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Burwood CBD • Croydon Town Centre • Croydon Park Town CentreEnfi eld Commercial Strip East • Enfi eld Commercial Strip West • Strathfi eld Town Centre

Pub l i c Works E lemen ts Manua lBurwood Counci l

June 2006

Prepared for:

Burwood CouncilPO Box 2402 Conder StreetBurwood NSW 2134

Prepared by:

FINAL DRAFT

Final Draft - June 2006

PUBLIC WORKS ELEMENTS MANUAL

CONTENTS

5.0 DESIGN & MATERIALS REFERENCE MATRIX 595.1 Design & materials reference matrix to guidelines

6.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN GUIDELINES 656.1 Format of guidelines6.2 Design guidelines • Pavements • Kerbs & Drainage • Fences & Barriers • Furniture • Planting • Lighting • Public Art

7.0 APPENDIX 1357.1 Review of existing policy controls

1.0 INTRODUCTION 51.1 Purpose of the manual1.2 Who should use this manual1.3 How to use this manual1.4 Design of public domain improvements

2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES 92.1 Generally2.2 Character & Identity 2.3 Heritage2.4 Street Tree Management Strategy2.5 Contemporary urban communities2.6 Specifi c village character a) Burwood CBD b) Croydon Town Centre c) Croydon Park Town Centre d) Enfi eld Commercial Strip East e) Enfi eld Commercial Strip West f) Strathfi eld Town Centre

2.7 Existing materials and design treatments • Pavements • Kerbs & Drainage • Fences & Barriers • Furniture • Planting • Lighting • Public Art

3.0 URBAN DESIGN APPROACH 313.1 A vision for public domain3.2 General public domain objectives3.3 Streetscape categorisation3.4 Public domain objectives for urban villages a) Burwood CBD b) Croydon Town Centre c) Croydon Park Town Centre d) Enfi eld Commercial Strip East e) Enfi eld Commercial Strip West f) Strathfi eld Town Centre 3.5 Choice of Pavement Materials

4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLES 394.1 Identity & character4.2 Sustainability4.3 Streetscape categories4.4 Plazas & squares4.5 Heritage precincts4.6 Principles for public domain elements • Pavements • Kerbs & Drainage • Fences & Barriers • Furniture • Planting • Lighting • Public Art



1.1 Purpose of the manualThis Manual has been prepared to provide all those responsible for the implementation of improvements to Burwood’s ‘Public Domain’ with a coordinated set of design and materials guidelines upon which improvement works can be developed.

Guidelines are based on a series of urban design objectives and public domain principles described in Sections 3.0 - 4.0, which identify a hierarchy of materials and design treatments for the Burwood Central Business District and village centres. The guidelines provide broad design and materials directions upon which detailed designs can be developed for individual sites.

Public Domain can be defi ned as ‘the publicly owned and usable network of urban spaces including streets, squares and parks’. Design for the Public Domain includes consideration of the relationship of built form and infrastructure as signifi cant infl uences of the quality of the public domain environment and the resulting need to coordinate all elements for the most successful outcome.

The Public Domain Implementation Guidelines (Section 6.0) aim to ensure that the various components that help shape urban spaces including:• Pedestrian pavements;• Furniture;• Lighting; and• Plantingare coordinated and integrated in future improvement works based on an agreed approach for public domain that is functionally effi cient, aesthetically pleasing, and safe.

The Manual defi nes public domain approaches for the Burwood and Strathfi eld Centres in addition to village centres as identifi ed in the diagram below:

1.0 INTRODUCTION

(a) Burwood Central Business District(b) Croydon Town Centre(c) Croydon Park Town Centre(d) Enfi eld Commercial Strip East(e) Enfi eld Commercial Strip West(f) Strathfi eld Town Centre

Environmental Partnership (NSW)

1.2 Who should use this manualThe Public Works Manual provides a resource for use by all parties involved in the development and improvement of the public domain throughout the Burwood area.

