Access Audit Report on Subash Bose Park, Ernakulam By ... - CPPR
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<str<strong>on</strong>g>Access</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Audit</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> <strong>Subash</strong> <strong>Bose</strong> <strong>Park</strong>, <strong>Ernakulam</strong><br />
<strong>By</strong><br />
S<strong>on</strong>a Jose<br />
Centre for Public Policy Research<br />
Door No 28/3656, 1 st floor, So<strong>on</strong>oro Church road<br />
Elamkulam, Kochi, Kerala, India- 682020<br />
Ph: +91 484 6469177<br />
E mail: project@cppr.in<br />
August 2009<br />
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C<strong>on</strong>tent<br />
1 Abstract 3<br />
2 <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> the Renovati<strong>on</strong> Work Proposed with intent 4<br />
Of a barrier free envir<strong>on</strong>ment<br />
3 Rough cost Estimate 8<br />
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Abstract<br />
Every individual including pers<strong>on</strong> with disability has an equal right to have access to<br />
everywhere with dignity and independence. It should be regarded as a fundamental right<br />
of all citizens. The existing situati<strong>on</strong>s of the buildings, roads are either full of obstacles or<br />
impossible to use by the people with physical problems, aged people, pregnant woman etc.<br />
It hinders these people the right of movement.<br />
<strong>Subash</strong> <strong>Bose</strong> <strong>Park</strong> at <strong>Ernakulam</strong> is a place where a lot of people come to spend their time<br />
relaxing from the busy schedules of life. An access audit of <strong>Subash</strong> <strong>Bose</strong> <strong>Park</strong> was<br />
c<strong>on</strong>ducted in which the access audit team came out with a report <strong>on</strong> the present situati<strong>on</strong>s<br />
of the buildings, observati<strong>on</strong>s, suggesti<strong>on</strong>s. The major things to alter or build are given at<br />
the end of the report.<br />
The <str<strong>on</strong>g>Access</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Audit</str<strong>on</strong>g> <str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> is prepared by Ms.S<strong>on</strong>a Jose in associati<strong>on</strong> with Centre for Public<br />
Policy Research. Ms S<strong>on</strong>a Jose, a pers<strong>on</strong> with cerebral palsy. The Project, TABASE is an<br />
idea formulated by Ms S<strong>on</strong>a Jose. The team c<strong>on</strong>sists of a group of people with similar<br />
outlook, who work together to achieve a barrier free envir<strong>on</strong>ment. We express our sincere<br />
gratitude to Ms. S<strong>on</strong>a Jose for her committed work. We are grateful to Kumar Groups,<br />
Kochi for the support extended by them in the preparati<strong>on</strong> of the cost estimates. We are<br />
also thankful to the MSW students, 2008-10 batch of Rajagiri College of Social Science,<br />
Kalamassery for all the support extended by them.<br />
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<str<strong>on</strong>g>Report</str<strong>on</strong>g> <strong>on</strong> the Renovati<strong>on</strong> Work Proposed with intent of a<br />
barrier free envir<strong>on</strong>ment.<br />
1. Observati<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
The curb walls are a hindrance<br />
for the wheel chair to enter into the<br />
lawns (Ref: Fig 1)<br />
Suggesti<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
The curb walls to the lawns will have<br />
to be demolished at 24 points for<br />
the easy access of wheel chair to the<br />
lawns.<br />
2. Observati<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
No openings or entry points for the lawn area. (Ref: Fig 1)<br />
Suggesti<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
Fig: 1<br />
24 entry points to the lawn area at a width of 2m wide is to be made.<br />
3. Observati<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
No handicapped requirements for the<br />
existing toilet. (Ref: Fig 2)<br />
Suggesti<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
A new toilet block for physically<br />
handicapped will have to be designed<br />
separately.<br />
Fig: 2<br />
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4. Observati<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
There are no ramps provided to<br />
the curved benches at the sea side<br />
at the eastern side. The entry point<br />
is with 3m wide and 15cm depth<br />
<strong>on</strong> both sides. Benches are with<br />
5.50m length and 15cm depth <strong>on</strong><br />
both sides. (Ref: Fig 3)<br />
Suggesti<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
Ramps with hand railings and head<br />
rest to enter the benches will have to be provided.<br />
Fig: 3<br />
5. Observati<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
All the walk ways are with surface<br />
level differences without any<br />
paving which will effect the<br />
smooth movement of the<br />
wheelchair. (Ref: Fig 4)<br />
Fig: 4<br />
Suggesti<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
Paving tiles (Euroc<strong>on</strong>/ Ultratile or<br />
equivalent) in all the walk ways is<br />
to be provided.<br />
Fig: 5<br />
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5. Observati<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
There is a tarred road near the existing toilet block and the eastern side of the park.<br />
It will be hindrance for the<br />
easy movement of the<br />
wheel chair. (Ref: Fig 5<br />
and Fig 6)<br />
Suggesti<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
All existing tarred roads<br />
inside the park can be<br />
paved with paving tiles<br />
(Euroc<strong>on</strong>/ Ultratile or<br />
equivalent).<br />
Fig: 6<br />
6. Observati<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
There is circular rubble<br />
paving at two juncti<strong>on</strong>s<br />
which creates a level<br />
difference than the normal<br />
walk ways. It can effect the<br />
easy movement of the<br />
wheel chair.<br />
(Ref: Fig 7)<br />
Fig: 7<br />
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Suggesti<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
The paving can be dismantled and the same level of the walk way can be<br />
maintained by using same paving tiles (Euroc<strong>on</strong>/ Ultratile or equivalent)<br />
Inner 2m radius circle can be maintained as such Outer 2m radius circular<br />
rubble. (Ref: Fig 8)<br />
Observati<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
There is very less<br />
number of<br />
benches inside the<br />
park.<br />
Suggesti<strong>on</strong>s:<br />
At least 50<br />
benches could be provided. Fig 8<br />
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ROUGH COST ESTIMATE<br />
SL NO. DETAILS OF WORKS AMOUNT<br />
1 Paving 57,57,758.50<br />
2 Dismantling paving tiles 1,81,224.00<br />
3 Ramp development (15CM HT) 65,386.20<br />
4 Ramp development MENT (30CM HT) 30,696.60<br />
5 Bench 4,00,000.00<br />
6 Miscellaneous (5%) 3,217,53.27<br />
GRAND TOTAL 67,56,818.57<br />
SAY Rs - 67.56 LAKHS<br />
Note: Toilet works have not been included.<br />
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