Surfing Australia News Winter 2017 | Page 10

THE HURLEY SURFING AUSTRALIA HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE (HPC) BEGINS MAJOR EXPANSION PROJECT PLAY VIDEO F Future Australian Olympic surf stars received another massive boost in late August as the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC) began to take on a whole new look and feel heading into 2018 after the first sod of soil was turned in a major expansion project thanks to both Federal and State funding grants. Construction officially began August 31st on the 6-million-dollar expansion that includes: • Underground parking for 18 vehicles • Bigger and better AIS Aerial Surf Skate Training Facility • Significantly expanded and improved world class gymnasium • 100 seat auditoriums • Larger coaching and treatment room facilities • 11 new accommodation rooms with double beds and ensuites • New large dining and kitchen area • Office space that will also house the entire Surfing Australia staff All these new facilities will allow for a full blooded Olympic Campaign heading towards the 2020 games in Japan. 008 | Issue 16 // Winter 2017