General News
10 July, 2023
Proud lifeguard tradition continues on Four Mile Beach
Lifeguards will continue to monitor an iconic stretch of North Queensland coastline under a new deal secured by the Douglas Shire Council.
The $1.4 million contract ensures Surf Life Saving Queensland will maintain a vigilant presence along Four Mile Beach until at least 2027.
The agreement includes:
one lifeguard on duty 365 days of the year;
a second lifeguard on duty during the June/July school holidays;
a second lifeguard on duty during the Christmas school holidays;
a second lifeguard on duty during the September school holidays; and
a second lifeguard on duty during the Easter school holidays.
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said without lifeguard services in place the stinger enclosure at Four Mile Beach would need to be removed and the area would no longer be designated as a regulated bathing reserve.
“Lifeguards allow us to offer tourists and locals safe swimming all year round,” he said.
“The service includes the all-important stinger nets which are dragged each day when in place from November to May.”
Surf Life Saving Queensland has monitored Four Mile Beach since 1989.
Meantime Four Mile Beach has become more accessible with a new beach wheelchair available.
The wheelchair is stored at the surf lifeguard tower.
