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Joseph Lowe - Distribution Centre

Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus, Kingston Lane, London, UB8 3PH

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include the Distribution Centre which deals with student post or queries.
    The rest of the Joseph Lowe building has various laboratories and is accessed via 2 different entrances.
  • Joseph Lowe link (new tab) - click here.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located close to the Civil Engineering Research Centre entrance, accessed via the alternative building entrances.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located close to the Civil Engineering Research Centre entrance, accessed via the alternative building entrances..

Opening Times (Distribution Centre - Queries Desk)

  • Monday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From the M25, turn off at junction 16 onto the M40 and follow this road onto the A40.
      Continue along the A40 until you reach a roundabout and turn right onto the B483 and follow this to the end and turn left onto Hillingdon Road.
      Then, following signs for Brunel University, turn left onto Kingston Lane.
    • There are site/campus car parks available on the university campus that require a permit or are pay and display. Blue Badge holders can park for free.
  • By Bus View
    • There are several buses that run to Brunel University with a bus stop right outside the entrance to the university. The bus services that run are the U1, U2, U4, U5, U7, A10 and the 222.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is West Drayton which is approximately a 15 minute journey from Brunel University. From the station, U3, U5 or 222 buses or a taxi can take you to the university.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest underground station is Uxbridge Station which is approximately a 10 minute journey via the U1, U3, U4 or U7 bus services or taxi.
  • Useful Links View

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Tower C Car Park.
    • The car park is located next to an entrance to Tower C and the Joseph Lowe Building.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking View
    • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
    • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 470cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 5in).
    • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on South Loop Road.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There are various standard parking bays along South Loop Road, on either a surface of tarmac or gravel. The gravel bays vary slightly in size.
    • Parking is free for permit holders and Blue Badge holders (in a designated bay).
    • Non-permit holders are charged £1 per hour from 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday.
    • Payment can be made via the RingGo app with location '33614' or at the machine accessed via a 13cm kerb with controls up to 120cm high.

Site/Campus Car Park (South Loop Road Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the rear of Tower C, accessed via South Loop Road.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Joseph Lowe and Tower C.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park surface is concrete.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
    • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 239cm x 463cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 2in).
    • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
    • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
    • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
    • Signs are not clearly presented.
    • Payment machines are located on South Loop Road next to the car park.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • Payment can be made by phone.
    • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is sloped access to the car park from the Joseph Lowe building.
    • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Joseph Lowe building but it is visible.
    • The nearest designated bay is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Distribution Centre Customer Entrance.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge bay closest to the Distribution Centre has marked areas over 120cm to both sides (photograph 2).
    • The other Blue Badge bay is 233cm by 430cm without any marked areas to the sides or rear (photograph 3).
    • There is another marked Blue Badge bay that has since been partially built upon (photograph 4).
    • The payment machine on South Loop Road is shown in photograph 6.
  • Comments View
    • The Blue Badge bay closest to the Distribution Centre has marked areas over 120cm to both sides (photograph 2).
    • The other Blue Badge bay is 233cm by 430cm without any marked areas to the sides or rear (photograph 3).
    • There is another marked Blue Badge bay that has since been partially built upon (photograph 4).
    • The payment machine on South Loop Road is shown in photograph 6.

Outside Access (Distribution Centre - Customer Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located facing South Loop Road on the south side of campus.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the card reader/lock is 123cm (4ft).
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • Comments View
    • The push pad to exit is 108cm high.
    • At time of survey the entrance doors were sensor activated (March 2022).
    • There is a raised mat on the slope in front of the entrance which creates a 3cm lip. A further mat is inside the entrance.
    • The approach has dropped kerbs with slight slopes (photographs 5-7).
    • There is an Amazon locker with a touch screen 110-139cm high and controls 95cm high to the right when facing the entrance.
    • The slightly sloped path towards it is narrowed to 80cm by a bin (photographs 8-10).

Counter (Distribution Centre Queries Desk - Customer Collection and Deliveries)

  • The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
  • The Queries Desk is located on the ground floor.
  • The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to this counter.
  • The lighting levels in this area are good.
  • The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The desk is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.