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Disabled Access Guide for Melbourne Park
Salerno Way
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 2EH
Tel: 01245 606496
Email: Parksservices@chelmsford.gov.uk
Web: http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parks
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Chelmsford.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Chelmsford.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 9 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 6m (11ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 1m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park next to the main entrance
The venue shares a car park with Chelmsford Sports and Athletics Centre.
Outside Access (the car park - Main/Accessible Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 250cm (8ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (the car park - Main/Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading into the park.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 250cm (8ft 2in).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in a WC block next to the car park.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 210cm x 170cm (6ft 10in x 5ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is a moderate ramp (width 200cm) for access to the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in a WC block next to the car park.
The female toilets are 45m (49yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in a WC block next to the car park.
The male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There is a moderate ramp (width 200cm) for access to the adapted toilet.
Additional Information
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
The photograph shows the ramp leading to the adapted toilet.
A copy of the parks leaflet is available in large print or other formats on request.
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For more information on parks accessibility for people with disabilities, please contact 01245 606621.
