REVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL

ACCESS REPORT

DEVELOPMENT

APPLICATION /

REVIEW OF

ENVIRONMENTAL

FACTORS

ENNIS ROAD MILSONS POINT

Prepared By Mark Relf

3rd June 2011

ENNIS ROAD, MILSONS POINT

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-1013 04 Proposed First Floor Plan - Sheet 1



2633 – A-2010 04 Proposed Ground Floor Plan – Bays 14, 15, 16


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.


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


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


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)


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


Parking (Part D3.5 of the BCA)


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


YES

YES

Internal Accessways (Part D3.3 of the BCA)


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



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



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)


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



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)


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)


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


Lifts (Part E3.6 of the BCA)


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


Milsons Point Railway Station entry, retail and offices


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



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


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.

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