It was the need for a fresh water supply that brought a group of concerned shack owners together for public meeting on January 9th 1963. Messrs A W Pearce of Booborowie & P Dunstan of Fisherman Bay Convened the meeting.
Over 100 persons attended the gathering, and a further 50 signed a petition in favour of endeavouring to obtain a water service.
This endeavour to gain a water supply saw the foundation of the Fisherman's Bay Progress Association.