Leeton Shire Council has announced the completion of a new Adult Changing Places facility located at the Sycamore Street Carpark. This state-of-the-art adult changing facility has been designed to meet the needs of people with significant physical disabilities and is now open for public use.
Positioned adjacent to the existing toilet block, the facility includes a centrally located peninsula toilet with privacy screen, a constant-charging ceiling track hoist system, an accessible shower, a height-adjustable adult-sized change table, and an automatic door. The facility can be accessed using a Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK), allowing both local residents and visitors with accessibility requirements to make use of the space with ease.
Mayor Cr George Weston welcomed the completion of the project and acknowledged the vital contribution made by the Australian Government.
“Council sincerely thanks the Australian Government for their funding support through the Accessible Australia (formerly Changing Places) initiative. This facility delivers on our commitment to improving inclusion and access in Leeton and reflects the values embedded in our Disability Inclusion Action Plan,” said Mayor Weston.
The total cost of the project came in at $260K, with $115K provided by the Australian Government, and administered by the NSW Department of Communities and Justice through a Federation Funding Agreement.
Portfolio Lead for Diversity and Inclusion, Cr Nicholas Wright, said the final designs were given the thumbs up by Leeton Shire Council’s Disability Inclusion Group before construction commenced.
“The new Changing Places facility means that individuals with high support needs, whether they’re visitors passing through or locals enjoying time in the main street, can stay out longer and participate more fully in daily life. For many residents, it removes the need to return home just to access suitable amenities, making Leeton more inclusive and accessible for everyone,” he said.
This project marks a significant step forward in improving equitable access to public infrastructure in Leeton, reinforcing Council’s commitment to creating a more inclusive community for all.
