Beach wheelchairs and matting available over summer

Beach wheelchairs and matting will be available at both Ocean Beach and Umina Beach over summer, according to Central Coast Council.

"Providing beach wheelchairs and beach matting to improve access is a step towards ensuring everyone can enjoy our coastline this summer season," said council administrator Mr Rik Hart.

"This service not only improves access and inclusion for people in the community living with a disability, but also enables others with limited mobility, or even parents with prams to access the sand and water - allowing summer fun for everyone".

Council director Ms Melanie Smith said initiatives and services like this were "a vital part of our Disability and Inclusion Action Plan".

She said the Plan "created opportunities for people with a disability where all people feel welcome and can participate in community life, including visitors."

"Council continually monitors all its patrolled beach locations and undertakes ongoing repairs to these assets throughout the summer."

Beach wheelchair may be booked online through the Council's website, centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

SOURCE:

Media release, 22 Dec 2022

Rik Hart, Central Coast Council