The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) has moved its operations from its former city base at Harbour Town to the Aldinga Aerodrome in an effort to cut response times on the South Coast and Fleurieu Peninsula.

“Residential demographic projections for Adelaide are indicating that populations along the South Coast and the Fleurieu Peninsula will continue to grow in the coming years and we need to prepare for the impact on beach visitations and coastal emergencies that growth will have” said Surf Life Saving SA CEO Ms Clare Harris.

Surf Life Saving Clubs in South Australia are among the best community facilities in the State with an ongoing commitment from the South Australian Government to rebuild and renovate Clubs each year.

Surf Life Saving SA are currently halfway through the rebuild process and Chiton Rocks Surf Life Saving Club is the latest Club to have undergone the redevelopment process. The stunning new facility was be officially opened by the Emergency Services Minister Hon. Mr Corey Wingard at a ceremony on Saturday 13 October.  

Surf Life Saving SA wished all of our volunteer Surf Lifesavers a safe and successful patrol season for 2018/2019.

We remind the public to always swim between the red and yellow flags and to make sure they educate themselves to the risks before entering any body of water.

South Australian Surf Lifesavers patrol on weekends and public holidays from now until the Easter Long Weekend.