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Piscine Communale de Binche

In order to make the pool accessible to all, work has been carried out to accommodate disabled people.

New showers and toilets have been installed, the ticket offices have been adapted, and larger cabins with ramps and adapted benches and chairs are available, not forgetting parking spaces to make access easier.

Opening times during the school year:

Monday 08:00 to 16:30
Tuesday 07:30 to 18:30 
Wednesday 07:30 to 19:00
Thursday 07:30 to 19:00
Friday 07:30 to 20:30
Saturday 13:30 to 18:00
Sunday 08:30 to 12:00

Opening times during school holidays : 

Monday to Thursday 14:00 to 19:00
Friday from 14:00 to 20:30
Saturday from 13:30 to 18:00
Sunday from 8:30 to 12:00

 

Strong points

Staff
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Safety
  • The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
  • The function of the space is displayed on each door.
Parking
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Identification
  • The building is easy to find.

The pool does not have a wheelchair access system.

However, the team of lifeguards is at your disposal and an adapted wheelchair can be lent to you to bring you closer to the pool.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular.
Entrance
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The payment device is easy to use.
  • The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
  • The counter is at the correct height.
  • There is staff available to help negotiate obstacles.
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
  • The floor is regular .
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Adapted sanitary
  • An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
Changing room
  • There is an adapted locker room with an adapted seat.

Points of attention

Parking
  • The reserved parking spaces have a slope.
Shower room
  • There is no adapted shower room.

No seat available in the shower area.

Access to the baths is equipped with handrails. 

Staff may be able to help you if necessary.

Strong points

Parking
  • There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
  • It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.
Access road from the car park
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
Access road from the street
  • All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The building is easy to identify.
  • The main entrance is accessible.
Home
  • Seats are available near the reception.
Horizontal circulation
  • There is no step to negotiate.
  • Circulation is easy everywhere.
  • The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
  • The width of the hallways is sufficient.
Adapted sanitary
  • There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
Changing room
  • There is a locker room with a seat and grab bars.

Points of attention

Parking
  • The reserved parking spaces have a slope.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
Home
  • The reception has no glass partition.
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
  • The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.

Points of attention

Access road from the street
  • There are no guide-lines.

Strong points

Access road from the car park
  • Natural or artificial guide-lines facilitate circulation.
  • There are no obstacles.
  • There is contrast.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to identify.
  • The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
Home
  • The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
Horizontal circulation
  • Circulation is free from obstacles.
  • The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.

Points of attention

Home
  • The reception is not located in the logical continuation of the pathway.

The staff do not speak sign language. However, the information and equipment are sufficient to understand and use the site.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
  • The rates are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Wireless
  • It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
  • The toilets are easy to find.

Strong points

Parking
  • The car park is freely accessible.
Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
  • The rates are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • The rates are displayed in the reception.
  • The premises are easy to understand.
Light
  • The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
Adapted sanitary
  • It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Points of attention

Home
  • Depending on attendance, the reception can be very noisy.

Strong points

Entrance
  • The entrance is easy to find.
  • The building is easy to find.
  • The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
  • The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
  • The rates are displayed next to the door.
Home
  • The reception is calm.
  • The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
  • It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).
  • There is staff available to direct and guide.
Horizontal circulation
  • The location is calm and well lit.
Adapted sanitary
  • The toilets are easy to find.

Points of attention

Home
  • Sometimes, the reception is very noisy.
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