Anglesea's Accessible Beach Initiative expands with riverbank matting

Published on 08 January 2024

We’re calling on all locals and visitors who love Anglesea to have a say on improving accessibility at the Anglesea beach.

We aspire to create a future where all beachgoers can freely soak up the sun, play in the sand, and savour the sea without barriers.

We’ve already installed beach access matting at Point Roadknight, making it easier for everyone to enjoy the sun, sand and surf.

We're also thrilled to announce the installation of 60 metres of beach access matting along the Anglesea Riverbank. Connected with the Four Kings Changing Place facility, parking, and universally accessible paths, this addition is designed for people who may experience sensory overload in busier areas.

These fantastic initiatives complement the existing beach wheelchairs available for free hire, just call 1300 736 533 or email info@greatoceanroadauthority.vic.gov.au. Please note it takes two days to arrange a booking.

We’ve now secured funding to purchase brand-new public beach mobility equipment and to make the following accessibility improvements:

• Purchase of new public beach mobility equipment to be located in Anglesea

• Installation of an additional 50 metres of beach matting near at Anglesea Riverbank, near the Shark Park playground

• Upgrade the Point Roadknight all-abilities car park and purchase beach matting to connect the all-abilities car park to the Anglesea Motor Yacht Club and boat ramp.

Have Your Say

We’re keen to hear your ideas and feedback to learn more about the beach mobility equipment you’d like us to purchase. We’d also like to understand the current barriers that exist when accessing the public beach mobility equipment.

Your insights will help us create a beach that suits us all!

The feedback period closes on Thursday 1 February 2024.