Marine Rescue NSW opens new base at Middle Harbour

Marine Rescue NSW recently opened a new rescue base at Middle Harbour at The Spit in Mosman, one of the busiest boating areas in the state.

The new $3.8 million building, which is funded by the NSW Government, provides easy access to the unit’s two vessels to support the search and rescue missions of Marine Rescue NSW volunteers.

The waters of Sydney and surrounds are enjoyed by Sydneysiders year-round, making Middle Harbour a fixture in the top 10 busiest Marine Rescue NSW bases in the state.

Situated next to the Spit Bridge in Mosman, the new base mirrors its surroundings with a design inspired by the contours of a ship and a colour scheme replicating the water, sky, and nearby bushland.

The Marine Rescue Middle Harbour base was built by Sydney-based Farindon Constructions and designed by Mona Vale’s Centric Architects, who envisioned the front of the building to represent the bow of a boat as it cuts through the water.

Spanning 350 square metres, the single-storey structure includes crew readiness facilities, radio, training and meeting rooms, offices, and a kitchen/dining area.