New hand railing at Terrigal Haven

A new hand railing has been installed at Terrigal Haven to help people who require additional assistance to access the area.

Central Coast Councillor Jared Wright has been working with Council staff and the community over the past few months to provide greater access to local beaches for those with added mobility requirements.

He said locals had expressed their concerns to him about Terrigal Haven and that it was difficult to access for those using a walking aid or wheelchair.

“Part of why we live where we do is because we have access to such beautiful beaches and waterways and I believe it is important that everyone can enjoy them,” he said.

“I want to thank local residents, particularly Elaine Nording, for their advocacy on this issue.

“This project is a great example of how members of the community can work with Councillors to achieve outcomes that really make a difference in people’s lives.”

Wright said he had already received positive feedback from local residents about the new hand railing which connected the carpark at Terrigal Haven to the boat ramp near the Terrigal boardwalk and to the beach.

“Since announcing this upgrade, I have had people within the community reach out who were excited about the increased accessibility, as previously they didn’t feel confident entering the water down at Terrigal Haven.

“This is a positive outcome and I look forward to seeing many local residents using it in the future.

“I will continue working with Council staff and the broader community to see what more we can do to provide greater accessibility at other local beaches and along our waterways,” Wright said.