Category "Best new Car Park"
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 Q-Park Liverpool ONE Liverpool, UK |
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| Liverpool ONE car park has 2,000 spaces serving shoppers, tourists, leisure users, hotel customers and general visitors to the new city centre |
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Static and Variable Message Signs are located on all approach roads into the city centre
Vehicle entrance is conveniently accessed directly from the main road (Strand Street)
There are 5 different pedestrian access routes
Speed gates for vehicle entry/exit and secure pedestrian access/egress are in place during the evening |
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The car park forms part of a major re-development scheme covering 42 acres that has re-shaped Liverpool city centre
Situated underneath Chavasse Park, the car park and green space above provides a link between the waterfront and the city
The park is a multifunctional space offering recreational opportunities |
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High ceilings, smart soft grey walls and stylish flooring give a sense of cleanliness, space, light and elegance
Light, airy and ultra modern with the entrance and lift lobbies providing the perfect introduction to the innovative design used throughout
Contemporary design with atrium styling to give a cutting edge art gallery feel
The central core has a spectacular spiral staircase, granite steps and dramatic lighting
State of the art and user friendly payment machines |
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A unique feature is different coloured lighting representing each parking level, making each level memorable to customers
Different coloured signs for vehicles and pedestrians (red & green respectively)
Rows and isles are in alphabetical order differentiated by black signage |
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Bright, clean spacious environment
Wide and well lit ramps
Energy efficient light fittings
Glazed pedestrian lobby doors
Open view banisters on central staircase
Clearly illuminated signage
Speed gates at vehicle entrance/exit and secure pedestrian access during the evening
CCTV throughout
Glass fronted lodge
Parking Hosts on patrol |
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City Manager, Customer Service Manager and 4 Duty Managers unique in the UK
24/7 operation with shift patterns aimed at maximising customer service levels
Full range of Q-Park additional services for example free baby buggies and umbrellas
Shopmobility, parent and child bays, secure bicycle store
Q-Park lodge providing an information hub |
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Materials chosen for long-term durability, low maintenance and ease of cleaning
Lights used within the lodge is controlled via movement sensors
Smoke and CO ventilation system
Surfacing is waterproof, highly robust and a skid-resistant coating with a light-reflective quality providing a brighter and more welcoming feel |
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The car park has performed well since it opened in May 2008
Typical peak hours are between midday and 4pm
In 2009, the car park is expected to attract over 880,000 short term users |
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