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E-Trikes - Opening the Door to Nature
District Council of Yankalilla have recently taken delivery of the first of three eTrikes which will enable independent wheelchair access to our tracks and trails throughout the region. The eTrike is designed for active users who want to go further, faster or tackle more challenging terrain and for those who would like some assistance to travel off road.
This eTrike is one of 3 electric-assist wheelchairs that will be piloted as part of the Opening the Door to Nature project. We are also awaiting delivery of three MT Push (attendant) chairs.
Yankalilla Council is the lead proponent in this project and we have partnered with City of Mitcham and the LEGATUS group of Councils (Central region).
The pilot program will identify trails suitable for short (induction) and extended (ramble) experiences and develop a comprehensive toolkit for host organisations and users.
The three eTrikes will be deployed as a group at each partner location, on a rotation basis with one MT Push available at each partner location throughout the duration of the trial.
Council are looking for Expressions of Interest for people with a lived experience of a disability who would like to be involved with the Pilot Program. Enquiries can be made to Lisa Pearson, Group Manager Economy, Tourism & Community on 8558 0200.