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Bondi Park, Beach + Pavilion

Universal Access StudyMay 2013

Document Issue

Issue Date Prepared by Reviewed by

Draft 1 20/03/13 Monique Jack Jen Barling

Final draft 15/05/13 Monique Jack Jen Barling

Final 29/05/13 Monique Jack Jen Barling

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Waverley Council Contact:Bianca Simpson | Open Space Planning Manager

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Contents1. Background Executive summary 4 Introduction 6

Project objectives 6 Drivers of change for the provision 7 of universal access in urban environments Principles of universal access 8 Legislation + regulations 9 Definitions + abbreviations 12

2. Present Situation Study area 14 How do people experience the area? 15 Key access issues 17 3. Findings Car parking 19

Access points + transport links 20 Kerb ramps + pedestrian crossings 21 Pathways 22

Stairways 25 Ramps 26 Beach access 27 Street furniture 28 Viewing areas 30 Signage 31 Toilet facilities 32

4. Universal Access Strategy Parking 34 Pathways 35

Beach Access 37 Facilities 38 Wayfinding + signage 40

5. Design Guidelines 42

6. Appendices Index sheet + inventory of issues Unit costings Parking options Stakeholder workshop notes Written submissions

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Executive Summary

An inclusive environment is one that can be used by everyone. It results from a creative approach to design and management that embraces diversity and seeks to benefit as many people as possible and ensures that each visitor has an equally satisfying experience.

The proposed Bondi Park, Beach and Pavilion Plan of Management and Master Plan will incorporate and promote universal access and age friendly design to encourage greater use of recreational spaces and cultural facilities by older people, people of all abilities and parents with children.

Integration of universal access into strategic planning and design anticipates the diverse needs and aspirations of local residents and visitors well into the future. A universal design approach provides an environment and associated services for more people and achieves better value from the work and resources that are being invested. This enables people to get out and about in the community to access and participate in social activities, healthy lifestyles, services, education and recreation.

This study provides a summary of conditions in Bondi Park relating to accessibility + usability and an overview of the capacity of the area to accommodate the proposed plan with a view to creation of a universally accessible park, beach and cultural hub that supports increased community activity.

The key access issues outlined in the study include:• Lack of policies + management relating to universal access• Insufficient number of accessible parking bays • Poor connectivity of accessible pathways + safe stairways • Insufficient number + location of of toilet and change facilities• Lack of wayfinding + signage at key decision points• Limited options for providing equal experiences to activities

The key outcomes of the study are reflected in the access strategy under the following high priority areas:

Parking + TransportProvide increased numbers of accessible car parking bays and drop off areas throughout the park in convenient locations to cater for visitors and residents arriving at the park by car or bus, linked by kerb ramps and continuous accessible paths of travel.

PathwaysProvide an obstacle free network of continuous accessible pathways throughout the park that benefits all users and creates a sense of convenience, safety and inclusion, linked to parking, transport, unique park features and facilities.

Beach AccessProvide a variety of accessible beach ramps and install balustrades on existing ramps as well as providing a choice of stairways to accompany all beach ramps.

FacilitiesProvide a network of facilities throughout the park that are convenient, comfortable and durable. Increase number of accessible toilet/shower and baby change facilities. Provide an adequate proportion and dispersion of accessible facilities linked to accessible pathways, including seating, shade, picnic shelters, drinking fountains, BBQ’s, playgrounds, swimming pool.

Wayfinding + signageProvide consistent and effective on and off-site information to the broadest group possible including people with a wide range of sensory abilities, intellectual abilities, literacy levels and languages.

Executive Summary Bondi PoM Universal Access Study

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Background

1.1 Introduction

Waverley Council is currently updating the Plan of Management and developing a Master plan to create a vision and provide strategic and operational direction for the management of the beach, park and pavilion over the coming decade. Council have undertaken extensive consultation to inform the plan and feedback from the community and stakeholders has indicated that improved universal access and age friendly design would encourage greater use of the recreational spaces and cultural facilities by older people and increase access for people of all abilities.Council is committed to improving the age friendliness and accessibility of this popular and world famous area as well as catering for the diverse needs and aspirations of local residents and visitors well into the future. By engaging funktion to conduct the study Council aims to improve the usability, aesthetic character and safety for people of all abilities within the park.

1.2 Aim

The aim of the Universal Access Study was to engage a user-centred approach to identify improvements in the level of accessibility and usability at Bondi park, beach and pavilion. The resulting works will inform the Master Plan actions in the Bondi Park, Beach and Pavilion Plan of Management.

1.3 Project objectives

The objectives of the study were to provide an existing access conditions report and make recommendations to improve the level of pedestrian access detailing the following elements:

• Conduct an access audit of Bondi Park including investigating the provision of accessible parking and linking pathways to the beach and age friendly design features

• Gather stakeholder insights and translate these into design requirements for the Master Plan

• Detailed outline of main accessibility issues, recommendations, priority of works and costings

• Provide an access strategy for the proposed Master plan • Provide a set of design principles for assisting further

development of the Master Plan• Provide comments on the proposed parking options from an

accessibility point of view

1.4 Study area

The study area included Bondi Park, Biddigal Reserve, Ramsgate Ave and the Campbell Parade footpath along the perimeter of the park. Strategic links and access to the Park from adjoining streets were not included within the study scope as a Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan Study is scheduled for 2015/16. Entrances to building facilities and internal pathways to accessible toilet facilities were assessed however an audit of internal building features was outside the scope of this study. The study area was divided into 3 zones as indicated below.

BONDI BEACH

CAMPBELL PARADE

HALL STREET

QUEEN ELIZABETH DRIVE

ROSCOE STREET

CURLEWIS STREET

BEACH ROADRAMSGATE AVE

WALLY WEEKES POOL

NTH BONDI S.L.S.C.

PLAYGROUND

BONDI PAVILION

LIFESAVING TOWER

SKATE PARK

BIDDIGAL RESERVE

NORTHTOILETS

BRIGHTON BLVD RESERVE

SOUTHTOILETS

BONDI SURF BATHERS’ L.S.C.

Zone A Zone B Zone C

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B

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1.5 Drivers of change for the provision of Universal Access in Urban Environments

Physical, cognitive, and psychological barriers associated with urban landscapes can severely impede their usability, limiting choice, ease of use, safety and comfort, decreasing equity and increasing social exclusion. Governments around the world now recognise the need for the development of sustainable and inclusive urban environments, by promoting the integration of universal access requirements into strategic planning and anticipating the needs of the ageing population, people with a disability, parents and children.

A creative approach to design and management embraces diversity and seeks solutions that benefit as many people as possible, enabling more people to get out and about in the community to access essential services and activities. The result is improved services for everyone and more value from the work and resources that are being invested.

Carefully planned and maintained universal access improvements can help attract new audiences and improve the visitor experience. A universal design approach recognises everyone as a potential visitor. The challenge is to ensure that environments are designed in a way that takes into account the needs of a wide range of community members so that each visitor has an equally satisfying experience.

Enjoyment of outdoor spaces and urban environments can be improved by providing better and appropriate access for as many people as reasonably possible and by removing barriers that restrict choice and participation.

Bondi Park is for all visitors and needs to be inclusive of all people. Whether that is someone with knowledge of the area or not, an environment that supports and enhances their choices enables them to fully participate in all the activities on offer and have a more positive experience.

1.5.1 Waverley Council Access and Mobility Policy & Action Plan

Waverley Council’s vision is to create a safe, healthy, harmonious and inclusive community. The commitment to work towards achieving an accessible environment for all people, to all places, every day, is central to this vision.

The Access and Mobility Policy 2011-2015 sets out the principles, values and objectives that guide Council to achieve an inclusive community and accessible environment. The Action Plan sets out the specific strategies Council will follow and the actions it will take over the next four years to achieve the policy objectives.

The Access and Mobility Policy objectives are aligned to the four key areas of the integrated planning and reporting framework.

Key area 1: A sustainable community

Key area 2: Sustainable living

Key area 3: A sustainable environment

Key area 4: Sustainable governance

This plan states that Council will consult and work in partnership with the community, businesses and other government and non-government agencies to achieve these objectives.


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1.6 Principles of Universal Access


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EASY TO USE

COMFORTABLE

SAFEEMBRACES DIVERSITY

OFFERS CHOICE

This principle relates to how easy it is for people to get to and around places, and to use the available facilities. Small improvements can make a significant difference to key issues such as connectivity, transport, entrances, pathways, toilets, change facilities, seating, wayfinding and information. Maintenance also plays an important role.

One of the most important aspects of universal access, this principle ensures that all visitors can decide from a range of options how they want to use and enjoy places. For example, some people will visit independently, others with family, friends or as part of a group. Clear information both on and offsite will help people make choices.

A universal approach sees diversity asan opportunity to find creative designand management solutions. It relies onadopting positive approaches in all aspectsof design and management. This includes building and landscape design, event management, stakeholder engagement, education programs and ongoing maintenance.

Comfort relies on a network of universally accessible pathways and facilities including toilets, food, information, seating and shelter. Comfort is important for all visitors, and particularly those who need to rest more often. Providing seating and shelter enables people with limited mobility to explore a longer route or to pause to absorb information. Thoughtful solutions have an impact on comfort and enjoyment.

Health and safety policies and practices must address the needs of all visitors, staff and volunteers. Feedback from visitors, front-line staff and volunteers will help identify problems that might be overlooked by routine checks. Issues include communication of emergency evacuation procedures for people with a range of abilities, and safety checks that take account of temporary work and how it might impact on universal access.

Adapted from Easy Access to Historic Landscapes 2005. English Heritage

1.7 Research and consultation

In conjunction with Council’s project group the purpose, objectives and methodology of the study was established. A summary of the study research included:

i) Site inspections - conducted in February 2013 ii) Literature review - identify key issues relating to universal accessiii) Stakeholder workshop - conducted in March 2013. The results of

the stakeholder workshop are incorporated in the report and further detail is provided in the Appendices.

Over the course of stakeholder research, comments from the following organisations were represented and submissions included in our findings:

1.8 Disability Discrimination Act [DDA] + Standards

The relevant Australian Standards and references for this project are: • The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) (DDA)• Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010• The Building Code of Australia (2012) - Part D3, E3.6 and F2.4• Australian Standard AS1428.1 (2009) Design for access and

mobility Part 1: General requirements for access - New building work

• Australian Standard AS1428.2 (1992) Design for access and mobility Part 2: Enhanced and Additional requirements - Buildings and facilities

• AS1428.4.1 (2009) Design for access and mobility Part 4.1: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment

• Australian / New Zealand Standard 2890.6 (2009) Parking facilities: Off-street parking for people with disabilities

• Australian Standard 2890.5 (1993) Parking Facilities - On Street Parking

• Australian Standard 1428.5 (2010) Design for access and mobility – Communication for people who are deaf or hearing impaired

• Australian Human Rights Commission Guideline on the Application of the Premises Standards - Version 2 February 2013

• Australian Human Rights Commission Advisory Note on streetscape, public outdoor areas, fixtures, fittings and furniture February 2013

• SOPA Access Guidelines (second edition 2011) and Access Strategy –The Parklands at Sydney Olympic Park (2002)

• Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002• Guideline for promoting compliance of bus stops with the

Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 • Waverley Development Control Plan 2012• Waverley Council Access and Mobility Policy & Action Plan

2011-2015


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Documents reviewed

• Bondi PoM 1995• Waverley Development

Control Plan 2012• Waverley Transport Plan

2011• Review of Waverley Public

Parking System Report 2009

• Access and Mobility Policy and Action Plan 2011-2015

• MWA Heritage Review of Bondi Park 2012

• Consultation Submissions - Access + Parking 2012

• Bondi Park Topographic Maps

• Bondi Junction Bus Map• Taxi Ranks Waverley• Coastal Walks 2010• Green Links Brochure• Walking Waverley

Woollahra• Bondi Pavilion Floor Plan

Ground floor

• Individual Residents• Eastern Sydney Disability

Interagency• Randwick Access Advisory

Committee• Waverley Community + Seniors’

Association• Waverley Homeless Coalition• Jimbaroo Playgroup• Waverley Access Committee• Community Worker – older

people & access

• Disabled Surfers Association of Australia

• Bondi Surfer Bather Lifesaving Club

• South Bondi Play Groups• Guide Dogs NSW• Randwick Waverley Community

Transport• ECHO Neighbourhood Centre• SCIA

1.8.1 The Disability Discrimination Act

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) (1992) recognises the importance of access to premises, by making it unlawful to discriminate against people with a disability in the provision of access to premises. This means delivering equality, dignity and independence to people with a range of abilities inclusive of:

• People with sensory impairments • People with mobility impairments - wheelchair users

and people who have ambulatory disabilities• People with dexterity impairments• People with cognitive impairments

The DDA extends beyond buildings to include outdoor spaces, furniture, fittings and practices.

1.8.2 The Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards

The Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 applies to any new part, and any affected part, of a building. A part of a building is a new part of the building if it is an extension to the building or a modified part of the building about which an application for approval for the building work is submitted, to the competent authority in the State or Territory where the building is located. An affected part is:

(a) the principal pedestrian entrance of an existing building that contains a new part; and(b) any part of an existing building, that contains a new part, that is necessary to provide a continuous accessible path of travel from the entrance to the new part.

Infrastructure such as public footpaths, outdoor areas such as parks and playgrounds, landscaping and road crossings are not covered by the Premises Standards. Those access issues not addressed in the Premises Standards continue to be subject to possible discrimination complaints by people with disability if they experience an access barrier.

1.8.3 The Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2012

The Building Code of Australia (BCA)(2012) applies to new buildings and existing buildings that undergo refurbishment. The level of existing accessibility throughout buildings and external pathways is generally measured against the Deemed–to–Satisfy Provisions of the BCA, in particular Parts D3, E3.6 and F2.4.

Part D3 Access for People with Disabilities outlines the general building access requirements, and includes the relevant parts to meet the deemed to satisfy provisions to satisfy the performance requirements DP1, DP4, DP6, DP8 and DP9.

1.8.4 AS1428.1 (2009) Design for access and mobility

AS1428.1 (2009) Design for access and mobility Part 1: General requirements for access - New building work was revised and updated in 2009 and 2010 and is referenced in BCA 2012. The 2009 version of AS1428.1 adopts in principle the increased circulation space requirements of AS1428.2 (1992) developed to satisfy the needs of 90% of people with a disability in an age range 18-60 years.

1.8.5 AS1428.4.1 (2009) Design for access and mobility

AS1428.4.1 (2009) Design for access and mobility Part 4.1: Means to assist the orientation of people with vision impairment was revised and updated in 2009 and 2010 and is referenced in BCA 2012. This standard primarily details the requirements for tactile ground surface indicators (TGSI). The foreword to this standard notes that the use of TGSI will not correct bad design or make an unsafe environment safe and that good design will minimise the need for the use of TGSI. TGSI should be used to provide guidance and/or warning of an obstruction or hazard where there is insufficient alternative or ‘natural’ tactile cues.


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1.8.6 AS1428.2 (1992) Design for Access and Mobility Part 2

AS1428.2 (1992) Design for access and mobility Part 2: Enhanced and Additional requirements - Buildings and facilities was not referenced in the BCA 2002 - 2010. AS1428.2 is currently only referenced in the BCA 2012 in respect to public transport buildings. The DDA Advisory Notes on Access to Premises – HREOC, June 1997 reference AS1428.2.

AS1428.2 sets out design requirements for the design of buildings and facilities for access for people with disabilities, which are enhanced from the minimum requirements of AS1428.1 (2001). This standard also includes requirements for fittings and items which are not covered in AS1428.1 (2001). The design data was developed to satisfy the needs of 90% of people with a disability in an age range 18-60 years, so that they could achieve independent access to buildings available for public use. Proposed updates of AS1428.2 will include fittings and fixtures only.

