Cultural facilities and access
There have been a range of accessibility measures implemented at Cessnock City Council owned facilities to reduce barriers and increase participation.
The table below provides an overview of the accessibility provisions that exist at Council’s cultural facilities. Please contact the facilities directly for any further detail.
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Cultural facility
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Parking
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Pathways
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Entrance
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Toilet
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Notes
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Marthaville Arts & Cultural Centre
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No
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No
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Yes
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No
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Clear opening width of door to rooms of cottage under 850mm
On site toilet cubicle with handrails
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Cessnock Performing Arts Centre
(CPAC)
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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CPAC also has a hearing loop system and braille signage
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Wollombi Cultural Centre
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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There is level access from the car park to the front entry ramp
On site toilet cubicle with handrails
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Cessnock Youth Centre Outreach Service
(CYCOS)
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Clear opening width of door to CYCOS office and kitchen under 850mm
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Kurri Kurri Library
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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On site toilet cubicle with handrails
Clear opening width of door to meeting room under 850mm with steep ramp entry
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Cessnock Library
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Clear opening width of door to accessible toilet under 850mm
A lift and automatic doors have been installed to improve access from the carpark to the main floor
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Richmond Vale Railway Museum
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No
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No
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No
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No
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N/A
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