Tamworth Regional Council has approved the construction of a disability transport hub to be built as part of the redevelopment of public amenities in Bicentennial Park.
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The hub provides “changing places” that enable 24-hour access to shower and change facilities for people with disabilities.
The project has been negotiated between council, and the disability transport hub working group and will be party funded by a $210,000 grant from Transport NSW.
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Working group spokesperson Michael Ticehurst said council’s approval of the construction would be the best possible outcome for the region.
“Having these facilities means the Tamworth CBD will be adequately equipped for changing those with severe disabilities and this will help to address some of the inequalities they face daily,” he said.
“In addition, many in the aged care sector will also benefit greatly from this initiative.
“This project is something the Working Group has been focused on for quite some time and it’s invigorating to see it progress to construction stage.”
Jacob McArthur
Jacob McArthur is opinions editor for The Canberra Times and Australian Community Media. As part of the Canberra Times' production team, he helps the people of Canberra and beyond get the stories they need, when they need them across a range of platforms, while helping maintain a high editorial standard. Before moving to Canberra in 2020, he started with Australian Community Media in 2015 as a journalist for The Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he kept a close eye on Tamworth Regional Council. Jacob was also the co-host of ACM's Water Pressure podcast where he and Jamieson Murphy took a deep dive on issues and key decisions arising during one of the region's worst droughts on record.
Jacob McArthur is opinions editor for The Canberra Times and Australian Community Media. As part of the Canberra Times' production team, he helps the people of Canberra and beyond get the stories they need, when they need them across a range of platforms, while helping maintain a high editorial standard. Before moving to Canberra in 2020, he started with Australian Community Media in 2015 as a journalist for The Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth where he kept a close eye on Tamworth Regional Council. Jacob was also the co-host of ACM's Water Pressure podcast where he and Jamieson Murphy took a deep dive on issues and key decisions arising during one of the region's worst droughts on record.