1.8.7 SOPA Access Guidelines

As the Australian Standards on access and mobility do not currently include a section for outdoor environments, we have referenced the Sydney Olympic Park Authority Access Guidelines (second edition 2011) and Access Strategy – The Parklands at Sydney Olympic Park (2002) as guidelines for access provision in outdoor spaces. Other technical and scoping documents that provide further information on how to achieve better universal access that have been used in this study include the USA Draft Final Accessibility Guidelines for Outdoor Developed Areas (2009) and the USA Proposed Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way (2011).

1.9 Access to Heritage Buildings and Places

A key consideration of providing access to and within heritage buildings is achieving a balance between improving access to meet the intent of the DDA and conserving the character and significance of the building.

The path of travel by all visitors, and the accessibility of all services and facilities for people with a a range of abilities must be considered. This requirement extends from the time visitors decide to visit and their off site access to information, to opportunities for accessible transportation and parking, access to the principal public entries, circulation within the building, access to all levels of the building and public domain area, circulation externally around the site, adequacy of toilet provisions and other facilities, and how information is this information is provided on site, including signage.

In providing access to heritage places, the aim is to meet the obligations of the various acts and regulations while providing the same opportunities for all including people with disabilities to use, appreciate and enjoy heritage places. The objective is to achieve maximum access with minimal impact on the heritage values while complying with relevant heritage, planning and building legislation and adopting the sound conservation philosophy contained in the Burra Charter. This includes ensuring access for all through providing:

• access into the building at the same entry used by all where possible. Usually the principle public entrance, and may or may not be the original or historic entry.

• access to, and between all levels of the building• use of toilets and other facilities • information in all formats - written, visual and audio • services such as telephones, counters and retail outlets • access throughout the site including open space, landscapes,

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1.10 Definitions + Abbreviations

Circulation space:

A clear unobstructed area, to enable persons using mobility aids to manoeuver.

Continuous accessible path of travel:

An uninterrupted path of travel to, into or within a building providing access to all accessible facilities.

Latch side space: Circulation space on the latch side of a door

Luminance contrast:

The light reflected from one surface or component, compared to the light reflected from another surface or component.

Shoreline: A shoreline is a detectable outline along, or around, part or all of a building or linear path of travel.

Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSIs):

Truncated cones and/or bards installed on the ground or floor surface, designed to provide pedestrians who are blind or vision-impaired with warning or directional orientation information.

Tactile signs: Signage incorporating raised text, and/or symbols and Braille to enable touch reading by people who are blind or who are vision-impaired

Wayfinding: The ease with which one proceeds andis facilitated through an environment fromone point of interest to another. Wayfindingsystems include such components as basiclayout of building and site, interior and exterior landmarks, views to outside, signs, floor and room numbering, spoken directions, maps, directories, logical progression of spaces, colour coding.


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Present Situation

2.1 Bondi Beach and Park

Bondi’s close proximity to, and easy access from, the City means that it is a popular tourist and day tripper destination for all age groups. Visitors come to Bondi to experience the world famous beach, a wide range of recreational and cultural activities, and the many festivals and events held throughout the year. On average, it is estimated that 1.8 million people visit Bondi each year.

Bondi Park is Crown Land and is situated between Campbell Parade and the world famous Bondi Beach. The iconic status of Bondi, local and regional recreation demands and the large number of local users, visitors and tourists have a significant impact on the infrastructure and resources of the Park and its surrounding environment.

As Bondi Park functions as both a destination and a transitory space, access to amenities within the Park and the Beach is essential. Bondi Park contains a number of facilities including the Bondi playground, skate park, fitness station and amenities buildings.

Bondi Park also includes the Bondi Pavilion and Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club which represents a cultural landscape of National and State significance being included on the National Heritage List in 2008. The sites heritage significance is as an important symbol of the Australian beach experience.

Today Bondi Pavilion provides a diversity of programs including music, pottery, yoga, pilates, martial art, dance, drama, school holiday activities. Local theatre performances, the Art Gallery and scheduled events are also very popular. Activities which are popular for elderly people bring approximately 150 – 200 attendees each month. Recreational activities within the Park and Beach which are popular with locals and visitors include swimming, surfing, beach volleyball, skatepark, playground and walking.

2.2 Waverley Community Profile

The Census population of Waverley Council LGA in 2011 was 63,486, living in 30,854 dwellings with an average household size of 2.24.

Waverley Council’s community profile reports that it has:

+ 13.2% of Waverley’s total population over 65 years old. This age group is projected to increase to 17% by 2031.

+ 1,761 people or 2.8% of the population report needing help in their day-to-day lives due to disability.

+ 4,648 carers or 7.3% provide unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, long term illness or old age.

+ 6.8% of the population are under 5 years of age+ 24.3% of the population are parents

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CURLEWIS STREET

HASTINGS PARADE

ARNERS AVENUE

CAMPBELL PARADE

RAMSGATE AVENUE

ROSCOE STREET

HALL STREET

BRIGHTON BOULEVARDE

CAMPBELL PARADE

URRLRLRLLRLLLLLLLLLLEEEWEWEWWEWEWEURLEWIS STREET

CAMPBELL PARADE

Beach

SwimmingPool

Playground

Park

North Bondi SLSC

ARDEExercise Station

Playground

Promenade

Skate Park

Bondi SurfBathers LSC

Bondi Pavilion

Shared Vehicle and Pedestrian Zone

0m 50 100 200

Rubbish Bin Collection Area

Park Entry and Mode of Arrival

Bus Route & Bus Stop

Bicycle Path

Taxi Stand

Coach Bus Parking

Car Parking

Disabled Parking

Motorcycle Parking

Bicycle Parking

Toilets (including disabled toilet)

Coastal Walk

Pedestrian Circulation

Beach Access

Wayfinding Signage

KEY

for Vehicles and Pedestrians

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d f c b e/

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve

witnessed near misses as tourists and little children mistake the road for a walkway.

There’s a lack of seamless access from

Campbell Pde to Queen Elizabeth Drive Drive

and to Bondi Park, promenade and beach

She was hoping to use her mobility scooter to visit the beach but this

proved very difficult despite her being

adventurous and plucky

I can’t take my pram on Notts Ave or Ramsgate

Frail older people need good access to park for exercise purposes

and to reduce social isolation

Community ConsultationListening to people’s experiences

Below is a collection of comments submitted to Waverley Council during stakeholder consultation

and during the universal access workshop. Further detail is provided in the Appendices.

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1. Wheelchair user

Characteristics: • Drives car to Bondi Beach• Independently propels chair• Independent transfer to/from wheelchair• Being active and social is very important

Design Perspective:• Physical accessibility• Functional usability• Grip + strength• Activity inclusion

2. Person with vision impairment

Characteristics: • Uses public bus• Independently navigates Bondi Park• Uses a guide dog and cane• Social activity is very important

Design Perspective:• Physical accessibility• Tactile + auditory qualities• Visual characteristics• Safety + security

4. Seniors

Characteristics: • Local seniors group travels to Bondi

in mini bus• A range of mobility devices used• Decreased stamina• Age related hearing + vision loss• Remaining physically + social activity

is important

Design Perspective:• Physical accessibility• Visual + auditory information• Aesthetics• Safety + security• Intuitive + functional qualities

3. Carer with pram

Characteristics: • Walks to Biddigal Reserve from home• Social engagement with other parents

important• Stimulation + play for young child

Design Perspective:• Physical accessibility• Aesthetics• Safety + security

dTo understand the needs of different users and to illustrate the impact of

environmental design features, we have produced 4 short scenarios.

2.4 KEY ACCESS ISSUES


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Below is a summary of key access issues that were identified

during the study. Further detail is provided in the findings section.

Parking

Insufficient number of designated accessible parking spaces and links from parking to park

Toilet + change facilities

Insufficient number and location of universally accessible toilets and change facilities

Wayfinding

Lack of clear, consistent directional and identification signage at key decision points. Poor tonal and tactile features along access routes and shorelines.

Linking paths + routes

Poor connectivity + continuity of accessible pathways into and throughout study area including links from public transport

Pedestrian safety + security

Moving with confidence throughout the study area is impacted by a number of pedestrian/vehicle conflict points, shared pathways with bikes, pathway obstructions, poor tonal contrast, non-compliant stairways and ramps and dogs off-leashes

Activity exclusion

Limited choice and options for providing an equal experience to activities ie. the pool, beach, picnic areas, skate park and Icebergs

Visitor diversity

Insufficiently caters for a diverse range of visitors ie. mobility devices, reduced balance, low vision, reduced stamina, perceptive + cognitive abilities and different languages

Comfort

Increasing facilities such as more regular seating and shelter will increase visitor comfort

Information

Lack of off-site information on accessible parking locations, facilities, routes and activity choices within the park

Policies + operational management

Lack of policies relating to universal access ie. drop off areas, use of beach wheelchairs, training of life guards and events

PLANNING JOURNEY + ARRIVAL MOVING THROUGH AREA ON-SITE EXPERIENCE

3 Findings

3.1 CAR PARKING Access Issues

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Key Access Issues:

• Pedestrian/vehicle conflict within parking areas

• Insufficient number of designated accessible parking spaces

• Limited accessible paths of travel from accessible parking bays to facilities

• Accessible parking bays non-compliant [insufficient ground surfaces, crossfall too steep, uneven ground surfaces, no shared space]

• Insufficient kerb ramps provided adjacent to parking bay

• No allocated parking for carers with prams

•No wayfinding signage to indicate location of accessible parking spaces

11 designated accessible spaces: 3 x Ramsgate Avenue [on-street parallel]

4 x QED [off-street perpendicular]4 x Park Drive [off-street perpendicular]

Ramsgate Ave Car Parking 1 + 2•Crossfall of parking bays 1 & 2 too

steep 1:12•No adjacent kerb ramps provided

adjacent to parking bays. Subsequently wheelchair user travels towards oncoming traffic through roundabout to get to pedestrian crossing.

QED Car Parking 3 + 4•Parking is in good proximity to Pavilion

facilities however, the accessible pathway links from the parking bay to the Promenade level via adjacent ramps are too steep.

•No shared space provided

Park Drive Car Parking 5 + 6•No continuous accessible path of travel

from parking bay 5 to facilities. Bays provided at top of steep grade.

•Surface of parking bays uneven•Angle of kerb at parking bay 6 has a

sharp transition • Road marking faded and unclear

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3.2 ACCESS POINTS + TRANSPORT LINKS Access Issues


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Key Access Issues:

• Insufficient number of entry points into park with accessible links [currently 3/15 are suitable grade]

• Limited signage + wayfinding [lack of visual and tactile cues identifying access points and shared pathways]

• Pedestrian/vehicle conflict [QED entry points, Park Drive, Notts Ave]

• Insufficient pathway links between bus stops and study area. [currently one accessible link provided]

• No accessible links to facilities from taxi rank or coach parking area

• Coach parking area impedes on bus stop zones

• No official drop off point close to Pavilion entrance for people with disabilities, carers, older adults.

Image 1 + 2• Steep grades and stairways at majority

of access points into the park•Pedestrian/vehicle conflict crossing

Park Drive with no delineation or pathways provided for pedestrians.

•South end access point bottleneck due to high traffic, narrow entry + footpath pushing pedestrians onto road.

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Image 5 + 6•Insufficient signage and markings to

indicate shared pedestrian/bike path along Campbell Pde

•Coach parking in bus zone•Long distances to travel for accessible

entry point•Insufficient tonal contrast along path

edges

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Image 3• Pathway link not provided on both sides

of carriage way from coach area•Pedestrian crossing not signed or

marked•Insufficient tonal contrast of bollards

and pedestrian/vehicular accessways.Image 4•Kerb ramp faces into traffic with no

pedestrian crossing - hazardous for a person with a vision impairment

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15 x Pedestrian access points into park 4 x Vehicle access points1 x Coach parking area11 x Bus stops [6 city bound, 5 outbound]

1 x Taxi rank1 x unofficial drop off area at rear of Pavilion

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Key Access Issues:

• Shared zone in front of Pavilion hazardous

• Unmarked pedestrian crossings defined by kerb ramps either side of carriageway

• Pedestrian/vehicle conflict with no delineation or pathways provided at pedestrian crossing points [QED, Park Drive]

• Poor tonal contrast between pedestrian and vehicle carriageways

• Kerb ramps not provided adjacent to parking bays or on both sides of carriageway

• Non-compliant kerb ramp design [upper landings too small, not 1:8, sharp angle at transition]

• No TGSIs for blended kerbs

Campbell Pde + Ramsgate Ave pedestrian crossings [8x signalised, 2x marked]6x pedestrian crossing points on QED [4 marked]

4x pedestrian crossing points on Park Drive [unmarked]

Image 1 + 2•Kerb ramp upper landings too small•Kerb ramps do not align with each other•Kerb ramp direction faces into traffic •Kerb ramp too steep and sharp angle at

transition

Image 3 + 4•No TGSIs on either side of blended kerb•Kerb ramps not provided on both sides

of pedestrian crossing•Crossing directs pedestrians to a non-

continuous pathway link

Image 5 • Pedestrian crossings are not signed or

markedImage 6 •Poor visual + tactile delineation of

pedestrian/vehicle shared zone•Insufficient luminance contrast of

bollards

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Key Access Issues:

• Street furniture obstructing pathway, not set back from pathway.

• Insufficient number of delineated pathways provided for pedestrians on carriageways [QED, Park Drive]

• No tonal contrast between pedestrian/vehicle carriageways

• Brick paving surfaces uneven + abutting surfaces not flush throughout park

• Pathways too narrow at South end, Notts Ave and Ramsgate Ave

• Rubbish collection points obstruct pathways

• Permanent pathway obstructions ie. signs, light poles, signal boxes, traffic light poles

• Temporary pathway obstructions include event equipment, rubbish bins, fences, bikes

7x pathway sections around the perimeter of study area 24 x designated pathways within the study area

Image 1 + 2• Brick paving uneven•Poor tonal contrast between pathway

and adjoining wall edge line• Parked cars overhanging pathway•Pathway crossfall too steep

Image 3 + 4•No delineated pedestrian area from QED

parking on foreshore side•Pathway too narrow, light poles create

obstruction on pathway

Image 5 + 6•Change of level and trip hazard•Shoreline along Promenade obstructed

by bikes, gaps in balustrade, rubbish bins, seating, showers, ramps and stairways.

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Image 7 + 8• Pedestrian/vehicle conflict, no

pedestrian delineation and poor lines of sight.

•Rubbish bins obstructing pathways•Grate openings greater than 13mm and

not perpendicular to path of travel

Image 9 + 10•Signal boxes not set off path of travel

and are an obstruction•Pedestrian/vehicle conflict as no

delineation at pedestrian crossing point•Sign obstructing pathway

Image 11 + 12•Temporary pathway obstructions -

rubbish bins and event equipment •Bus shelter obstruction on pathway, not

set off pathway or positioned on kerb side

•Bollards insufficient luminance contrast

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Image 13 + 14•Abutting surfaces not flush and greater

than 5mm•Lifting and cracked surfaces create trip

hazard

Image 15 + 16•Service pit and grates not flush with

path

Image 17 + 18•Ground abutting sides of pathway are a

trip hazard•Grate openings greater than 13mm and

not perpendicular to path of travel•Grates positioned in middle of pathways

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Key Access Barriers:

• Non-compliant stairways [no handrails, contrast on step nosing, TGSIs, uneven riser heights, tapered design, overhead clearance]

•Stairways not set back off pathway and create obstructions on Promenade

•No linking pathway from stairway

• No alternative accessible linking pathway to Icebergs

5x entry points have stairway access4x access routes have stairway links2x stairways have no linking pathways

4x stairways from QED to Promenade5x stairways to access beach + pool

Image 1 + 2• Heritage stairways worn treads and

uneven riser heights•Handrails not on both sides of stairways •No contrast on step nosinsg or TGSIs at

top and bottom of stairways•Tapered stairways unsafe

Image 3 + 4•Stairways not set back off pathway and

create obstructions on PromenadeImage 4•Stairway steep with short treads

Image 5 + 6• Pavilion steps no handrails•Insufficient luminance contrast on step

nosing•Inconsistent TGSI coverage and

insufficient luminance contrast•Overhanging stairway is a hazard on

path of travel

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• Non-compliant ramps [too steep, upper/lower landings too small, no handrails, kerb rails, TGSIs]

•Ramps not set back off pathway and create obstructions on Promenade

1x access route has ramped links7x ramps from QED to Promenade

Image 1 + 2•Ramp configuration does not align with

opposite side, creates pathway barrier for a person with low vision

•Non-compliant ramp [too steep, handrails, kerb edges and TGSIs not provided]

•Lower landing not level and located on vehicle carriageway.

