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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include watersports changing rooms, wetsuit room, cycle and water sports equipment store, two swimming pools, a splash pool, gym, main hall, spinning studio, dance studios, two changing places, Café incredABLE, sensory room, squash courts, children's soft play, health and wellbeing suite, a large and small viewing gallery and rooms for hire.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include South and North Lake.
• South Lake Leisure Centre link (new tab) - click here.

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  • The venue is a RYA Recognised Training Centre and our professional staff deliver accredited water sport courses and private tuition.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times and access is by appointment only.

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  • Bookings can be done online or in person at South Lake Leisure Centre.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front and side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 450cm (7ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 90m (98yd 1ft) from the watersports entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Parking (Alternative Parking - Civic Centre)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located off Lakeview Road.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 235cm x 450cm (7ft 9in x 14ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible water sports jetty.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible watersports jetty.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This car park can be used as an alternative to the South Lakes Leisure Centre car park and is more convenient for the accessible watersports jetty and pontoon.
  • Photograph 4 shows the temporary ramps with a slight gradient leading from the car park to the accessible watersports jetty.
  • These ramps are 85cm wide.
  • Photographs 5 to 9 show the two access gates with a slight slope or ramp leading from this car park to the jetty.
  • These gates are double, 180cm wide and are opened by prior arrangement.
  • The ramp in photograph 9 is 80cm wide.

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Access Point (Pedestrian Access - Lake Road Bus Stop)

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• Access Point View
  • This information is for the access point located leading to the main entrance from Lakeview Road.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
  • There is no gate at this access point.
  • The width of the gap is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located beyond the access point.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Watersports Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of leisure centre.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 121cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Wetsuit Room

• This room is to the left as you enter from the watersports entrance.
• The door is single, opens away from you (push), may be difficult to open and is 100cm wide.
• A member of staff is required to assist with the selection of wetsuits and buoyancy aides.
• Helmets are available from the corridor (photograph 5).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the watersports entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right as you enter from the watersports entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 124cm x 206cm (4ft 1in x 6ft 9in).
  • There is not 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is 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 sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 95cm and 150cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 72cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet adjacent with the transfer space on the right.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter from the watersports entrance.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the watersports entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 300m (328yd 3in) from the accessible jetty.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the corridor to the right as you enter from the watersports entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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  • There is an accessible shower in this area with handrails and dropdown rails on both sides.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for wheelchair users.
  • The knee space at these lockers is 80cm wide by 50cm deep.
  • The height of the lowered sink is 76cm.
  • There is a similar male standard changing room adjacent.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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South and North Lakes - Jetties and Pontoons

• The lakes were designed as features in the large Belfast City Park.
• North Lake is accessible by boat from South Lake depending on the water height.
• Photographs 1 and 2 show the permanent steep ramp leading to the accessible pontoon.
• The ramp has handrails on both sides and is 150cm wide.
• Photographs 4 and 5 show the standard jetty and pontoons at the rear of South Lake Leisure Centre.
• The gates are opened by staff during the season.
• Photograph 6 shows the tactile paving at the lakes edge.
• During the opening season there are various activities available including kayaking, open water swimming, an inflatable obstacle course, banana boat ride, wakeboarding and water skiing.
• The lakes are home to rainbow trout pike, perch, roach, bream and otters.

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Wheely Boat and Canoe

• The ramp to access the boat has a slight gradient and no handrails.
• The width of the ramp is 120cm.
• The boat will comfortably take two wheelchair users with carers and staff members.
• Photograph 5 shows the steep ramp on the approach to the mooring.
• Photograph 6 shows the accessible canoe which has one stick control and is uncapsizable.
• There is a hoist available if required to access the canoe.
• The hoist was not available on the day of the surveyors visit, so could not be photographed (13/10/2021).

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Accessible Cycles

• The accessible cycles are brought from the store to the outdoor concourse.
• Photographs 1 and 2 show the bike with a wheelchair platform.
• The platform is 77cm wide by 95cm deep.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas around the venue.