The lifeguard tower at Toowoon Bay SLSC has been officially dedicated in honour of Allan Cook.
People from across the Central Coast and further afield came together for the ceremony on Sunday, March 10
Known to many as ‘Cookie’, Allan Cook was based at the Toowoon Bay for 34 years and could always be found at the tower or on the beach when not assisting with a rescue.
He was the driving force behind the establishment of lifeguard towers on patrolled beaches in the former Wyong Shire.
He advocated for the need for towers to give a better view of dangerous coastline locations, as clubhouses were often set back from the shoreline.
He also continually advocated for additional lifeguards to make the beaches safer in his time as beach superintendent.
Central Coast Council Administrator Rik Hart approved the naming of the tower after Allan Cook in January 2022.
The decision followed letters of support from Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride, State MPs David Harris (Wyong) and David Mehan (The Entrance), Toowoon Bay SLSC and Daniel Cook.
“For 34 years ‘Cookie’ looked out for thousands of people from the lifeguard tower at Toowoon Bay SLSC,” McBride said.
“The naming of the tower in his honour is a fitting tribute for a man who looked after our community for so many years.”