•Not linked to accessible path of travel

Image 3 + 4•Handrails on both sides, kerb edges and

TGSIs not provided•Upper landing of ramps too small•Abutting surfaces of kerb ramp not flush•Steep ramp with sandy surface is

slippery and difficult to use

Image 5 + 6•Ramps not set back from path of travel

create obstruction on Promenade•Non-compliant ramp [too steep,

handrails not on both sides, kerbs and TGSIs not provided]

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• No alternative beach access to steep ramps

• No balustrades provided at ramp drop-off

• Insufficient number of compliant ramps [too steep, no handrails]

•No alternative access to tidal pool, stair only access

•Stairways non-compliant [insufficient handrails, no contrast on stair nosings, no TGSIs]

•Beach access points not clearly identified [lack of visual, tactile cues + signage]

•Nth end crowded with children and prams, cause pathway obstacle

•Location of beach wheelchairs in relation to accessible beach access point

14x beach + pool access points13x ramps to access beach + pool

5x stairways to access beach + pool

Image 1 + 2•Ramp width compliant however due to

high traffic ramp does not allow for 2 people to pass

•No access to tidal pool, stair only access•Stairways non-compliant [insufficient

handrails, no contrast on stair nosings, no TGSIs]

Image 2 + 3•Steep ramps to beach can be difficult to

use with sand on surface making them slippery

•No alternative access to beach if steep ramps are difficult to use

•No balustrades on ramps

Image 5 + 6•Stairways non-compliant [insufficient

handrails, no contrast on stair nosings]•No access to Icebergs pool and facilities

from study area

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• Street furniture not set back off pathway and obstructs path of travel

• Roadside furniture not consistently placed on the kerb side

• Insufficient luminance contrast of furniture or around street furniture

• Insufficient number of facilities linked to an accessible pathway

• Insufficient hard stand dimensions to allow for manoeuvring area at accessible facilities [picnic, BBB, seats + drinking fountains]

• Insufficient seating along walkways

• Lack of shady rest areas

• Kiosk and cafe seating obstruct clear pathways and shorelines

14x Sheltered picnic tables46x Seats within study area [approx.]

2x BBQ areas2x Playgrounds

Image 1 + 2• Bins not located kerb side of roadway

creates obstruction along shoreline for a person with low vision

•Gap between ground and open tree guard.

•Roots uplifting ground surface

Image 3 + 4•Heritage shelters not universally

accessible or comfortable to use.•No linking pathway from accessible

route to at least 1 picnic shelter•For accessible facility insufficient

hardstand around picnic shelter for wheelchair manoeuvring area

•Accessible table provided however inaccessible due to obstruction by frame of shelter

Image 5 + 6• Seat design accessible however provide

a number of seats in different locations with accessible linking pathways

•Insufficient hard stand dimensions as no room for wheelchair space

•BBQ facility not linked to accessible path of travel

•No accessible BBQ facility provided in study area

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Image 7•Water fountain good design and easy to

locate.•Where possible set showers back off

path along promenade

Image 10•Water fountain design not accessible, no

hardstand or positioned with a link to an accessible path of travel

Image 11•Bike racks obstructing path of travel

with low luminance contrast around area

Image 8•Insufficient luminance contrast of

bollards•Inconsistent design of bollards

throughout park [too short and wide]Image 9•Operable part of parking meter too high

+ poor screen legibility (day/night)•Where possible set parking meters off

the path of travel.

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•No accessible viewing area at skate park

•Stairways to viewing areas non-compliant [no handrails, contrast on stair nosing, TGSIs, tapered stair design]

4 x Viewing Areas:1x North end

1x Promenade2x Sth end

Image 1 + 2•Nth + Sth end viewing areas not

accessible due to change of levels•Stairway non-compliant [no handrails,

contrast on stair nosing, TGSIs, tapered stair design]

•Uneven change of level

Image 3 + 4•Alternative viewing area provided at Sth

end. Sight lines potentially obstructed by sign, bin and shrubs

Image 5•No shoreline along Promenade viewing

areaImage 6•No accessible viewing area at skate park

- requires sufficient manoeuvring space • Stairway access to seating

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•Insufficient number of location maps and directional signage at arrival and decision making points

•No signage to indicate location of accessible parking spaces, toilet, beach wheelchair facilities and accessible access routes

•No signage to indicate location of public transport

•No multi-lingual information options for tourists

•No Braille or tactile signage provided

•Font + icon sizes too small for viewing distances

•Insufficient identification signage at facilities

•No information hierarchy and consistency across study area

15x Location Maps

Image 1•Location maps and icons too small•Font + icon sizes too small for viewing

distances•Directional sign hard to read as font

placed on patterned background•No Braille or tactile signage provided

Image 2 +3•Signs faded and difficult to read•Bikes prohibited sign inconsistently

placed at access points

Image 4 + 5• Identification sign does not clearly

indicate Pavilion entrance •Identification signs not consistent across

study area•Toilet signage too high, incorrect

location•“A” frame boards at front and inside

Pavilion obstruct path of travel

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• Accessible toilet facilities not compliant [insufficient room dimensions, doorway circulation and fixtures + fittings]

• Insufficient number of public toilet/shower, change room facilities at north and south end of study area

• Accessible toilet/shower facility in Pavilion uses MLAK key system

• No separate parent rooms/baby change areas provided

• No adult change table provided

3x designated unisex accessible toilets1x designated unisex accessible shower

1x baby change table

Image 1 + 2•Insufficient door circulation space at

both doors into accessible toilet facility•Toilet roll holder incorrectly placed•Baby change table provided in toilet

cubicle that needs MLAK key access

Image 3 •Insufficient latch side space at doorway

in shower area•No shower head support grabrail or

shower hose provided•Insufficient shower recess circulation

spaceImage 4•Non-compliant accessible or ambulant

toilet. Basin obstructs circulation in front of toilet pan

Image 5 + 6•Bins obstruct pathway to accessible

toilet and reduce latch side space.•Steel door too heavy•Door threshold not level•Insufficient room dimensions in Nth and

Sth facilities•Sth toilet locked with key and used as a

cleaning storage area

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BONDI PARK4.1 Parking

STRATEGY

Number of parking spaces• Provide 2% accessible parking spaces across

park• Allocate parking to families/carers with prams

based on visitor numbers• Provide drop off area close to pavilion for pavilion

users including taxi drop off

Location + links• Provide parking convenient to facilities• Provide accessible links to accessible parking• Provide accessible links to coach parking area• Provide parking in future underground car

parking with accessible links to park

Information + initiatives• Educate community regarding mobility parking

scheme entitlements • Trial parking affordability initiatives eg off peak

reduced parking fees for parents / carers and seniors using the pavilion

• Provide wayfinding signage for accessible parking

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DESIGN GOAL:

Provide adequate numbers of universally accessible car parks and drop off areas throughout the park in convenient locations to cater for visitors and residents arriving at the park by car or bus.

CURLEWIS STREET

HASTINGS PARADE

WARNERS AVENUE

CAM

PBEL

L PA

RAD

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RAMSGATE AVENUE

ROSCOE STREET

HALL STREET

BRIGHTON BOULEVARDE

CAMPBELL PA

RADE

Parking 0m 50 100 200

KeyCoach Parking

Car Parking

Disabled Parking

Provide 5x new accessible parking spaces in

park $11,000

1

Upgrade 8 existing parking spaces to current

standards with shared space, line marking, resurfacing +

linking kerb ramps $17,500

1

Provide drop off area close to pavilion

2

Regrade 2x bay surfaces, reinstall kerb

ramp and link to accessible pathway

3

Regrade existing pathway and install kerb

ramp + pedestrian crossing

$8,800

4

Install new accessible link from coach parking

area when this section of Park Dr is no longer used

for parking $12,500

4

Relocate parking spaces in Park Dr to a more suitable grade

3

Install 3 kerb ramps; regrade

crossfall of 3 spaces

$6,500

3

estimated cost

$56,300

ACTIONS:

x.x.x ACTION PLAN + COSTINGS Car Parking

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BONDI PARK4.2 Pathways

STRATEGY:• Provide accessible pedestrian routes from principal entrances into park with

accessible links through park• Due to topographical constraints it is not possible that all access points with

associated links into the park can be made 100% accessible, therefore it is recommended that the following proportion of access points with accessible links into park be provided - Zone A 75%, Zone B 50%, Zone C 20%

• Improve surfaces, uneven edges, gradients + crossfalls, of footpaths and provide landings where possible

• Upgrade existing stairways to include handrails and contrast on nosings• New stairways set back off path and include handrails, tgsi and contrast on

nosings• New ramps set back off path and include handrails, tgsi and kerb rails• Provide kerb ramps at pedestrian crossings with sufficient landings at top with

correct gradients and for blended kerbs install TGSI’s• Provide a suitable barrier for change of level over 1m• Set back off pathway: garbage bins and bin collection points, showers, parking

meters, signal boxes• Provide more bike parking at park access points to reduce bikes entering the

park and being chained up along the promenade balustrade• Improve signage to enforce prohibition of bike use in pedestrian areas• Clear delineation and signage around shared pathways for improved pedestrian

safety eg on QED and Campbell Pde• Develop strategy to manage dogs off leash • Improve visual and wayfinding cues through tonal / colour contrast and tactile

elements between vehicle carriageways and pedestrian pathways and at pathway edges, walls and kerbs

• Improve lighting on principal pedestrian routes and on pathway through pavilion

Campbell Parade + Ramsgate Ave• Relocate bins, bus shelters and other obstacles by setting back from the path,

relocating to the kerbside or widening footpath.

Promenade• Reconstruct all stairways + ramps to be set back from Promenade. This will

provide a clear unobstructed pathway, increase pedestrian flow and defined shoreline on Promenade, while increasing wayfinding to Promenade and reduce pathway obstructions ie. seating/street furniture on QED pathway due to location between wall cuts.

• Improve connection between QED and promenade - at least 50% of routes accessible by upgrading stairways and installing compliant ramps at links 1, 2, 3 & 4 without setting back of pathway [short term solution].

• Create a shoreline by either placing showers and seats along the wall and creating a shoreline along the front OR create a shoreline along the back and set seats, showers and bins off the path

Bondi Park B• Provide accessible pathway from Roscoe St entrance to pavilion• Remove shared zone and vehicle access from in front of pavilion• Provide “quiet” accessible route (alternative to promenade) through the park

from Campbell Pde to the rear of the park and pavilion with seating and shade.• Provide accessible pathway through pavilion• Upgrade stairways at both pedestrian overbridges

Bondi Park C• Provide accessible pathway along QED linking to promenade, skatepark + zoneC• Widen accessway at Notts Avenue• Improve pedestrian flow at the bottleneck at footpath by widening the pathway

and the stairway or provide an alternative entry point.

DESIGN GOAL:

Provide an obstacle free network of continuous accessible pathways throughout the park that link to parking, unique park features and facilities that benefits all users and creates a sense of convenience, safety + inclusion.

estimated cost

$1.16 million

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HALL STREET

BRIGHTON BOULEVARDE

CAMPBELL PA

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Shared Vehicle and Pedestrian

Zone

Access Routes and Pathways 0m 50 100 200

KeyPark Entry

Wayfinding Signage

Coastal Walk




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BONDI PARK Pathways continued

ACTIONS:

Proposed accessible pathway network

Regrade pathway + provide accessible link to

skate park viewing area

$88,000

12

Provide handrails, contrast on stair nosing

and TGSIs on stairways at 2x pedestrian overbridges

$13,000

11

Repair uneven surfaces throughout park

$53,000

1

Create a clear unobstructed pathway by

setting back compliant stairways and ramps on

promenade$195,000

6

Upgrade stairways and pathway surfaces

$9,000

2

Upgrade balustrades at drop offs

$30,000

4

Install threshold raised humps at either

end of mid block + signage on Notts Ave

$60,000

13

Upgrade stairways + repair uneven surfaces at

south end$31,000

2

Upgrade stairways along QED + skatepark

$14,000

2

Provide 4 accessible links from QED to

promenade [short term option

$88,000]

7

Install kerb ramp at crossing

$1000

3

Install kerb ramp at crossing

$1000

3

Install TGSIs at crossing

$3,600

3

Relocate pathway obstructions on Campbell

Pde + Ramsgate Ave$23,000

5

Regrade pathway to pavilion

$100,000

8

Remove obstacles along pathway through

pavilion

10 Regrade 12x kerb ramps on Campbell Pde

$15,000

3 Regrade pathways,

and install new pathway $479,000

9

Replace 5x kerb ramps on QED

$6000

3

Provide balustrade along edge of pathway at

change of level$36,000

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BONDI PARK4.3 Beach Access

STRATEGY:

• Provide 30% (ie 2 additional) accessible beach access points close to toilet/change facilities with 1:14 ramps and stairs, set off promenade

• Widen ramp at northern end to at least 1800mm• Provide balustrades at all existing beach ramps• Provide 6x stairways as an alternative access to the

steep beach access ramps• Consider providing a universal beach experience by

designing a boardwalk at beach level• Provide universal access into Wally Weeks pool

Wayfinding• Provide a clear shoreline along the promenade • Provide identification cues at beach access points

Equipment• Consider where prams + wheelchairs may be

temporarily parked when people are accessing the pool and beach at the northern end

• Consider providing beach matting on request/or for special events

• Development of a beach wheelchair strategy: - storage close to accessible paths to beach - collaboration with NBSLSC for storage of beach

wheelchairs and beach matting information and promotion

- liability / policy for use- training lifeguards

DESIGN GOAL:

Provide a number of universally accessible beach access points across the beach with a choice of stairways or ramps.

estimated cost

$215,000

ACTIONS:

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HASTINGS PARADE

WARNERS AVENUE

CAM

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ROSCOE STREET

HALL STREET

BRIGHTON BOULEVARDE

CAMPBELL PA

RADE

Beach Access 0m 50 100 200

Install 6x stairways with handrails, step

nosing + colour contrast on top landing

$42,000

4

Provide accessible beach access points with 1:14 ramps and stairways

$85,000

1

Beach wheelchair storage

7 Widen ramp$26,000

2

Further investigate universal access into

Wally Weeks pool

6

Install balustrades at existing beach ramps

$62,000

3

Further investigate options for providing a

boardwalk at beach level

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STRATEGY:

Toilets / shower / change facilities• Provide new accessible toilet/shower and change facilities at northern end with

additional ambulant accessible cubicles• Provide new accessible toilet facility at south end of park with additional ambulant

accessible cubicles• Upgrade accessible toilet/shower facilities in pavilion to current standards

including ambulant accessible facilities• Provide separate baby change facilities at northern facilities and pavilion facilities• Door width into combined accessible toilet + shower (north and pavilion) should

accommodate a beach wheelchair • Consider southern facilities to be MLAK keyed, (proposed kiosk can have a key

available). Northern facilities / pavilion unlocked during operational hours. • Provide adult change table close to beach wheelchair storage + toilet/shower

facility ie. within NBSLSC or as a separate room in northern facilities that doubles as a parents room

Pavilion• Provide clear unobstructed pathway and direct access route through the pavilion -

ie remove loose furniture (signs etc) and tables and chairs.• Maintain a clear unobstructed pathway and shoreline around tables and chairs for

pavilion restaurants / cafes• Provide handrails, TGSI and contrast on nosing at pavilion steps• Provide accessible principal entrance (door width, luminance contrast of door)• Improve wayfinding and signage to pavilion entrance and facilities• Provide a clear, unobstructed pathway at rear of pavilion• Remove pedestrian / vehicle conflict at rear of pavilion

Viewing Areas• Create a universally accessible viewing area at the south end of the park that is

linked to an accessible path (an alternative to the Notts Avenue lookout). • Create a universally accessible viewing area at the skate park that is linked to an

accessible path.

