximity to open space and         YOUNG PEOPLE.                      RELATED DEATH AND
PROGRAMS.                        water allow lifesaving facilities
                                                                                                        INJURY ACROSS VICTORIA.
                                 to support emergency activities     Life Saving Victoria is
In the design features, the      during extreme events such          committed to the Safeguarding      The primacy of life, in an
facility should include areas    as fires and floods.                of Children and Young People       aquatic and emergency
that enable education and                                            (CYP) and acknowledges a           response context, is achieved
school groups to utilise the     Design should consider the          safeguarding organisation          through proactive patrols,
benefits of the space and        opportunity for lifesaving          doesn’t just happen; it requires   response services, and
location to run programs for     facilities to be utilised by        conscious action to protect        education and promotion of
their students and candidates.   emergency services and the          children from harm.                water safety.
                                 community during every stage
                                 of an extreme event.                Conscious action includes          Facility design should enable
                                                                     ensuring facility design,          the continuation and expansion
                                                                     particularly in regards            of this concept, acknowledging
                                                                     to change rooms and                the growing need for
                                                                     accommodation, allows for a        innovation and increased
                                                                     separation of activity between     services as more members
                                                                     the public and/or unsupervised     of community choose to live
                                                                     visitors and CYP.                  and recreate in and around
                                                                                                        waterways in the bay and
                                                                                                        coastal areas of Victoria.

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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

                             IN ADDITION TO THE
                             EIGHT KEY PRINCIPLES,
                             LIFESAVING FACILITY
                             DESIGN SHOULD AIM
                             TO FACILITATE CONCEPTS
                             TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE
                             AND VIBRANT LIFESAVING
                             CLUB AND ACTIVE AND
                             ENGAGED MEMBERSHIP
                             IN THE YEARS TO COME.
                             THESE CONCEPTS INCLUDE:

                                                                c atering for the sister club             catering for broad community access
                                                                 relationships between coastal and          when not in use as a primary location
                                                                 bayside clubs                              for emergency lifesaving services

                                                                s trengthening the association between    e
                                                                                                             nsuringthe facility has the capacity
                                                                 patrolling, active training and social    to provide scope for lifesaving clubs
                                                                 cohesion activities of the organisation   to generate funds to recover the costs
                                                                                                           of service delivery and lifesaving
                                                                                                           equipment turn over

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PROOF OF CONCEPT
CASE EXAMPLE:
FAIRHAVEN SURF
LIFE SAVING CLUB
Fairhaven SLSC had a declining
                                                                     2009-10   2013-14   Variance
membership, and the volume of time spent
patrolling and training was significantly     Volunteer                1,256     1,633   Increase of 377 active
reduced. The club found it extremely          membership                                 volunteers over 5 years
challenging to attract and retain members.                                               (30% increase)
This facility was redeveloped in 2013 using
                                              Volunteer lifesaving     2,617     4,011   Increase of 1,393 patrol
the fundamental design principles of the
                                              patrol hours                               hours per year over
Lifesaving Facility of the Future.
                                                                                         5 years (53% increase)
The table below highlights the benefits       Volunteer training        216       306    Increase of 90 volunteer
achieved through good design and              competencies                               competencies per year
demonstrates the impact of the                issues                                     over 5 years (42% increase)
redeveloped facility on active volunteer
membership, lifesaving volunteer training
(denominated in competencies issued)
and volunteer based lifesaving services
(denominated in patrol hours) at Fairhaven.

