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1 year ago from Maureen IrvinParks Victoria
Location: Exploring the Sanctuary
The foundations of the William Ricketts sanctuary, blending sculptures into the natural environment, create some accessibility challenges as the sanctuary is built on the side of a hill. The sanctuary is not big and can be explored slowly. However, manual wheelchair users are likely to need assistance due to the steepness of some sections of the paths.
William Ricketts Sanctuary was assessed for accessibility in 2012. More detailed information on accessibility and photos can be found by clicking on the links below.
The path from the information centre is initially flat with a hard bitumen surface. There is a short, 20 metre section that is steep with a gradient of approximately gradient of 1 in 7. Once past that section the path remains at less than a 1 in 14 gradient right through to the log cabin …
Accessibility Information The main entrance to the information centre has a standard door width of 750 millimeters. The information centre contains a disabled toilet and baby change room facility. The upper level contains the information counter and the lower level the souvenir items. The levels are linked by an internal ramp. …
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Accessibility Information There are three designated accessible parking spaces available. One is underneath the visitors centre on the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road. That bay is 3.5 metres wide with additional loading space available in the adjoining bus pull in area. As this bay backs onto Mount Dandenong Tourist Road it is …
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23 May 2013
Works to build a new pedestrian underpass at Gibson Steps near Port Campbell are set to begin at the end of May. The $500,000 project will provide a safe link for walkers, extending the Great Ocean Walk to the Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre. Parks Victoria Ranger in Charge, Darren Shiell said …
