Access Guide
Exhibition Space (40s-60s Street)
- This area is internal and external.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the picnic benches.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There may be background noise.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The tour is self-guided but volunteers/staff are available to provide additional information.
- Access throughout the tour may include narrow walkways.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided throughout the tour.
Entrance (Spring Hill Post Office)
- This entrance is located on 1940s - 1960s Street.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Shop (Spring Hill Post Office)
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- The checkout area is located ahead when entering.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a payment counter.
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Payment Counter
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- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The queue width is between 120cm and 150cm and there is no need to turn.
- The payment counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- The height of the payment counter is 85cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The card payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Entrance (Stanton's)
- This entrance is located on 1940s - 1960s Street.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Shop (Stanton's)
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- There is a high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is background noise.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has a payment counter.
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Payment Counter
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- The counter surveyed was straight ahead when entering the shop.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The queue width is at least 150cm and there is no need to turn.
- The height of the payment counter is 85cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The card payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Seating Area (Picnic Area)
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Location and Access
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- The picnic area is located at the rear of the shops.
- The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is step-free access via slope into this area.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the picnic benches.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Outdoor Spaces (Fairground)
- Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
- There are footpaths in some areas.
- The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Playground
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- There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
- There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
Toilet with Adaptations (40s - 60s Street - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the courtyard area, at the rear of the shops.
- The distance from the 40s -60s Street entrance is 41m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has slight ramps or slopes.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 227cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 94cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a 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, with unshaded light sources.