New accessible public shower and toilet facility opens on Curia St
Published on 13 May 2026
Mansfield Shire Council is pleased to announce the opening of a new accessible public shower and toilet facility at 5 Curia Street, Mansfield.
The official opening took place on 11 May with representatives of Council, the Mansfield Uniting Church and St. Vincent de Paul gathering to celebrate the addition of a significant piece of infrastructure that provides improved access to essential hygiene services for the community.
The shower block, which is now operational, was developed in response to a request from the Mansfield Uniting Church and St. Vincent de Paul who identified the need for public shower facilities within the township.
The new facility has been designed to support community wellbeing, particularly for vulnerable residents, by offering safe, dignified and inclusive amenities.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the project reflects Council’s ongoing commitment to supporting community wellbeing through practical, inclusive infrastructure.
“This facility ensures everyone in our community has access to safe, dignified and essential amenities,” he said.
“It’s another example of what can be achieved when local government listens to their community and works with local organisations to deliver project the community needs.”
“Council thanks Mansfield Uniting Church and St. Vincent de Paul for their advocacy and their generous contribution.”
“We look after each other when we're at our most vulnerable this is one of the ways we can do that.”
Pam Alexander of the Mansfield Uniting Church believes the facility will benefit a wide range of community members and tourists.
“The lack of accessible showers in Mansfield was a year-round issue, not only for the homeless but also the tourists visiting the area,” she said.
“During the advocacy for this important project, more and more individuals have come forward to express their need for access to the shower facilities.”
“The need for the shower units is wide-reaching with victims of domestic violence and young people who are unable to shower at home before school also identified as beneficiaries.”
As part of the project, a customised double shower/toilet pod, featuring one DDA-accessible and one unisex facility was installed. Works involved site preparation, utility connections, accessible pathways and construction of a fire-rated boundary fence, all in line with Australian Standards.
The project was jointly funded by Mansfield Uniting Church Op Shop who contributed $50,000 while Council contributed approximately $60,000, through Capital Works Program savings.
Community members who may benefit from access to these hygiene facilities are encouraged to utilise the service. Access to the facility will be managed by St. Vincent de Paul (Vinnies), who will provide the access code to eligible users from their 31 Highett Street, Mansfield address during opening hours.