great read
no worries mate - though that is just some very basic info taken from the whole document (which is a bit dry and stat based). Just in case anyone wants to read the full thing:-
from page 32 of the document...
7.0 Inclusive AccessThe proposals reflect LFC’s positive approach to inclusive design within the context of the significant
constraints imposed by the existing stadium, and also the Club’s commitment to consultation with
its supporters groups. They incorporate significant incremental improvements in accessible facilities
particularly wheelchair user viewing positions and amenity seating, and respond to the following design
legislation and guidance:
• Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds 5th Edition: 2008 (The Green Guide)
• SGSA Guide No.1 “Accessible Stadia”
• BS8300:2009 “Design of Buildings & Their Approaches to Meet the Needs of Disabled People”
• Building Regulations Approved Document M (with 2010 & 2013 amendments)
• Equality Act 2010.
Access Around the StadiumAll spectators would approach the expanded stands via a public realm external concourse with hard
surfacing designed and laid to falls which ensure full accessibility for wheelchair users and the mobility
impaired. A coordinated and consistent approach to external way finding signage (extended into the
stands) would be adopted throughout for clarity of access and venue usage.
Surface materials would be selected to rminimise slip hazards, to achieve colour contrast for visually
impaired where appropriate and with corduroy paving at approach to ramps and stairs.
Arrangement of street furniture, trees and lighting has been carefully considered to avoid presenting
barriers and hazzards to visually impaired pedestrians and would be located away from the main
match-day flow of spectators. To be suitable for ambuland disabled people, a portion of external
seating would be designed to have back and arm rests.
7.1 Main Stand Phase 1 (Detailed Planning)External and Internal Access
Access for general admission spectators in the lower tier would be via external stairs onto the podium
designed to Green Guide and ADM standard with extended landings, and two banks of full height
automatic turnstiles with proximity reader activation in the Level 2 facade.
Access for general admission spectators in the upper tier would be via two banks of full height
automatic turnstiles with proximity reader activation in the Level 0 façade linked to internal escalators,
lifts and scissor stairs designed to Green Guide and ADM standard up to Level 6.
Independent inclusive access for general admission wheelchair users and amenity seat users would
be via dedicated entrances incorporated in the design of Level 0 upper tier entrances at each end,
linked to lifts serving the viewing positions on Levels 3 and 6.
Access for hospitality members would be via a central external stair from Level 0 up onto the podium,
then across to the central hospitality entrance on Level 2 before moving up internally to the facilities on
Levels 3, 4 and 5, via internal stairs and escalators. VIP access would be via the secure parking area
and VIP lift linking Level 0 to Levels 2 and 3.
Independent inclusive access for hospitality wheelchair users would be via a central lift from Level 0 up
onto the podium, then across to the central hospitality entrance on Level 2 before moving up internally
to the facilities on Levels 3, 4 and 5, via an internal lift.
Separate individual entrances for players, officials and team staff, media and match day staff and retail
store at Level 0 would be designed for inclusive access, and all internal front and back of house areas
would fully accessible, with horizontal and vertical circulation and toilet facilities designed accordingly.
The proposals also take account of comments made by wheelchair users in respect of the stadium
tour, and the players’ tunnel access to the pitch (one of the most popular parts of the tour) would be
changed from a “down and up” stepped arrangement to a ramp, though the iconic “This is Anfield”
sign would be retained.
page 33 is just a picture of the new Main Stand (from the inside).
page 34 of the document...
Wheelchair User Viewing PositionsOn top of the existing 40 positions at the front of the existing Main Stand lower tier, a total of 78 new
wheelchair user viewing positions would be provided in the Main Stand as follows:
• 3 new general admission positions to the front of the lower tier
• 30 general admission positions to the back of the lower tier
• 30 hospitality positions to the back of the lower tier and back of new middle tier
• 15 general admission positions to the new upper tier
This would take the overall number in the stadium up from 115 in the summer 2014 to 193 at the end
of Phase 1 giving an improved 81% compliance with the Accessible Stadia recommended minimum
number of 238.
