Hi,
A hospital construction project on the side of a
mountain (I kid you not!) is nearly completed and
the plans include steps and a ramp to the car park
some metres above entrance level.
The developers wanted to provides steps only until
we explained that some people could not manage
steps and a ramp was required to meet Building Regs
but they are having problems constructing a ramp
due to the terrain and now are suggesting a
two-stage lift instead.
My initial reaction was that this could be
acceptable as long as the lift accomodated large
wheelchairs and scooters but any comments on the
proposal would be welcome.
many thanks,
Vin
Vin West
Secretary, Arfon Access Group
Glyn Dwr
Llandwrog Uchaf
Caernarfon
LL54 7RA
Tel: 01286 880761
Mob: 0777 153 6760
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