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Shane Warne Stand - Hospitality - Executive Boxes and Shane Warne Suite

Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH

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Overview

  • 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 stepped access: the general seating within the viewing areas of the executive boxes and Shane Warne Suite.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • Floors 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within the Shane Warne Suite and at the end of the hospitality corridor on floor 2.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floor 2, along the hospitality corridor.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations at the end of the hospitality corridor on floor 2.

Entrance (Shane Warne Stand)

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the stand, next to the West Gate to the stadium.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter the Shane Warne Stand entrance.
    • The distance from the Shane Warne Stand entrance is 2m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 122cm to 136cm from the floor.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Lift (Shane Warne Stand)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Shane Warne Stand entrance.
  • The distance from the Shane Warne Stand entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Floors 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour 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 152cm (width) x 131cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the Shane Warne Stand entrance.
  • Floors 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Executive Boxes (Box 2)

  • The boxes are located on floor 2, along the hospitality corridor.
  • The box surveyed was Box 2.
  • There is step-free level access into the box.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a food and drink counter in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: 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 is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • There is a designated seating area.
    • The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed .
    • There is 1 designated space for a wheelchair user.
    • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
    • Companions sit next to you and in front of you.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • The general seating is accessed via steps.
    • The steps are 20cm high and 40cm deep.

Designated Viewing Area

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located to the left side of the Shane Warne Stand, on floor 2.
  • The distance from the Shane Warne Stand lift is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the designated seating has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
  • There are 4 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions can sit next to you.
  • There is a steward available for assistance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is an accessible toilet close to the viewing area (within approximately 50m).

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 2, to the left side of the hospitality corridor.
    • The distance from the Shane Warne Stand lift is 24m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm (width) x 205cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 124cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 49cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm 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 height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Hospitality (Shane Warne Suite)

  • The Shane Warne Suite is located on floor 2 of the Shane Warne Stand.
  • There is step-free level access into the suite.
  • 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 towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the general seating in the viewing area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room 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 is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • There are toilets with adaptations available.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • There is a designated seating area.
    • The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
    • There are 3 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
    • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
    • Companions sit next to you.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • The general seating is accessed via steps.
    • The steps are 20cm high and 36cm deep.

Toilet with Adaptations (Shane Warne Suite - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right of the Shane Warne Suite.
    • The distance from the Shane Warne Suite entrance is 30m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm (width) x 323cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.