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Mill Street Car Park and Toilets

Mill Street, Newtownards, Co. Down, BT23 4JG

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Introduction

Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Bangor.

Opening Times (Car Park)

  • This service is open 24 hours.

Opening Times (Toilets)

  • Monday 08:00 - 18:15.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 18:15.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 18:15.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 18:15.
  • Friday 08:00 - 18:15.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 18:15.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 18:15.

Public Car Park

  • Car Park View
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Paying View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Exiting the Car Park View
    • Access from the car park is via footpath(s) and direct access to street/road pavement.
  • Comments View
    • There are 4 Blue Badge bays located to the right as you face the toilet block, but these are not part of the car park.

Public Toilets

  • Location and Access to Toilets View
    • These facilities are located in a toilet block with separate access for each toilet.
    • The toilet block is located in Mill Street.
    • The type of toilet facilities located here are; accessible toilet(s) and female and male standard toilets.
    • These toilet facilities are part of a community scheme.
    • There is ramped/sloped access to the accessible toilet facilities.
    • There is stepped access to the female and male standard toilets.
    • The access to toilets is via; RADAR key activated door(s).
    • There is not a charge for use of the toilet(s).
  • Additional Information View
    • The toilets are staffed.

Outside Access (Public Toilets)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front centre of the building.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The width of the door opening is 186cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the opening to enter the facility.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 11cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • Comments View
    • The hand rails are vertically mounted, either side of the opening but the Accessible Toilet has its own entrance with a ramp to it.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is tactile, pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the toilet block.
    • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from the attendant's room when open.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 240cm (7ft 9in x 7ft 10in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is not a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
    • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are non-infectious waste disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Level Change (Accessible Toilet)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Parent and Baby Room (Nursing Room)

  • There is a parent and baby room for public use.
  • The parent and baby room is located to the right of the toilet block beyond the steps.
  • There is stepped access to the parent and baby room.
  • Staff do need to be notified for use of the room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The attendant's room for access is located to the left as you enter the toilet block.