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ACCESS REPORT
DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION /
REVIEW OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
FACTORS
ENNIS ROAD MILSONS POINT
Prepared By Mark Relf
3rd June 2011
ENNIS ROAD, MILSONS POINT
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Introduction
This report has been prepared to provide an accessibility review of the subject development to
ascertain whether the development will provide appropriate access for people with disabilities having
regard to the “accessibility” requirements as listed below.
Assessment Criteria
The assessment considers the following legislation, planning instruments and standards pertaining to
access for people with disabilities:
(1) DDA Premises Standards and Disability Discrimination Act DDA)
(2) Parts D3, E3.6, F2.4, H2 of the Building Code of Australia (BCA 2011).
(3) Australian Standard AS1428.1 (2009) – Design for Access and Mobility.
(4) Australian Standard AS1428.4.1 (2009) – Design for Access and Mobility.
(5) Australian Standard AS2890.6 (2009) – Off-Street Parking.
(6) North Sydney DCP 2002 – Section 20.4
Development Application Plans
The plans relied upon for this accessibility assessment include the following:
Drawing No. Revision Description
2633 – A-0010 04 Existing Ground Floor Plan
2633 – A-0011 04 Proposed Ground Floor Plan
2633 – A-0012 04 Existing First Floor Plan
2633 – A-0013 04 Proposed First Floor Plan
2633 – A-1010 04 Proposed Ground Floor Plan - Sheet 1
2633 – A-1011 04 Proposed Ground Floor Plan - Sheet 2
2633 – A-1012 04 Proposed Ground Floor Plan - Sheet 3
2633 – A-1013 04 Proposed First Floor Plan - Sheet 1
2633 – A-1014 04 Proposed First Floor Plan - Sheet 2
2633 – A-1015 04 Proposed First Floor Plan - Sheet 3
2633 – A-2010 04 Proposed Ground Floor Plan – Bays 14, 15, 16
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Executive Summary
The development proposes;
The adaptive reuse of the former RTA offices for varied retail/commercial uses, and
Refurbishment of the existing retail / commercial areas adjoining Ennis Road; and
Refurbishment of the Milson Point railway station offices, concourse and retail areas.
The development proposes an outdoor lift providing access from the Broughton Street/
Greenway Drive intersection up to Ennis Road.
In general terms the development proposes the following accessibility outcomes;
Building Entry Access
The various doorway entrances at ground level shall be modified with lowered doorway
thresholds and shop-fronts modified to provide appropriate doorway circulation spaces and
where required internal ramps installed to ensure equitable access to enter and circulate
within the areas in accordance with AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.2 of the BCA and DDA
Premises Standards.
Milsons Point station entry shall provide a modified ramp entry that will incorporate a 1:14
gradient, with handrails, rest landings and tactile ground surface indicators in accordance with
AS1428.1, AS1428.4.1 to satisfy Part D3.2, D3.8 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
Internal Access – Ground Floor
The plans propose the “base building” areas for individual tenancy areas shall be generally
open plan and enable clear access and internal circulation spaces to comply with AS1428.1 to
satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA and the DDA Premises Standards.
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Internal Access – First Floor Lift & Stair Access
To facilitate equitable access to the first floor level the plans propose new stairways and
several lifts that will provide accessible environments in accordance with AS1428.1 to satisfy
Part D3.3 of the BCA and the DDA Premises Standards.
Lifts are proposed with Bay 8, Bay 12 and Bay 17, which incorporate common lift lobbies at
ground and first floor levels which enable multiple tenancy areas to access a common lift
lobby.
Depending on leasing arrangements Bay 3 proposes the option for an internal lift.
Stairs – Existing stairways with several areas (Bays 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18) shall be
widened and will provide handrails on both sides in accordance with AS1428.1.
All stairs (excluding fire-isolated stairs) shall be upgraded with step nosings and tactile ground
surface indicators in accordance with AS1428.1, AS1428.4.1 to satisfy Part D3.2, D3.8 of the
BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
With respect to internal circulation access within first floor areas the plans indicate that Bays
1 to 5 on the first floor are at similar levels and will provided ramped accessway linkages.
The proposed lift within Bay 8 will facilitate direct access to the first floor areas on Bays 7, 8,
9 while Bays 6, 10 and 11 will be linked with internal ramps to adjoining Bays to ensure
equitable access.
The proposed lift within Bay 12, which has two doors top faciliate access to multiple split
levels, will enable direct access to the first floor area in Bay 12 @RL37.26 and Bay 13
@RL37.60 to ensure equitable access.
