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Post by Everton News. on Mar 31, 2018 1:06:10 GMT
 Everton is pleased to announce that the Club will be increasing the provision and quality of wheelchair positions for disabled supporters at Goodison Park. Enabling works have already begun with development focusing on the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand to deliver two access towers, either side of the reception entrance, which will provide entry and exit points for disabled supporters to the new facility. Each tower will house two 17-person lifts with adjacent stairs. The new platform will provide elevated views for wheelchair positions at the rear of the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand for the first time and will be serviced by two concessions stands, four accessible toilets and two companion toilets. The new seating area will be available for use at the start of the 2018/19 season. Evertonians are at the heart of the Club and efforts to improve facilities and experiences for all fans, including disabled supporters, are made year on year. After the Blues’ final home game of the 2016/17 season, the Club undertook a major development programme to improve accessibility for disabled fans. A new elevated viewing platform was put into the Main Stand and accessible seating increased in the Howard Kendall Gwladys Street (Lower) stand.  The works were supported by new accessible toilets including a Changing Places facility, new refreshment bars with low counters and a lowered ticketing window at the Club’s box office. The current project is the second phase of the Club’s commitment to work towards meeting the regulations set out by the Premier League and the Accessibility Stadia Guidance (ASG). Gill Derbyshire, Head of Everton Fan Services, said: “Fans will be able to see the work taking place on the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand between now and the start of the 2018/19 season. Goodison Park is one of the oldest stadiums in the country and has posed a unique challenge in relation to meeting the ASG regulations. “We’re delighted we have been able to begin the second phase of our planned works following the success and positive feedback of phase one. I know a number of supporters who are using the Main Stand viewing platform have commented to us on how they think we have the best views in the Premier League for disabled supporters. We’re hoping these new elevated views will be as well received. “As a Club we have held consultation meetings with fans including EDSA, Everton Fans’ Forum, CAFE, local community groups and Liverpool City Council’s Building Control and Licensing Officers. Feedback from those meetings has been positive and allowed us to move forward with stage two.” The works, which will change the external view of the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand, will not impact access to turnstiles on matchdays. No Season Ticket Members will be displaced to accommodate the new platform. Everton FC |
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Post by pete45 on Apr 1, 2018 18:40:28 GMT
good to hear , the new stadium should be disability friendly too
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Post by rugbytoffee on Aug 16, 2018 15:05:50 GMT
New facilities for disabled Everton supporters at Goodison have been described as "incredible". The Blues have completed six months of construction to the Sir Phillip Carter Park End to improve supporters' matchday experience. A new viewing platform has been created which has space for 45 wheelchair positions as well as space for companion seating. The improved vantage point is now accessible via two 17-person lifts which stand either side of the Park End reception. Members of the Everton Disabled Supporters' Association were given a preview of the improved facilities, which will be used for the first time this weekend when the Blues take on Southampton. And Jan Syme, committee member of EDSA said: “EDSA have worked alongside the club to campaign and deliver better seating for our disabled supporters. "Goodison Park is home to all Evertonians and these changes will help many more of our loyal disabled supporters attend matches.  “The new facilities are just incredible, more than any of us at EDSA were expecting. The views offered by the new platform are fantastic and a must-see for disabled supporters who want to watch the match with an elevated view from behind the goal.” The new and improved viewing platform is now served by two concession stands, four accessible toilets and two companion toilets. Rachael Lomax, Everton’s Disability Liaison Officer, said: “Evertonians are at the heart of the Club and efforts to improve facilities and experiences for all fans, including disabled supporters, have been made year on year. “We’ve been delighted with the feedback supporters have given us on the new facilities. In consultations with our disabled supporters over the years they have made clear their interest and desire for elevated views around Goodison Park. The ‘Grand Old Lady’ is one of the oldest stadiums in the country and the works had posed a unique challenge in relation to meeting the ASG regulations and we feel have provided a unique solution in the Sir Philip Carter Park Stand.” |
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