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PROOF OF CONCEPT

                         CASE EXAMPLE:
                         CARRUM SURF
                         LIFE SAVING CLUB
                         FACILITY IN POOR CONDITION                   Table 1 shows the impact the redeveloped lifesaving facility has had on active volunteer
                                                                      membership, lifesaving volunteer training (denominated in competencies issued) and
                         In January 2010, the entire sidewall of      volunteer based lifesaving services (denominated in patrol hours) at Carrum.
                         the Carrum Surf Life Saving Club collapsed.
                         A young girl walking along the footpath
                         at the time was injured.                    Table 1: Impact of Carrum redevelopment

                         The facility was redeveloped, with                                       2010-11         2014-15        Variance
                         construction of the new $1.57 million
                         facility from August 2012 to August 2013.      Volunteer                        57            360       303 over 4 years
                                                                        membership                                               (increase of 532% or 59% p.a.)
                         Kingston City Council contributed $860,000
                         to the project, and $190,000 was raised        Volunteer lifesaving           720           1,244       524 over 4 years
                         by the club through cash donations and         patrol hours                                             (increase of 73% or 15% p.a.)
                         pledges. The State Government contributed
                                                                        Volunteer training               13            139       26 over 4 years
                         $500,000 from the Life Saving Victoria
                         Facility Development Fund and $20,000          competencies                                             (increase of 200% or 32% p.a.)
                         from the Volunteer Emergency Services          issues
                         Equipment Program (VESEP).

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COMMUNITY BENEFIT
LIFESAVING FACILITIES   The benefits of sharing facilities include   The measurable community
                        improved service delivery and efficiency,    benefits include:
HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO   increased social connectedness and
                                                                         Improve
                                                                                 health and safety for
                        participation and better use of government
BE USED FOR COMMUNITY   asset investment. Lifesaving facilities          volunteers and the public.

PURPOSES BEYOND         that have been redeveloped have seen             Improve amenities at Victoria’s
                        significant usage by local government             beaches.
LIFESAVING.             and community groups, including for:
                                                                         Decrease the risk of drowning
                            M
                             eetings for community groups                (fatal and non-fatal) by ensuring the
                            including Scouts, Rotary, fitness             retention and attraction of volunteers
                            groups, cultural groups and other             that are able to provide responsive
                            special interest groups.                      and adequate service to the public
                            E
                              vents
                                   run by local council and               on our beaches.
                            business groups.                             Increase opportunity to use lifesaving
                            B irthdays, weddings and other               facilities for other community
                             celebrations.                                purposes, thus increasing community
                                                                          presence and possible involvement
                            T raining other emergency services           in club activities.
                             personnel.

                            E xcursion program locations for
                             primary and secondary schools.

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:

                               LIFESAVING
                               OPERATIONS
                               DESIGN
                               SPECIFICATIONS:
                               THE DESIGN OF A LIFESAVING FACILITY NEEDS TO TAKE INTO
                               CONSIDERATION A RANGE OF FACTORS, INCLUDING:

                                       P rimacy of life is a critical priority   M
                                                                                   ember engagement                       Supports capacity to provide additional
                                                                                                                            other services, including kiosks and
                                       P roximity to the beach/area that needs   A quatic environmental conditions,
                                                                                                                            retail spaces
                                       to be patrolled                             including seasonal variations
                                                                                                                           Environmental impact
                                       E xpanse of coast that club supervises    D
                                                                                   isplay of honour boards, historical
                                                                                  memorabilia etc.                         Access to parking
                                       A verage and peak public attendances
                                        at the beach                              D
                                                                                   esign to enable mixed use              Proximity to public transport,
                                                                                  opportunities for community, education    pedestrian and bicycle routes
                                       P roximity to populated areas
                                                                                  and school groups
                                                                                                                           Use of materials
                                       T ourism recognition and commercial
                                                                                  A ble to support the community during
                                        development options                                                                M
                                                                                                                            ulticultural sensitivities
                                                                                   all stages of an extreme emergency
                                       E ase of access and egress

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OBSERVATION ROOM
An elevated room from which the                 H
                                                 ave protective safety glass or        Have wall space on which area
lifesavers have an unobstructed view of         similar to the front and to the sides    plans can be mounted
the area under their observation, not solely
the area between the red and yellow flags.      H
                                                 ave shade to protect the lifesavers   Has lockable storage that can house
                                                from the sun                             two-way radio communication and
The room should have the following                                                       public address equipment
attributes:                                     B e artificially cooled
                                                                                        Have a mobile radio or land-line
     B e able to house a minimum of two        E ntry point/s to the room need to      telephone access
     persons in a seated or standing             be controlled so that only active
     position all day comfortably.               members have access to the room

