The Provincial Growth Fund has confirmed $454,000 to complete the Community Hub at Port Waikato's Sunset Beach, which will have its official opening on Saturday.
The community project group and Waikato District Council worked together to attract the PGF support for the community hub, which was identified as one of six projects to receive money for Surf Life Saving New Zealand infrastructure facilities.
The funding replaces money that was unable to be raised due to Covid-19 impacts and the loss of associated traditional funding opportunities.
Community groups already booked in for weekly activities include indoor bowls, youth group, The Rock Church, preschool, craft group and junior lifeguard training.