The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service has broken through the $1 million mark in fundraising for a new world-class, multi-use base.
The surf lifesaving club has served the Mount Maunganui community for 86 years and was last updated more than 25 years ago.
Club chairman Paul Treanor said, in a statement, the latest confirmed grant - $100,000 from the Grassroots Trust - had the project near the halfway mark.
"We should know the result of our application to the Lottery Grants Board by the end of the month and, if that is successful, we'll be on the home straight," Mr Treanor said.
"We've been delighted with the support we've received so far in a tough fundraising climate, with our standing in the community giving us a definite advantage."