Cllr Willie Clarke calls for Newcastle Life Guard Room To Be Turned Into a Changing Places Facility.
Mournes’ Sinn Féin councillor Willie Clarke has called for the adaptation of the existing Life Guard Room and Shower Rooms at the Public Toilet building located at Downs Road Public Toilet, Newcastle, into a changing places facility.
The Council has received an initial enquiry seeking to lease part of this facility for a kiosk to sell hot food.
Councillor Clarke said: “Changing Places toilets are larger accessible toilets for people who cannot use standard disabled toilets. There is equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches and space for carers.
“Changing Place facilities are an important component in the Council’s Public Convenience Strategy and within this there is a commitment to provide Changing Places facilities as part of its service provision.
Cllr Clarke added: “The floor area available in the unit is circa 15 m sqaure. The floor space of this size would be adequate to provide a Changing Places facilities at this location. The provision of a changing places facility at Downs Road, will also facilitate disabled access to Newcastle beach which is much needed.”
