The Central Otago Masonic Lodges operate a hire scheme with 25 mobility scooters and two electric wheel chairs which are available to the elderly who for medical reasons are unable to drive their car and persons recovering from accidents or medical operations in the Central Otago/Lakes District (including visitors)
Scooters are based at Cromwell, Wanaka (covering Queenstown, Arrowtown and Wanaka), Ranfurly, Roxburgh, and Alexandra (covering Clyde, Omakau and Alexandra) there are also mobility scooters located in Oamaru. The scooters and electric wheelchairs are moved around the area as required
Any person that requires assistance please contact the Masonic Lodge Secretary in the local area or contact the Trust Secretary, Ken Cook telephone 03 4487566 or 0273754220 and leave a message
A contract is entered into with user stating;
• They have received instruction on the use of the machine and will be confident in using it
• Will be responsible for the day to day maintenance such as battery charging, tyre inflation, etc. (new batteries, new tyres, motors and other general wear and tear and insurance is the responsibility of the Masonic Lodge)
• Appreciate that the machine is available for short term use only. The maximum period is four to six weeks or as agreed to.
• At the end of the period agreed upon the user will pay a hire charge to contribute to the long term maintenance of the machine.
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