Central Coast Division Operating Costs
Coastal Patrol is not directly funded by Local, State or Federal Governments.
The volunteer members must raise the operating funding as well as find the funds
needed for equipment
and vessel replacement.
The annual cost of running Central
Coast Division,
even with 100% volunteer labour
exceeds $48,000 every year. A major component is fuel for the Patrol
lifeboats, closely following by utility costs such as phones and
electricity. The funds for operating Central Coast Division come from
donations (some from grateful boat owners who have been assisted), some from sponsorship from local community
and service clubs and from ongoing fund raising efforts by
our members.
In addition to the funds needed for Operations, equipment and facilities
must be constantly updated or replaced due to technology changes and
wear and tear. Since 2001 Central Coast Division has
had to replace its primary lifeboat (cost $155,000), refit its Pt Clare
Radio Room and replace its marine radio antenna mast ($15,000), replace
the asbestos fibro roof and refurbish the 35 year old base ($125,000).
Additionally we have replaced the second antenna mast ($20,000) due to
white ants and found funds to replace our Category 1 lifeboat ($95,000).
Funds are currently being sought for hull replacement of Gosford
Lifeboat ($100,000) and for refurbishment of the radio room and mast at
the Terrigal Haven Base ($20,000).
Provide Support
If you would like to support us in our
efforts to maintain the marine rescue service for the boating public
please click here.