• Burwood CouncilThe manual will be used by Council to plan and implement streetscape improvements in particular integrating ongoing public works programmes with strategic planning goals and with maintenance and management requirements.

• Other Government AuthoritiesCapital works development undertaken by other Government authorities should be integrated with the design and materials guidelines provided by this manual.

• Private DevelopmentThe manual enables private developers to understand Council’s approved requirements for enhancement of the public domain and application of coordinated design and materials treatments to public domain improvements.

1.3 How to use this manualThe manual is formatted as follows:

Objectives for the key elements of the public domain

Section 3.0 Urban Design Objectives

Infl uences of the existing public domain in relation to character, identity and use of existing materials which have informed development of the Manual and should be considered in design development for specifi c site locations

Section 2.0 Public Domain Infl uences

Design principles for the key elements of the public domain upon which guidelines are based and which can assist in planning and design of public domain works

Section 4.0 Public Domain Principles

Provides a ‘quick’ reference to the public works guidelines applicable to specifi c outcomes and street types

Section 5.0 Design & Materials Matrix

Design and materials guidelines for planning and implementation of improvements for use by those designing and implementing works

Section 6.0 Public Domain Guidelines

1.0 INTRODUCTION



A typical sequence in application of the Manual to a public works project or private development is listed:

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Prepare design (DA) and documentation (CC)

Submit design drawings for Council approval6

Refer to Strategy to identify Council’s required species or species range for application in public domain design

Refer to Street Tree Management Strategy for species requirements5

Refer to general principles for applicable street category (refer Section 4.3 - 4.6) for overall streetscape and public domain objectives for consideration in design development applicable to - the street categories (4.3)- plazas and squares (4.4)- heritage precincts (4.5)

Guidelines to provide design and materials direction to site specifi c design by Council or developer

Apply Public Domain Guidelines to site specifi c design development and documentation

4

Refer to Section 5.0 - Design and Materials Matrix for a quick reference of relevant design and materials for each category and applicable Public Domain Guidelines

Refer to Public Works Design and Materials Matrix

3

Review general public domain principles for applicable street category

Explanation of principles for public domain elements including:- general approach- issues to be addressed- design requirements- materials principles

Seek explanation of materials principles if required

3

2

Refer to Council’s Street Categorisation Map to determine the street category applicable to the subject site refer Section 3.3

Identify Relevant Street Category1


1.4 Design of Public Domain ImprovementsAs outlined on the preceding diagram, it is intended that the Guidelines will be used as a reference by those planning and designing public domain improvements as to the materials and design standards that need to be integrated to site specifi c planning and design.

The Manual should be read in conjunction with the Burwood Town and Village Centre Vision documents and Street Tree Management Strategy, with regard to the broader development objectives and opportunities for each of the centres. As such, public domain improvements are seen as only one part of the broader potential for each of the centres to better meet community needs and provide an appropriate and recognisable identity that contributes to the character of Burwood and the quality of life of its community.

The chart below outlines the typical approach process to be undertaken in planning and implementing public domain improvements.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Vision documents

Public Works Elements Manual- Section 2.0- Section 3.0

Identify relevant design principles to be considered / integrated to masterplanning and design development

Review and discussion of preliminary planning with Council to confi rm ongoing directions

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC DOMAIN

Public Works Elements Manual- Section 4.0- Section 5.0- Section 6.0

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF BUILT FORM

DCP

BCA etc

DCP

Public Works Elements Manual- Section 3.0- Section 4.0

Review Vision documents to identify built form and open space development opportunities to town and village centres

REVIEW OPPORTUNITIES / POTENTIAL

Special development potential to address opportunities as listed in

Vision

SPECIAL PROJECT

General development in accordance with Planning

Scheme Ordinance and DCP

GENERAL PROJECT

Liaison with Council Planning Staff to confi rm potential and

scope

SCOPING

Identify development incentives that may apply

INCENTIVES

PUBLIC DOMAIN DESIGN REQUIREMENTS & INFLUENCES

Masterplanning development integrating public domain opportunities

MASTERPLANNING / PRELIMINARY PLANNING

LIAISON WITH COUNCIL

COORDINATED DESIGN OUTCOME

Burwood Centres Urban Design Strategies

Street Tree Management Strategy


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2.1 GenerallyAs a basis for the development of public domain strategies, it is necessary to review the factors that shape the urban fabric of Burwood and its town and village centres. Urban design infl uences are these factors which should be considered in planning and implementing urban design improvements, and which have infl uenced the development of the design and materials guidelines. These infl uences both relate to the Burwood LGA generally and to specifi c town and village centre characters.