Playgrounds• Provide universally accessible playground facilities with a variety of play and

sensory equipment for different ages• Provide user friendly surfaces such as soft-fall under play equipment and for

linking pathways• Provide a safety barrier around Biddigal Reserve playground

BBQs and Picnic Shelters• Provide accessible picnic shelters with linking pathways to picnic facilities with

sufficient hardstand and wheelchair seating spaces

Seating and Street Furniture• Provide sheltered areas with seating along beach front. • Provide seating and shelter in “quiet” area at rear of park and at rear of pavilion.• Provide seating every 60m along promenade, linked to accessible pathways• Provide wheelchair space 1300 x 800mm next to accessible seats• 20% of seating to be accessible and equitable dispersion around park• Provide seating with colour contrast to surrounding area, armrests and backrests• Provide 100% accessible drinking fountains with consistent design surrounded by

a hardstand and linked by accessible pathway (upgrade at least 4).• When upgraded, select street furniture (bollards, bins, seats) that provides

adequate luminance contrast with background

BONDI PARK4.4 Facilities

DESIGN GOAL:

Provide a network of facilities throughout the park that are convenient, comfortable and durable. Provide an adequate proportion and dispersion of accessible facilities linked to accessible pathways.

estimated cost

$172,000

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HALL STREET

BRIGHTON BOULEVARDE

CAMPBELL PA

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Shared Vehicle and Pedestrian

Zone

Access Routes and Pathways 0m 50 100 200

KeyPark Entry

Wayfinding Signage

Coastal Walk




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BONDI PARK Facilities continued

ACTIONS:

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Provide seating at rear of pavilion

$16,000

Provide additional seating along promenade

and pathways$32,000

Install new accessible toilet /shower

$20,000

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Investigate options for universal playground

with linking pathways

10

Extend hardstand and provide linking

pathway to picnic shelter$1,200

11

Provide accessible viewing area at skate park

9

Install handrails, TGSI and contrast nosing

along pavilion steps$30,000

6

Install new accessible toilet

facility$15,000

2

Upgrade accessible toilet /shower

$20,000

3

Provide separate baby change facilities

4

Provide separate baby change facilities

4

Install adult change table in close proximity

to beach wheelchair storage + accessible toilet/shower facility

$3,000

Widen doorways at pavilion entrance

$2,000

7

Relocate sign and bin for clear viewing area

$350

Extend hardstand and provide linking

pathways to 2x picnic shelters$13,000

11

Reinstall 3x drinking fountains, provide

hardstand + linking pathway $18,700

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BONDI PARK4.5 Wayfinding + Signage

STRATEGY:

• Develop a wayfinding strategy for the park that encompasses the physical environment, signage, customer service, information, brochures, guides and website.

• Improve communication of directional and warning messages for all park users, including people who are blind or have a vision impairment.

• Support legibility and cohesion through using consistent sign systems, colour / contrast, street furniture, trees and other landscape features.

• Use consistent signage text, graphic style and locations• Increase font and map size and contrast, plain background for printed

information• Consider using Braille and tactile elements/information at major access

points• Provide multi-lingual information and/or pictograms• Incorporate wayfinding technology and GPS into signage and information

ACTIONS

Provide signage• Provide consistent signage at major decision points and all access points into

the park• Ensure the physical placement, installation and illumination of signs

enhances legibility when viewed from a distance.• Provide information at an optimal height so that it is clearly visible by a person

while either seated or standing• Provide adequate colour contrast between the sign and the symbol and the

surface surrounding the sign e.g. wall or background.

Provide shorelines• Incorporate consistent edges that follow the grade of the walkway and provide

shorelines for orientation and navigation. Well defined edges like landscaping, walls and building lines provide good shorelines.

• Provide contrasting ground surfaces to establish visual + tactile cues that can guide people across undefined open areas.

• Provide clear delineation between bike and pedestrian areas

DESIGN GOAL:

Provide consistent and effective on and off-site information to the broadest group possible including people with a wide range of sensory abilities, intellectual abilities, literacy levels and languages.

5 Design Guidelines

5.1 General Recommendations and Technical Requirements

This section provides relevant standards and technical details to incorporate access and inclusion in ongoing planning and design for Bondi Park. The requirements outline the provisions required to meet the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards, BCA parts D3, E3.6 and F2.4 and AS1428 Design for Access and Mobility.

5.2 Kerb Ramps

AS1428.1 2009 require the following for kerb ramps:

a. Alignment in the direction of travelb. Maximum rise of 190mmc. Length no greater than 1520mmd. Gradient not steeper than 1:8e. A slip resistant surfacef. A 1500mm landing at the top where there is a change of

direction required.g. Abutment of surfaces to have a smooth transition with 5mm

construction tolerance provided the edges are bevelled.

5.3 Accessways

An accessible walkway has a gradient of between 1:20 and 1:33. Continuous accessible paths of travel provide the following:

a. Firm, level, slip resistant surface in wet and dry conditions and over time.

b. Maintained surfaces that are hard or firm, even, tractionable, slip resistant and free of debris and tree roots, clear of hazards such as furniture, signs and overhanging vegetation; maintained with a 2000 mm clear vertical height from the path surface to any vegetation (measured when wet) or overhead hazard.

c. Longitudinal gradients no steeper than 1:20. Where there are transitions between levels, level landings of minimum 1200mm length provided.

d. Circulation spaces to facilitate 90° turns by a person using a wheelchair (minimum 1500mm x 1500mm wide with gradient not steeper than 1:40 in any direction) at changes in direction for a level path when turning.

e. Objects / facilities such as seating and water fountains set back from the path.

f. Effective contrast to adjoining surfaces such as at bollards to ensure obstacles on the path are easily detected. The preferred height of bollards is 1100mm to ensure they are more easily detected by pedestrians.

g. Any openings in the surface of the pathways such as grates no greater than 13mm.

h. Level transitions between surfaces (5mm with beveled edges is acceptable).

i. Sharp transitions between the planes of landings and ramps.j. For walkways and landings shallower than 1:33, a cross fall

no steeper than 1:40 (or 1:33 for bitumen) for shedding of water.

k. The ground abutting the sides of the walkway provides a firm and level surface of a different material to that of the walkway at the same level of the walkway, follows the grade of the walkway and extends horizontally for minimum 600mm or a kerb or a kerb rail and handrail or a wall of minimum height 450mm.

l. Landings at intervals of 25m for walkways of gradient 1:33; landings at intervals of 15m for walkways of gradient 1:20.

m. Seating provided for rest opportunities for people with limited mobility. Seats set back from the pathway to avoid potential hazards to people passing along the path.

n. Seats with arm and back rests will improve seat accessibility, ensuring people with limited mobility have a support when

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transferring on and off the seat. A range of armrest configurations provides choices for people when transferring on and off the seats. The preferred installed height of seats is 450-520mm.

5.3.1 Shared Areas

People with a disability may have a physical, sensory (vision or hearing), cognitive or intellectual impairment, that is not always apparent to other path users. Path users may not be aware that others, especially seniors, may have a hearing impairment that makes it difficult to hear an approaching cyclist even when warning is given. Older people using the path may be anxious about being knocked over by a cyclist on shared use pathways, as they may not hear a cyclist approaching and the surprise of them passing may cause them to become unbalanced.

A combination of initiatives is likely to be required for site specific circumstances that addresses path user behaviour, awareness of other path users such as children and older people, speed, path design, location and quality, signage and information and path maintenance. The width of a path is the most obvious characteristic affecting usability. Austroads provides guidance on path widths for a range of types and intensities of use. A small increase in width can reduce pedestrians’ fear of being run into and improve path efficiencies and the enjoyment of users. Widening at points of conflict can provide a relatively inexpensive solution to alleviate conflict at blind corners and other key locations. Where there is a high volume of cyclists, paths need to be wider and with good sight lines and edge clearance for avoidance manoeuvers. The same also applies to high volumes of pedestrians. Horizontal geometry, in particular, directly affects user sightlines. Sharp and blind corners, poor forward visibility and issues like overhanging vegetation can create dangerous situations. The ability to see and identify other users and potential hazards

on a path is fundamental to avoiding conflicts. After dark, and in places where natural lighting is poor (for example where trees provide areas of deep shade), artificial lighting may be needed. Consistent, simple, frequent and standardised tactile or auditory cues, signage, colour and use of contrast will improve communication of directional and warning messages for all path users, and considers people who are blind or have a vision impairment.

5.4 Wayfinding Strategy

An effective wayfinding strategy communicates effectively to the broadest group possible including people with a wide range of sensory abilities, intellectual abilities, literacy levels, languages and physical statures. The development of an overall wayfinding strategy includes the physical environment as well as transport linkages, customer service, information, brochures, guides and website.

5.4.1 External Wayfinding

Prior to entering a building, visitors must determine where they are, locate where they want to go, establish the best route to get there, locate the appropriate entrance and negotiate the path of travel to the entrance. When successful, the external wayfinding system provides visitors with sufficient information to ensure ease of access and a successful arrival. Architectural elements, landmarks that add identifiable features to the building and large sized building identification signs in locations where they can be easily seen from primary pedestrian access routes will assist visitors to easily find the building and the entrance.

Visual interest at the entrance is a key aspect in making the entrance identifiable, serving as a landmark and enhancing wayfinding for those approaching, but also functioning as a recognisable point of reference to people within the building. Materials, colour and form can be used to differentiate the


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entrance from the rest of the building. Paving, plants and other site elements can also be used to guide visitors. An easy to understand circulation system helps people establish a clear mental map of the circulation system around the area.

5.4.2 Use of Contrast

The use of luminance contrast is very helpful in assisting people with low vision to locate important aspects of the built environment such as doorways, signs, handrails, rubbish bins and objects of interest. Contrast is also used to highlight potential hazards such as the edges of steps, a roadway or poles.

Luminance contrast is preferred to colour contrast alone. Luminance contrast refers to the difference in the light/dark properties of two adjacent surfaces rather than just their colours. It is luminance contrast that is important to enhancing vision, not colour contrast, because it offers light/dark differences that can be picked up more easily by people who have low vision. For example, cherry red on black has a high colour contrast but low luminance contrast and is not as visible as pale pink or yellow on black to people with low vision.Contrasting textures can also be helpful such as tactile markers that people can identify by feel. Tactile ground surface indicators commonly seen at stairs, ramps and at the edges of railway platforms are a good example of this.

5.4.3 Use of Multi-Sensory Markers

Sound, temperature differences, air movement, humidity, tactile stimuli and pleasant aromas can be used to augment visual markers with non-visual information. Markers include art pieces, environmental graphics, unique acoustic qualities and sounds, unique landscape features, plants, pleasant smells, humidity changes. Markers that provide a multi-sensory experience are most memorable. Markers or unique features at highly exposed locations can be perceived from as many directions as possible.

5.5 Building Entrances

To meet the Access to Premises Standards, the principal pedestrian entrance and not less than 50% of all entrances must be accessible and located on an accessible path of travel. In a building with a total floor area of more than 500 square metres, a pedestrian entrance which is not accessible must not be located more than 50m from an accessible pedestrian entrance.

Requirements:a. Threshold ramps must comply with AS1428.1 to include a

maximum rise of 35mm; maximum length of 280mm; maximum gradient of 1:8 and located within 20mm of the door leaf.

b. Entrance doors must provide 850mm clear width and adequate circulation space.

c. Frameless or fully glazed doors, sidelights and any glazing capable of being mistaken for a doorway or opening, must be clearly marked with visual indicators.

5.6 Internal Building Features

To meet the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards, the internal design of the building is required to include a continuous accessible path of travel from the principal entrance to areas of new work.

5.6.1 Internal Paths of Travel

Requirements:

For compliant internal paths of travel: a. Doorways for public and staff areas (excluding any exempt

areas meeting the BCA part D3.4) must include a clear opening (minimum 850mm) and adequate circulation spaces.


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b. Unframed glazed doors and walls must be provided with visual indicators and doorways must be provided with luminance contrast to fully comply with AS1428.1.

c. Corridors must include the required width to provide compliant door circulation space or where door circulation space is not required, a minimum 1000mm unobstructed path width and 2m vertical clearance is required.

d. Passing spaces for wheelchairs must be provided at 20m intervals on accessways where sight lines are obscured (minimum 1800mm width x 2000mm length).

e. Corridors must include circulation space for a wheelchair to turn (90⁰ minimum 1500mm width x 1500mm length; 180⁰ minimum 1540mm width x 2070mm length) within 2m of the end of a passage way where it is not possible to continue traveling along the accessway.

f. Controls including intercoms and digital access readers must be located on level landings and at reachable heights.

g. The force required to activate door closers, glazed or pivot action doors must be as close as possible to 20N.

5.6.2 Stairways + Ramps

Requirements:

For compliant stairways include: a. Handrails on both sides that include a 300mm horizontal

extension at the top and bottom set back by a minimum of 600mm so that the handrail does not protrude into the transverse path of travel.

b. Nosing profiles which include slip resistant highlighting strips on the tread at the nosing that include a minimum luminance contrast of 30% with the tread.

c. Tactile ground surface indicators (tgsi) at the top and bottom of the stairway.

d. Opaque risers.

Ramps must include gradients, handrails, kerbs and tactile ground surface indicators to meet the requirements of AS1428.1 to include:

+ A maximum slope of 1:14 for ramps exceeding 1900mm in length

+ A constant gradient between level landings + An unobstructed/clear width minimum 1000mm + Landings at intervals not greater than 9m and minimum

landing length of 1200mm where there is no change in direction

+ Handrails on both sides that include a 300mm horizontal extension at the top and bottom and set back by a minimum of 300mm so that the handrail does not protrude into the transverse path of travel

+ Where ramps are constructed with a change in direction, the angle of approach to create a 90⁰ angle to the line of transition between the ramp surface and the landing surface.

5.6.3 Lifts

Requirements:

Accessible vertical access must link to levels where new work is undertaken. Lift lobbies must provide sufficient circulation space for a wheelchair or mobility aid user. To comply with the BCA the lift must be of a class to meet the requirements identified in BCA Table E3.6 (a); include floor dimensions not less than 1100mm x 1400m for a lift traveling less than 12m or 1400mm x 1600mm for a lift travelling more than 12m and include the following features in accordance with AS1735.12:

a. A handrailb. Minimum clear door opening of 900mm c. Passenger protection systemd. Lift car and landing control buttons including Braille, tactile

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5.6.4 Sanitary Facilities

To meet the requirements of the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards, the BCA and the DDA the following must be provided:

I. One unisex accessible sanitary facility on every storey containing sanitary compartments.

II. One accessible unisex shower for every 10 showers or part thereof.

III. At each bank of toilets (in addition to an accessible sanitary compartment) a sanitary compartment suitable for a person with an ambulant disability for use by males and females.

Requirements:a. Unisex accessible sanitary facilities must include a layout,

circulation space (door, WC pan, basin) and fittings to meet the requirements of AS1428.1.

b. Combined accessible shower and sanitary facilities must include circulation space for an accessible shower to meet AS1428.1.

c. Cubicles for people with ambulant disabilities must include features complying with AS1428.1 (signage, entry airlock and cubicle door circulation, WC pan, grabrails, toilet paper dispenser, clothes hook).

5.6.5 Emergency Egress

To meet the objective of the DDA all users of the facility are to be provided with a means of egress from the premises to a place of safety. People with disabilities should be provided with the same level of protection as other premises users. Places of refuge, where people who are unable to negotiate stairs, can wait for assisted evacuation are considered a possible way of making an appropriate provision.

