❓ Question regarding accessibility provisions for people with disabilities and the elderly in the design and construction of Elizabeth Quay's paths and paving. The answer outlines consultations and design features implemented.
AnsweredQoN 5357Legislative Assembly
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Can the Minister advise what information was sought and action taken to ensure that paths and paving surfaces used on Elizabeth Quay enabled easy access to those with a disability, and or the elderly with mobility issues?
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Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning
Response time
34 days
The design of the Elizabeth Quay Public Realm has followed the principles of universal access across the entire precinct.
The City of Perth Access Working Group and the Main Roads WA Disability Access Group were consulted during the design phase and actively provided input to details regarding access to and through the precinct, surface materials used and level transition management and treatment.
Key accessibility design features adopted to enable easy access along paths and paving surfaces include:
• Installation of compliant walkways in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard (AS1428.1-2009 Design for Access and Mobility) throughout the precinct to allow access within the entire precinct.
• Access ways across the roads are formed in the flatter cobble stones to ensure smooth transition for persons with disabilities.
The City of Perth Access Working Group and the Main Roads WA Disability Access Group were consulted during the design phase and actively provided input to details regarding access to and through the precinct, surface materials used and level transition management and treatment.
Key accessibility design features adopted to enable easy access along paths and paving surfaces include:
• Installation of compliant walkways in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard (AS1428.1-2009 Design for Access and Mobility) throughout the precinct to allow access within the entire precinct.
• Access ways across the roads are formed in the flatter cobble stones to ensure smooth transition for persons with disabilities.
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