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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a sports centre.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a gym, a climbing wall, 2 large sports halls, a dance studio, an outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor astroturf pitch and changing rooms.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Sudbury.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor swimming pool and the outdoor astroturf pitch.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: disability awareness training.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the leisure centre.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the male and female changing rooms, and to the left side of the leisure centre.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the team changing rooms.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor to the rear and right side of the leisure centre.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, in the shower with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor, to the rear of the leisure centre.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor, in all changing rooms.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the left side of the sports centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of concrete.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 420cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a larger car park with standard parking only next to the Blue Badge parking, but there is a slight slope down from this car park to the main entrance.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• 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 are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 93cm.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor swimming pool and the outdoor astroturf pitch.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There may be background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• There is step-free level access to the reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The coffee shop is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the front left side of the coffee shop.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 22m.
  • 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • 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.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 200cm (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 61cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • 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 transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 99cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Shower with Adaptations

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • 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.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The height of the baby change table is 95cm.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the leisure centre.
• The distance from the main entrance is 24m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
• The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
• The changing room has a waste bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are push.
• There is no shower seat.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Exit (to Astroturf Pitch)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double manual doors at this exit, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you exit.

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Outdoor Spaces

• The following is available in this area: a sports pitch.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, artificial grass, block paving and gravel.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the outdoor astroturf pitch.
• There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have uneven surfaces.

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Pool

• This is an outdoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• The following areas have stepped access: the sun loungers.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests.
• There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Access into the water is via a ladder.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• Internal access to the swimming pool from the sports centre is via steps.
• However, the swimming pool can be accessed step-free via a wide gate and subsequent slight slope.
• This gate is located to the right of the main entrance to the sports centre.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the right of the leisure centre.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• The ground and first floors 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 external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 113cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• 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 low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left side of the leisure centre.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Gym (Fitness Suite)

• The gym is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the free weights area, the squat rack and the arm cycles machine.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and arm cycles.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.