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Tannaghmore Gardens

100 Silverwood Road, Lurgan, County Armagh, BT66 6LE

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Kilvergan Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 474cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the gardens entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Gardens Entrance)

  • This access point is located at the far end of the car park.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is an open gap.
  • The width of the opening is 129cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There is a bollard at this entrance point which may obstruct this access point for wheelchair users.

Access Point (Sports Field)

  • This access point is located to the left of the car park.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single gate at this access point.
  • The gate is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • The gate has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double gates.
  • The second set of gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • The second set of gates have a high colour contrast.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 6 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.

Access Point (Sunken Garden)

  • This access point is located within the gardens, close to the gardens entrance.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • Assistance is not available at the access point.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is open access at this access point.
  • There is stepped access as you enter.
  • There are 9 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • If you continue past the first set of steps and follow the sunken area around to the right, there are only 5 steps.

Outdoor Spaces (Play Park)

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a sports pitch, parkland, woodland, gardens and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac, wood bark, grass and gravel.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces which may create barriers for some users.
  • Playground View
    • There is a playground with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, crawling, viewing and social play.

Outdoor Spaces (Master McGrath Maze)

  • Outdoor areas consist of gravel.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the maze's central viewpoint.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have narrow gaps which may create barriers for some users.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the toilet block as you enter the car park.
    • The distance from the gardens entrance is 42m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 144cm (width) x 227cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 74cm 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 mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • 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 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located at the front of the car park.
  • The distance from the gardens entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a slight ramp into the male facilities.