Requirements:a. Development of individual evacuation plans for staff with a

disability is recommended as part of the facility operational management strategy.

b. To meet AS3745 (2009) Planning for Emergencies in Facilities we recommend in ongoing design that consideration be given to the inclusion of suitable emergency evacuation devices for people to be carried down the stairwell.

c. In ongoing design the provision of both auditory and visual elements are required in emergency alarms to ensure those with vision or hearing impairments can detect a warning, particularly in areas where they are likely to be isolated from others (eg: accessible sanitary facilities and offices).

5.6.6 Hearing Augmentation

To meet the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards, a hearing augmentation system must be provided where an inbuilt amplification system, other than one used only for emergency warning, is installed in a room in a Class 9b building or an auditorium, conference room, meeting room, or a room in a class 9b building or at any ticket office, reception area or the like where the public is screened from the service provider.

5.6.7 Wheelchair Seating Spaces

To meet the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards, where fixed seating is provided in a class 9b assembly building, wheelchair seating spaces complying with AS1428.1 must be provided in accordance with BCA table D3.9.


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Appendices

Appendix 1 Index Sheet Bondi PoM Universal Access Study

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PA

PC

25

27

23

24

30

29

26

28

AP3VP2

VP1

VP3

VP4

AP1

AP2

AP4

9

1011

1215a

14

15

1617

13

18

1920

21

22

QED

QED

QED

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PB

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13

9

10

AP7

AP8

AP9

AP10

AP11

AP12

AP13

AP6

AP5

KEY

VP Vehicle entry/exit points

AP Access points for pedestrians

Zone A access routes

Zone B access routes

Zone C access routes

Appendix 1 Index Sheet Bondi PoM Universal Access Study

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B1

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5

B2

B3B4

B6

B10

B9

B8

B7

B5

B11

L4

L5

L3

L2L1

P6

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P Designated accessible parking

B Zone C beach access points

Zone B beach access pointsB

Zone A beach access pointsB

LPedestrian link from QED to Promenade

Appendix 2 Site Inspection Inventory

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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image1 All areas

2 All areas

3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A1718 A19 A20 A21 A22 A

23 A24 A25 A26 A

27 A28 A29 A30 A31 A32 A33 B

34 B

35 B36 B37 B

All areas All areas Pathway No contrast between pathway edges and surrounding surface

Provide contrast at pathways and edges

All areas All areas Fixtures + fittings Poor contrast When upgraded, select contrasting materials

7153,7154, 7155

Ramsgate Ave Access Route 1 Pathway Steep gradient Provide playground in accessible location 7221Ramsgate Ave Access Route 1 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7222Ramsgate Ave Access Route 1 Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairway 7222Ramsgate Ave Access Route 1 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7222Ramsgate Ave Access Route 1 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceRamsgate Ave Access Point 2 Pedestrian crossing No TGSIs for blended kerb Provide TGSIs at blended kerb 7091Ramsgate Ave Access Point 2 Signage No signage provided Provide signageRamsgate Ave Accessible Parking 1 Parking bay No kerb ramp/s provided adjacent to parking bay Install kerb ramp 7092Ramsgate Ave Accessible Parking 1 Parking bay Crossfall too steep Regrade to improve crossfallRamsgate Ave Accessible Parking 2 Parking bay Crossfall too steep Regrade to improve crossfall 7093,7094Ramsgate Ave Access Route 4 Pathway Pathway obstruction Relocate machines and signs off pathway 7095,7096Ramsgate Ave Access Route 4 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceRamsgate Ave VP Access Point 1 Kerb Ramp Kerb ramps do not face direction of travel Replace 2 kerb ramps 7217Ramsgate Ave VP Access Point 1 Kerb Ramp Upper landing too small Provide level landing at kerb ramp 7217

Campbell Parade A Access Route 5 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceCampbell Parade A Access Route 5 Kerb Ramp Kerb ramp too steep Replace kerb ramp 7218Campbell Parade A Access Route 5 Kerb Ramp Uneven ramp surface Regrade surface of kerb ramp 7218Campbell Parade A Access Route 5 Pathway Service pit not flush with path Regrade surface 7219Campbell Parade A Access Route 5 Pathway Pathway obstruction Widen pathway 1800mm and highlight

pole7220,7098

Campbell Parade A Access Route 5 Pathway Pathway obstruction Relocate bus shelter off pathwayCampbell Parade A Access Point 3 Kerb Ramp Kerb ramp too steep Replace kerb ramp 7100Campbell Parade A Bus Stop 1 Boarding point TGSI’s not provided Install TGSIsCampbell Parade A Bus Stop 1 Bus shelter No allocated wheelchair space in bus shelter Remove section of seat to provide

allocated space in shelterCampbell Parade A Access Point 3 Kerb Ramp Insufficient landing at top of ramp Provide level landing at kerb rampCampbell Parade A Access Point 4 Pathway Pathway obstruction Relocate bin off pathway 7103,7104Campbell Parade A VP Access Point 2 Kerb Ramp Upper landing too small Provide level landing at kerb ramp 7106,7107Campbell Parade A VP Access Point 2 Pedestrian crossing Kerb ramp too steep Replace kerb rampCampbell Parade A VP Access Point 2 Pedestrian crossing Unsafe crossfall Regrade to improve crossfallCampbell Parade A VP Access Point 2 Pedestrian crossing No tactiles at blended crossing Provide TGSIs at blended kerbCampbell Parade B Access Point 5 Bollards Not sufficient contrast When upgraded, select contrasting

materialsCampbell Parade B Access Point 5 Kerb Ramp Not provided on both sides of carriageway Install kerb ramp 7108,

7109,7111Campbell Parade B Access Point 6 Stairway Insufficient extension of handrail past stairway edge Provide handrails at stairway 7114Campbell Parade B Access Point 6 Stairway Stairway surface uneven Repair surface 7114Campbell Parade B Access Point 6 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7114


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image38 B39 B

40 B41 B42 B

43 B44 B45 B46 B47 B

48 B

49 B

50 B51 B52 B53 B54 B

55 B56 B

57 B

58 B

59 B

60 B

61 B62 B63 B64 B65 B66 B67 B68 B

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Campbell Parade B Access Point 6 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7114Campbell Parade B Access Point 7 Pedestrian bridge No handrails on stairway Provide handrails at stairways 7116,7121,

7122Campbell Parade B Access Point 7 Pedestrian bridge No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsCampbell Parade B Access Point 7 Pedestrian bridge No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairsCampbell Parade B Bus Stop 3 Bus shelter No allocated wheelchair space in bus shelter Remove section of seat to provide

allocated space in shelter7123,7124

Campbell Parade B Access Route 9 Pathway Cracked ground surface Regrade surface 7112Campbell Parade B Access Route 9 Pedestrian crossing Kerb ramp too steep Replace 4 kerb ramps 7125,7126Campbell Parade B Access Route 9 Pedestrian crossing Uneven ground surface Regrade surface 7125Campbell Parade B Access Route 9 Payment machine Control buttons too high Provide control buttons at max 1250mmCampbell Parade B VP Access Point 3 Pedestrian crossing Incorrect placement of TGSIs Remove TGSIs from kerb and replace with

contrasting material7131

Campbell Parade B VP Access Point 3 Pathway linkage Safety issue - shared space with pedestrians and cars.

Remove vehicle access point

Campbell Parade B Bus Stop 4 Bus shelter No allocated wheelchair space in bus shelter Remove section of seat to provide allocated space in shelter

7137

Campbell Parade B Bus Stop 4 Boarding point TGSI’s not provided Install TGSIs 7137Campbell Parade B Access Point 8 Pedestrian bridge No handrails on stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7139,7140Campbell Parade B Access Point 8 Pedestrian bridge No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsCampbell Parade B Access Point 8 Pedestrian bridge No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairsCampbell Parade B Access Point 9 Pedestrian crossing Bollards in middle of crossing are too low and not

contrasted enough.When upgraded, select contrasting materials

7147

Campbell Parade B Access Point 9 Kerb Ramp Kerb ramp too steep Replace kerb ramp 7146Campbell Parade B Access Point 9 Street Furniture No visual contrast of seating furniture When upgraded, select contrasting

materials7148

Campbell Parade B Access Route 10 Street Furniture Fence around pine tree not contrasted and not low enough to ground.

Replace fence 7152

Campbell Parade B Access Route 10 Street Furniture Bollards not sufficient contrast When upgraded, select contrasting materials

7156

Campbell Parade B Access Route 10 Street Furniture Bins not sufficient contrast When upgraded, select contrasting materials

7157

Campbell Parade B Bus Stop 5 Bus shelter No allocated wheelchair space in bus shelter Remove section of seat to provide allocated space in shelter

7158

Campbell Parade B Access Point 10 Street Furniture Pathway obstruction Relocate obstacles off pathway 7165Campbell Parade B Access Point 10 Pathway Cracked ground surface Repair pathway 7163,7164Campbell Parade B Access Route 10 Pathway Pathway obstruction Relocate bins off pathway 7166Campbell Parade B Access Route 10 Pedestrian crossing Pedestrian crossings are not signed and marked Remove kerb ramp 7167Campbell Parade B VP Access Point 3 Pathway Pathway obstruction caused by signal boxes Relocate signal boxes off pathway 7189,7190Campbell Parade B VP Access Point 4 Kerb Ramp Kerb ramp too steep, unsafe crossfall Replace kerb ramp 7168Campbell Parade B VP Access Point 4 Pathway Steep gradient Regrade when QED upgraded 7169Campbell Parade B VP Access Point 4 Street Furniture Bollards too low and not sufficient contrast. When upgraded, select contrasting

materials7480


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image70 C71 C72 C73 C74 C75 C76 C77 C78 C79 C80 C81 C82 C83 C84 C85 C86 C87 C88 A

89 A90 A91 A92 A93 A94 A95 A96 A97 A98 A99 A100 A101 A102 A103 A104 A105 A106 A107 A108 A109 A110 A

Campbell Parade C Access Point 11 Pedestrian crossing Pedestrian crossings are not signed and marked Remove kerb ramp 7172Campbell Parade C Access Route 23 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surface 7173Campbell Parade C Access Route 23 Pathway Steep gradient Regrade to accessible gradients 7174Campbell Parade C Access Route 23 Pathway No landings over approx 100m Provide landings 7175Campbell Parade C Access Route 23 Pathway Service pit not flush with path Regrade surface 7176Campbell Parade C Access Route 23 Kerb Ramp Adjoining surfaces not flush Regrade surface of kerb ramp 7177Campbell Parade C Access Route 23 Kerb Ramp Kerb ramps do not face direction of travel Replace one kerb rampCampbell Parade C Access Point 12 Stairway No handrails on stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7178,7179Campbell Parade C Access Point 12 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsCampbell Parade C Access Point 12 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairsCampbell Parade C Access Point 12 Stairway Stairway surface uneven Repair surfaceNotts Ave Access Route 24 Pathway Pathway too narrow Widen pathway to 1800mm 7182,7183Notts Ave Access Route 24 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceNotts Ave Access Point 13 Stairway No handrails on stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7186,7187Notts Ave Access Point 13 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7186,7187Notts Ave Access Point 13 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7186,7187Notts Ave Access Point 13 Stairway Uneven stair risers Repair surface 7186,7187Notts Ave Access Route 24 Lookout pathway link Change in level Regrade surface 7184,7185Biddigal Reserve Access Point 1 Bollards Insufficient bollard contrast When upgraded, select contrasting

materialsBiddigal Reserve Access Point 1 Pathway Overhanging trees Trim treesBiddigal Reserve Playground Pathway linkage No accessible pathway linking seating Provide linking pathway to 1 7227Biddigal Reserve Playground Pathway linkage No linking pathways to shelter Provide linking pathway to 2 7226Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surface 7224Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairway 7229Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7229Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7229Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway Insufficient extension of handrail past stairway edge Provide handrail extension 7232Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7232Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7238Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway Insufficient extension of handrail past stairway edge Provide handrail extension 7238Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7238Biddigal Reserve Access Route 2 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7229Biddigal Reserve Lower park area Drop off edge of park Insufficient balustrade at drop off Install new balustrade 7234,7235Biddigal Reserve Lower park area Drop off edge of park No balustrade at drop off on hill near BBQ area Install new balustrade 7236Biddigal Reserve Lower park area Drop off edge of park No balustrade at drop off on hill near Footpath Install new balustrade 7237,7239Bondi Park A Beach Access 2 Ramp No handrails on ramp Provide handrails 7263Bondi Park A Beach Access 2 Ramp Ramp too steep Provide stairs as alternative to ramp 7263Bondi Park A Beach Access 3 Ramp No handrails on ramp Provide handrails 7271Bondi Park A Beach Access 3 Ramp Ramp too steep Provide stairs as alternative to ramp 7270-7273Bondi Park A Promenade A Pathway Pathway obstruction Set stairs, ramps and bins off promenadeBondi Park A Access Route 3 Kerb Pathway obstruction Regrade + remove hazard


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image111 A112 A113 A

114 A115 A116 A117 A118 A119 A120 A121 A122 A123 A

124 A125 A126 A127 A128 A129 A130 A131 A132 A133 A

134 A135 A136 A137 A138 A139 A140 A141 A142 A

143 A144 A145 A146 A147 A148 A

Bondi Park A Access Route 3 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceBondi Park A Access Route 3 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceBiddigal Reserve Picnic + BBQ Facilities 1 Street Furniture Bollards into BBQ area insufficient contrast. When upgraded, select contrasting

materialsBiddigal Reserve Picnic + BBQ Facilities 1 Street Furniture No wheelchair space at picnic tables. Provide wheelchair spaceBondi Park A Pool Access 1 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7241-7243Bondi Park A Pool Access 1 Stairway Insufficient extension of handrail past stairway edge Provide handrail extension 7241-7243Bondi Park A Pool Access 1 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7241-7243Bondi Park A Pool Access 1 Stairway Stairway surface uneven Repair surface 7241-7243Bondi Park A Pool Access 2 Stairway Stairway surface uneven Repair surface 7244-7246Bondi Park A Pool Access 2 Stairway Insufficient extension of handrail past stairway edge Provide handrail extension 7244-7246Bondi Park A Pool Access 2 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7244-7246Bondi Park A Pool Access 2 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7244-7246Bondi Park A Wally Weekes Pool Pathway linkage No universal access into tidal pool Provide public pool access for adults at

the northern end Bondi Park A Pool Access 3 Stairway Stairway surface uneven Repair surface 7248Bondi Park A Pool Access 3 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7248Bondi Park A Pool Access 3 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7248Bondi Park A Pool Access 3 Stairway Handrails not on both sides of stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7248Bondi Park A Pool Access 3 Stairway Insufficient extension of handrail past stairway edge Provide handrail extension 7248Bondi Park A North Bondi Children's PoolStairway Insufficient extension of handrail past stairway edge Provide handrail extension 7251Bondi Park A North Bondi Children's PoolStairway No handrails on stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7251Bondi Park A North Bondi Children's PoolStairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7251Bondi Park A North Bondi Children's PoolRamp Ramp too steep Provide 1:14 ramp into pool 7250-7252Bondi Park A North Bondi Children's PoolRamp No contrast between pathway edges and

surrounding surfaceProvide contrasting surface at ramp 7250-7252

Bondi Park A Beach Access 1 Ramp Change in level Provide smooth transition to beach 7255-7257Bondi Park A Beach Access 1 Ramp No TGSIs at top or bottom of ramp Install TGSIs 7255-7257Bondi Park A Beach Access 1 Ramp Ramp too steep Install new ramp 1800mm wide 7255-7257Bondi Park A Beach Access 1 Ramp No handrails extension on ramp Install handrails with extension 7255-7257Bondi Park A Beach Access 1 Ramp No kerb rails on both sides of ramp Install kerbs on new ramp 7255-7257Bondi Park A Promenade A Pathway Lips or steps at joints greater than 5mm Regrade surface 7268Bondi Park A Access Route 6 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceBondi Park A Access Route 6 Pathway Pathway obstruction Relocate bins off pathwayBondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Insufficient circulation space to cubicle Install combined unisex accessible toilet &

shower with separate baby change facilities

7280-7284

Bondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Clearance at front of toilet pan too short As aboveBondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Toilet seat height too low As aboveBondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Insufficient clearance at side of pan As aboveBondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Grabrails not provided at rear of toilet pan As aboveBondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Basin too close to wall As aboveBondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Insufficient latch side space As above


