Accessibility facilities make beach visits easier - Tesch
A range of accessibility infrastructure improvements at Central Coast beaches is making them easier to visit, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.
She said that accessible infrastructure and improvements can make a big difference to beach trips for people with disability.
"Summer is such a wonderful time to get out and about.
"It's so pleasing to witness our accessible infrastructure improvements, to the benefit of both Central Coast residents and our visiting tourists this holiday season.
"Central Coast Council is doing a stellar job.
"Free beach wheelchairs are available for use at 13 of our 15 patrolled beaches.
"Beach wheelchairs can be booked via QR code, via the Central Coast Council website, or, during patrol season, by asking a lifeguard on duty.
"Until April, beach matting is installed at Umina Beach and Ocean Beach.
"I would like to commend the Surf Life Saving volunteers who assist people with disability use the cross-section of beach access wheelchairs to get from the clubhouse to the water."
Acknowledging that sometimes mobility equipment is taken offline for repair, Ms Tesch said: "It's a good idea to call ahead to your Surf Life Saving Club to ensure your required beach wheelchair is available and that the matting is rolled out and ready to use."
SOURCE:
Media release, 18 Dec 2023
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford