Accessibility in the spotlight at Donovans Landing

Recommendations from the Access and Inclusion Advisory Panel (AIAP) have been actioned by the District Council of Grant making Donovans Landing more accessible for users.

The District Council of Grant recently completed concreting works at the Donovans Landing to safely connect newly installed accessible picnic tables, existing carpark and Dononvans River Wharf. The area was identified for further improvement after the AIAP’s district wide bus tour in August last year where the panel made recommendations to council to increase accessibility.

WDEA Works director of employment and sustainability and Access and Inclusion Advisory Panel member Brett Orr (pictured far right) said improvements like this were crucial to create inclusiveness.

“The work that council is doing currently to close the gap and break down the barriers for those who may live with disability or experience vulnerability within their life is commendable,” Mr Orr said. “I feel privileged to be part of this advisory group to help shape and embed inclusive spaces for all within the community.

“Being part of the advisory group is a responsibility to ensure that council scope, consult, develop, and launch a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan that is meaningful to the community to which it represents.”

In 2021, Donovans Landing also underwent additional upgrades with the completion of a new accessible toilet facility. This project was one of many that were and will be completed to meet actions within Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) for 2020-2024.

District Council of Grant’s team leader – development services John Best (pictured right) said council was committed to continuing to help improve the quality of life for people living with a disability.

“Projects that we are doing, like the replacement of picnic tables with accessible tables, help meet some of the actions within council’s existing Disability Access and Inclusion Plan and with the creation of paths linking various elements on a property this helpsmake a complete accessible area,” Mr Best said.

“The Donovans Landing precinct is now the most accessible it has ever been in and is open for visitors of all abilities to enjoy.”

The AIAP’s next meeting is scheduled to be held in June.