Access matting and beach wheelchairs

Access matting Beach wheelchair

Access matting 

As part of the City's ongoing commitment to facilitating the inclusion of people with disability and improving access to services, programs and events, the City has provided two beach access matting points along the Geraldton Foreshore. 

Providing access matting at the beach allows for all seasons access to the sand and sea for people of all abilities, whether they be people with disabilities, parents with prams, seniors or anyone who have any mobility impediment.

The first beach access matting point is located at Town Beach, directly across from Geraldton Yacht Club. This location also offers a more traditional ramp, providing more options for access to the beach.

The second beach access matting point is located at Champion Beach, near the iconic Rubik’s Cube toilets on the Geraldton Foreshore. The beach access matting at this location has been made possible by a collaboration between the 91国产自拍, Access to Leisure and Sport (ATLAS) and Champion Bay Surf Life Saving Club (CBSLSC). 

Geraldton Foreshore has accessible beaches

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Beach Wheelchairs 

The City offers two beach wheelchairs that are currently stored on the CBD Foreshore. These are a community resource and bookings (see link below) can be made online or in person on the day (if available). 

To access the beach wheelchairs, please choose from our two locations:

  • 'Changing Places' facility in the public toilets located in the Youth Precinct near Stow Gardens. If you don't have your own Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) to access the facility keys are available at: Sail Inn snack Bar, Geraldton Multipurpose Centre, and at the Two Foreshore Café.
  • Champion Bay Surf Life Saving Club at Champion Beach Access to Wheelchair is available during the following periods:
    • October – March: every day 8.00am to 1.00pm
    • March – October: every day 8.00am to 11.00am

Booking contact: Peter Nelson on 0407 471 828 or the City on 08 9956 6600.

 

How to Book a Chair

To loan a beach wheelchair, go to the Beach Access Wheelchair - Loan Agreement.

Please read the Guidelines for Beach Wheelchair Usage and the Terms and Conditions of Loan Agreement before booking the chair.

Instructions on how to use the Beach Access Wheelchair are .

One of the beach wheelchairs available to loan

For more information access matting or beach wheelchairs, please contact our Community Development team on (08) 9956 6600.

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