Old Perth Port

Alfresco dining with cafes, bars and some retail outlets overlooking the Swan River.

Location: On the southern side of Barrack Square.

Summary:
Short ramps to a cluttered alfresco area
A unisex accessible toilet is available
Minimal signage within the precinct

Public transport: Blue CAT bus stop 19 and Ferry to Mends Street, South Perth.

Access from Barrack Square: Steps and two short ramps at either end of the facility have gradients of 1:13 (4.4°). These lead from the footpath to the large timber boardwalk featuring alfresco dining, restaurants, bars and cafes.

Accessible parking:
Barrack Square- There are two accessible parking bays either side of the central crossing point. They are at footpath level, well signed and over four metres wide. There are also two universal drop-off bays adjacent to these parking bays.

Additional parking bays are a five-minute walk away in the Terrace Road ‘A’ Car Park where there are four accessible bays. Those unable to step up a kerb have to walk along the road for a short distance when coming out of the car park before accessing the footpath. The path from this car park to Barrack Square includes some poorly constructed kerb ramps.

Access from accessible car park: Cross the road via the central flush designated crossing point, as there are no kerb ramps allowing direct crossing in front of the Old Perth Port.

Alfresco area: Services numerous cafes and bars. Fixed and moveable furniture is haphazard and pedestrians may have difficulty moving around tables, chairs, bikes and crates. Some areas can be barricaded off with bollards and ropes for private functions.

Signage: There is minimal signage, however there are several large maps of the area on the river side of Barrack Square.

Accessible toilet: A unisex toilet is located on the eastern side of the Old Perth Port. It is open during café and bar trading hours.

Toilet:
level entry
door heavy to operate, closes quickly
doorway 770 mm, D style handle and large snib
toilet pan height 460mm high
basin 800mm high with clear open space underneath

Information prepared by: City of Perth, October 2004

Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information however no guarantee is given that the facility is fully accessible.

Please advise the City of Perth of any access changes since publication.

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