Toowoon Bay SLSC Lifeguard Tower Named After Allan Cook

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11 March 2024

Toowoon Bay SLSC Lifeguard Tower Named After Allan Cook

On Sunday the 10th of March, people from across the Central Coast and further came together for the official dedication of the lifeguard tower at Toowoon Bay SLSC in honour of Allan Cook.

Known to many as ‘Cookie’, Allan was based at the Toowoon Bay lifeguard tower for 34 years and could always be found at the tower or on the beach when not assisting with a rescue.

Allan was the driving force behind the establishment of lifeguard towers on the Wyong Shire patrolled beaches.

He advocated for the need for towers to give a better view of dangerous coastline locations, as clubhouses were often set back much further from the shoreline.

Allan continually advocated for additional lifeguards to make our beaches safer in his time as beach superintendent.

The Central Coast Council Administrator approved the naming of the tower after Allan Cook in January 2022.

This decision followed letters of support from local MPs Emma McBride, David Harris, David Mehan, from the Toowoon Bay SLSC and Daniel Cook.

Emma McBride MP Hosting Mobile Offices Across Dobell

Residents across the north of the Central Coast will have the opportunity to connect with Member for Dobell, Emma McBride at a series of Mobile Offices being held throughout April.

These meetings provide a platform to engage with your representative on government issues.

Ms McBride will have copies of her Seniors Kit to distribute, which contains helpful information for seniors.

Representatives from Services Australia will join Ms McBride at the Toukley Mobile Office to assist with queries regarding government payments and services.

The Mobile Offices will be held at the following locations:

  • Monday, April 8th
    • Norah Head: Norah Head Community Hall (2CR Lawson St, Norah Head NSW 2263) - 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
    • Blue Haven: Blue Haven Community Centre (outside) (1 Aspley Ct, Blue Haven NSW 2262) - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday, April 10th
    • Tuggerah: Westfield Tuggerah - Food Court (50 Wyong Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259) - 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Wyoming: Wyoming Shopping Centre (Corner Pacific Hwy & Kinarra Ave, Wyoming NSW 2250) - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Thursday, April 11th
    • Lake Haven: Lake Haven Centre (Lake Haven Dr & Goobarabah Ave, Lake Haven NSW 2263) - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
    • Tuggerawong: Saturday St, Tuggerawong NSW 2259 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Friday, April 12th
    • Bateau Bay: Bateau Bay Square - Bus Bay End (12 Bay Village Rd, Bateau Bay NSW 2261) - 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
    • Toukley: Toukley Neighbourhood Centre (7 Summerside St, Toukley NSW 2263) - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Contact

Authorised by Emma McBride MP, ALP, 204/1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259