Access to clean and safe toilets in open spaces is the aim of Wyndham’s new Public Toilet Policy which was adopted late last month.
The policy provides a framework for decisions on where public toilets should be located and allows council to respond to resident requests.
The policy is based on four key objectives: ensuring all key open and public spaces have one; making sure they are distributed effectively and efficiently; are located and designed to be as safe as possible; are accessible, clean and well-maintained.
Wyndham Mayor, councillor Susan McIntyre, said the policy would address gaps in public toilet distribution across the municipality’s open spaces .
“A lack of public toilets limits the community’s use of these spaces,” Cr McIntyre said.
“Public toilets offer added value to our parks and open spaces, which attract more visitors
and families when public toilets are available, supporting community well-being.”
Under the policy, the addition of public toilets along linear open spaces, such as the coastline and the Werribee River, will be linked to key destinations nearby and signs will point to
toilets in adjacent open spaces.