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image149 A150 A151 A152 A

153 A154 A155 A156 A157 B158 B159 B160 B161 B162 B163 B164 B165 B166 B167 B168 B169 B170 B171 B172 B173 B174 B175 B176 B177 B178 B179 B180 B181 B182 B183 B

184 B

185 B186 B187 B

Bondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Door threshold not level As above 7285Bondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Insufficient door hardware As above 7286,7287Bondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet Door force too heavy As aboveBondi Park A Nth Toilets Accessible Toilet No ambulant accessible sanitary compartment

providedInstall ambulant accessible cubicle in male and female toilets

Bondi Park A Access Route 7 Pathway linkage Non continuous path Provide linking pathwayBondi Park A Exercise Station Pathway linkage No accessible pathway link to exercise station Provide linking pathway 7290-7293Bondi Park A Access Route 8 Pathway Lips or steps at joints greater than 5mm Regrade surface 7294Bondi Park A Access Route 8 Pathway Pathway obstruction Provide distinct path edge 7297Bondi Park B Accessible Parking 3 Parking bay Uneven ground surface Relocate parking spaces 7192, 7194Bondi Park B Accessible Parking 3 Parking bay Shared space not provided Relocate parking spacesBondi Park B Accessible Parking 3 Parking bay If car is parked it obstructs access path Relocate parking spacesBondi Park B Access Route 13 Ramp Ramp too steep Install new ramp 7193Bondi Park B Access Route 13 Ramp Insufficient landing at bottom of ramp As above 7196Bondi Park B Access Route 13 Ramp No TGSIs at top or bottom of ramp As aboveBondi Park B Access Route 13 Ramp No handrails on ramp As aboveBondi Park B Access Route 13 Pathway Uneven ground surface Replace surface 7197Bondi Park B Access Route 13 Pathway Cracked ground surface Replace surfaceBondi Park B Access Route 13 Pathway Unsafe crossfall Regrade to accessible gradientsBondi Park B Access Route 13 Ramp No TGSIs at top or bottom of ramp Install new ramp 7357Bondi Park B Access Route 13 Ramp No kerb rails provided Provide kerb rails on new rampBondi Park B Access Route 13 Ramp No handrails on both sides of ramp Provide handrails on new rampBondi Park B Access Route 13 Ramp Insufficient extension of handrail past edge of ramp Provide handrails on new rampBondi Park B Access Route 11 Pathway Service pit not flush with path Regrade surface 7327Bondi Park B Access Route 11 Pedestrian crossing No TGSIs for blended kerb Provide TGSIs at blended kerb 7328Bondi Park B Playground Gate Insufficient Concrete hardstand around gate Provide hardstand at gate 7331Bondi Park B Playground Play facilities Limited accessible surfaces Provide additional accessible surfaces 7329,7332Bondi Park B Playground Street Furniture Height of drinking fountain too low Provide accessible bubblerBondi Park B Picnic + BBQ Facilities 1 Pathway linkage No linking pathways to shelter Provide linking pathway to 2 7333-7334Bondi Park B Picnic + BBQ Facilities 1 Pathway linkage No linking pathways to BBQ area Provide linking pathway to 2 7335-7336Bondi Park B Picnic + BBQ Facilities 1 Street Furniture Insufficient manoeuvring space within BBQ area Provide hardstand 1540 x 2040mmBondi Park B Access Route 12 Pathway Steep gradient Regrade to accessible gradients 7339Bondi Park B Access Route 12 Pathway Grates / openings greater than 13mm Replace grate 7340-7341Bondi Park B Access Route 12 Street Furniture No seating provided Provide seating every 60mBondi Park B Access Route 12 Pathway Service pit not flush with path Regrade surfaceBondi Park B Access Route 12 Street Furniture Insufficient luminance contrast of bollard When upgraded, select contrasting

materialsBondi Park B Access Route 12 Pathway No TGSIs for blended kerb Install warning TGSIs if shared space

remainsBondi Park B Access Route 12 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surface 7345, 7346Bondi Park B Access Route 12 Pathway Lips or steps at joints greater than 5mm Replace path edge 7348Bondi Park B Access Route 12 Pathway No contrast between pathway edges and

surrounding surfaceWhen upgraded, select contrasting materials


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image188 B

189 B

190 B191 B192 B193 B194 B195 B196 B197 B198 B199 B

200 B201 B202 B203 B

204 B205 B206 B

207 B

208 B209 B210 B211 B212 B213 B214 B215 B216 B217 B218 B219 B220 B221 B222 B

Bondi Park B Access Route 13 Pathway Insufficient luminance contrast of bollard When upgraded, select contrasting materials

Bondi Park B Access Route 13 Pathway No TGSIs for blended kerb Install warning TGSIs if shared space remains

Bondi Park B Access Route 14 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceBondi Park B Access Route 14 Pathway Pathway obstruction Provide barrier around tree 7353-7354Bondi Park B Access Route 15a Pathway Uneven ground surface Replace surface 7349Bondi Park B Access Route 15a Pathway Steep gradient Regrade to accessible gradientsBondi Park B Access Route 15a Pathway Unsafe crossfall Regrade to accessible gradientsBondi Park B Access Route 15 Pathway linkage Steep gradient Regrade link to access route 15aBondi Park B Access Route 15 Pathway linkage No signage to indicate shared pathway Provide shared area signage and cuesBondi Park B Access Route 15 Pathway linkage Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceBondi Park B Access Route 16 Pathway Uneven ground surface Repair surface 7366Bondi Park B Access Route 16 Pathway Sight lines on shared pathways are obstructed Provide mirrors and warnings for vehicles

exitingBondi Park B Access Route 16 Pathway Pathway obstruction Relocate bins off pathwayBondi Park B Access Route 16 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surface 7367-7368Bondi Park B Access Route 16 Pathway Overhead clearance above pathway is too low Provide barrier around stairs 7371Bondi Park B Access Route 16 Pathway Insufficient luminance contrast of bollard When upgraded, select contrasting

materials7370

Bondi Park B Access Route 16 Pathway Grates / openings greater than 13mm Replace grateBondi Park B Access Route 17 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surfaceBondi Park B Access Route 17 Pathway Sharp and blind corners on shared pathway Provide mirrors and warnings for vehicles

exitingBondi Park B Access Route 17 Pathway Insufficient luminance contrast of bollard When upgraded, select contrasting

materials7378

Bondi Park B Access Route 17 Pathway Grates / openings greater than 13mm Replace grateBondi Park B Access Route 17 Pathway linkage Poor contrast between the wall and floor Provide contrast at pathways and edgesBondi Park B Access Route 17 Pathway linkage Pathway obstruction Relocate obstacles off pathwayBondi Park B Access Route 17 Doors + corridors Doorway too narrow Provide 850mm wide doorwayBondi Park B Access Route 17 Doors + corridors Doorway too narrow Provide 850mm wide doorwayBondi Park B Pavilion Lighting Poor transitional lighting in entrance foyer Install additional lightingBondi Park B Pavilion Stairway No TGSI Provide TGSIs at stairs 7389Bondi Park B Pavilion Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsBondi Park B Pavilion Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park B Pavilion Entrance main Poor way finding through entrance doors Provide wayfinding + signs at entrance 7389, 7395Bondi Park B Pavilion Stairway Insufficient TGSI luminance contrast Replace TGSIs 7405Bondi Park B Pavilion Stairway Incorrect placement of TGSIs on stairs Replace TGSIsBondi Park B Pavilion Pathway Restaurant seating obstructs path to ramp Relocate seating off path of travel 7400Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible Toilet Toilet locked Leave pavilion facilities unlockedBondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Corridor too narrow Install combined unisex accessible toilet &

shower with separate baby change facilities


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image223 B224 B225 B226 B227 B228 B229 B230 B231 B232 B233 B234 B235 B236 B237 B

238 B

239 B

240 B

241 B

242 B

243 B244 B

245 B

246 B247 B

248 B249 B250 B251 B252 B253 B254 B255 B256 B257 B

Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible Toilet Insufficient latch side space As above 7300Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible Toilet Insufficient internal doorway circulation As above 7301Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible Toilet Incorrect placement of toilet paper holder As above 7303Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible Toilet Locking mechanism too high As aboveBondi Park B Pavilion Accessible Toilet Angled mirror obsolete As aboveBondi Park B Pavilion Accessible Toilet Incorrect placement of toilet sign As above 7314,7315Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Insufficient size of shower facility As above 7306,7307Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Circulation space outside shower recess As above 7308Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Only one coat hook provided in shower area As above 7312Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Insufficient internal doorway circulation As aboveBondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Insufficient latch side space As above 7309Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Soap holder less than 500mm from corner As aboveBondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Insufficient tap configuration As above 7311Bondi Park B Pavilion Accessible shower/ change Shower head support grabrail not provided As above 7310Bondi Park B Pavilion Female Toilets No ambulant accessible sanitary compartment

providedInstall ambulant accessible cubicle in male and female toilets

Bondi Park B Pavilion Female Toilets Insufficient size of accessible toilet facility Remove accessible toilet from gender specific toilets

7319,7320

Bondi Park B Pavilion Female Toilets Doorway too narrow Remove accessible toilet from gender specific toilets

Bondi Park B Pavilion Female Toilets No accessible pathway link to accessible toilet facilities

Remove accessible toilet from gender specific toilets

Bondi Park B Pavilion Male Toilets No ambulant accessible sanitary compartment provided

Install ambulant accessible cubicle in male and female toilets

Bondi Park B Pavilion Male Toilets Insufficient size of accessible toilet facility Remove accessible toilet from gender specific toilets

Bondi Park B Pavilion Male Toilets Doorway too narrow Provide min 850mm wide doorwayBondi Park B Pavilion (rear) Male Toilets Insufficient latch side space Remove accessible toilet from gender

specific toilets7373

Bondi Park B Pavilion (rear) Male Toilets Door force too heavy Remove accessible toilet from gender specific toilets

Bondi Park B QED Pedestrian crossing No TGSIs for blended kerb Provide TGSIs at blended kerbBondi Park B QED Pedestrian crossing Insufficient bollard contrast. When upgraded, select contrasting

materialsBondi Park B QED Pedestrian crossing Insufficient signage to indicate shared pathway Provide shared area signage and cuesBondi Park B QED Link 3 Stairway No TGSI Provide TGSIs at stairs 7409Bondi Park B QED Link 3 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsBondi Park B QED Link 3 Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park B QED Link 3 Ramps Ramp too steep Install 1:14 ramp and stairs 7412Bondi Park B QED Link 3 Ramps No kerb rails provided As aboveBondi Park B QED Link 3 Ramps No handrails on both sides of ramp As aboveBondi Park B QED Link 3 Ramps No TGSIs at top or bottom of ramp As aboveBondi Park B Beach Access 6 Stairs No handrails Install handrailsBondi Park B Beach Access 6 Stairs No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image258 B259 B260 B261 B262 B263 B264 B265 B266 B267 B268 B269 B270 B271 B272 B273 B274 B275 B

276 B277 B278 B279 B280 B281 B282 B283 B284 B

285 B286 B287 B288 B289 B290 B291 B292 B293 B294 B295 B296 B297 B

Bondi Park B Beach Access 6 Stairs No alternative to stairs Install 1:14 rampBondi Park B Bondi Surf Bathers L.S.C Stairway Handrails not on both sides of stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7420Bondi Park B Bondi Surf Bathers L.S.C Ramp Handrail height too high Install handrail at correct heightBondi Park B QED Link 2 Ramp 1 Ramp too steep Install 1:14 ramp and stairway 7422-7425Bondi Park B QED Link 2 Ramp 1 No TGSIs at top or bottom of ramp Install 1:14 ramp and stairwayBondi Park B QED Link 2 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Install 1:14 ramp and stairwayBondi Park B QED Link 2 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Install 1:14 ramp and stairwayBondi Park B QED Link 2 Ramp 2 Ramp too steep Install 1:14 ramp and stairwayBondi Park B QED Link 2 Ramp 2 No handrails on both sides of ramp Install 1:14 ramp and stairwayBondi Park B QED Link 2 Ramp 2 No TGSIs at top or bottom of ramp Install 1:14 ramp and stairwayBondi Park B QED Link 2 Kerb Ramp Kerb ramp too steep Replace kerb ramp 7426Bondi Park B Accessible Parking 6 Parking bay Faded line marking Provide new line marking 7421Bondi Park B Accessible Parking 6 Parking bay No accessible link to promenade Provide new pathway linkBondi Park B Accessible Parking 6 Parking bay No shared space Provide shared spaceBondi Park B Beach Access 5 Ramp No handrails on ramp Provide handrailsBondi Park B Beach Access 5 Ramp Ramp too steep Provide stairs as alternative to rampBondi Park B QED Pathway Pathway obstruction Relocate bins off pathway 7427Bondi Park B QED Pathway No contrast between pathway edges and

surrounding surfaceProvide contrast at pathways and edges 7428

Bondi Park B QED Link 1 Pedestrian crossing No kerb on one side Install kerb ramp 7434Bondi Park B QED Link 1 Kerb Ramp Kerb ramp too steep Replace kerb ramp 7432Bondi Park B QED Link 1 Ramp Ramp too steep Replace with stairs 7433Bondi Park B QED Link 1 Ramp No handrails on both sides of ramp Replace with stairsBondi Park B QED Link 1 Ramp No TGSIs at top or bottom of ramp Provide TGSIs at new stairsBondi Park B QED Link 1 Ramp Insufficient landing at top of ramp Provide landingBondi Park B Beach Access 4 Ramp No handrails on ramp Provide handrailsBondi Park B Beach Access 4 Ramp Ramp too steep Provide stairs as alternative to rampBondi Park B QED Pathway Pathway obstruction Relocate bike racks and seating off

pathway7435, 7438

Bondi Park B QED Link 4 Kerb Ramp Not provided on both sides of carriageway Install kerb ramp 7450Bondi Park B QED Link 4 Kerb Ramp Adjoining surfaces not flush Regrade surface of kerb ramp 7451Bondi Park B QED Link 4 Ramp Insufficient landing at top of ramp Install 1:14 ramp and stairs 7452-7453Bondi Park B QED Link 4 Ramp Ramp too steep As aboveBondi Park B QED Link 4 Ramp No TGSIs at top or bottom of ramp Install TGSIsBondi Park B QED Link 4 Stairway Insufficient extension of handrail past stairway edge Provide handrail extensionBondi Park B QED Link 4 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairsBondi Park B QED Link 4 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsBondi Park B Accessible Parking 5 Parking bay Faded line marking Provide new line marking 7446Bondi Park B Accessible Parking 5 Parking bay No accessible link to promenade Provide new pathway linkBondi Park B Accessible Parking 5 Parking bay No shared space Provide shared spaceBondi Park B QED Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surface 7454-7455Bondi Park B Beach Access 7 Ramp No handrails on ramp Provide handrails


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image298 B299 B300 B301 B302 B303 B304 B305 B306 B307 B308 B309 B310 B311 B312 B313 B314 B315 B316 B317 B

