Accessible - Apron Access

Concrete ramp to access borehole apron
Concrete ramp to access handpump apron
Concrete ramp to access borehole apron
Suitable for: people using mobility devices, e.g. wheelchairs, crutches, sticks, people carrying heavy loads.


Construction Advantages Disadvantages Improvements / variations Cost / labour
Concrete ramp to access borehole apron
  • Provides independent access to apron platform for wheelchair users
  • Improves access for everyone
  • Maintenance needed to keep surrounding ground the same level as the end of the ramp
  • Drainage must be in the opposite direction to keep the ramp dry
Paint raised sides white or a bright colour to make them more visible Medium (as a proportion of overall installation)
Concrete ramp to access handpump apron As above
  • Ramp might need more space than steps
  • Monitoring is needed to ensure masons do not build ramp too steep to reduce cost. (For guidance on gradients, see Ramps.)
Cross-hatching on ramp would ensure it is not slippery when wet . (For an example, see Steps.) Medium
Concrete ramp to access borehole apron As above As above As above Medium


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