Construction
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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Improvements / variations
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Cost / labour
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| Guide string from house to latrine and bath shelter
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- Easy to construct
- Simple to maintain
- Suitable for users with a visual impairment
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- Regular maintenance needed
- String must be carefully positioned so it is not a hazard to other users
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Path could be lined with painted rocks or landmark posts
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Low
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| Clear, level path, lined with rocks
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- Can be made according to budget
- Suitable for users with visual and physical impairments, including wheelchair users
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- Rocks are easily moved or dislodged, which could cause a trip hazard
- Maintenance would include regular repositioning of the rocks
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- Paint rocks white or a bright colour to increase visibility
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Low
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| Landmark posts made from local materials
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- Can be made according to budget
- Easy to construct using local materials
- Provides guidance for users with a visual impairment
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- Posts must be firm, and positioned so they are not a hazard to others
- Regular maintenance needed to check posts are stable
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- Posts can be painted/marked with a bright colour to increase visibility
- Use alternative materials, e.g. rocks, or existing features, e.g. trees
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Low to medium
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