Truro City Council has confirmed that the door of the facility sustained substantial damage and is now unusable.
The council said it is working to rectify the damage as quickly as possible. However, due to the extent of the damage, it will not be possible for the door to be operational again until at least January 6, 2025.
A spokesperson for Truro City Council said: “Unfortunately, due to the high winds experienced in Truro at the weekend, damage has been caused to the door of our Changing Places toilet facility on Green Street.
“Truro City Council are seeking to repair it as quickly as possible, however, due to the scale of the damage it will not be possible for the door to be operational again until at least the 6th of January 2025.
“Further updates will be provided in due course, and we would like to take this opportunity to apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure.
This is one of two Changing Places facilities in Truro. The other can be found at Tennis Pavilion (Café in the Park), Boscawen Park, Malpas Road.
Changing Places toilets are designed for people who can’t use a standard accessible toilet. Changing Place toilets are designed for people who need additional space, equipment, and a carer. They also allow assistants to use the toilet without leaving the disabled person unattended.
Changing Places toilets are designed for people who can’t use a standard accessible toilet. Changing Place toilets are designed for people who need additional space, equipment, and a carer.
They also allow assistants to use the toilet without leaving the disabled person unattended.
A Changing Places facility includes:
- height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench
- ceiling track hoist system
- enough space for the disabled person and up to two assistants
- peninsular toilet with space on both sides for assistants
- privacy screen
- wide paper roll
- large waste disposal bin
- washbasin, height-adjustable