Access Guide
Introduction
- This route is from Platform 1 (East Bound) of Cyprus DLR Station to the West Building.
- The main campus reception, Underground Bar, Spring Personnel, Prayer Rooms, East Building, Cashiers and Student Centre - North Building can also be accessed off this route.
Cyprus DLR Station Platform 1 (East Bound)
- Related link Cyprus DLR.
- There is tactile paving at the edge of the platform.
- Moving away from the edge, the platform has a large slab block paving surface, and there is an easy slope leading towards the exits at the rear of the platform.
- These details are exactly the same for Platform 2 (West Bound).
Rear of Platform 1 (East Bound)
- There is a shallow gutter towards the rear of the platform, which is well marked by a red line (see photograph 1).
- This gutter also marks the boundary between the large slab block paving and brick block paving surface.
- There is a ticket machine and Oyster touch pads at the rear of the platform by the exits.
- These details are exactly the same for Platform 2 (West Bound).
Steps to Exit Platform 1 (East Bound)
- There are 12 deep steps, which are not marked, to exit the platform.
- There are 2 sets of steps, either side of the ticket machine and Oyster touch pads at the rear of the platform, with handrails on opposite sides.
- These steps can be overcome using the ramps mentioned below.
- These details are exactly the same for Platform 2 (West Bound).
Ramps to Exit Platform 1 (East Bound)
- There are 2 ramps, next to the 2 sets of steps at the rear of the platform, to exit the platform.
- These ramps are moderate, have a brick block paving surface, are 152cm wide and overcome the steps mentioned.
- One of the ramps has a handrail on the right hand side going up for the first part, then on the left for the last part.
- The other ramp has handrails on the opposite sides.
Bridge Over The Platforms
- This bridge is accessed at the top of the ramps and steps from platform 1.
- It has a brick block paving surface and a moderate slope.
- It leads to the entrance to the Docklands Campus entrance and reception, and also platform 2.
Slope Leading To The Campus Entrance and Reception
- The slope leads from the bridge from platform 1 and the rear of platform 2 to the Reception Building entrance, and the general entrance to the campus.
- It has a moderate gradient and a large slab block paving surface.
- The Underground Bar, Spring Personnel, and the Prayer Rooms are also accessed off this slope, either side of the Reception Building.
Outside Access (Reception Building Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Reception Building.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
Reception (Campus Main Reception)
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Reception Building entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is not generally staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing system is not available only on request.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There are lowered sections at either end of the reception desk.
- The Reception Building has vinyl flooring.
Lift (Reception Building Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the far end of the Reception Building.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The lift is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Reception Building entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 142cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 8in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Path From The Reception Building Lift
- This path leads from the upper level of the Reception Building Lift to University Square.
- It is level and has a large slab block paving surface.
- It is 122cm wide at its narrowest.
Slope Leading Past The Reception Building
- There is a long moderate slope leading past the Reception Building up to University Square.
- It has a large slab block paving surface, and a handrail on the right hand side going up.
- This is the main access to the Campus for people who do not need to visit reception.
- However, this slope can be overcome using the Reception Building lift.
University Square
- University Square is at the centre of the main part of the Docklands Campus.
- It has a large slab block paving surface, with various easy slopes throughout.
- The East Building is accessed off University Square.
Steps To The Raised Part Of University Square
- On the right hand side of University Square as you enter from Cyprus DLR station or the Reception Building, there are 6 medium steps leading to the raised part of the square.
- These steps are not marked, but have handrails both sides.
- There is a slope to overcome these steps.
Path Towards The Student Centre - North Building
- To overcome the steps, take the path to the right as you face the steps, towards the Student Centre - North Building and Cashiers.
- This path is level, with a large slab block paving surface.
Ramp To The Raised Part of University Square
- Opposite the entrance to the Student Centre - North Building, there is a moderate slope with a large slab block paving surface.
Raised Area of University Square
- The raised area has a large slab block paving surface, with various easy slopes throughout.
Level Change (Entrance to West Building)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Entrance to West Building)
- This information is for the entrance located on the far side of the raised area.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 165cm (5ft 5in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- Related link West Building.
- The West Building also contains The Baguette Co, which has an entrance next to this entrance.
- Costa Coffee is also located inside the West building.