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Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway Building

Pier Road, Balloch, G83 8QX

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Overview

  • About View
    • The Duncan Mills Memorial Slipway is the main, public boat launching facility on the southern shore of Loch Lomond in Balloch, managed by the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: onsite parking, standard and accessible toilets, shower facilities and boat launch slipway.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is the toilets and changing facilities side entrance.
    • There is stepped access at the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • The ramped, side access is for the toilet and changing facilities.
    • There is only stepped access into the slipway and boat registration office.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Staff receive the following training: Equality and Diversity Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within the building, accessed from the side entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the building, accessed from the side entrance.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the toilet with adaptations, accessed from the side entrance.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard toilet blocks, accessed from the side entrance.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front and side of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • There are 8 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 420cm (depth).
    • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The EV charging was not operational at the time of the survey.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
    • There is a single standard parking space directly next to the steps up to the reception, which could potentially be used for dropping off.

Side Entrance (Ramped Access)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • This door leads to the standard and accessible toilets and showers.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the building, accessed from the side entrance.
    • The distance from the side entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • 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 42cm 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 104cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • 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 height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Slipway Reception (Stepped Access)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located at the front of the building, next to the slipway.
    • The distance from the parking area is 30m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has stepped access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There are 4 steps to reception.
    • There is a handrail on the right going up.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
    • The height of the reception desk is 80cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is a window mounted intercom system at the reception.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.

Slipway

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: grounds.
    • Additional facilities in this area include: a slipway and boat launch.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: concrete.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the slipway.