75 of the new positions would be elevated rather than at pitch level, and all would have companion
seats either adjacent or immediately behind. All elevated positions would have super risers, and
general admission positions at the back of the lower tier would be turned to face the centre of the
pitch, with higher perching seats for companions behind.
Each hospitality box at Level 3 would be capable of accommodating wheelchair user spaces by
removing individual seats, and the two main outer positions on Level 5 would be located such that they
could be readily accessible for general admission use if there was no demand for them in hospitality.
Amenity SeatingA total of 120 amenity standard seats with minimised stepped access, wider seat spacing and deeper
row depths would be provided as follows:
• 72 general admission amenity seats to the front of the lower tier
• 32 hospitality amenity seats to the back of the lower tier and new middle tier
• 16 general admission seats to the new upper tier
An agreed number of these seats would be allocated to visually impaired spectators (with spaces for
assistance dogs), and also to those hard of hearing (with audio-frequency induction loop facilities).
Supporting FacilitiesAccessible unisex toilets would generally be provided within a 40m maximum travel distance from all
viewing positions to a ratio of one facility per 15 wheelchair users. All general admission toilets and
selected hospitality facilities would be designed as bigger enclosures to accommodate larger 4 wheel
motorised wheelchairs.
Adult changing facilities designed to BS 8300:2009 would be provided as part of the public toilets suite
at Level 0 and also on each general admission concourse on levels 2 and 6. Baby changing facilities
would also be provided at each general admission concourse for non match day events.
Lower height counters for general admission and hospitality bars, concessions and kiosks would be
provided for wheelchair users throughout, and specific positions would be provided with induction loops
for the hard of hearing.
from page 35 of the document...
Egress & Emergency EvacuationNormal match day egress and emergency evacuation routes for general admission and hospitality
areas would generally be via the same gangways, vomitories, stairs and lifts (but not escalators) and
podium stairs providing access. Spectators in the lower tier would continue to be able to escape onto
the pitch via stewarded gates at the bottom of the lower tier gangways.
The egress and emergency evacuation strategy would comply with Green Guide 5th Edition
recommendations on spectator flow rates, exit widths and timings, and heads of stairs barriers would
be provided at the approach to the top of the podium outer stairs to slow down exiting crowd flows and
control the direction of approach.
Wheelchair users and amenity seating user egress and emergency evacuation would be managed by
stewards, and would be via the same routes and lifts used for access. Appropriately located and sized
refuge areas would be provided adjacent lifts used for evacuation.
General admission concourses on Levels 2 and 6 would be designed as lower risk fire sterile spaces,
and therefore places of relative safety. High risk accommodation including food cook concessions,
kiosks and stores would be enclosed in fire rated construction and fitted with fire rated roller shutters
and doors.
7.2 Anfield Road Stand - Phase 2 (Outline Planning)Access to the lower and upper tiers would be based on similar principles to the Main Stand except
there would be no podium. Independent inclusive access for wheelchair users and amenity seat users
would be via dedicated entrances incorporated in the design of the upper tier entrances at each end,
linked to lifts serving the viewing positions on Levels 2.
Wheelchair User Viewing PositionsOn top of the existing 29 positions at the front of the existing lower tier, a total of 55 new wheelchair
user viewing positions would be provided at the back of the existing lower tier. This would take the
overall number in the stadium up from 193 at the end of Phase 1 to 248 at the end of Phase 2 giving a
100% compliance with the Accessible Stadia recommended minimum number.
All of the new positions would be elevated rather than at pitch level, and all would have super risers
and companion seats adjacent, with the potential for additional family perching seats behind.
Up to 25 positions would be allocated for away fans use at the end of Phase 2.
Amenity SeatingA total of 60 amenity standard seats with minimised stepped access, wider seat spacing and deeper
row depths for taller, bigger or visually impaired spectators would be provided at the back of the existing
lower tier. This would take the overall number in the stadium up from 120 at the end of Phase 1 to 180
at the end of Phase 2 giving a 72% compliance with the Accessible Stadia recommended minimum
number.
An agreed number of these seats would be allocated to visibility impaired spectators (with spaces for
assistance dogs), and also to those hard of hearing (with audio-frequency induction loop facilities).