Access Guide
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the building near Sea Lion Beach.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 145cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- There are entrances at the front of the Play Ark opposite Chelonia Pathways, but this route includes a steep approach pathway.
Room (Mammoth Play Ark)
- The room is located beyond the entrance doors.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The following areas have stepped access: the upper level of the Ark.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Entrance (Two By Two Restaurant)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 108cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- At the time of the survey (September 2024) The Two by Two restaurant was closed. Although the access is level at this entrance, the approach pathway to the Play Ark is steep.
Toilet with Adaptations (Mammoth Play Ark - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
View
- The toilet surveyed is located at the far left of the Ark as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from main entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
View
- The dimensions of the cubicle are 350cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 122cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located through the double doors beside the Two By Two restaurant.
- The distance from Two By Two restaurant entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, a steep ramp or slope and manual doors.
- The ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The lift door opening width is 89cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, a high visual contrast and Braille markings.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the lift.
- The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 19 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (The Cave)
- The room is located on the first floor on the left as you exit the lift.
- The distance from lift is 1m.
- The most accessible route to the room has a lift and manual doors.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access via lift into the room.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 162cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room, this may include the use of a lift.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and high tables.
- Some seating and tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.