These infl uences or factors are analysed with the aim of developing a public domain strategy that conserves and reinforces important elements of the urban fabric and facilitates the safe and comfortable use of these areas for commerce, recreation and general pedestrian amenity.

The following pages outline the general infl uences that apply across all of the Burwood centres (Sections 2.2, 2.3, 2.4). In addition public domain infl uences related to each of the centres specifi cally, are also addressed.

Factors which have been considered include:• Spatial qualities of town centres• Identifi cation of the current role of town centres• The relationship of built form and edges• Heritage or cultural values, and the means by which current treatments add

or detract from these values.The historic development, use and physical nature of each town centre contributes to an overall public domain character. Identifying the characters and qualities that are valuable and unique to the individual town centres is a major consideration for the establishment and development of the public domain principles.

This Public Works Elements Manual has specifi c cross reference to the Vision documents developed for Burwood Town Centre and the other village centres. These documents identify the built form directions for each centre and resulting or complementary opportunities for the creation or enhancement of public domain spaces.

2.2 Character & IdentityThe Burwood Local Government Area is located approximately halfway between Sydney city and Parramatta CBD, and covers an area of approximately 706 hectares. The population at 2001 was just below 30,000 residents (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2001), which is relatively small compared with the average for Sydney metropolitan councils.

Burwood supports a cultural mix within its local communities with approximately half of residents, from a non English speaking background. This is evident throughout the town centres and especially to Burwood CBD and Strathfi eld Town Centres, where cultural diversity is an important component of the overall town centre character.

The development of Burwood has typically been shaped by the historical development of the railway line, with other areas including Enfi eld and Croydon Park heavily shaped by major arterial vehicular traffi c routes. Much of the older style of Federation and brick housing remains throughout the LGA, however recent developments including higher density housing units are becoming an increasingly dominant feature of the urban fabric.

2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES


2.3 HeritageBurwood contains a number of items of heritage signifi cance and several identifi ed heritage conservation areas. It is important when considering potential improvements to the public domain and future directions for individual town centres that the heritage aspects of the specifi c town centres are considered as complementary to public domain improvements. This may also incorporate aspects of local cultural identity.

The map from Council’s Vision Document on the following page identifi es heritage areas in the Burwood LGA, that need to be considered in public domain planning and design.

Generally public domain improvements should be designed to conserve the unique character of individual precincts refl ecting where possible references to original site planning alignments and setbacks.

Section 4.4 sets out principles for public domain improvements to Heritage Precincts in more detail.

2.4 Street Tree Management StrategyCouncil developed the Street Tree Management Strategy with the aim of effective and coordinated management of the street trees within the Burwood LGA to maximise the benefi ts of street trees and minimise the risks associated with them. The Strategy provides the guiding reference for tree species and planting requirements and should be read in conjunction with this Manual.

Council is undertaking ongoing review of the Street Tree Management Strategy to ensure that the Strategy responds to the ongoing development of the Burwood area.




BURWOOD CBD

CROYDON TOWN

CENTRE

ENFIELD EAST

CROYDON PARK TOWN CENTRE

STRATHFIELD TOWN CENTRE

ENFIELD WEST


2.5 Contemporary Urban CommunitiesThe Burwood area supports a wide variety of cultural backgrounds and this diversity is refl ected in Burwood CBD and local centres with a vibrant mix of retail and commercial operations, in particular within the CBD and Strathfi eld Town Centre. These centres provide a focus for commercial and community activity and have potential to refl ect the unique qualities of the surrounding areas including the cultural diversity of the local community.