Bay 14 on the first floor is occupied by RTA equipment related to traffic management and is
accessible to RTA maintenance personnel.
Bay 15 on the first floor is dedicated to plant and equipment and is not accessible.
Bay 16 on the first floor is small 50 square metre store area linked via a stairway to the
ground floor portion of the tenancy and is not accessible.
The proposed lift within Bay 17 will facilitate direct access to the first floor area in Bay 17
while Bay 18 could be linked with an internal ramp to the adjoining Bay 17 or the lift couold
provide dual doorway access similar to the lift within Bay 12 to ensure equitable access.
Accessible Toilets
The development proposes communal unisex wheelchair accessible toilet and ambulant
access male and female toilets within Bay 6. Detail of fittings and fixtures shall be confirmed
at construction certificate stage in accordance with AS1428.1 (2009) to satisfy Part F2.4 of
the BCA and the DDA Premises Standards.
Carparking
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The redevelopment proposes off-street accessible parking at the northern end of Bay 1 for
approximately 37 cars and a loading dock/courier parking.
The carpark will provide 2 accessible spaces adjoining a 2400mm width shared area which
complies with AS2890.6 to satisfy Part D3.5 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
Milsons Point Railway Station entry, retail and offices
The redevelopment proposes to reconstruct the entry ramp from Ennis Road into the
station concourse area and incorporate rest landings, handrails and tactile ground surface
indicators.
The reconfiguration of the ramp landings will provide an appropriate doorway entry into the
Railcorp offices, which proposes an internal refurbishment in accordance with AS1428.1 to
satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
The Paid Concourse area provides adequate access and circulation spaces to approach the
existing lift to the station platforms and a new unisex accessible toilet in accordance with
AS1428.1 to satisfy Parts D3.3, F2.4 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
The reconfiguration of the Concourse Retail Tenancies will provide an appropriate doorway
access and level threshold entry in accordance with AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.3 of the
BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
The reconfiguration of the Railcorp offices and amenities will provide appropriate doorway
access, level threshold entry, internal ramps and sanitary facilities in accordance with
AS1428.1 to satisfy Parts D3.3 and F2.4 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
Outdoor lift providing access from the Broughton Street/ Greenway Drive intersection
The development proposes an outdoor lift providing access from the Broughton Street/
Greenway Drive intersection up to Ennis Road to enhance accessibility within the general
community.
Conclusion
In summary, the plans illustrate that all areas of the redevelopment can provide equitable access to
readily comply with Australian Standards AS1428.1, AS1428.4.1, AS2890.6, AS1735.12 to satisfy Parts
D3.2, D3.3, D3.5, D3.6, D3.7, D3.8, E3.6, F2.4 and H2 of the BCA and the DDA Premises Standards.
Details of various fixtures and fittings associated with ramps, stairs, the lifts, accessible toilet
installations, door schedule and tactile/Braille signs and the like shall be confirmed at construction
certificate stage to reaffirm the above outcomes.
Mark Relf
Access Consultant (ACAA)
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Accessibility Assessment
External Pathway Links & Building Entrances (Parts D3.2 & D3.3 of the BCA)
BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
1. The works proposes resurfaced footpath and existing doorway thresholds at
principal entrances lowered to footpath levels and internal ramps constructed (as
exampled below) to facilitate accessible entrances in accordance with AS1428.1
to satisfy Parts D3.2, D3.3 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
YES
2. Shopfront facades shall be modified to ensure appropriate doorway circulation
spaces and door opening widths in accordance with AS1428.1 to satisfy Parts
D3.2, D3.3 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
3. The ramp to the Milsons Point station entry shall be reconfigured to provide an
appropriate gradient with rest landings and handrails in accordance with
AS1428.1 to satisfy Parts D3.2, D3.3 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
YES
YES
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Parking (Part D3.5 of the BCA)
BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
4. The redevelopment proposes off-
street accessible parking at the
northern end of Bay 1 for
approximately 37 cars and a loading
dock/courier parking.
5. The carpark will provide 2 accessible
spaces adjoining a 2400mm width
shared area which complies with
AS2890.6 to satisfy Part D3.5 of the
BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
YES
YES
Internal Accessways (Part D3.3 of the BCA)
BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
Ground Floor
6. The plans propose the “base building” areas for individual tenancy areas shall be
generally open plan and enable clear access and internal circulation spaces to
comply with AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA and the DDA Premises
Standards.
