County Waterford, Ireland
Progress Around the County
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Installation of accessible ramp at main entrance to Tramore Library. - Installation of passenger lift in Tramore library allowing access for people with mobility impairments to upper floor.
- Replacement of main reception desk with one which is wheelchair accessible.
- Installation of Hearing induction loops in all libraries throughout the county.
Grattan Square Dungarvan
- Construction of 5 tactile controlled and uncontrolled pedestrian crossings at various locations around Grattan Square.
- Upgrading of existing accessible parking bays at various locations around Grattan Square.
Dungarvan Fire Station
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Installation of 2 accessible parking bays in car park. - Installation of passenger lift.
- Construction of 2 accessible toilets.
- Installation of end of flight indicators at final step.
Public Toilets Ardmore
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Upgrading of existing wheelchair accessible toilet cubicle. - Installation of an accessible cubicle in male and female toilets for people with mobility impairments.
Civic Offices Dungarvan
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Electronic doorways installed at the main entrance to Civic Offices and Motor Tax. - Installation of corduroy warning strips to external and internal steps.
- Installation of standard yellow step nosing to the external steps approaching the civic offices.
- Upgraded fire alarms to audible/visual alarms.
- Reception counters in each department altered to allow for low level accessibility.
- End of flight indicators to be installed on the last three steps on each flight of stairs.
- Signs include directions in Irish, English, Braille and tactile lettering as required and where appropriate, allowing easier and safer movement throughout the building.
- Hearing induction loop available at the main reception.
- Improvements to both lifts to include colour contrast buttons and a better communication system.
