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East Gippsland Council supports new changing places facility in Lakes Entrance to enhance accessibility for people with disability
Construction has begun on a Changing Places facility in Lakes Entrance, enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities. The project, funded by East Gippsland Shire Council and the state government, ensures inclusive public spaces.
Construction has started on a new Changing Places accessible toilet and change room in Lakes Entrance. Once works are complete, the community and visitors will have access to suitable, safe, and private bathroom facilities that provide for people with disability and high support needs, reflecting East Gippsland Shire Council's commitment to creating inclusive spaces for all.
The new Lakes Entrance changing places facility is under construction improving accessibility for people with disability to promotes inclusive public spaces for all
Inclusive facilities expansion
The temporary Marveloo was removed in January and will be relocated to a site abutting the proposed new Changing Places site in Cann River by the end of March. Changing Places toilets are larger than standard accessible toilets and provide people with disability and high support needs access to suitable, safe, and private bathroom facilities.
Mayor Cr John White said investing in Changing Places facilities ensures that everyone across the shire can participate fully in daily life, without barriers. "For many people with high support needs, access to a Changing Places facility means being able to enjoy a day out with family, participating in community and cultural events, or simply going about daily activities with dignity and independence."
"Council is committed to creating accessible spaces that allow everyone, regardless of ability, to be part of our vibrant community. This new facility in Lakes Entrance is an important step in making our public spaces more inclusive for all," John said.
Accessible facilities upgrade
Changing Places facilities are accessed using a Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK), a restricted master key system allowing people with disability 24-hour access to public facilities. Changing Places facilities include:
- Height-adjustable adult-sized change table
- Constant-charging ceiling track hoist system
- Centrally located peninsula toilet
- Additional circulation space more than standard accessible toilets
- Automatic door with a clear opening of 950 mm at a minimum
- Privacy screen
During construction, the standard accessible toilets will remain available at the Lakes Entrance foreshore, it is only the Changing Places facility that won't be available. The Lakes Aquadome is the closest accessible change room facility with a hydraulic lift bed and hoist for people with disability and high support requirements. This project is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and East Gippsland Shire Council.
Pictures from East Gippsland Shire Council website.
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