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Department of Environment and Conservation

Matilda Bay Reserve, Crawley

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Closest accessible parking

• There are 8 accessible parking bays at Matilda Bay Reserve.
• 2 located near the DEC Office on Australia II Drive
• 2 located outside Matilda Bay Restaurant off Australia II Drive
• 3 located in the car parks along Hackett Drive (1 in each car park)
• 1 located independently along Hackett Drive, south of the Matilda Bay Tearooms
• Vehicle access from: Hackett Drive or Australia II Drive
• Cost: $1.00 per hour, 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Pay machines: Payment machines are situated on plinths

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Internal area

• The site has firm, level and barrier free dual-use pathways throughout the reserve 200cm or more wide.
• The picnic tables and barbecues are located on a grassed area and are not linked by a pathway.
• There is a brick paved pathway along the water's edge with a moderate slope.

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Signage, customer displays and customer information

• There is a large information sign near the Matilda Bay Tearooms that has clear colour contrast and is easy to read.

Cafe, dining and food outlet

• Matilda Bay Restaurant
• Open: 11am until late.
• Phone: 08 9423 5000 (bookings recommended).
• Parking: Two accessible parking bays directly out the front of the restaurant, off Australia II Drive.
• Signage: Directional signage from the main thoroughfare that is of good colour contrast and easy to read.
• External access: 340cm wide barrier free pathway and ramp.
• Entrance: A dingy access that requires staff assistance to open.
• Internal: Wheelchair can access most areas, there are some steps present in parts.
• Bar counter: Standing height.
• Payment counter: Sitting height.
• Chairs: Moveable without armrests.
• Tables: Central pedestal with knee clearance.
• Accessible toilet: One unisex accessible toilet located immediately outside restaurant (see separate report).
• Matilda Bay Tearooms
• Open: Mon - Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat & Sun 8am to 6pm.
• Phone: 08 9386 9229.
• Parking: Accessible parking bays located along Hackett Drive. 
• Signage: Directional signage from the main thoroughfare that is of good colour contrast and easy to read.
• External access: Wide barrier free pathway.
• Entrance: Open.
• Internal: Wheelchair can easily access all areas.
• Food counter: Sitting height.
• Payment counter: Sitting height.
• Chairs: Moveable plastic chairs with armrests and benches.
• Tables: Corner legs with knee clearance.
• Accessible toilet: One unisex accessible toilet located at Matilda Bay Reserve, approximately 100m away.

Picnic facilities

• Barbecues, picnic tables and benches are located at various locations throughout the reserve.
• The picnic tables area at a height of 78cm with adequate knee clearance located at each end.
• The picnic tables and barbecues are not linked by a pathway and are set on a smooth level brick paved surface surrounded by grass.
• Shade is provided by surrounding trees.

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Toilet: Matilda Bay Reserve

• Gender: Unisex
• Availability: Unlocked
• Description: There is one unisex accessible toilet located onsite at the southern toilet block, between the Matilda Bay Tearooms and Australia II Drive.
• Signage: There is limited directional signage, with the disabled access symbols positioned on the external wall of the toilet block and on the toilet door.
• External access: There is a barrier free firm level pathway to the toilet block which is 120cm wide.
• Toilet door: The door is a 90cm wide swing door that is light to open and fast to close. There is a large snib and a D handle on the door.
• Pan height: 45cm high
• Handrails: Yes
• Basin height: 80cm high
• Paper towel dispenser: No
• Lighting: Natural

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Toilet: Matilda Bay Restaurant

• Gender: Unisex
• Availability: During opening hours
• Description: One unisex accessible toilet directly outside the restaurant.
• Signage: Nil
• External access: Barrier free corridor 200cm wide.
• Toilet door: 70cm wide manual swing door that is light to open and slow to close with a D handle and large snib.
• Pan height: 45cm
• Handrails: Yes
• Basin height: 78cm
• Paper towel dispenser: Hand drier
• Lighting: On at all times
• Emergency alarm: No
• Baby change table: Yes
• Baby change table description: Fixed table with knee clearance at a height of 80cm.

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Information collected by: Department of Environment and Conservation

Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this information however no guarantee is given that the facility is fully accessible. Please advise the You're Welcome WA coordinator at the Disability Services Commission of any access changes since publication.