By encouraging considered planning and development of town and centres Council can facilitate and sustain town centres with ‘a sense of place’ with which locals can identify rather than simply creating a series of functional ‘spaces’. Centres which have their own character and identity can often promote a strong sense of community. It is also common that communities with a clearly defi ned sense of identity generate greater community interaction through involvement in community events.

An important component of village identity and a sense of community pride can be the level of quality achieved in the public domain in which treatments provide an impression of permanence and value. A community character of villages can also be achieved through the community use of the public domain such as in local events and in other more ephemeral elements including art displays.

Section 4.1 identifi es some principles to be followed in planning public domain that refl ects the character of Burwood’s diverse community whilst also promoting an appropriate and recognisable identity for each of the town and village centres.

2.6 Specifi c Town Centre CharacterThe following pages provide a review of each of the town and village centres covered by this document with regard to:- Existing environment- Key public domain infl uencesInfl uences provide some cues as to the issues that preferred materials and design treatments must address whilst also identifying some of the design opportunities that specifi c projects may pursue.

These opportunities are detailed further in the Burwood Town Centre Vision document and the Burwood Village Centre Vision documents which should be read in conjunction with this Manual.




2.6 Specifi c Town Centre Charactera) Burwood CBDExisting EnvironmentBurwood Central Business District is a regional centre focused to the retail and commercial spine of Burwood Road. The CBD is heavily shaped by three major components:• The Westfi eld Shopping Complex, is a hub for shopping and recreational

leisure activities. The building itself is quite dominant within the context of the adjoining built forms of the CBD as it is signifi cantly higher than the surrounding buildings and has a larger scale of frontage addressing the street. It is also a relatively new development that provides a more contemporary facade to the street than many of the adjoining developments.

• Burwood Park, which is located diagonally opposite the Westfi eld complex, is a signifi cant open space positioned with a strong visual relationship and recreational role for the CBD within a highly urban environment.

• The railway station, is a major transport node for the CBD and surrounding areas. The railway bridge itself is an imposing structure that delineates the upper and lower sections of the CBD to Burwood Road.

The relatively small scale of the street (four traffi c and parking lanes) as compared with other town centres such as Enfi eld East and West, provides a generally pedestrian friendly landscape despite the level of vehicular traffi c to Burwood Road. This is further enhanced by the slow movement of traffi c through the CBD due to traffi c lights and speed restrictions. The length of the commercial and retail precinct to Burwood Road however is quite long and much of the active shopping is currently centralised to Westfi eld due to the intensity and diversity of retail opportunities located at this point.

The built form of the CBD is generally mixed with little cohesion amongst the buildings with the exception of small pockets of two storey terraces that provide insight to the architectural history of the CBD. There are a growing number of new multi storey developments occurring across the CBD which contribute to a more intense density of buildings and a changing shift to an urban city rather than a metropolitan town centre.

While Burwood Road forms the core of the CBD there are a number of smaller scale streets that are considered part of the CBD. These adjoining streets support uses ranging from commercial / offi ce or retail spaces to residential. The transition to these streets is visually identifi able due to the change in pavement treatments from unit pavements to in situ concrete. Many of the residential streets also contain grassed verges although tree planting, is discontinuous in extent and species themes.

The streetscape of Burwood CBD is in part unifi ed by the honed concrete unit pavements which cover the majority of the core CBD area and also by the cohesive furniture palette that has been utilised. The pavements utilise a dark (grey) base pavement with a lighter grey banding. Generally the use of honed concrete units and the dark colours used relate strongly to the urban environment and Burwood’s role as a city centre for employment, retail and services.

Plantings to the CBD are signifi cantly comprised of Plane Tree avenues, which vary from relatively new trees to more established specimens particularly to the northern section of Burwood Road. The other signifi cant ‘green element’ is Burwood Park, which offers a signifi cant open space within the CBD and also maintains a strong identity of Canary Island Date Palms to the Burwood Road street frontage establishing a strong street address, forming a recognisable component of the visual identity of Burwood.


