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File Attachment(s):
 Herbert Park Full Audit Report.pdf (57kb) downloaded 79 time(s).
Herbert Park Photo Template.pdf (3,912kb) downloaded 101 time(s).
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There have been some recent works in Herbert Park which have caused substantial access problems. A temporary barrier has been put up beside the playground, apparantly to keep customers away from the vehicle access gate. However, this barrier means that the route beside the playground now runs over very rough ground, and is quite narrow.
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You can see pictures of this route at http://serialcomplainer.com/wordpress/images/2009/06/12052009001.jpg and http://serialcomplainer.com/wordpress/images/2009/06/12052009.jpgThis route would be very difficult for a wheelchair user or a parent with a buggy to navigate. Please advise when this will be rectified.
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Hi Serial Complainer Thank you for your post From now until 2015 DCC will be working on all the parks under their remit to make them universally accessible. Access Audits were carried out on all parks with recommendations attached. Attached is the audit carried out for Herbert Park with Photo template for your information. If you require any of this information in alternative formats, pleased dont hesitate to ask!! Your issues and concerns about the current accessibility of Herbert Park are very important, and have been brought to the attention of our Parks & Landscape Division in DCC. A response will be posted here, once received. Take care File Attachment(s):
Herbert Park Full Audit Report.pdf (57kb) downloaded 42 time(s).
Herbert Park Photo Template.pdf (3,912kb) downloaded 57 time(s).
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SerialComplainer
Parks have responded saying that there were some loose stones on this route which have now been removed. They plan to tarmac this route within the next few months , and erect a permanent railing where the temporary fence is .
Wheelchairs and buggies have another optional route if this one is too narrow .
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So they were planning to tarmac the area in 'the next few months', but nothing has happened 3 months later. I'm not sure that tarmacing this route is a great idea - has anyone checked the width of the remaining route to see if it is sufficient for wheelchair users?
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Hi
Parks have been waiting on a requisition to install permanent railing fixtures in Herbert Park, which it is anticipated they will receive an answer on this week.
Once they have been given the go ahead, works on the railings and the new surface will take apporx 1 month. We have asked Parks to to keep us posted on any confirmation they receive, which we will post details of here!
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