Access Guide
Access To
- The First Light Pavilion is located approximately 103m along a step-free level pathway, beyond the main entrance.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access into the First Light Pavillion.
- There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There are a second set of double automatic doors which are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 141cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the First Light Pavilion.
- Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.
- There are some bench seats in the circulation areas.
- There is no wayfinding signage provided. The exhibition and space dome are signed.
- There are no manual doors in any circulation corridors.
Area (Space Dome)
- The Space Dome is located to the right of the First Light Pavilion entrance.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 93cm.
- Facilities available in this area include: an auditorium with tiered seating and designated seating.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the tiered seating.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- The chairs are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Area (Exhibition Area)
- The Exhibition Area is located to the left of the Light Pavilion entrance.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The width of the opening is 191cm.
- There are three secondary entrance gaps into the dome with a width of 135cm.
- Facilities available in this area include: interactive displays and information displays with audio descriptions.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is a touch screen interactive quiz with wheelchair access. The height of the touch screen is 84cm.
Eating and Drinking (First Light Cafe)
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Location and Access
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- First Light Café is located on the to the right of the First Light Pavilion entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The width of the opening is 270cm.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are wall-mounted.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The self-service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the rear of the seating area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Entrance (Outside Seating Area)
- This entrance is located to the right of the Light Café.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the First Light Pavilion entrance.
- The distance from the First Light Pavilion entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 217cm (width) x 286cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 122cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 80cm 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.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.