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Sixmile Leisure Centre

Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9YU

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located at the poolside, along the corridor to the left of the reception, straight ahead as you enter the building, and within standard toilets located along the gym corridor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located just ahead of the main entrance.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the poolside.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the left of the reception.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located in the gym corridor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located at the poolside and along the corridor to the left of the reception.
    • Standard changing facilities are located at the poolside and along the corridor to the left of the reception.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located at the poolside and along the corridor to the left of the reception.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front and to the side of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 327cm (width) x 497cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 50m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 226cm (width) x 475cm (depth).
    • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, with the most accessible door just to the left.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 114cm.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 86cm to 96cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a magnifier.
  • There is a higher touch screen present also.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
  • The wider security barrier is 130cm wide. Standard barriers are operated by membership cards and are 71cm wide, with the card scanner at a height of 81cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor football pitches.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the water slide by the pool.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead via the main entrance, after the reception desk.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead of the reception and slightly to the left.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Pool

  • This is an indoor swimming pool with waterslides.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the water slide.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist and wet side chair.
  • Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi and a children's pool.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Poolside - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located at the poolside, just off the standard changing facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has automatic doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail, a wheel-in shower, a baby change table, a wash basin, a changing table/bench and a toilet.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 233cm (width) x 280cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 167cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 168cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Changing Room (Poolside)

  • The changing room surveyed is located at the poolside.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has automatic doors, manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing, a locker, a changing table/bench, a wash basin, a toilet and a baby change table.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
  • The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are also standard dry changing rooms located to the left as you enter via the main entrance and pass through reception.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Dry Side - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter via the main entrance and pass reception.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a wash basin, a chair/stool, a toilet and a wheel-in shower.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 234cm (width) x 186cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 154cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 170cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Sports Hall)

  • The room is located to the left as you enter via the main entrance and pass through reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are audible and in person.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Gym (Fitness Suite)

  • The gym is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There doors are operated via a push button at a height of 106cm. The button to exit is at a height of 104cm. There is a second door to access the gym equipment area with a width of 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.