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the townsville civic theatre
Address >> 41 Boundary St, South Townsville
Phone >> 07 4727 9013
Email >> civic.theatre@townsville.qld.gov.au
Web >> www.townsville.qld.gov.au/recreation/theatres
Parking
> > There are four designated car parks for disabled users, two to the left
of the theatre and two to the right.
> > There is a set-down area with a kerb ramp and a continuous path of
travel to the entrance.
Entrance
> > The entrance has ample clearance. The path of travel to the entrance
is paved at a gentle gradient in excess of 1:30.
> > There is a kerb ramp where taxis set down.
> > From the ground floor there is a 10m long ramp with a gentle gradient
(1:20) with handrails. To access this ramp, a narrow door clearance of
730mm is necessary.
Interior
> > The floor surface is low-pile carpet.
> > Any change in level is serviced by either a ramp or stairs.
> > There is ample circulation space in the foyer. The service counters are
high at about 1200mm.
> > The doors are heavy and narrow (710mm), however they are usually
operated by the staff.
> > There are two designated 1850mm wide wheelchair spaces on both
sides of the auditorium, with seating space for a companion.
Toilet
> > There are designated accessible male and female toilets.
> > Door clearance is narrow, and requires a strong push force. Space is
restricted, permitting a front transfer only.
> > The position of the grab rails and basin are not ideally positioned for
access.
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