Tumby Bay Timber Beach Access Ramp (FRRR Funded)
Overview
Council has successfully obtained a grant of $25,000 (ex GST) for its project, Accessible shores: Tumby Bay Beach Access Ramp, from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). The grant funding will fully fund the design and construction of a new timber beach access ramp in Tumby Bay.
The new beach ramp will be located between the Tumby Bay Foreshore playground and jetty.
What will be delivered
Subject to final approvals and the funding agreement requirements, the project is expected to include:
- Construction of a new timber beach access ramp with handrails and safe connection points to surrounding paved areas between the Tumby Bay Jetty and Playground;
- Associated minor site works as required to ensure the ramp functions effectively as an accessible asset; and
- improvements to disability parking spaces close the ramp location, plus signage and line marking to support access to the ramp.
Accessibility
Council will engage a local contractor to design and construct a new timber beach access ramp in accordance with AS 1657 and will seek to achieve a maximum 1:14 gradient where feasible, subject to site constraints.
The ramp will be delivered to achieve the closest practicable accessibility outcome at the site.
Project delivery
A local contractor will be engaged to design and construct the beach access ramp.
Timing will be confirmed once approvals and scheduling are finalised works are anticipated. The FRRR project is due to be completed by October 2026.
Strategic Alignment
Works align with Council Strategic Plan 2020–2030 and the Annual Business Plan 2025/26, particularly priorities relating to:
- community wellbeing and access to public spaces;
- quality services and infrastructure; and
- delivering priority works through external funding where available.
Acknowledgements
This project has been made possible by grant funding of $25,000 (ex GST) provided by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.
Council also extends thanks to both The Tumby Bay Progress Association and the Eyre Far North Local Health Network for your support letters provided towards the grant application for this project.
Documents
New Beach Access Ramp Location - Tumby Bay - FRRR Funded Project
Communication Update - Notice of Works - Tumby Bay Beach Access Ramp
Other Beach Access Projects
Note: This is a separate project to the other beach access works occurring as part of the South Australian Government’s Algal Bloom Response: Local Government Grant Fund. More information about council’s successful grant application and related beach access works project can be found [here].