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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include swimming pools, fitness suite, activity room, cafe, viewing gallery.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Dundee.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Dundee.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Opening Times (Fitness Suite)

• Monday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:30.
• Sunday 10:00 - 17:30.

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• Comments View
  • Between 06:00-08:00 and 20:00-21:00 access is only available to Leisureactive members.

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Parking (Olympia Pay and Display Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 600cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the car park lift.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the car park lift.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This multi-story public car park is linked with the leisure centre and is best accessed via Floor 4 by the lift into the venue.

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Lift (Olympia Pay and Display Car Park)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located between the car park and the leisure centre.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance assisted doors.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 210cm (3ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The revolving doors are automatic.
  • The second set of doors are for the assisted entrance to the right.
  • The second doors are push pad operated.
  • There is a noticeable threshold there.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • These doors are operated automatically using push pads.
  • There is also a revolving, heavy, single 100cm wide door to the right.

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Level Change (Rear Ramp)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in public areas.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located on the first floor.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
• The standard height for tables is 75cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.

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• Comments View
  • The café area is self-service from vending machines.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the rear of the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the rear lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 87cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Level Change (Fitness Suite Raised Area)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading up to the raised area in the fitness suite.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • This is only for a small area of the fitness suite which has similar machines available elsewhere.

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Swimming Pool (Leisure Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 3 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Swimming Pool (Training Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 4 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• The handrail is on the right, going up.

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• Comments View
  • There are platform lifts at either side to access the pool, with wheelchairs available to borrow.
  • There are steps with handrails on the left at the other side of the pool.
  • There are steps leading to the viewing gallery and flume.

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Swimming Pool (Toddler Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 3 steps.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the venue.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the rear lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower (Fitness Suite Changing Area)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing room cubicles.

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  • There is a larger shower area in a cubicle to the rear left, near the accessible toilet.

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Standard Shower (Swimming Pool)

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located between the changing area and the pools.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the left of the swimming pool changing area.
  • The facility is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • There is not level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from staff/reception.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 240cm x 385cm (7ft 10in x 12ft 8in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • There is an easy ramp leading into the changing place.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing place.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• Other facilities available include; a hoist, changing table and accessible toilet.

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  • The flip down seat is adjustable.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are additional stairs at the rear lift which also lead to the second floor.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 130cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar lift to the rear of the building which also stops at the second floor.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left of the cafe.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the first floor Accessible Toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible toilets offering transfer space to the left in both the swimming pool and fitness suite changing areas.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located through to the left of the cafe.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the rear of the fitness suite changing area.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the rear lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar male and female toilets to the left of the swimming pool changing area.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.