Wheelchair carousel provides foreshore access for all

The City of Greater Geraldton has partnered with Variety WA Mid West to install a new wheelchair carousel in the Youth Precinct.

City of Greater Geraldton mayor Shane Van Styn said the new carousel would provide an opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to play on the foreshore.

“The City has been actively designing building and refurbishing foreshore spaces and amenities to be accessible and inclusive, ” he said.

“The addition of universally accessible play equipment in the Youth Precinct which includes a wheelchair carousel and nest swing means more members of our community will be able to enjoy the foreshore than ever before.”

Access to Leisure and Sport operations manager Christine Kerr said the new carousel allowed everyone to enjoy themselves.

“I think it’s great that the City has considered access and inclusivity for everyone, and Variety has come to the party as well to put this new equipment in,” she said.

Variety WA Mid West regional co-ordinator, Jan Ajduk, said the organisation was pleased to be a partner in the City’s new Everlasting Sponsorship program and to be part of the final stage of the foreshore development.