Midway Surf Lifesaving Club
During the Level Four lockdown in April 2020, Giblin Group worked on a Feasibility Study for Midway Surf Lifesaving Club, Gisborne. Midway Surf Lifesaving Club was successful in securing $5 million dollars from the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund towards the project.
The proposal is for a new fit-for-purpose, future-proof lifeguarding facility to replace the ageing clubhouse on the Gisborne waterfront. The plans include a lifeguarding tower with a 190-degree view and modern communications technology.
The new Club will be the home of coastal aquatic community academy and a key facility in the growing recreation hub of the Midway Beach area. Potentially, it will also offer conference facilities, house a restaurant and have a kiosk for coffee or ice-cream.
Our Feasibility Study supported the successful application to the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund. This fund called for “shovel ready” projects to get the economy moving again following lockdown.
The Midway Club will do this and much more. It will be a wonderful place for young people to learn and will help create a safer Tairāwhiti-Gisborne community.
Since 2011 I have worked with Jenni and Christine on a number of highly successful fundraising initiatives in support of the Sarjeant Gallery Redevelopment Project. With their help and expertise, we have raised more than $28.8m from central government and Lottery sources. The Giblin Group are a pleasure to work with and have provided great advice on many occasions concerning communications and public engagement. I can certainly recommend their services.
Giblin Group supported Blue Oyster with developing a robust Funding Strategy that took into account the specific needs of our organisation and activity. Jenni and Jess offered substantial advice and support in, not only establishing this strategy but giving us helpful tools for implementation and always prioritised sustainability throughout. Their enthusiasm for our space and activity was truly felt and appreciated – our relationship with them will be nourished and valued well into the future.
“As our thinking evolved, Giblin Group showed a steady commitment to deepen their understanding of our needs. We always looked forward to our coaching sessions which were stimulating and inspiring. Jess and Jenni became valued colleagues that supported and provoked thinking with rigour and generosity. They’re now not only valuable advocates for BATS but part of our whānau.”
“Jenni did a fantastic job in helping us to secure critical partnerships and funding support for our internationally significant Len Lye Centre project – what’s more we really enjoyed working with her.”
“Giblin Group’s knowledge of government practices and procedures on a national and local level is invaluable, and I often find that they are well connected with staff and officials on all levels of Government. Giblin Group scopes their assignments well, provides accurate cost estimates for their services, delivers within the agreed timeframes and always deliver excellent quality work – no project manager can really ask for more!”
“The work that the Giblin Group completed, in collaboration with our staff, was instrumental in the success the project has had in securing significant funding to this key City initiative. In particular we have found the experience of the Giblin Group to been invaluable in seeking funding from a variety of sources in an increasingly challenging environment.”