     H
      ave very high visibility across the      H
                                                 ave a bench that can hold area
     entire observation area taking into        plans, relevant logbooks, radio and
     consideration beach characteristics        computer equipment
     such as dunes, groins, jetties and piers

PATROL ADMINISTRATION ROOM (GROUND FLOOR)
Preferable                                      B oat logs                             Patrol Uniform storage

     F or administration on each               Incident
                                                       recording
      patrol day
                                                P re and post patrol briefing and
     P atrol rosters                            incident debriefing

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:
                                   FIRST AID ROOM
                                   All lifesaving clubs should have a first aid       here more than one medical
                                                                                     W                                     T he room should have lockable
                                   room with the following characteristics:          examination couch is provided,         storage for special medication,
                                                                                     sufficient space should be             items used for external wound
                                            T he size of the room provided          provided so that treatment             treatment.
                                             should be of appropriate size and       of a casualty on one medical
                                             configuration for the expected          examination couch does not            T he room should have a workbench
                                             usage of the beach.                     interfere with the treatment of        for the preparation, or the cleaning
                                                                                     a casualty on any other medical        and sterilisation, of items used in
                                            A small beach with regular                                                     first aid treatment
                                             visitation rates for hot days should    examination couch.
                                             provide a room with a medical            here multiple medical
                                                                                     W                                     T he room should have flooring that
                                             examination couch/bed and               examination couches are provided       is washable and slip resistant. A
                                             sufficient room for a lifesaver to      they should be separated by a          drain may be provided to ease the
                                             apply treatment to a casualty sitting   curtain, which will offer greater      cleaning of spills of materials or
                                             or lying on the medical examination     privacy.                               body fluids.
                                             couch/bed.
                                                                                     T he room should be well lit and     T he room should allow access by
                                            A medium sized beach with                ventilated.                           casualties requiring assistance
                                             medium visitation rates on warm to                                             including carers to enter and leave
                                             hot days of 1000 or more should         F irst aid room temperature           the room. This includes cases
                                             provide a dedicated first aid room      should be suitable in assisting        where casualties are carried into
                                             which allows access by lifesavers       with maintaining normal body           the room on a stretcher or in a
                                             carrying a stretcher.                   temperature (18 – 22 degrees           wheelchair.
                                                                                     Celsius).
                                            A large beach with large visitation                                           T he room should have direct and
                                             rates on warm to hot days of 5000       T he room should have a               easy access to the beach
                                             or more should provide a                 washbasin with hot and cold water.
                                                                                                                           T he room must be at ground level
                                             d edicated first aid room with two     T he room should have a telephone     with double door access on the
                                              medical examination couches and         with a list of emergency numbers      outside wall of the building with
                                              appropriate access for each.            posted close by.                      direct access to an ambulance/
                                                                                                                            car bay.
                                                                                     T he room should have a minimum
                                                                                      of two electrical general-purpose    T he room should be located close
                                                                                      outlets (GPO).                        to a disability toilet.

                                                                                                                           T he room should have appropriate
                                                                                                                            storage for first aid equipment
                                                                                                                            include Deliberators, etc.

                                   MEMBER CHANGE ROOMS (INC. SHOWERS AND TOILETS)
                                             M
                                              ale and female                        S pace for lockers                   Provide appropriate facilities for
                                                                                                                            nipper change rooms
                                              esigned to ensure that it provides
                                             D                                       B ench seating
                                             a clear and physical separation of                                            T he number and configuration of
                                             activity from all other member and      B aby change facility                 change rooms to be in accordance
                                             public access areas                     S anitary napkin disposal             with Building Code of Australia

                                             Members with a physical disability     F emale and Male shower bays         Configuration, access and design
                                                                                                                            ensures compliance with Child
                                                                                                                            Safe standards

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PUBLIC TOILET AND SHOWER FACILITIES
  P ublic toilets and change rooms can    T hese facilities are to be funded
   be an integrated part of the building    and maintained by the local
   with separate entry and access from      authority
   the main building

