October → December 2019

Planning and preparation

Procure necessary resources and plan and prepare for the trial

27 December 2019 → 27 January 2020

Trial period

Jetty Beach lifeguard patrol trial in operation (daily), including inclusive beach access services (beach mat and beach wheelchairs).
Engage stakeholders and obtain feedback, including an online survey.
28 January → 10 September 2020

Beach Mat Trial Extended

Though the beach patrol trial at Jetty Beach has finished, the beach mat service at Jetty Beach has been extended until the end of April 2020.
The new beach wheelchairs can also still be hired from Jetty Beach until the end of April 2020 at this stage - see details provided on the main project page regarding how to book this equipment.
April → September 2020

Trial reviewed and reported on

Outcomes of the trial reviewed and evaluated and a report prepared for Council's consideration

November 2020

Ongoing service funding confirmed