IRC Woodward Library Wheelchair Vertical Platform Lift

Project Snapshot

Occupancy: September 2016
Project Manager: UBC Project Services – Darren Wong
Budget: $263,000

Project Summary

Project purpose: to improve wheelchair access between the main floor of the IRC building and the elevated Woodward Library entrance.

A vertical platform lift was installed to improve access to the main level of the Woodward Library. Previously access to this level was through the use of a ramp which is no longer code complying.