STORAGE AREAS – MINIMUM EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
  R escue boards                          Inflatable Rescue Boat, motor and          All-terrain vehicle
                                            trailer
  F lag Stands                                                                         Rescue Water Craft (Jetski)
                                           Workbench
  P atrol Shelter                                                                      Secure fuel storage
                                           Storage cupboards for spares
  Patrol Buoys and anchors                                                            T wo roller/tilt door access/egress to
                                           Wall space for notices                      storage at least one of which has
  R escue tubes                                                                        safe and direct access to and from
                                           F our-wheel drive vehicle                   the beach

TRAINING ROOM
  Lifesaving training and lectures        Use of audio visual equipment         – Committee
                                                                                  – Lifesavers
  T heory and practical CPR and First     May be multi use for club meetings:   – “Friends of” Meetings
   Aid training                                                                   – Community groups

BUMP OUT STORAGE
  Storage for tables and chairs           S pace to maneuver without                  S torage for spare uniforms and club
                                            obstruction                                  clothing

TRAINING EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM
  S ecure storage for training manikins   Oxygen equipment                             Spine board
   and consumables
                                           Pocket masks

ADMINISTRATION ROOM
  S ecure room for administrative and
   IT purposes

KITCHEN
  Sink                                     Cupboards                                    Food preparation bench space

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   icrowave and/or stove                  Refrigerators                                Other appliances as required

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:
                                   ACCOMMODATION
                                   This will not apply to all clubs, but rather      Key considerations include:                T o accommodate separate male
                                   those clubs that need to include bunk                                                         and female areas
                                   rooms in their lifesaving facilities. Case              F lexible design that provides
                                   examples of the need include facilities in               separation of accommodation for     T he accommodation to be fully
                                   regional areas with members requiring                    CYP                                  accessible under building standards.
                                   accommodation during heavy patrol                        umber of beds to be determined
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                                   periods, or lifesaving clubs that conduct               by the local club requirements and
                                   group training programs on aquatic safety.              purpose of accommodation

                                   ACTIVE TRAINING EQUIPMENT STORAGE
                                             P referably a separate area suitable         R escue tubes – separate             ell-padded and accessible wall
                                                                                                                                W
                                              for boat, board and ski storage               to patrolling equipment             racking for craft away from hazards
                                                                                                                                (IRB’s, chemicals etc.)
                                            A ccess to washing down area                   itches hats – for area
                                                                                           W
                                             with racks                                    demarcation                          Foam nipper boards

                                             F irst aid kit – separate to the             B each flags                        Racing Malibu boards
                                              patrolling kit
                                                                                           L ightweight buoy with              Racing skis with paddles
                                            Whistles                                       a sand anchor

                                             ater safety vests – for coaches
                                            W                                              N
                                                                                            otice board/ blackboard
                                            and water safety

                                   GENERAL
                                             H
                                              ot water facilities                         P hysical separation of club        A rea for patrolling members to take
                                                                                            operational areas from general       meal breaks
                                            A ir heating and cooling in training           public space for junior member
                                             and first aid rooms                            protection and security of life
                                              isabled access to all levels
                                             D                                              saving equipment
                                             and areas

                                   EXTERNAL REQUIREMENTS
                                             Driveway access to storage area               ash down area (external) with
                                                                                           W                                     lear and easy access to be
                                                                                                                                C
                                                                                           running water, drainage              provided around the facility plus
                                             Driveway access for first aid room           – For boards                         to and from the beach to enable
                                              riveway access to beach for rescue
                                             D                                             – Outboard motors                    the safe movement of all-terrain
                                             boat launch and retrieval                     – ATV’s                              vehicles and rescue equipment
                                                                                           – and other patrol equipment

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8990

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Life Saving Victoria

200 The Boulevard Port Melbourne VIC 3207
PO Box 353 South Melbourne DC VIC 3205

Tel (03) 9676 6900
Fax (03) 9681 8211
mail@lsv.com.au
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