318 B319 C320 C321 C322 C

323 C324 C325 C326 C327 C328 C329 C330 C331 C332 C333 C334 C335 C336 C337 C

Bondi Park B Beach Access 7 Ramp Ramp too steep Provide stairs as alternative to rampBondi Park B Beach Access 8 Ramp No handrails on ramp Provide handrailsBondi Park B Beach Access 8 Ramp Ramp too steep Provide stairs as alternative to rampBondi Park B Beach Access 9 Ramp Ramp too steep Install 1:14 rampBondi Park B Access Route 22 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7456Bondi Park B Access Route 22 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsBondi Park B Access Route 22 Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park B Accessible Parking 4 Parking bay Uneven ground surface Regrade surface 7461-7463Bondi Park B Accessible Parking 4 Parking bay Shared space not provided Provide shared spaceBondi Park B Accessible Parking 4 Parking bay Unsafe crossfall Regrade to improve crossfallBondi Park B Accessible Parking 4 Parking bay Steep kerb transition. Angle too sharp. Replace kerb ramp 7464Bondi Park B Access Route 20 Pathway Steep gradient Regrade to accessible gradients 7460Bondi Park B Access Route 19 Pathway Unsafe crossfall Regrade to accessible gradients 7465Bondi Park B Access Route 19 Pathway Steep gradient Regrade to accessible gradientsBondi Park B Access Route 19 Pathway Lips or steps at joints greater than 5mm Replace path edge 7469Bondi Park B QED Link 5 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7473, 7476Bondi Park B QED Link 5 Stairway Handrails not on both sides of stairway Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park B QED Link 5 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsCampbell Parade B VP Access Point 4 Pathway Steep gradient Regrade when QED upgraded 7484Bondi Park B Access Route 22 Street Furniture Insufficient bollard contrast When upgraded, select contrasting

materials7480

Bondi Park B Promenade B Pathway Pathway obstruction Set stairs, ramps and bins off promenadeBondi Park C Access Route 25 Pathway Steep gradient Regrade to accessible gradients 7482Bondi Park C Access Route 25 Pathway Change in level Regrade surface 7471Bondi Park C Access Route 25 Pathway No accessible pathway link to skate park Provide link to skate park 7482, 7490Bondi Park C Access Route 26 Pathway Steep gradient Provide link to accessible skate park

viewing areaBondi Park C Access Route 26 Street Furniture Bubbler not accessible Provide accessible bubbler 7483Bondi Park C Skate Park Pathway Pathway obstruction (bin and seat) Relocate bin and seating off pathway 7489Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 1 No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7485Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 1 No handrails on stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7485Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 2 & 3 No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7486Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 4 No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7487Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 4 No handrails on stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7487Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 5 No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7492Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 6 No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7493Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 7 No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7494Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 8 No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7494Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 9 No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7496Bondi Park C Skate Park Stairway 9 No handrails on stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7496Bondi Park C Access Route 27 Pathway Drop off at edge Provide balustrade at edge 7509,7513Bondi Park C Promenade C Pathway Pathway obstruction (bins and seat) Set stairs, ramps and bins off promenade 7497, 7499,

7522


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Ref Zone Location Functional Area Site Feature Issues Action Image338 C339 C340 C341 C342 C343 C344 C

345 C346 C347 C348 C349 C350 C351 C352 C353 C354 C355 C356 C357 C358 C359 C360 C361 C362 C363 C

364 C365 C366 C367 C

368 C369 C

370 C

371 C372 C373 C374 C

Bondi Park C Promenade C Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7498Bondi Park C Promenade C Stairway Handrails not on both sides of stairway Provide handrails at stairway 7498Bondi Park C Promenade C Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7498Bondi Park C Beach Access 11 Steps No handrail on steps to beach Provide handrails at stairway 7502Bondi Park C Beach Access 10 Ramp Ramp too steep Provide stairs as alternative to ramp 7503Bondi Park C Beach Access 10 Ramp No handrails (balustrade on one side only) Provide handrail on both sidesBondi Park C Promenade C Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7504,

7501,7519Bondi Park C Promenade C Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park C Promenade C Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsBondi Park C Promenade C Stairway Uneven step tread at bottom Repair surfaceBondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7505Bondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway Handrails not on both sides of stairway Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsBondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7506,7508Bondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsBondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway Uneven ground at bottom landing Provide level landingBondi Park C Access Route 29 Pathway Uneven ground surface Regrade surface 7507,7513Bondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7509Bondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairsBondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosings 7511Bondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairsBondi Park C Access Route 29 Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park C Access Route 29 Pathway Uneven surface Regrade surface 7512Bondi Park C Access Route 30 Pathway Pathway too narrow Widen pathway 1800mm 7505,7514,

7515,7518Bondi Park C Access Route 30 Stairway No TGSIs top and bottom of stairs Provide TGSIs at stairs 7517,7518Bondi Park C Access Route 30 Stairway No handrails Provide handrails at stairwayBondi Park C Access Route 30 Stairway No contrast stripping on step nosings Provide contrast strip on step nosingsBondi Park C Access Route 30 Stairway Narrow stairway creates bottleneck at high traffic

areaWiden stairway to 1800mm 7518

Bondi Park C Access Route 30 Pathway Edge of path not defined Regrade surface 7518Bondi Park C Access Route 30 Lookout No accessible link to lookout on access route 24,

alternative accessible link to be providedRemove sign from sightline 7184-7186

Bondi Park C South Toilets Accessible Toilet Insufficient dimensions Remove accessible sign from southern toilets, provide new facilities at southern end on promenade.

Bondi Park C South Toilets Accessible Toilet Door too narrow As aboveBondi Park C South Toilets Accessible Toilet Insufficient space in front of pan As aboveBondi Park C South Toilets Accessible Toilet Incorrect location of pan from side wall As aboveBondi Park C South Toilets Accessible Toilet Incorrect location of flushing controls As above

Unit Costings

RE: Bondi Park Universal Access Study

Source: Waverley Council

Date: 13/3/13

Assumptions:

1. Cost of labour is included in cost estimates

2. Unit rates are averages only

3. Actual costs may differ depending on the scale of works, council resources, local

rates and labour costs.

4. Selection of materials remains to be outlined in detailed design. For the purpose of

costing we have assumed that surfaces will be replaced with a similar material to

existing surface materials.

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Item Required Work Unit Unit Rate

Wall Demolish portion of retaining wall and make good.[to set furniture off pathway]

lm $240Wall

Demolish portion of Promenade wall and make good.[to set ramps + stairways off pathway]

m3 $250

Path Supply and install concrete footpath m2 $120PathSupply and install paved footpath m2 $250

Path

Supply and install asphalt footpath m2 $120

Path

Fill gap between abutting surfaces (concrete or brick paving) m $22Stairway Supply and install concrete stair 5 stairs $1100Stairway

Demolish existing concrete stair 5 stairs $500Stairway

Supply sandstone stair treads/risers (Wondabyne) Lm $365

Stairway

Install sandstone stair treads/risers Lm $150

Stairway

Demolish existing sandstone stair 5 stairs $500

Stairway

Supply and install external stair tread nosing strip (paint) m2 $150Ramp Demolish concrete ramp lm $100Ramp

Supply and install concrete ramp m2 $200Ramp

Demolish kerb ramp ea $200Kerb Ramp Supply and install kerb ramp ea $1000Hardstand Regrade to level abutting surfaces (concrete or brick) m2 $100Hardstand

Demolish concrete hardstand m2 $50Hardstand

Supply and install concrete hardstand (include making good from relocating street furniture)

m2 $150

Handrails and Balustrades

Stainless steel handrails to stair x 2 lm $400Handrails and Balustrades Stainless steel handrails to ramp x 2 lm $400

Balustrade (to match existing promenade) lm $800Grate Remove and relocate grate (orientate slot direction to path of travel) item $250Grate

Supply and install (under 13mm slot size) item $250TGSI’s TGSI tiles + installation 600mm x 1200mm m2 $270Street Furniture Relocate rubbish bin ea $200Street Furniture

Relocate seat ea $500Street Furniture

Supply and install seat ea $2000

Street Furniture

Supply and install bollards ea $950

Street Furniture

Relocate bollards ea $153

Street Furniture

Relocate parking meter ea $500

Street Furniture

Relocate bike rack ea $200

Street Furniture

Supply and install covered shelters + picnic table ea $25,000

Street Furniture

Supply and install cabana shelters ea $5,000

Street Furniture

Relocate drinking fountain ea $2000

Street Furniture

Supply and install drinking fountain ea $6,000

Street Furniture

Relocate beach shower ea $2000

Street Furniture

Supply and install beach shower ea $2000Signage Relocate street sign ea $300Signage

Relocate park location sign ea $150Signage

Supply and install accessible parking sign ea $100Road markings Supply and install accessible parking road markings ea $122Toilet Facilities Install accessible toilet facility ea $15000Toilet Facilities

Install accessible toilet/shower facility ea $20000Toilet Facilities

Grab rails – 32mm lm $120

Toilet Facilities

Hook ea $15

Toilet Facilities

Toilet Shelf ea $300JCD Bus Shelter Reposition shelter ea $8000JCD Bus Shelter

Remove seat in shelter ea $250JCD Bus Shelter

Installation of contrast strip on side partitions ea $150

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Memo RE: Bondi Park Parking Options

Issued: 07/03/13

This memo evaluates the parking options proposed by GTA Consultants and provides considerations for each option relating to universal access. The blue dots indicate the preferred location of accessible parking spaces in each option based on proximity to facilities and grades of existing pathways. At this stage the number of spaces allocated to each parking location is an approximation.

Please contact me on 02 9011 8128 if you require further information.

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Key Issues

EXISTING PARKING SITUATION - UNIVERSAL ACCESS

Existing parking spaces in Bondi Park total 641, including 8 designated accessible parking spaces. Ramsgate Avenue has 53 spaces, including 3 designated accessible spaces.

We recommend that a minimum of 1 accessible parking space for every 50 parking spaces or part thereof be included in Bondi Park in ongoing planning and design. This is the recommended minimum ratio required by the Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010 for class 6 (shop / retail) and class 9b (assembly) buildings and is considered to be a suitable ratio in this park setting.

This would result in (minimum) 13 accessible parking spaces in Bondi Park and (minimum) 2 accessible parking spaces in Ramsgate Avenue. We also recommend that parking spaces for carers with prams be allocated and included in ongoing planning and design, due to the high proportion people in this group using the park.

KEY ISSUES & CONSIDERATIONS

1. Links from parking • Location of accessible parking currently not convenient to facilities• Currently not enough accessible parking • Lack of accessible linking pathways into park from accessible parking spaces, pedestrian entries and public

transport

2. Safety• Pedestrian - vehicle conflict.

• No pedestrian walking zone in parking areas - Park Avenue and QED (except for western side of QED)• Shared zone at pavilion forecourt and behind pavilion• Notts Avenue

• Poor tonal contrast and tactile demarcation between vehicle and pedestrian carriageways

3. Drop off Areas• No drop off zones for taxis, carers, senior and disability community groups• No accessible link from tourist coach drop off area to park

4. Parents / Carers with Prams• No allocated parking for this group

5. Upgrade to New Standards• Accessible parking doesn’t comply with current standards (shared space, surfaces + gradients).

6. Wayfinding / Signage • Hard to find accessible parking spaces

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Option 1A


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4

4

3

ADVANTAGES

•Opportunity to upgrade accessible parking spaces

to meet current standards

•Opportunity to improve location of accessible

parking

DISADVANTAGES

•Doesn’t address lack of accessible linking path-

ways into park from accessible parking spaces

and Campbell Parade

•Doesn’t address pedestrian - vehicle conflict

(Notts Ave, QED, Park Ave, behind pavilion and

forecourt)

•Poor tonal contrast and tactile demarcation be-

tween vehicle and pedestrian carriageways

•Doesn’t address lack of accessible link from tourist

coach drop off area and public transport to park

•Doesn’t provide drop off area needed for parents /

carers + community groups (buses), taxis



Option 1B


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4

3

ADVANTAGES

•Same as for Option 1A; and

• Improved pedestrian safety in front of pavilion

• Improved demarcation between vehicle and pedes-

trian carriageways

DISADVANTAGES

•Doesn’t address lack of accessible linking pathways

into park and rear of Pavilion from accessible parking

spaces and Campbell Parade

•Vehicle entry / exit at Campbell Pde north and south

may create pedestrian safety issues

• Increased traffic at turnaround points will potentially

create issue for shared space and circulation space at

accessible spaces, especially if additional accessible

spaces are added here

•Doesn’t resolve pedestrian - vehicle conflict (Notts

Ave, QED, Park Ave, behind pavilion)



•Doesn’t address lack of accessible link from tourist

coach drop off area and public transport to park



Option 2A


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•Opportunity to improve link into park from Park Drive

accessible parking spaces via suitable ramp or tunnel

•Opportunity to improve access from Campbell Pde

into park with increased area to improve pathway

grade to Pavilion

•Weather protection for parking makes transferring in/

out of car more comfortable

•May improve the accessible link for public transport

and tourists arriving from coaches

•May resolve entry to rear of pavilion

DISADVANTAGES



•Doesn’t address pedestrian - vehicle conflict (Notts

Ave, QED and Pavilion forecourt)

•Poor tonal contrast and tactile demarcation between

vehicle and pedestrian carriageways

•Doesn’t address lack of accessible link from public

transport to park



Option 2B


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•Opportunity to have accessible parking spaces in

close proximity to a number of different locations in

park

DISADVANTAGES

•Same as for Option 2A



Option 3A


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•Existing pathway link from Park Drive North has

accessible gradients

•Opportunity to have accessible parking spaces link

with continuous accessible paths of travel from

underground area to park

•Weather protection for parking

•Opportunity to improve gradient of pathway from

Campbell Pde into park along QED.

•Accessible pathway along QED would open up

access to the South end of the park and Skate park

•Could improve the accessible link for public trans-

port and tourists arriving from coaches

DISADVANTAGES

•Lose close proximity to Pavilion, cafes, facilities

from existing accessible parking spaces on QED

•Lose view to beach from existing accessible parking

spaces and drive through on QED





Option 3B


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•Provides accessible parking closer to beach

•Opportunity to provide accessible toilet / change

facilities within the carpark structure

•Opportunity to create accessible beach access

close to pavilion (toilet/change facilities + cafe’s)

DISADVANTAGES

•Same as for Option 3A



Stakeholder Workshop

RE: Bondi Park Universal Access Stakeholder Workshop

Issued: 7/3/2013

In collaboration with Council, funktion conducted a stakeholder workshop on the 27th February 2013. The findings are summarised below. The full detail of participant comments is provided in the tables on the following pages.

Participant Profile18 participants in total:

- Disabled Surfers Association of Australia- Bondi Surf Club- Guide Dogs NSW- Randwick Waverley Community Transport - ECHO Neighbourhood Centre - SCIA- South Bondi Play Groups

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28%Council staff [28%]Residents [22%]Community group representatives [50%]

1. Access Issues1. Access Issues

Theme Feedback

Access pathways from parking

• Ramps (gradients)• Wheel stops are a trip hazard• Heritage bridge needs handrail access• Visually impaired access• Rough surfaces at Campbell Pde parking• Entry gates, exit gates need upgrading. Scrappy, steel, paint coming off• Park Drive access ramp dangerous, just knock a hole in he kerb.

Number of accessible car spaces

• Increase number of disabled parking spaces• Enforce existing disabled parking spaces• Never enough when you need it• Check ratio of mobility parking spaces & location appropriateness• Parking access for service user groups - how do they know about access to the back• Disabled motorcycle access• Disability parking an issue• More disabled parking outside Pavilion and motor bike parking behind Pavilion

Location of accessible parking

• Poor positioning of spaces for people with disabilities• Location of parking to ramps and toilet facilities

Pedestrian Conflict • Need safe pedestrian areas within car park• Beach road conflict. Conflicting cars/pedestrians• Adequate barriers surrounding car park to ensure safe passage of travel to pedestrians• Pedestrian crossing at vehicle exit is dangerous (near pay station)• Pedestrian conflict on Queen Elizabeth Drive.

Signage and Way finding • Directional signage needed• Pedestrian walkway away from car park to avoid becoming disoriented• Parking information sign needed

Bus Parking • Bus parking all sizes• Tourist bus parking - it takes so much parking, something needs to be done• Bus parking an issue

Bike Parking • Bicycle parking needs much more space• Bikes chained up along promenade railing

Cost and alternatives • Affordability of parking• Cheaper parking for users of activities in the Pavilion ie dance school, senior groups

etc...

