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Hawke Building

University of Greenwich, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Kent, ME4 4TB

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Summary

  • Building View
    • Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching labs, seminar rooms, offices, breakout spaces and post graduate study space.
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right after the car park entrance.
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right after the car park entrance.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right after the car park entrance.

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Opening Times (24Hr Access via Swipe Card)

  • Monday 08:00 - 22:30.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 22:30.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 22:30.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 22:30.
  • Friday 08:00 - 22:30.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • From M25: Exit at J2 for A2 southbound signposted Canterbury. After approximately six miles, at junction where A2 and M2 split, take far left lane and follow signs for Gillingham and Grain, A289. "Universities at Medway" is signposted with instructions to follow the brown anchor signs for Chatham Maritime. After Medway Tunnel take first exit. At the roundabout take the third exit sign-posted "Universities". At the next roundabout turn left into Pembroke Road and then immediately right into the campus for Central Avenue.
      From the M20: Exit at J6 taking the A229 towards Chatham/Rochester. Join the M2 and head north. Exit at J1 for the A289 for Gillingham as above.
      From M2 South: Exit at J4 for the A278 towards Gillingham. Take A2 towards Chatham then A289 for Gillingham. "Universities at Medway" should be signposted or follow brown anchor signs for Chatham Maritime and then signs for "Universities".
    • The campus estate is shared with University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University. Each institution has its own parking areas. The main parking area for University of Greenwich is located on the upper site. After exiting the Dock Road roundabout into North Road bear right into Central Avenue. The University also have parking further along North Road and off to the right at the Jellicoe building.
    • For more information on getting here by car please click here (opens new tab).
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
    • The nearest bus stop is Central Avenue stop on Central Avenue. This stop is serviced by the 1 and 116 buses. There is a service from Chatham bus station to the campus every 10 minutes most of the day stopping on the campus (Service 1), or just outside in Dock Road (Service 2). The journey normally takes between 5 and 10 minutes depending on traffic.
    • For more information on getting here by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does have its own dedicated parking.
  • Building Car Park View
    • The car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • The car park is located off Cumberland Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 500cm.
    • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The marked zone is 500cm wide.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
    • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is permit only parking Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with option for pay and display permit. The normal fee is up to £3 for the day.
    • There is free parking for University disabled permit holders (permit issued online for duration of Blue Badge).
    • The buildings share a common parking space spread across the upper site including outside most buildings.

Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located by the car park.
    • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'HAWKE'.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are light.
    • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the building .
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and laminate.
    • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located immediately beyond the car park entrance.
    • The stairs are approximately 4m from the car park entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, light, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
  • Other Information View
    • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the projects lab, general purpose lab, kitchen, male and female toilets, break room.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the Hawke Building, to the right after the Car Park entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Car Park entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is tactile, Braille, written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is light.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 215cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are good.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a pull chain flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
    • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
  • Comments View
    • The lateral transfer space is blocked by a standard bin which is joined permanently to the wall on the left side as you face the toilet pan.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, to the right after the car park entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the car park entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Toilet Facilities 2 View
    • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor, to the left after the stairs.
    • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 33m from the car park entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
    • Lighting levels are good.