Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a water sports centre, changing facilities, toilets.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include woods, picnic areas, play park, reservoir and water based activities.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Dundee.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Dundee.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs.
- The centre and changing facilities are unmanned and opening is by booking through the Acrum Centre, contact 01382 435 911.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Access Point (Clatto Centre and Reservoir)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the rear of the car park.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is no gate at this access point.
- The width of the gap is 90cm.
- There are bollards at this access point.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance to the rear of the building.
- 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.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Access Point (Playpark)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located at the far corner of the car park.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this access point.
- There is an open gap for access.
- The width of the gap is 115cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located leading into the park.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have compact earth, loose wood chippings, tarmac, concrete, gravel and muddy surface(s).
- The majority of the path(s) is / are wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight, moderate and steep slopes on the paths.
- There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- There is a gravel path around the reservoir but most other paths including down to the reservoir have no set surface.
- The grass can be used as an alternative to access the playpark though there is a level change with no dropped kerb from the car park.
- There is a picnic table adjacent to the urban beach. It has a large concrete plinth around the table to provide better access for wheelchairs.
Level Change (Reservoir Walk - Right)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading down towards the reservoir from the car park on the right of the Clatto Centre.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the right of the Clatto Centre as you approach from the car park.
- There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The handrails only cover part of the staircase.
Level Change (Reservoir Walk - Left)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading down towards the reservoir from the car park on the left of the Clatto Centre.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the left of the Clatto Centre as you approach from the car park.
- There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The handrail does not cover the bottom step.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Clatto Centre)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front upper level of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- This is the main entrance to the Clatto Water Sports Centre.
Outside Access (Male Standard WC / Changing Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the lower side of the building by the reservoir.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There was no access to the changing rooms.
Outside Access (Female Standard WC / Changing Room)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the lower side of the building by the reservoir.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- There was no access to the changing rooms.
Outside Access (Accessible WC)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the lower side of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is located on the lower side of the building by the reservoir.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 149cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 97cm (3ft 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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 at the side of the reservoir by the jetty.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.