In late 2021 the Marine Rescue Eden unit acquired its first ever vessel, X30, and commenced on-sea rescues.
While unit has a well-known radio base overlooking Twofold bay, the commencement of rescue operations came with unit having no dedicated space for crews to train or get ready.
Earlier this year, a space became available on the jetty at Snug Cove, with renovations of the space now completed, transforming the space into an all-purpose crew room in close proximity to where the unit’s rescue vessel is moored.
In late August the unit was the recipient of a $45,000 grant from Bendigo Bank to fit out the newly renovated crew rooms.
Marine Rescue Eden Unit Commander Nancy Weatherman thanked Bendigo Bank for their generous donation, saying it was a privilege to be the first MRNSW unit to receive such support from the Bendigo Bank.
“This sponsorship will allow Marine Rescue Eden to fit out our new training rooms at Snug Cove, where renovations have just been completed,” she said.
“Originally a stand-alone Search and Rescue Command Centre, Marine Rescue Eden now has the capability to operate on far south coastal waters and to assist boaters in trouble, with our first Rescue Vessel X30, securely berthed at Snug Cove.”
“Having training rooms at Snug Cove will give the boat crew close access to X30, and the ability to do desktop training scenarios while the crew is on call.”
The location of the new training rooms will also be the face of Marine Rescue Eden, allowing the public to come and chat with members and get information on safety at sea, and to get a better understanding of who we are and what we do.”
“The sincere thanks of all our members to Bendigo Bank for helping us get our new facility complete and operational.”
