Shafto Lane

A pedestrian-only laneway linking Murray and Hay Streets, located between King and Milligan Streets. There are numerous cafes, shops, offices and a pub along Shafto Lane. These are predominately open during the daytime only. There may be an exception for private functions. There is one central alfresco area which provides shade. Accessible toilets are located next to this alfresco area.

Summary:

Most buildings have one step up at the entrance
Male and female accessible toilets are through narrow corridors in an office block adjacent to the alfresco area
Minimal signage apparent

Accessible bays: Closest accessible parking bays are located in His Majesty’s Car Park. There are six accessible bays all 3300mm wide, on level ground located on the Murray Street level of the car park.

Pedestrian access along Shafto Lane: The lane slopes gently up to Murray Street. There is one, short (1 metre), steep ramp (1:7 or 7.7 degrees) located half way along the lane.

Shops, Cafes, Pub and Offices: Buildings along Shafto Lane predominately have one step up at the entrance.

Accessible toilets: The toilets are open during regular office hours. There are accessible toilets in both the male and female toilets. The toilets are located within the ground level foyer area of an office building adjacent to the central café alfresco area. During the day, when the cafes are open, alfresco seating may obstruct access to the toilets for larger wheelchairs. Seating and tables are moveable. The entry door to the office foyer is heavy to open and slow to close with a clear open width of 810mm.

The doors off the corridor into the male and female toilet blocks are firm to open, slow to close and have a circular door knob. The doors have a 760mm clear open width. There is limited circulation space inside both doors, and a small wheelchair only could gain access into these toilets

The accessible toilets
- toilet door has 760mm clear open width. No door closer.
- toilet pan 410mm high
- basin 780mm high with knee clearance
- capstan taps

Information prepared by: City of Perth, November 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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