Westfi eld Shopping Complex

View to Burwood Park

Burwood railway station

Burwood Road

Railway Parade

Adjoining residential street


Key Public Domain Infl uences• The nodal activity points of the Railway Station, Westfi eld Shopping Centre

and Burwood Park provide the core focus areas for commercial and pedestrian activity.

• The major road corridors of Burwood Road running north-south, Shaftesbury Road also running north-south and Railway Parade which runs east-west, provide the key entrance / gateway points to the CBD.

• Burwood CBD has a growing on street trading role that can enhance the activity and vibrancy of the CBD.

• There is currently a lack of public spaces with quality amenity, however there is opportunity for implementation of square and plaza spaces to Burwood Road which can provide increased pedestrian amenity and a focus for civic activity.

• Regional / District transport role of the CBD should be refl ected in quality transport interchanges of high urban design quality including major upgrade works to the Railway Station and new bus interchange provision.



2.6 Specifi c Town Centre Characterb) Croydon Town CentreExisting EnvironmentCroydon Town Centre is a relatively small strip centre, with a small section separated by the railway line. Unlike several of the other town centres studied in this Manual, the traffi c impacts and visual impact of the road is minimal due to the fact that this is a secondary or minor vehicular route rather than a major arterial through route. It also has strong village character, owed to the structure, built form and pedestrian scale of the streetscape.

The town centre form and development is strongly related to the train station with the post offi ce and chemist located diagonally opposite to the station building. Open paved areas are also located adjoining these two facilities which provides both a transitional and potential gathering space to these important town elements. It is notable that the train station, whilst an integral part of the town centre, is a generally small and understated building that is overall complementary to the village character of Croydon.

The built form and building facades of the town centre are largely in tact and are an integral part of the village character and identity of Croydon. The centres buildings are included as part of Council’s Malvern Hill Conservation Area, which further emphasises and aims to protect the historical signifi cance and cultural importance of this area. Much of the original building features including facade tile work remain providing architectural detail at the pedestrian scale. The low level of buildings (two storey with awnings) is also important in creating a pedestrian scale to the street and establishing a small village feel to the town centre.

Recent streetscape upgrade works have included installation of new concrete unit pavements. This has used a light grey paving unit for the extent of the footpath width, in a 400 x 600mm unit which is slightly larger than paving units used in other areas throughout Burwood. The larger format and unifi ed colour of the pavements has generally created a clean and tidy appearance to the footpaths which does not detract from the heritage character of the town centre. However these pavements have been laid in the direction of pedestrian travel, which is generally not recommended as this visually highlights jointing and requires a high level of laying expertise.

Median palm tree planting provides a green element to the streetscape and also further complements the historical nature of the town centre. The town centre provides an important community focus with a high level of basic shopping facilities (small supermarket, post offi ce, chemist etc). Some shops / cafes have placed small groups of cafe furniture to the footpath areas which creates increased activity and vibrancy to the streetscape.

In contrast to the strong heritage and village character of the central town centre the northern section of the centre has a distinctly sparse and ‘run down’ appearance and character. This northern section is separated by the railway line and occurs at a lower level than the main section of the town centre. Basic concrete paths compose the pavements to this area, which further accentuates the generally dull nature of this section. This is also apparent in the poor appearance of the buildings to this area, and that little activity (both pedestrian and commercial / retail) appears to occur in this area.

Key Public Domain Infl uences• Generally continuous awnings provide pedestrian scale to the town centre

and complement village character.• Central median palm plantings refl ect heritage identity of the town centre.• Lack of a truly effective public space as a village focus.• Local residential / business role as a ‘village’ centre.


Existing facade tile work

On street cafe

Croydon - northern section

Croydon train station

Heritage built form

Heritage character


2.6 Specifi c Town Centre Characterc) Croydon Park Town CentreExisting EnvironmentCroydon Park is a strip town centre adjoining the major through route of Georges River Road. The Centre has recently undergone streetscape improvement works that included new concrete unit pavements, new street furniture and garden bed plantings with street trees. These works have generally created a more pedestrian focused streetscape that supports increased use of the town centre.

The built form of Croydon Park is varied with no cohesive visual structure or appearance. The dominant feature of the centre is the McDonald’s restaurant to the southern side of the road due to its the extent of street frontage and iconic signage.

Due to the dominance of the road, pedestrian activity to the centre is limited. New streetscape works have directed elements such as planting and seating to corner ‘blister areas’ to side streets where an increased overall footpath width can be achieved. This also responds to a desirable level of pedestrian amenity that cannot be achieved to the main road section due to the physical and visual impact of passing traffi c.

Key Public Domain Infl uences• Croydon Park Town Centre is split between two Councils (Burwood and

Canterbury) and this poses potential problems including inconsistencies in the treatments to the public domain environment. However, the collaboration of the two Councils was successfully undertaken to produce the recent streetscape upgrade works to the town centre, and will continue to provide a unique opportunity to further enhance the urban environment.

• Dominated by road corridor, with clear ways preventing footpath widening to Georges River Road.

• Limited amenity possible on street due to traffi c volume, however potential for improved pedestrian amenity to side streets.

• Semi continuous awnings assist in providing sense of pedestrian scale to the street.

• Lack of civic / focal public space.


New pavement works

McDonald’s restaurant street

Mixed built form

Two storey terraces



2.6 Specifi c Town Centre Characterd) Enfi eld Commercial Strip EastExisting EnvironmentEnfi eld Commercial Strip East, is a small shopping strip adjoining the Hume Highway (Liverpool Road). The streetscape character is dominated by the road which comprises a total of six traffi c and parking lanes at this point. A narrow concrete median occurs to the centre of the road however this does little to alleviate the visual focus of the road.

The commercial strip commences at the high point of Burwood Road, with the Hume Highway - the central spine of the commercial centre, occurring on the ridge line with residential streets sloping down and away from the road. The centre emerges from the more leafy residential section of the Highway to the east, to the open and generally desolate commercial centre. There are no street trees within the strip, with tree plantings restricted to the recommencement of residential properties to the east and west of the central strip. Overhead powerlines also occur to the southern side potentially limiting implementation of street tree plantings without undergrounding of powerlines.

The lack of street tree planting maximises the impacts of the harsh climatic conditions to the strip, with intense heat and sun during summer months and exposure during the cooler winter months. This generally affects the level of pedestrian activity as the strip is highly undesirable from a pedestrian point of view. Potential opportunities for increased / enhanced pedestrian amenity should be considered to side street areas where potential footpath widening or ‘blisters’ could occur and possibly support tree plantings.

The built form of Enfi eld East varies on either side of the street. The southern side of the street supports typically older style, 2 storey facades which appear largely in tact, but in need of repair. New development to this section of the street has abandoned the traditional built form and is potentially jeopardising what little heritage character remains.. The most signifi cant built feature to the Strip is St Joseph’s Church and primary School which is on this southern side of the street. The church building is an impressive brick building with large columns and paved forecourt to the entrance. The church combined with the adjoining school provides the only notable ‘green element’ to the centre with grassed playing areas and garden bed plantings.

The northern side of the street is comprised of mixed built form, with a combination of 2 storey terrace buildings, new commercial developments and art deco style residential apartments. There is no cohesive character to this side of the road with the Royal Sheaf Hotel (corner of Burwood Road and Hume Highway) the most signifi cant built feature to this section.

There is a small group of shops that occurs to the eastern end of the strip to Burwood Road, including a 7-11 store which would probably receive a high level of passing use. The remainder of the shops to this area however, are separated from the rest of the Strip by the school grounds, and appear to support little pedestrian or commercial activity. The properties to the Commercial Strip provide little local shopping amenity with limited services including a newsagent and a few food / restaurant outlets. It generally appears that minimal pedestrian activity occurs in this area and that generally shopping / pedestrian activity would be focused to Burwood CBD due to its close proximity and high level and concentration of services and retail opportunities.

Key Public Domain Infl uences• Dominated by Hume Highway corridor (clearways prevent footpath

widening).• Lack of focal / civic open space.• Landmark role of buildings (church / hotel).


View towards Burwood Road

Adjoining residential

View to leafy residential areas

Existing built form

New development

St Joseph’s Church


2.6 Specifi c Town Centre Charactere) Enfi eld Commercial Strip WestExisting EnvironmentEnfi eld Commercial Strip West is a small shopping area that adjoins both the Hume Highway (Liverpool Road) and The Boulevarde, which forms a major regional intersection with high volumes of vehicular traffi c. The character and identity of the Strip is visually and spatially dominated by these roads, with six lanes occurring to both of these major routes.

The pedestrian focus of the Strip occurs at the northern side of the intersection, highlighted by a single tree planting and a small grouping of shops. There is also a section of one storey shops (also to the northern side) which supports the post offi ce and local convenience store which would generally be assumed to also receive a high level of use. There is little cohesion or character evident in the built forms to the Strip, and it appears that there will be increasing pressure as multistorey developments continue within the area. There is also minimal relationship between the two sides of the street, both visually and spatially due to the lack of continuity and the expansiveness of the road.

A new multi-storey development to the eastern end of the strip (Hume Highway - southern side) has incorporated a pavement upgrade to concrete unit pavements, however these have been poorly laid and require cleaning. These new pavement works provide little visual impact or relief to an otherwise generally dull streetscape.

The most signifi cant element to this intersection is the war memorial feature that incorporates a war canon and memorial pedestal with plaques. This is surrounded by garden bed planting and a single tree planting. This area is however focused as a vehicular feature. Pedestrian access to this area is limited and due to the high visual and physical impact of the intersection it would not be considered a recreation or pedestrian space.

Key Public Domain Infl uences• Dominated by Hume Highway corridor (clearways prevent footpath

widening).• Lack of focal / civic open space (potential of integration with The

Boulevarde).• Landmark role of buildings (Church / Hotel).• Enfi eld Commercial Strip West is split between two Councils (Burwood and

Strathfi eld) and this poses potential problems including inconsistencies in the treatment to the public domain environment. However, the collaboration of the two Councils also provides a unique opportunity to enhance this area as a modern urban environment.


Hume Highway east

Hume Highway west

Retail section

Shops to Hume Highway



2.6 Specifi c Town Centre Characterf) Strathfi eld Town CentreExisting EnvironmentStrathfi eld Town Centre is an identifi able centre that adjoins The Boulevarde, but is removed from the high intensity traffi c through route. The Centre strongly relates to the train station which is a major transport node within the Sydney area, and supports a high intensity of retail / commercial use. Strathfi eld also supports a strong cultural identity with a visible Asian infl uence in the types and appearance of retail uses.

Strathfi eld has a strong ‘pedestrian friendly’ atmosphere with limited traffi c moving through the Centre. This is further accentuated by the brick pavement treatment to footpaths and paved intersection thresholds, which focuses on pedestrian priority movement through the town centre. Due to the scale of the Strathfi eld Plaza building and the high number of shops with awnings, the footpaths are generally fairly shaded despite the lack of street tree plantings. Trees are limited to two Eucalypts to the front of Strathfi eld Plaza, and Plane Trees to the plaza area adjoining the station.

The built form within the centre is highly mixed with no strong sense of uniformity or identity. The Strathfi eld Plaza building is the most dominant built feature within the centre due to its size and scale of street frontage as compared to the generally narrow, two storey terrace shopfronts of adjoining buildings. New development to the southern extent of the town centre on The Boulevarde incorporates another typology of built form with shops at pedestrian / street level and multistorey residential apartments above.