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PARKING


Theme Feedback

Drop off points • No drop off points for people with a disability

2. Opportunities

• Provide good colour contrast of bollards, walkways and road• Controlled gate, exit - attendant control (backup of cars if ticket invalid)• Next exit booth increase number of bike rings for bike parking• Consider renting car park spaces to residents for out of hours parking• Relocate accessible parking to ??? with access ramp.• Campbell Pde parking (opposite side of street) OK• Possibility of underground parking under new Pavilion• Excavate under Campbell Pde and construct commercial parking for beach goers and residents• Off peak/child/disability permit to reduce costs• Off peak permits for residents and others at premium?• Promote Mobility parking as free• Provide drop off points• Deliveries from front - hours restricted• No cars in front of Pavilion ie 2 cul-de-sacs.

3. Other comments

• Remember that not everyone comes by car - taxis, bus, walking cycling, skateboards• Too much commercial activity




Theme Feedback

Gradients • A lack of seamless access from Campbell Pde to Queens Drive and to Bondi Park, promenade and beach

• Access south of Park due to slope• Steepness of ramps from QED to Promenade & sand on surface• Ramp and pathway gradients• Footpath at rear of Pavilion leading to Beach Rd is non-compliant but it is historically

important.• Park pathways are too few and too steep

Signage • Tactile map and braille/large print signage area needed• Knowing where the accessible ramps are - more signage• Defined entry and exits to beach/park• The motorway between Campbell Pde and Queens Drive has steps at the bottom that

can’t be seen from the pathway at the top - misleading for wheelchair users, poor signage with regard to these matters

Surfaces • Regular maintenance of pathways to minimise trip hazards• Paved surfaces become uneven• Avoid blended environment - use good colour contrasts on different environmental

features• Defined footpaths in shared zone• Defined pathway eg concrete bordered by grass• Sand on pathway surface - especially for elderly• Protruding expansion joints between footpath sections and poor camber that push

wheelchair users into the kerb and road• The recently concreted section of pathway at the Park is not accessible• Unsuitability of pavements for mobility scooters in more hilly terrain to avoid heavy

congested areas



ACCESS ROUTES + PATHWAYS


Theme Feedback

Obstructions • Paths obstructed by ticket machines etc. Can’t take pram Notts Ave or Ramsgate • Garbage bins often block pathways• Bins, signs, lamp posts, other clutter on footpaths• Bicycles on foot path, South side of Lamrock Ave roundabout• Parking ticket machines block paths / inhibit pram access ie Ramsgate & Nots Ave• Ramsgate Ave crossing - foot path clutter on Campbell Pde• Need pathway across exit booth on Campbell Pde Nth• Campbell Pde access is impeded by clutter on footpaths, protruding man hole covers,• Shop fronts and cafe seating encroach on foothpath blocking easy access• Arterial roads with heavy and speeding traffic makes it dangerous for people using

wheelchairs walking frames and other vulnerable pedestrian users ie not Village conditions

• Seamless access not possible at time of events ie placement of temporary structures, vehicles parked on footpaths, blood van impedes access by regularly parking on footpath

• Hall Street an impossibility as the number of cafes with outdoor seating

South End • Notts Ave footpath needs widening• Footpath on Notts Ave is far too narrow, suggest shareway• Notts Ave pathway leading to coastal walk is far too narrow (need shareway)• Widen Steps at Southern end at toilets, down to skatepark.• No access to Icebergs, regular pram obstacles• Ramp to Icebergs finishes in steps - access to Icebergs needs sorting out.• Icebergs has limited access to the club and within: telegraph pole on footpath, footpath

too narrow, kerb ramp not located at main entrance, lift access is often blocked by beer barrels or other clutter, the lift is locked for security purposes

Tourist Buses • Beach Explorer Bus stops at Roscoe - Dangerous traffic situation• Tourist coach parking dangerous, double park leave coach running, do not pay

Bus Stop • Bus stop Campbell Pde South Lamrock dangerous• Difficult to cross Campbell Pde• Bus stops on Campbell Pde west side• New rumble strips at bus stops are a trip hazard - manual wheel chair users and people

with walking frames must go around, but they are built from the kerb to the building line, this is challenging

Kerb Ramps • Location of kerb ramps and pedestrian button on lights, poorly located• Lack of good kerb ramps

2. Opportunities

• Make Icebergs truly accessible - extend ramp from Promenade• Allow access via South beach by allowing a connection ramp to existing steps & path on South• Building the environment properly - will not need TGSI’s• Use solid path surfaces (not paving)• Widen Hall Street footpaths• Enclosing seating areas like they do in other suburbs • Rangers to pay occasional visits to police the seating arrangements, to bring back access for the disabled. • Improve Disability Tourism

3. Other comments

• Beach improvement scheme 1928 to inform future proposals• What do you want for the area ( Council)• Standards Australia 20 years behind the times




Theme Feedback

Ramps • Limited access to water• No rails on ramps - change over• Ramps too steep, should be 1:14 with rail or 1: 20 with no rail• Ramp numbers• Handrails - continuous and comply with Australian Standard• No handrails and 1:14• Steps and ramps need choice• Steepness of ramp from carpark to promenade• Ramps should comply (access to promenade and beach• Ramp gradients• Need tactile tiles on ramps• Access to beach - ramps to steep.

Pool Access • Access to pool• Access from kids pool -consider• No pool access• Access to Icebergs pool• Need wider/better access to baby pool. Ramp too narrow• Ramp width too narrow

Signs • Signage from Beach access

Wayfinding • No TGSI’s for vision impaired• No consistent tactile guide

Beach Wheelchairs • Beach wheelchairs not promoted - why?• Access to beach chairs• Beach matting• Long way from ramp to waters edge for disabled

Training • Training of Bondi Lifeguards with disabilities

Pathways • Continuous path of travel which is obstacle free according to Aus Standards• Some steps very steep. Could run parallel with promenade where possible to be better

graded• Tactile tiles on stairs

Specific Locations • North Beach side very crowded by parents• Improve access to South of beach for parents/disability (rock pools)• South beach inaccessible by pram



BEACH ACCESS

2. Opportunities

• Widen ramp at North end for two way traffic• Underneath ramp to access points put beach wheelchairs or roll out ramps• Place hand rails on ramps• Ramp or wider path on Ramsgate from baby pool to North Park.• Look at modifying child’s pool for adult access• Stainless steel ramp at North end to enable wheelchair access to water - similar to Watson Bay)• Improved access at North end at bottom of new ramps• South side ramp to lead down towards existing path• Make South Bondi beach more accessible and family friendly• Don’t make tokenistic changes, please consider holistic solutions• Council to be a leader in disability access - high profile beach• Federal and State Funding

3. Other comments

• Why isn’t there a distinct pedestrian level crossing from the Pavilion across to the main steps to the beach? Tourists and little children mistake the road for a walkway and wander across not realising cars are speeding along.

• Consult with other local Gov’s to see what they are doing• Consult guide dogs during planning phase• Look at Warringah - Collaroy pool access as model• Look at Watson Bay pool model




Theme Feedback

Beach Chairs • Door widths to suit beach chair• Audits on beach chairs• Storage for beach chairs

Playgrounds • All access playground equipment• Sand under play equipment is not ideal for supervising kids - hard to get close to them• Need playground to suit older kids

Biddigal Reserve • No access for prams to Biddigal• Biddigal Reserve is not accessible• Access to North playground by pram is difficult. Ramsgate path has obstacles.

Parental Change areas/ Parent room

• Shared parental & disability area NO!• Should not have baby change in accessible toilets• Keep baby change and feeding room /parent room

Toilets • Pavilion toilets no need for MLAK toilets if patrolled• Need accessible loo at baby pool• More toilets behind surf club• Adult change tables in facilities• Accessible loo to South side, no pram access• Consider re-location of toilets and accessible toilet at South end to near Promenade• No MLAK system• MLAK key is not always carried around• Toilets need appropriate placings• Accessible toilets are needed but what is the point if you can’t get to them

Directions /Signage • Tactile maps help with orientation• Adequate signage braille and large print according to Australian Standards• Direction signs hard to read. Some detail at bottom - too small to read• Signage icons, not sufficient differentiations between male and female (hard to see the

skirt)

Skate Park • Skateboard park disability viewing area



FACILITIES


Theme Feedback

Seating • More rest areas• Need more shade• No shade

Huts/Eating Area • Need more bubblers• Gaps - especially for mobility impaired over worn ground eg to Shelters to BBQs• No paths to shelters• Picnic shelters on slopes non-accessable• Seating in Picnic shelters very uncomfortable. Seats too far away from bench tables

Pavilion • Access to front of Pavilion is good

2. Opportunities

• Improve colour contrast according to Aus Standards• Provide continuous accessible path of travel• Rubber under play equipment• Space available in the high tide toilets?• Wheel chair shower in MLAK showers• More change rooms/showers at Pavilion• Upgrade toilet facilities to increase number of cubicles• Toilets needed adjacent to playground• Put larger disabled toilet into “normal” toilet banks• Improve eating huts on the hill• Larger sized shelters - provide shade seating• Huts fixed - Flat platform North of Playground - maybe some tables for aged people to use• Opportunity to develop the use of South Bondi Beach by parents and kids• Monitoring/Enforcement of shared zones (vehicle & persons in front of Pavilion)• Consider opportunity for sharing of facilities with surf clubs or joint development of same.• Improved facilities possibly for frail aged facilities behind playground

3. Other comments



Written Submissions RE: Bondi Park Universal Access Study

Submissions received: 4

Date: 1/3/13 - 26/3/13

Resident 1:

Social isolation is a major issue for many frail older people and people with disability and this is compounded by poor access to the public domain. There are increasing numbers of people with a range of mobility or health conditions that need good access to parks for exercise purposes. Access to outdoor areas is therapeutic and great for people’s wellbeing.

There is a lack of seamless access from Campbell Parade to Queens Drive and to Bondi Park, promenade and beach. Seamless access is impeded by:• Arterial Roads with heavy and speeding traffic makes it dangerous for people using wheelchairs walking frames and other vulnerable pedestrian users ie: not village conditions• Campbell Parade access is impeded by clutter on footpath, protruding man hole covers, protruding expansion joints between footpathsections and poor camber that can push wheelchair users into the kerb and road• Lack of good kerb ramps• Shop fronts and café seating encroach on footpath blocking easy access• Park pathways are too few and too steep• The recently concreted section of pathway at the Park is not accessible

New rumble strips at bus stops are a trip hazard as they are too proud of the footpath - manual wheel chair users and people with walking frames must go around these but as they are built from the kerb to the building line this is challenging.

Bondi Park has become a large event centre and it is not designed to accommodate the vehicles, traffic flow etc. Seamless access is not possible at these times eg: placement of temporary structures, vehicles parked on footpaths make access difficult if not impossible. The blood van regularly parks on the footpath, impeding access.

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The motorway between Campbell Parade and Queens Drive has steps at the bottom that can’t be seen from the pathway at the top – misleading for wheelchair users – poor signage with regard to these matters

Accessible toilets are needed but what is the point if you can’t get to them?

Icebergs has limited access to the club and within:• Telegraph pole on footpath• Footpath too narrow• Kerb ramp not located at main entrance• Lift access is often blocked by beer barrels or other clutter• The lift is locked for security purposes

Resident 2:

I understand you are soliciting public feedback on access issues for bondi park and surrounds. I have some concerns re access to bondi park particularly in relation to my 12 year old son who has disabilities.

Our concerns relate to failure by local council to enforce off-lead dog laws. We experience real difficulty, along with other frail members of the community such as old people and people with babies, in using publicparks in company with illegally off-leash dogs. However it is our experience that a large proportion of dog owners fail to understand the serious effect off-leash dogs have in excluding frail people from public recreationareas.

Accordingly we are often confronted by illegal off-leash dogs at the park. When I ask dog owners to put a leash on their dog they invariably refuse or ignore me and many say 'he won't hurt you' but that doesn't help us asthe fear created by the off-leash dogs running erratically too close to us means we often have to leave the park due to the off-leash dogs.

Dog owners get away with letting dogs off-leash so often that they treat it as a right in all parks. Council seems to have given up all enforcement of off-leash dog laws as too difficult. I request future planning for bondi park incorporate new and effective action to support access for frail people by enforcing off-leash dog laws. Surely with dogs having been microchipped, rangers with mobile chip scanners could identify culprits and issue fines easily enough.

Resident 3:

Hope the meeting went well. I don't have access issues myself but was made aware of them when a dear neighbour Shirley (who has since died) started having mobility problems.

We installed a chair lift on the stairs in our block of units and eliminated steps from our units to the street footpath but that's when the real problems began. We live in Simpson Street and she was hoping to be able to use her mobility scooter to visit the beach, approximately 10 minutes away. It meant a lot to her to be able to get down there like the rest of us can and catch up with her friends. However this proved very difficult despite her being adventurous and plucky.

Hall Street became an impossibility as the number of cafes with outdoor seating rapidly grew and opting for quieter routes was also pretty difficult due to the unsuitability of the pavements and more hilly terrain. My partner Peter went with her a couple of times to try and map out an accessible route for her but was unable to. Incidentally both of us were also shocked at how rude and unwilling able-bodied people were to move aside so she could pass by. I don't think they were being intrinsically mean they just didn't realise how difficult it was for her.

I'm scratching my head for a practical and cost-effective solution to the problem as no doubt you are. However maybe widening Hall Street's footpaths and enclosing seating areas like they do in some other suburbs might help. If rangers were to pay occasional surprise visits to police the seating arrangements it might be enough to bring back some access for the disabled. Apologies for the rave but I felt I owed it to Shirley.


My other concern which might be a little off-topic is at the beach itself. Is there a reason why there aren't distinct pedestrian level crossings from the Pavilion across to the main steps to the beach? I've lost count of thenumber of times I've witnessed near misses as tourists and little children mistake the road for a walkway and wander across the road towards the beach not realising that cars are speeding along.

Bondi Surf Club Building Sub-Committee: As members of a Building Sub - Committee within the Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club (Bondi Surf Club) we appreciated the opportunity to have our representative attend and participate as a stakeholder in the Universal Access Study considering issues relating to the Bondi Pavilion and Beach Park, held at the Seniors Centre Hall on Wednesday last.

Picking up on the thread of comments flowing into the concluding segment of the workshop and your invitation to communicate any additional thoughts, we thought it might be helpful to share the following with you.What we took from the wrap up session was:• If Waverley Council was to provide a ‘world’s best solution’ then government funding might be available to

assist its implementation.• There is an overriding requirement for additional ablution facilities.• Acknowledgement that the two surf clubs might be able to have public ablution facilities attached/adjacent

to their premises.

From recollection of the workshop we don’t recall mention being made of the number of tourist coaches that park in Campbell Parade to let tourists walk over the bridges to access the promenade and beach, particularly the bridge over Queen Elizabeth Drive (rear section) and behind our surf club.These bridges provide poor access for prams; wheelchairs and those with impaired mobility.What our further thoughts are:• To acknowledge the number of visitors accessing the area from this location and the limited time available to

them given the tight tour schedules.• To consider including in the Draft Plan of Management the provision of a lift access from Campbell Parade

to the park adjacent to the existing bridge (similar to that on the Cahill Expressway), or like access.• Then, on land immediately adjacent to the Bondi Surf Club, to provide a ‘world’s best universal access

amenities block’ to accommodate these tourists, local beach goers and families with infants using the playground. This amenities block we would see as being designed in sympathy with the heritage values of the club and the area.

• Our Club, and indeed our Committee, have lived with the problem of lack of facilities for beach and park users for a very long time and with these suggestions, we extend an invitation for you to meet with us on site to explore the possibilities.

I can be contacted on 0418 877 720 Kind Regards,Patrick Moore

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