Accessibility mat installed at Departure Bay Beach

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 17, 2022 10:38 AM

Summary

City of Nanaimo Parks, Recreation and Culture crews recently installed a Mobi Mat® at Departure Bay Beach near the Kin Hut Activity Centre. A Mobi-Mat® is a seasonally installed, non slip walkway made from recycled material and helps those with wheels (wheelchairs, strollers, wagons, kayak trailers) to be able to more easily access the beach area.

The City recommends when using the mat, if possible, getting assistance due to the grade and the uneven ground under the mat.

The Mobi Mat® will be left at the beach for the remainder of the summer season. If found to be useful, others may be purchased and installed at other parks in the future.

Link to Strategic Plan: The City of Nanaimo is committed to a livable, inclusive community where all residents have access to recreation.

Key Points

The Mobi-Mat® is a seasonally installed, non slip walkway.
When using the Mobi Mat®, if possible, we recommend getting assistance due to the grade and the uneven ground under the mat.

Quotes

"The installation of the Mobi-Mat® at Departure Bay Beach is another example of how the City of Nanaimo is working to make accessibility improvements. It is helpful for those in wheelchairs, those with strollers or those with wagons or kayak trailers, and I am sure it will be well used by many members of our community."

Leonard Krog

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

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