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Willowgate Activity Centre

Stockgreen Lodge, Lairwell, Perth, PH2 7JU

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Overview

  • About View
    • The venue is a sports and activities centre.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, archery, axe throwing, bushcraft, open water swimming, fishing, team building and parties.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor classroom, the outdoor bushcraft room.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the pontoon and the beach.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a water bowl for assistance dogs.
    • Staff receive the following training: as per website.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the walkway to the left of the reception area.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the walkway to the left of the reception area.
    • Standard changing facilities are located next door to the toilets.

Parking

  • The car park is located at the entrance to the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a ramp or slope.
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located towards the rear of the venue.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter.
  • The journey time to this reception from the entrance is approximately 30 seconds.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.

Room (Comfy Room)

  • The room is located to the right as you enter.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There are 2 steps which are clearly marked with no handrails.
  • There is one step down into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.

Room (Classroom)

  • The room is located to the left of reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the outside walkway to the left of the entrance.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.

Changing Area (Male)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located to the left of reception.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 73cm.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles and a changing bench.
    • There is a second door into the changing area. The width of the door opening width is 77cm.
      There are similar female changing facilities next door to the male changing facilities.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • The shower has a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.

Outdoor Spaces (Willowgate Pontoon and Beach)

  • The following is available in this area: open countryside.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: kayaking, swimming.
  • Outdoor areas consist of loose chippings, grass and gravel.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the pontoon area.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Room (Bushcraft Shelter)

  • The room is located to the left of the venue in the outdoor area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the room.
  • The width of the opening is 131cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches and stools.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Room (Outdoor Classroom)

  • The room is located at the back of the car parking area.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and ramps or slopes.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The width of the opening is 217cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .