An $8.5 million upgrade of North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club is ready to proceed following development approval.
Sydney South Planning Panel said the proposed works would provide "a modern facility" with upgraded amenities for both club members and the general public.
The panel said the project would also provide expanded facilities for associated commercial activities, comprising an expanded kiosk and a new commercial space.
"The proposed development, subject to the conditions imposed, will have no adverse impacts on the natural or built environments, including the amenity of nearby buildings, the operation of the local road system or the local ecology, including vegetation located on the subject site," the panel said.
Development approval comes two years after plans for the works were unveiled.
A number of modifications have been made along the way.
The project involves demolishing old, ground-level facilities at the southern end of the club and building a two-storey extension to the existing, heritage-listed building, which opened in 1950.
Old facilities to be demolished include gear storage areas, kiosk, lifeguard station, toilets and change rooms.
On the south-east corner of the new extension, at ground level facing the beach, will be a modern, covered kiosk-cafe, including outdoor tables..
Next to the kiosk will be a new lifeguard room, first aid station and much larger gear storage complex.
New public toilets and change rooms will be provided.
The second level of the new building will include a large commercial space, suitable for restaurant or function use, with a covered balcony overlooking the beach.
A nippers' room with a covered balcony will be at the north-western end of the new building overlooking the pool.
As part of the redevelopment, the heritage building will undergo a major upgrade to make it compliant with fire safety and accessibility laws.
A lift in the new building will also service the existing building, and they will be on the same level.
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