Great news for Menindee residents and visitors! The Central Darling Shire Council has been busy making some important improvements to mobility access around town.

You'll now find it much easier to get around at three key locations:

Menindee Post Office: No more struggling with steps or narrow doorways!

Public Toilets: Everyone deserves access to clean and accessible facilities.

Supermarket: Grocery shopping just got a whole lot easier for people with mobility challenges.

These upgrades are a big win for inclusivity and demonstrate the Council's commitment to making Menindee a more liveable community for everyone.

They recognized the need for these improvements through their Disability Inclusion Action Plan (2021-2025), which was developed based on feedback from people with disabilities.

The plan focuses on breaking down barriers to inclusion and highlights the importance of accessible infrastructure. Specifically, it calls for:

Better access to community facilities: This includes places like the Post Office, public toilets, and the supermarket.

Upgraded public toilets: Making sure they are accessible to everyone.

Improved paths of travel: This means accessible parking, footpaths, and kerb ramps that make it easier to get around town and access important services.

The Menindee mobility access project was made possible thanks to a $178,000 grant from the Stronger Country Communities Fund.

The Council is actively seeking additional funding opportunities to continue improving accessibility throughout the Shire.

It's fantastic to see local councils taking concrete steps to make their communities more inclusive and welcoming for everyone.