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News Release from: Gartec | Subject: Platform Lift At Newmarket's Millennium Grandstand
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 05 December 2003
Gartec Win Race To Install Platform Lift
Gartec has installed a disabled platform lift within the magnificent Millennium Grandstand at Newmarket racecourse.
Gartec has installed a disabled platform lift within the magnificent Millennium Grandstand at Newmarket racecourse enabling owners Racecourse Holdings Ltd to comply with imminent Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regulations and provide ease of access to all facilities within the building Newmarket, set in the heart of East Anglia, has been recognised as the headquarters of racing for over 300 years
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 27 Oct 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Some 3000 horses are in training in the immediate vicinity of this unique racing town which boasts two historic racecourses, The Rowley Mile and The July Course.
Many alterations have taken place at Newmarket aimed at improving the circulation of spectators on race days.
The 7000 capacity Millennium Grandstand opened by Her Majesty the Queen in May 2000 cost approximately £23 million and is a brand new building that replaced an old grandstand, which was demolished.
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It has recently undergone a number of improvements to ease the congestion experienced by race goers as they enter the grandstand and make their way to the fast-food restaurants, betting halls, bars, private dining areas and corporate hospitality boxes.
Externally these modifications include the introduction of four escalators that provide an alternative route from ground to first and second floors.
A 22 metre long architectural steel walkway has been added from the first floor terrace to provide an alternative route to an existing viewing terrace.
This has been covered with a 20 metre long canopy with architectural detailing to match the walkway.
Internally, the main entrance at ground floor level and the second floor members' area, bars and kitchen have been re-modelled.
This has enhanced the flexibility the space offers the racecourse to develop their existing commercial business by letting the grandstand for corporate and private functions.
It is into the main entranceway that Gartec has installed a 2-stop disabled platform lift providing travel over 4.8 metres.
The single entry glass sided lift was supplied in an Old English White colour scheme to match the interior decor of the building and fitted with extra wide doors and a stainless steel handrail and landing panel.
This provides the less able with an alternative means of travel to the escalators and stairs.
Gartec MD, Curt Falk, says: "The Millennium Grandstand is a magnificent building and we're very pleased to have carried out this installation helping the owners to bring access within the structure up to DDA requirements.
The 1995 Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requires progressive improvements in the way that all owners and property managers of public buildings and facilities make provision for people who have a disability to gain access to their premises.
Introduced in 1995, the Act has required building occupiers and owners to begin making provision for disabled people since October 1999 and to be fully compliant by 2004.".
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