Venues /
The Substation
What's on here
Please contact The Substation for further questions about the venue on (03) 9391 1110 or via info@thesubstation.org.au.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
There is ample off-street car parking on both sides of the building, including accessible parking spaces. There are additional car spaces accessible via Derwent Street, 150 metres from the building. The closest accessible car spaces are less than 100 metres from the building, in front of Newport Bowls Club on Market St. Victorian Accessible Parking Permit holders are entitled to park in a standard parking bay for double the time displayed on the parking sign.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Train
The Substation is located approximately 200 metres from Newport train station, which is wheelchair accessible. Please note that Newport Train Station ramps have a steep gradient and may be difficult for some wheelchair users.
Bus
Buses 471, 947 & 432 (and train replacement buses) stop at the Newport Interchange bus stop, which is 210 metres from The Substation. The path from the bus stops to The Substation are step-free with pedestrian crossings along Market Street.
DISTANCE COVERED BY PARTICIPANT
Under 300m
ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE
Visitors may enter The Substation using the ramp or stairs at the main entrance. There is a lift on the ground floor, to the left of the foyer, providing access to levels 1 and 2. Please check the What’s On section of this website for specific access information for events, performances and exhibitions.
ACCESSIBLE BATHROOMS
There are gender-neutral toilets on every level, including wheelchair accessible toilets on the ground floor (left-hand toilet) and level 2 (right-hand toilet).
BABY CHANGE FACILITIES
Baby change facilities are located in the ground-floor accessible bathroom.
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome at The Substation.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
The Substation serves wine, beer, soft drinks, tea and batch-brewed coffee at the bar.