Waterford Sports Partnership (WSP) is pleased to announce an online booking system for Tramore’s Beach Wheelchair is now live.
The beach wheelchair is free to use and is available seven days a week.
Introducing the initiative, Pauline Casey, Sports Inclusion Disability Officer with WSP was delighted with the response to the introduction of the beach wheelchair, saying, “we have had a fantastic response to the introduction of the beach wheelchair at Tramore. Users of the beach wheelchair have let us know that its addition has made all the difference to how they can access Tramore’s Blue Flag beach.”
“Now the addition of an online booking system will make it easier and more accessible for those with mobility issues to book in advance. We have a beautiful beach and prom area, but it’s not always been accessible to everyone. The beach wheelchair gives users and their families and friends the opportunity to enjoy Tramore beach together.”
Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan, Chair of the Waterford branch of Irish Water Safety also welcomed the online booking system, saying, “the beach wheelchair has been a great success since we introduced it in 2021, however its availability was never a certainty. Now users will be able to visit the booking portal and book a specific time that suits them.”
“I’d encourage any person with a disability or infirmity who up to now hasn’t been able to experience the best of Tramore beach to visit the site and register. Nobody should be excluded from enjoying all that our coastline has to offer. I’d also like to thank the Local Authority and the local businesses for their continued support in bringing this great facility to Tramore, in particular T-Bay Surf Club and Molly’s Café.”
The beach wheelchair is for use within the designated Lifeguard Area on Tramore Beach. between 10am and 5pm and is free of charge.
To book visit https://www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie/beach-wheelchair/ or email [email protected]
Source: Waterford City & County Council
