The clubhouse is currently only available for member-related functions and events. This is due to the conditions imposed by Tweed Shire Council through DA13/0119.04 which prevent any form of "public" access to the building. This is in the process of being changed.
A Membership fee of $20 per head is required as part of access compliance, in addition to any other costs, and event availability is strictly limited, particularly Saturdays during patrol season. Email events@saltsurfclub.com.au to discuss.
The club was granted a Liquor Licence in May 2021. Due to funding issues, the bar and kitchen facilities are limited.
Further information on the current restrcitions, below are extracts of the DA restrictions which impact our ability to manage external events without a membership component. It has been alleged that the conditions were in response to pressure from Ray Group, whose representatives have openly opposed many aspects of the surf club expansion.
Condition 5 and 69 - first appeared in DA13/0119 which was approved on 23rd September 2013
5. Public access to the development (except the ground floor kiosk and public amenities) is not permitted. The north deck and public surf surveillance deck as shown on the plans are not to provide public access into any of the first floor facilities. The deck in both these areas is to be constructed so as to physically prevent public access (except for members) into this part of the facility (by permanent screen or similar).
69. Use of the development (excluding kiosk and public amenities) is restricted to members only.
Condition 5 was expanded to become further restrictive via replacement Condition 5A in DA13/0119.03 (Approved December 2017)
<includes previous condition 5 text plus>... To this extent all facilities within the first floor of the club (including function rooms, bar areas and food and drink service) are to be restricted to the general public and shall not be used for private commercial venture by way of sublet or public hire. The use of the first floor of the club is approved by Council for members and club activity use only. No public hire or casual leasing of the approved first floor functions rooms is to occur at any time.
Even more DA conditions were applied to DA13/0119.03 (Approved December 2017) which were formulated by Tweed Shire Council, largely based on submissions from Salt Precinct property owners.
This information is freely available via TSC DA Tracking Tool
If you would like to lodge a complaint with TSC regarding the restrictions imposed, please email tsc@tweed.nsw.gov.au or write to:
The General Manager
Tweed Shire Council
P.O. Box 816
Murwillumbah NSW 2484
