Access Guide
Access To
- The internal entrance to the SPAR Shop is located to the rear right of A floor of The Exchange.
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- The distance from the The Exchange main entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter.
- There is a single manual door.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low colour contrast.
- There is also an external entrance to the SPAR Shop located to the rear of The Exchange building. This has a manual door that opens away from you and has an opening width of 107cm.
SPAR Shop
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and sliding top cabinets.
- The flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter is located at the front of the shop .
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 104cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 109cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.