7. Lift lobbies shall also provide appropriate circulation spaces for wheelchair
access to comply with AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA and the DDA
Premises Standards.
8. Stairs – Existing stairways with several areas (Bays 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 18)
shall be widened and will provide handrails on both sides in accordance with
AS1428.1.
9. All stairs (excluding fire-isolated stairs) shall be upgraded with step nosings and
tactile ground surface indicators in accordance with AS1428.1, AS1428.4.1 to
satisfy Part D3.2, D3.8 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
YES
YES
YES
YES
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BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
First Floor
10. To facilitate equitable access to the first floor level the plans propose new
stairways and several lifts that will provide accessible environments in
accordance with AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA and the DDA
Premises Standards.
11. Lifts are proposed with Bay 8, Bay 12 and Bay 17, which incorporate common
lift lobbies at ground and first floor levels which enable multiple tenancy areas to
access a common lift lobby.
12. Depending on leasing arrangements Bay 3 proposes the option for an internal
lift.
13. With respect to internal circulation access within first floor areas the plans
indicate that Bays 1 to 5 and 6 on the first floor are at similar levels and will
provided ramped accessway linkages.
14. The proposed lift within Bay 8 will facilitate direct access to the first floor areas
on Bays 7, 8, 9 while Bays 6, 10 and 11 will be linked with internal ramps to
adjoining Bays to ensure equitable access.
15. The proposed lift within Bay 12, which has two doors to facilitate access to
multiple split levels, will enable direct access to the first floor area in Bay 12
@RL37.26 and Bay 13 @RL37.60 to ensure equitable access.
16. Bay 14 on the first floor is occupied by RTA equipment related to traffic
management and is accessible to RTA maintenance personnel.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
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BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
17. Bay 15 on the first floor is dedicated to plant and equipment and is not
accessible.
18. Bay 16 on the first floor is small 50 square metre store area linked via a stairway
to the ground floor portion of the tenancy and is not accessible.
19. The proposed lift within Bay 17 will facilitate direct access to the first floor area
in Bay 17 while Bay 18 could be linked with an internal ramp to the adjoining Bay
17 or the lift could provide dual doorway access similar to the lift within Bay 12
to ensure equitable access.
20. Lift lobbies shall also provide appropriate circulation spaces for wheelchair
access to comply with AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA and the DDA
Premises Standards.
21. The plans propose the “base building” areas for individual tenancy areas shall be
generally open plan and enable clear access and internal circulation spaces to
comply with AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA and the DDA Premises
Standards.
22. Details of doorways and door hardware shall be confirmed at construction
certificate stage in accordance with AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA.
Accessible Sanitary Facilities (Part F2.4 of the BCA)
BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
23. The plans show one group of sanitary facilities that will be constructed in Bay 6
and be available to all tenancies, although future DA’s for individual tenancies
may seek to incorporate additional facilities relevant to their business
operations.
24. In accordance with AS1428.1 the plans show a unisex wheelchair accessible
toilet and male and female ambulant accessible toilets.
25. With respect to the size and layouts the plans indicate the facilities shall
generally comply with AS1428.1 to satisfy the DDA Premises Standards and Part
F2.4 of the BCA.
YES
YES
YES
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BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
26. The construction certificate plans
shall confirm a unisex wheelchair
accessible toilet shall provide a
minimum area of 2350mm X
2350mm and be documented with
the following.
(i) 920 door (providing 850mm
clear opening width) with lever
handle 1000mm AFFL
(ii) WC Pan
(iii) Grabrails
(iv) Backrest
(v) Toilet paper dispenser
(vi) Washbasin and lever taps
(vii) Mirror
(viii) Hand drier
(ix) Coat hooks
(x) Shelf
YES at CC
stage
27. The ambulant accessible toilets will incorporate grabrails and circulation spaces
as specified by AS1428.1.
YES at CC
stage
Identification – Braille and tactile signage (Part D3.6 of the BCA)
BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
28. In accordance with Part D3.6 and Specification D3.6 of the BCA the
construction certificate plans confirm the provision of raised tactile and Braille
signage for ALL toilets.
YES
Tactile ground surface indicators (Part D3.8 of the BCA)
BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
29. In accordance with Part D3.8 of the BCA the stairway landings shall
incorporate tactile ground surface indicators as required by AS1428.4.1.
