The committee, which includes surfers, Sutherland Shire Council staff, surf lifesaving club stalwarts and others, wants to make use of space inside the building's entry, walkway and foyer for a surf museum and gallery.

Committee members believe using space within the $18.3 million Cronulla Central development would result in a win-win situation.

Committee member Byron Hurst said the museum/gallery concept would allow for some fixed displays and temporary, rotating exhibitions.

"We would like to see video surf art, exhibitions and competitions and photography all featured, which may not be limited to surfing but also encompass beach culture,'' he said.

Fellow committee member, Cronulla Surf School owner Mark Aprilovic, has been pushing for a surf museum for 10 years. He said "every family in the shire'' would have a fond memory of Cronulla's beaches.

"The beach is part of our heritage,'' he said. "Going back 100 years, everyone gravitated towards the beach.''

He said using space in the community facility made perfect sense.

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