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Plans to improve accessibility at Ballarat Station include installing a pedestrian overpass with a passenger lift and stairs to both platforms, a new ramp and stairs to the northern station entrance, lighting and tactile upgrades, and landscaping. Crews will also start relocating communications services in the project area.
Built-in handles also make it much easier to lift and move the empty walls around, addressing the difficulty of handling bulky and often slippery products. The company is focused on ramping up its presence beyond its Melbourne stronghold, including New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia.
The upgrade includes a new boarding assistance zone, new lifts, a new footbridge and concourse, and improved accessible public toilets. Two new lifts at Tuggerah were opened in October 2024 as the two-year project progressed. This is the first upgrade at Tuggerah since ramps and a footbridge were added in 1988.
Station modifications include a new accessible railway platform, an additional pedestrian underpass with lifts, ramps and stairs and an open forecourt area for community use.
The project will also deliver a new pedestrian overpass, along with lifts and stairs installed at bot platforms. Access will also be improved to the existing northern station entrance with a new ramp, stairs, and automatic sliding door. Image: Victorian Government.
McConnell Dowell lifted the last of six concrete beams into position, with each beam weighing around 85 tonnes and lifted into place by a 650-tonne crawler crane. The post Bridge beam boost for Inland Rail appeared first on Roads & Infrastructure Magazine.
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From disassembling furniture when possible to using proper lifting techniques, each step plays a crucial role in a successful move. Ramps assist in navigating stairs or loading trucks. A back brace can provide extra support during lifting. Always bend at the knees and lift with your legs, not your back.
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If you’re taking on this responsibility, here are some ways to prepare your home, presented to you below by Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine. Provide ramps for exterior stairs and easier points of access. Add a Stair Lift Going up and down stairs is a risky activity for elderly adults.
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Additional Services and Amenities Accessibility If your group includes passengers with disabilities, it’s crucial to ensure the transportation service offers accessible vehicles equipped with features like wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement systems.
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These grants target particular modifications including ramps and handrails as well as bathroom adjustments. When stairs pose a challenge you should consider installing stair lifts or ramps. Replacing steps with ramps improves accessibility to building entrances and exits. This change can make a significant difference.
Additional Services and Amenities Accessibility If your group includes passengers with disabilities, it’s crucial to ensure the transportation service offers accessible vehicles equipped with features like wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement systems.
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