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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the café and study areas.
• Related link Main Teaching Tower Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/main-teaching-tower-building-glasgow

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 15:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 15:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 15:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 15:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 15:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Riverside Campus is located on the outskirts of Glasgow City Centre across from the River Clyde.
    The M8 Motorway is close to the Riverside Campus.
  • There is Blue Badge parking beside the building.
    There is an on-site car park for permit holders nearby.
    Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby on Nelson Street and Norfolk Street.
    A public car park is available nearby at Bridge Street and across the River Clyde on Howard Street and Clyde Street.
• By Bus View
  • The campus can be accessed via a number of bus routes, including buses X3, X11, X19, X25/A, X28, X37, X39, X85, X86, X87, 13/A, 19/A, 38/A/B/C/E, 57/A, 213, 240X, 832, 833, 834, 837, 839, 840, 866.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Argyle Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest Subway station to the College Campus is Bridge Street, approximately half a mile away.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Campus locations and Contact us page of the college website for more information on getting to the campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Strathclyde Partnership for transport website, for details on buses and the subway.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquires website for trains to Glasgow.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Help choosing a course from professional careers advisors please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 014 272 6578.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 452cm x 530cm (14ft 10in x 17ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Site Campus Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Riverside Campus.
• 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 not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located below the Link Bridge, besides the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower Building.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Riverside Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Main Teaching Tower Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 530cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Main Teaching Tower Building and the Halls of Residence Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the side entrance of the Main Teaching Tower entrance.
• Comments View
  • The car park is access from Ballater Street/ Norfolk Street at the rear of the Riverside Campus.
  • An intercom security barrier is in operation at the campus entrance.
  • Within the car park there is 1 electric car charging point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building opposite the river Clyde.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • To the left has you face the entrance there are 2 revolving doors to access the building.

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Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • To the left of the entrance there is a revolving door to access the building also at this entrance.

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Security Barriers Foyer Area

• There are a set of security barriers in the foyer to the front of the foyer lift.
• Access to the lifts is via the security barriers.
• The security barriers are 9m from the side entrance.
• There are 4 security barriers 50cm wide and 1 barrier 90cm wide.
• Access is required by ucard pass only.
• The barrier gates are clear glass with green lights within.
• The lights turn red as the gates close again.

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Lift (Foyer Area)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600 Kg.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 210cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • Access to the lift is via the security barriers fronting the lift area.
  • Beyond the barriers there are 3 lifts giving access to all floors.

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Other Floors (Rear Lobby Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
  • The stairs are located beyond the foyer area security barriers the left of the rear lobby lift.
  • The stairs are approximately 28m from the side entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Entrance (Refectory)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, to the left from the lifts.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 227cm (7ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • The refectory is located on the first floor of the Main Teaching Tower building.
  • When you exit the lifts, the refectory is to your left.
  • There are no doors to enter the refectory.
  • There is an opening to the left 146cm wide and an opening to the right 227cm wide to access the refectory area.

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Getting Around (Refectory)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking (Refectory)

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the foyer lift entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The standard height for tables is 76cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hold and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible toilet is located next to the rear lobby lift on the first floor.
  • There is also an accessible toilet in the Hygiene Room to the left of the foyer lift, this will require a member of staff to open the room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilets from the refectory are the shared toilets to the right of the foyer lifts on the first floor.
• There are also standard toilets opposite the rear lobby lifts.