Sentosa launches Singapore’s first accessible beach track

The beach track will be tested until 31 October 2024.

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) launched Singapore’s first accessible beach track and inclusive tours led by persons with disabilities (PwDs), marking its commitment to become a more inclusive tourist destination. 

This initiative aligned with the company’s accessibility approach to consider island infrastructure, offerings, and programming to the specialised training of employees to assimilate guests and colleagues who are differently abled. 

The track features a 23-metre-long slip-resistant and sturdy surface that extends from Emerald Pavilion across the picturesque Siloso Beach, ensuring that guests of all abilities, including strollers, can have the means to access the beach and the sand, along with accessible restrooms and amenities along the route.

Along with the beach track, SDC also introduced the Sentosa Wheel Venture Accessibility Tour, a five-hour adventure designed for and led by PWDs. 

This tour includes an accessible route to attractions such as Sentosa Nature Discovery, SkyHelix Sentosa, Palawan Beach and UltraGolf at The Palawan @ Sentosa. 

"The Sentosa Wheel Venture Accessibility Tour not only enhances accessibility but also creates employment opportunities for persons with disabilities as docents or guides, contributing to a more inclusive community," said Lee May Gee, Deputy Chief Executive of SG Enable.