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Overview

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• About View
  • SportsDock is a large building with 3 floors.
  • The building has 1 main lift.
  • The building has 1 main staircase.
  • The building floors are signed as: Ground, 1 and 2.
  • There is a platform lift to bypass 15 steps to access the entrance foyer from the rear entrance.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The building has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The building also has a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is Gallions Reach.
  • This station does not have step-free access.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Cyprus.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• The most accessible entrance surveyed was the main entrance at the front of the building.
• This entrance gives access to the main reception area on the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
• There are 2 other entrances.
• 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access.
• 1 of the other entrances has step-free level access via lift.
• There are 15 steps at the rear entrance of the building with handrails on both sides. The steps are bypassed by using the platform lift.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rear entrance corridor leading to the entrance foyer.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 11 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground, first and second floors.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard changing rooms on the ground floor.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets area and standard changing rooms .
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground, and second floors.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in one of the toilets with adaptations opposite the Optimal Zone and Sports Arena 1.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the standard changing rooms and opposite the Optimal Zone and the Sports Arenas on the ground floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the changing rooms on the ground and second floors.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Eating and Drinking View
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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front and to the left of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • The height of the restriction barrier is 350cm.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the building.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the drop-off point.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building off the car park.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 125cm.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 135cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 135cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Lift (Rear Entrance)

• The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the building along the corridor in front of you.
• The distance from the rear entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is a platform lift.

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• Platform Lift View
  • The lower ground rear entrance and the ground floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • 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 400kg.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is slow moving.
  • This lift is used to access the entrance foyer from the rear entrance.

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Main Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to your right on entrance via the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• 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 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are security barriers which are operated by key card.
  • There are turnstiles with a width of 53cm and a security gate with a width of 97cm. The key card readers are at a height of 97cm.

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Ground Floor Fitness Centre Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located within the ground floor Fitness Centre to the left of the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
• 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.
  • There are double automatic doors to access the reception area, from which the Fitness Centre can be accessed.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

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Gym (Ground Floor Fitness Centre)

• The gym is located to the left of the building on the ground floor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
• Access throughout may include pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym (Optimal Zone)

• The gym is located on the ground floor at the rear of the building on the left.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 178cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Access throughout may include pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a security gate after the entrance door to with a width of 127cm and a card reader height of 82cm.
• There is also a turnstile with a width of 50cm and a card reader height of 97cm.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located directly ahead on entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 1275kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 140cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located directly ahead on entrance via the main entrance.
• The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Ground Floor)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the ground floor to the rear of the building, opposite the Optimal Zone entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The cubicle has vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • It has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has push taps.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located at the rear of the building on the ground floor to the right of the Optimal Zone entrance.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 390cm (width) x 280cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 295cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the left as you face the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing at a fixed height.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor opposite Sports Arena 1.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 40m.
• 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, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • 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 275cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 200cm (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 is 50cm 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 81cm 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 73cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
  • 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.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.

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Outdoor Spaces

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: a sports pitch.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is overhead / area signage in this area.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the sports pitch.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the sports pitch.
  • The ramp to the sports pitch bypasses the steps.