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Lurgan Town Hall

2 - 6 Union Street, Lurgan, BT66 8DY

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Overview

  • About View
    • Lurgan Town Hall is a historic, civic and cultural building located in Lurgan town centre.
    • Services and facilities available in the venue include: performances, conferences, community events, classes and private functions. It offers a main hall, a minor hall with kitchen and a multi-function meeting space. The venue also serves as a tourist information centre.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the rear entrance.
    • There is step-free level access via lift at the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Floors -1, 0 and 1 can be accessed via a standard lift.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is not available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
    • To request documents in alternative formats email - [email protected].
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located next to the lift on floors -1 and 0.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors -1 and 0.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the female toilets on floor 0.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Union Street, to the rear of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 261cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 97cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 2m from the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is a public car park located on Moore's Lane.
    • The name of the car park is Connolly Place Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • Electric vehicle charging points are not available in the car park.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Union Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access via lift at the entrance.
  • The lift bypasses steps.
  • There are 8 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 161cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.

Platform Lift (Main Entrance)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the front of the venue, to the left of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the rear car park is 150m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has steep slopes.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • Platform Lift View
    • External street level and floor 0 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 111cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lever needs to be held constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.
    • There is a single door with an extension leaf on exiting the lift. It opens away from you. The opening is 87cm. .

Rear Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 93cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 102cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Lift to All Floors

  • The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the building on floor -1.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Floors -1, 0 and 1 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
    • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 77cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located at the front of the venue, on the right.
  • Floors -1, 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • 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 steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on floor 1 in the Minor Hall.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist/turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer and a dishwasher.
  • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor -1 Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor -1 next to the lift.
    • The distance from the rear entrance is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a steep ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 161cm (width) x 204cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 66cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a varying colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 101cm and 136cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 0 Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 0 next to the lift.
    • The distance from the Auditorium is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm (width) x 201cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a varying colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 101cm and 136cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.