The vision is to see the local Marine Rescue Unit at Jervis Bay, transform from an effective radio room into a fully functional Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre.

The organisation has been working with Shoalhaven Council, he the building owner, since before March, 2020, in identifying the scope of this project, identifying the associated costs and the benefits to the community.

The plan for the complex, located in Voyager Park at Huskisson, overlooking both Jervis Bay and the opening to Currambene Creek, will enable volunteers to more efficiently deliver emergency rescue services through the addition of new technologies, professional training facilities and improved amenity for volunteers.

In addition, improvements in building access will enable members of the community with limited mobility who are currently unable to, to safely enter the premises and become volunteers.

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The proposed works will expand training facilities, upgrade radio room space accommodating digital radio technology, while meeting council's need for a first aid room, swimming pool maintenance facilities along with the existing accessible public toilet and showers.

Recreational activities and tourism thrive in Jervis Bay and contribute to the development of a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive community through commercial, employment and lifestyle opportunities.

Marine Rescue Jervis Bay hopes the project will contribute to the recovery of the bushfire ravaged tourism-based economy, by supporting the local community's ongoing participation in boating and injecting capital expenditure into the construction industry.

Feedback on the proposed is welcomed and can be left on the Marine Rescue Jervis Bay Facebook page.