State Library Car Park (CPP)

Location: Between James and Francis Streets, adjacent to the State Library, Northbridge.

Summary:
5 accessible bays on ground level and two accessible bays on basement level.
All payment machines are at standing height, an attendant on site.
All signage well located and easy to read.

Vehicle access from: Francis Street.

Pedestrian access to: James Street and Francis Streets, lift to the Cultural Centre, exit next to the State Library.

Opening hours: Daily 24 hours.

Cost: $1.70 per hour to a maximum of $8.70 per day with two hours concession.

Phone: 9461 6530

Web: http://www.perth.wa.gov.au/parking

Parking attendant: Onsite

Closest public transport:
Blue CAT stop 15 William St

Accessible toilet: Unisex automatic public toilet provided opposite the car park on James Street Mall.

Accessible bays:
Basement
Two bays
Near the lift
3800mm wide
Level ground
Overhead clearance of 2250mm from the ground to the lowest obstruction.

Ground (Street access to Francis and James Street)
Three bays
Between the car park attendant booth and pay machines.
3700mm wide
Level ground
Two bays closest to the attendant booth have an overhead clearance of 2200mm. to the lowest obstruction. Bay closest to the pay machine has an overhead clearance of 2460mm to the lowest obstruction.

Two bays
Near lift
3800mm wide
Level ground
An overhead clearance of 2230mm to the lowest obstruction.

Signage: There is directional signage to the accessible bays and signage is located at the head of the bays. All other signage is well located easy to read and understand.

Pedestrian access to Francis Street (Ground level): No directional signage to the Francis Street exit. Travel along a walkway past the Customer Service booth, with kerb ramps at either end. This path enters into a vehicle right of way that does not have a designated pedestrian path. The roadway has a slope of approximately 5.2° (1:11) over 9 metres with a space to the roadway that would allow smaller to medium style wheelchairs only to pass through.

Pedestrian access to James Street (Ground level): No directional signage to the James Street exit. Travel along a walkway past the pay machines, directly onto the pedestrian ramp which provides access up to the Cultural Centre and down to James Street. The transition to the footpath has a 10mm lip and the space would allow all style wheelchairs to pass through.

Pedestrian access to the Cultural Centre (Plaza level): Via a lift from all levels. This opens onto the Cultural Centre, adjacent the entrance to the State Library. Path to the lift is level with no barriers. There is enough circulation space to accommodate users of all wheelchair types.

Parking Attendant:
On site: Daily 24 hours
Counter: The counter is accessed via a kerb ramp to an 870mm wide door. The counter is at sitting height and has a sliding window at sitting height. The attendant has a clear view to the outside of the booth. Attendant will accept eftpos and credit card payment.
There is enough circulation space to accommodate users of all wheelchair types.

Lift: There is a lift in the centre of the car park with no directional signage. The lift is 2100mm x 1700mm, with a door width of 1170mm. Direction of travel information is displayed both externally and internally with no auditory announcements of the floor levels. External buttons are at 1100mm high and internal controls at 1340mm high.

Pay machines: Payment could be made to the parking attendant.
Basement
One machine is located a short walk from the lift and accessible bays
Standing height
Operable components 800mm – 1700mm
Machines accept coins and notes
There is enough circulation space to accommodate users of all wheelchair types
Ground is level

Ground level
Two machines located near James Street entrance
Standing height
Operable components 800mm – 1700mm
Machines accept coins and notes
Access to the machine is via the car park (vehicular area) and up a gentle pedestrian ramp.

Information prepared by: City of Perth January 2005

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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