Access Guide
Entrance (South Stand - Sensory Room - Entrance E3)
- This entrance is located along the reception concourse.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
Lift (South Stand - Sensory Room - Entrance E3)
- The lift surveyed is located inside the E3 entrance.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Standard Lift
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- Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high colour contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 110cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
- The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Room (South Stand - Sensory Room)
- The room is located on Level 3, in the left corridor.
- The distance from the lift is 13m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a second, single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are a number of different sensory facilities, toys and activities available.
Toilet with Adaptations (South Stand - Sensory Room - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located on Level 3, to the right as you enter via the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 7m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has a standard lift.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access via lift into the facility.
- The lift bypasses steps.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm (width) x 222cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 108cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is 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 grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 114cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a long mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 150cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Room (Scrivens Stand - Sensory Room)
- The room is located on the upper level of the stand.
- The distance from the steps is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the room has stepped access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is one step into the room.
- There are no handrails for the step.
- The step is unmarked.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step is 16cm.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 70cm.
- The door has a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are a number of different sensory facilities, toys and activities available.
- There is stepped access to the viewing area from the room.
Spectator Seating Area (Scrivens Stand - Sensory Room)
- The seating area is partially sheltered.
- There is tiered seating in this area.
- Designated spaces for wheelchair users are not available.
- There is no standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
- All rows of seating have stepped access in this area.
- Seating available includes: flip-down seats with armrests.
- This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
Stairs (Scrivens Stand - Sensory Room)
- The stairs are located on the north-east side of the ground, towards the right end of the Scrivens Stand.
- The lower and upper levels of the stand can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.