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A newly completed 55-metre boardwalk now connects Maroubra and South Maroubra Beach, offering easier access to the South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club for wheelchair users and those with prams.

The boardwalk, replacing the previous sandy track, is constructed from recycled plastic — a durable, low-maintenance material that provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional timber. This sustainable choice aligns with growing environmental concerns while ensuring longevity in the harsh coastal environment.

This development follows the October 2023 completion of a new amenities building at South Maroubra Beach, which included upgrades to paths, landscaping, and parking spaces, all aimed at enhancing accessibility.

Randwick City Council has further expanded its commitment to inclusive beach experiences by introducing beach wheelchairs at several local beaches. These specially designed chairs, available at Clovelly, Coogee, Malabar, and Maroubra beaches, allow individuals with mobility challenges to navigate sandy terrain and enjoy the water’s edge.

**The Sandcruiser All Terrain Chair**
Photo Credit: Randwick City Council

The beach wheelchairs, known as Sandcruiser All Terrain Chairs, meet Australian standards and include safety features such as an anti-tip brake bar, adjustable leg rests, and quick-release buckles. They can accommodate users weighing up to 120 kg.

Randwick City Council’s initiative is part of its broader Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Inclusive Randwick Strategy. The council states that these improvements demonstrate their commitment to making public spaces accessible to all community members.

The beach wheelchairs are available for free four-hour hire periods, with booking required. Users must be accompanied by a carer or support person, as the chairs are not self-propelled. The council emphasises that while they provide this service, use of the beach wheelchairs is at the user’s own risk.

Published 18-September-2024

Remediation work will be underway at 307-327R Fitzgerald Avenue in Maroubra, in preparation for the construction of a new amenities building for South Maroubra beach, the start of Stage 2 of the proposed upgrades on the site.

In February 2022, JK Environments Pty Ltd received approval to proceed with the remediation work (DA/330/2021/A) to make the area sustainable and economically viable for the new building. Following the completion of Stage 1, which has delivered a new overflow car park alongside resurfacing and the planting of new trees, the project is moving on to the construction of the amenities building.

The said building will feature the following:

Male and female amenities (including unisex accessible amenities and baby change facilities)
A communal wash basin area easily identifiable within the park
Cleaner’s storeroom
Storage areas for local Lifeguards, Maroubra SLSC and Surfing NSW
Accessible paths and landscaped areas
Accessible parking
External wash bay and showers
Natural ventilation

Plans for the building went on public exhibition in the mid-2021 and was welcomed by the South Maroubra Surf Club, whose facility is next to the site.

“Toilets, showers, utensil cleaning space for coastal walkers, park users and a storage space for our club, surfing NSW and lifeguards. It’s taken nearly 8 years but many will benefit from this environmentally-friendly amenities block!” the club shared on social media.

The current amenities for club members and the community “don’t meet today’s minimum accessibility standards and a new, accessible building is needed for the benefit of the community,” per former Randwick Mayor Danny Said.

“It’s great that in addition to the amenities, we can provide extra storage facilities for the surf club and Surfing NSW, to ensure they can continue to grow and be an important part of the local community,” he added.

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New Boardwalk Enhances Beach Access in South Maroubra

Remediation Work Underway for South Maroubra Beach New Amenities Building