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Access for people with disabilities to the Mt Victoria / Matairangi Summit Lookout, Wellington Research Completed

Title

Access for people with disabilities to the Mt Victoria / Matairangi Summit Lookout, Wellington

Lead Author

John Gardiner, Determinations Manager, Department of Building and Housing

Organisation(s)

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

Publication Year

2006

Publisher

Department of Building and Housing

Contacts

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) came into existence on 1 July 2012. MBIE integrates the functions of the former Department of Building and Housing, Ministry of Economic Development, Department of Labour and the Ministry of Science and Innovation.

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Abstract

The lookout is one of Wellington City’s major tourist attractions. It is part of the Mt Victoria Precinct, which includes the Byrd Memorial and other viewing locations, several of which are accessible but do not provide the 360 view available from the lookout.

The lookout is to be enlarged as part of a general upgrading to make the area a more attractive and interesting place to visit. The lookout will be a concrete viewing platform with glassed balustrades. The upgrading will include the provision of two accessible car parks adjacent to the Byrd Memorial. The territorial authority proposes to provide stepped access from the accessible car parks to the lookout.

Keywords:

Wellington, Access, Mobility

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Areas of Focus

Settings (location)

Provision (delivery type & infrastructure)

Parks - urban