Project Feedback – Access for all First Beach

We Want to Hear From You!

After consultation with the District's Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee and review of the Mackenzie Age-Friendly Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan, the District set-out in 2026 to make several accessibility improvements at First Beach on Morfee Lake. This project aimed to provide improved access to the beach and water through the installation of Mobi-Mats and improvements to the washrooms.

Project Scope Change:

Following the initial installation of the Mobi-Mats, it became clear that the natural slope and sandy shoreline created accessibility challenges that prevented the mats from safely extending to the water while meeting accessibility standards.

After consulting with accessibility organizations and the District's Access & Inclusion Advisory Committee, the project was redesigned to focus on improvements that could be safely and effectively implemented within the site conditions and project budget.

Completed Improvements:

The accessibility improvements completed this year include:

• Accessible parking area
• Accessible routes connecting parking to washroom facilities
• Two accessible picnic areas on the beach
• Accessibility improvements to the washrooms

We Want to Hear From You!

The District welcomes resident feedback on the recent accessibility improvements at First Beach. Your feedback will help us understand how the current improvements are working and identify priorities for future site enhancements.

While most project elements have now been completed, there are a few remaining features that are still being installed and are expected to be in place within the next one to two weeks. In the meantime, we encourage you to provide feedback on the primary components of the project, including the Mobi-Mat, accessible picnic areas, parking lot improvements, and accessible pathways.

While these improvements represent an important first step, the District remains committed to the long-term goal of improving access closer to the water. The next phase of work will involve exploring options through a comprehensive landscaping and site design process.

Thank you for helping us create a more accessible and inclusive community!

Click HERE to provide your feedback.