30. The stairs shall provide 50-70mm width step nosings that will provide a 30%
minimum luminance contrast and a handrail on each side of the platform steps
consistent with AS1428.1.
YES
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Lifts (Part E3.6 of the BCA)
BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
31. The development proposes several lifts to facilitate equitable and inclusive access to the first
floor in various locations to satisfy the DDA.
32. As the vertical travel is less than 12 metres the Lift Specification will confirm a 1400mm X
1100mm minimum lift car that shall provide control panels with tactile and Braille, handrails to
comply with AS1735.12 and Part E3.6 of the BCA and Premises Standards.
YES
YES
33. The development proposes an outdoor lift providing access from the Broughton Street/
Greenway Drive intersection up to Ennis Road to enhance accessibility within the general
community.
34. Lift Specification will confirm a 1400mm X 1600mm minimum lift car that shall provide control
panels with tactile and Braille, handrails to comply with AS1735.12 and Part E3.6 of the BCA and
Premises Standards.
YES
YES
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Milsons Point Railway Station entry, retail and offices
BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
35. The redevelopment
proposes to reconstruct the
entry ramp from Ennis Road
into the station concourse
area and incorporate rest
landings, handrails and
tactile ground surface
indicators in accordance
with AS1428.1, AS1428.4.1
to satisfy Parts D3.3 & D3.8
of the BCA and DDA
Premises Standards.
36. The reconfiguration of the
ramp landings will provide
an appropriate doorway
entry into the Railcorp
offices, which proposes an
internal refurbishment in
accordance with AS1428.1
to satisfy Part D3.3 of the
BCA and DDA Premises
Standards.
37. The Paid Concourse area
provides adequate access
and circulation spaces to
approach the existing lift to
the station platforms and a
new unisex accessible toilet
in accordance with
AS1428.1 to satisfy Parts
D3.3, F2.4 of the BCA and
DDA Premises Standards.
YES
YES
YES
38. The reconfiguration of the Concourse Retail Tenancies will provide an
appropriate doorway access and level threshold entry in accordance with
AS1428.1 to satisfy Part D3.3 of the BCA and DDA Premises Standards.
YES
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BCA / DDA Compliance Compliance
39. The reconfiguration of the Railcorp
offices and amenities will provide
appropriate doorway access, level
threshold entry, internal ramps and
sanitary facilities in accordance
with AS1428.1 to satisfy Parts D3.3
and F2.4 of the BCA and DDA
Premises Standards.
YES
40. The alterations and additions shall also comply with Part H2 of the BCA and
DDA Premises Standards.
YES
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Appendix A – Statement of Expertise
CONSULTANCY PROFILE & STATEMENT OF EXPERTISE
Accessibility Solutions consultancy offers a range to services to provide advice for clients to develop
new and modify existing buildings, facilities and services to be accessible to people with disabilities to
comply with legislation and regulations relevant to people with disabilities.
Relevant legislation and regulations that underpins advice includes the Disability Discrimination Act
(DDA) Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards 1428, DDA Premises Standards, DDA
Transport Standard, State Environment Planning Policy No. 5 Housing for Older People or People
With a Disability (SEPP 5) / Seniors Living Policy, SEPP 65 – Residential Flat Buildings Design Code
and various local government DCP’s.
The scope of services provided by Accessibility Solutions includes:
Plan Appraisals and design advice
Access Reports for development applications and construction certificates
Expert Reports for Court evidence
Access Auditing of existing buildings, facilities, transport conveyances and infrastructure
Policy and document reviews and development of Disability Action Plans
Staff training in access auditing
The services consider issues concerning people with all types of disability including; physical; vision;
hearing, intellectual and other cognitive impairments that may affect access for people with a
disability consistent with the Disability Discrimination Act.
As principle consultant Mark Relf has considerable experience and expertise in a wide range of
access related projects and is a recognised Access Adviser approved by the NSW Ageing and
Disability Department and has attained accreditation with the Association of Consultants in Access
Australia for the purposes of providing advice concerning access to the built environment and
services for people with disabilities.
His expertise has been gained over 20 years working in
management and advocacy roles within the disability sector and
since 1994 providing advice to clients on access issues. Mark also
participates on various key committees concerning access for
people with disabilities. His qualifications and affiliations are:
Accredited Member of the Association of Consultants in
Access Australia.
Member, Standards Australia ME/64 Committee responsible
for the AS1428 suite and AS4299 – Adaptable Housing.
Member, NSW Heritage Office’s – Fire, Access and Services
Advisory Panel.