Access Guide
Entrance (Ground Floor)
- This entrance is located next to to main entrance doors to the Betting Hall.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not 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 slight gradient.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- 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.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located in the vestibule, next to the Betting Hall.
- The distance from the entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The Betting Hall and Nelson Suite (Grandstand Upper Level) are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 115cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This lift provides access to the Nelson Suite and The Upper Grandstand.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located in the vestibule, next to the Betting Hall.
- The Betting Hall and Nelson Suite (Grandstand Upper Level) can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ 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 depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Nelson Suite
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Location and Access
View
- This area is located on the upper level, above the Betting Hall.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 156cm.
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Service
View
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left side of the suite.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has mirrors.
- There is a mobile bar in the suite for some events.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are external doors that open out onto the upper level of the Grandstand (designated seating area). The double, manual doors have an opening width of 150cm.
Balcony Viewing Area
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Location and Access
View
- This area is located on the upper level, above the Betting Hall and is accessible via the Nelson Suite, or externally via the Grandstand steps.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: the Grandstand.
- 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: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
Toilet with Adaptations (Nelson Suite - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
View
- The toilet surveyed is located next to the Nelson Suite.
- The distance from the Nelson Suite entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium 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 144cm (width) x 170cm (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 78cm (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 low 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 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 high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 low visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- 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 92cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.