Access Guide
Introduction
- The venue welcomes organised visits from local schools and community groups.
- The art work on the walls around the venue has been done by local schools and a local disability youth group.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Lurgan.
Opening Times (Summer - 1st April to 30th September)
- Monday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 19:45.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Thursday 08:30 - 19:45.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Saturday 08:30 - 15:45.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Winter - 1st October to 31st March)
- Monday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Thursday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Friday 08:30 - 17:45.
- Saturday 08:30 - 15:45.
- Sunday Closed.
Outside Access (Vehicular Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the faciity.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 365cm (11ft 12in).
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Comments
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- The venue operates a one way system, entering by the left entrance and leaving by the right.
Level Change (Vehicular Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- The weigh bridge is just beyond the entrance and has uneven edges.
Reception (Kiosk)
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the vehicular entrance.
- There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Each vehicle will be directed to the relevent bay by the kiosk operator.
Outside Access (Office Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Level Change (Office Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
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Comments
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- The route from the reception kiosk to the office is uneven with a small drainage gulley to negotiate.
Internal Access
- You are required to drive to the individual recycling bays.
- There is a one way system in place.
- There is pedestrian access to the left of each recycling bay to enable you to dispose of your recycling.
- Staff are on hand to assist if required.
- Walking on the site is restricted to the pedestrian walkway.
- Children under 14 years old or pets are not permitted to leave vehicles.
Recycling Bays
- The width of the recycling bays are 150cm wide.
- The height of the bottle bank is 122cm.
- The height of the hard plastics bay is 132.
- The textile recycling bank is 180 high.
Large Items
- There is a large area at the rear of the venue for large electrical items.
- There is a container for furniture to the left before the exit.
- This container needs to be unlocked by staff who will assist you if required to unload.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the office entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the office entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 330cm x 240cm (10ft 10in 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 158cm (5ft 2in).
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 medium.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the office entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the office entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the grassed areas outside the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.