A new mobility mat at Departure Bay Beach eases access to the popular beach. (City of Nanaimo)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Seasonal mobility mat rolled out at Departure Bay Beach

Aug 17, 2022 | 11:10 AM

NANAIMO — A new feature has been unveiled at a popular Nanaimo beach aimed at improving accessibility for a wide range of users.

City staff recently installed a mobility mat at Departure Bay Beach near the Kin Hut Activity Centre to provide a walkway to assist people with mobility challenges.

The non-slip mat can also aid people with a variety of physical abilities to more easily transport items such as kayaks on wheeled trailers to access the ocean.

“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,” A City of Nanaimo news release stated.

The mobility mat is the first of its kind to be installed in Nanaimo.

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The devices are currently in place at other regional beaches, including Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.

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