Brick pavements appear to respond to a desire to foster a heritage character and feel to the town centre, however together with the street furniture elements, the entire character seems mixed and does not relate to Strathfi eld as an important transport node and civic space. Generally the overall appearance of the streetscape is outdated, and does not support or complement the high pedestrian use and vibrancy of activity to the town centre. Public domain improvements should consider a rationalisation of furniture elements to create a unifi ed palette or suite and new pavement treatments should respond to Strathfi eld as a modern town centre.

The formation of a cafe precinct has occurred adjacent to the plaza space in front of the train station. The establishment of this area and high level of activity is in part due to the lack of vehicular traffi c to this area and the relationship to the plaza as an important meeting and gathering space. In this area activity has spilled onto the street further enhancing the pedestrian focus of the town centre.

The plaza area adjoining the station entrance area plays an important civic role as a gathering space and potential area for local community events. The pavement fi nish to this area is exposed aggregate with brick banding as oppose to the full brick pavements of the main commercial strip. The furniture to this section is also different, with only the bin enclosures retained consistently throughout the town centre. It is considered appropriate that the surface treatment differs to this area as it is of a different nature and serves a different role to the rest of the town centre, however furniture should be kept to the same suite or palette across the town centre for cost effectiveness, visual continuity and maintenance.

The cultural character and heritage of Strathfi eld is an important component of the town centre’s overall identity. It is crucial that retail and pedestrian use of the town centre supports the diversity of the local community, and that public domain elements such as public artworks respond to and incorporate the culture of the centre and its community. This may also be enabled by community events such as markets and concerts held within the town centre.


Brick pavements

Strathfi eld Plaza Shopping Complex

Mixed built form

Varied built forms & retail

Cafe precinct

New development


Key Public Domain Infl uences• Strathfi eld Town Centre is split between two Councils (Burwood and Strathfi eld)

and this poses potential problems including inconsistencies in the treatment to the public domain environment. However, the collaboration of the two Councils also provides a unique opportunity to enhance Strathfi eld as a modern urban environment.

• Railway Station is the focus of the town centre as a major regional transport node.

• Importance of plaza square as a meeting place and hub for pedestrian activity and potential for community events.

• The cultural diversity of the local community provides a unique retail environment.



2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES2.7 Existing Materials & Design Treatments

A review of existing materials and design treatments provides a basis upon which the effectiveness of these materials in achieving public domain objectives for Burwood can be assessed. From this, a coordinated set of design and materials guidelines can be developed to inform future improvement works.


2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES2.7 Existing Materials & Design TreatmentsPavementsThere is a variety to pavement treatments across Burwood, ranging from in situ concrete to honed concrete units and clay bricks.

Concrete UnitsUnit pavements have recently been installed to several of the Burwood Town Centres including the CBD. The unit pavements vary across the town centres from a 300x300mm, 400x400mm to a 400x600mm units. Generally grey tones have been used across all unit pavements with several areas utilising a contrasting banding or header course to provide visual interest. The use of contrasting colours differs with some areas utilising a light base pavement with a dark banding while other utilise a dark base pavement with a lighter banding. Generally the darker base pavements provide a higher level of fi nish as the impacts of dirt etc are minimised. The combination of darker base pavement and lighter contrasting pavement has been effectively used to much of Burwood Road.

It is important to note that the level of fi nish achieved by any unit pavement is highly reliant on the level of subbase preparation and installation of the paving units. An example of this occurs at a relatively new development to Enfi eld Commercial Strip West, where unit pavements have been poorly installed and the overall impact of these new pavements on the streetscape has been heavily minimised. This paving will require repair in the short term especially due to development of potential trip hazards as pavers subside over time.

BrickThe pavement treatment to the bulk of the streetscape of Strathfi eld incorporates clay brick paving laid in a combination of herringbone and stretcher bond patterns, with bandings at regular intervals laid into break up the expanse of the paved area.

A new development to the southern section of Strathfi eld has reinstated brick pavements, however a grassed verge has also been included providing a greater building setback from the roadway. The footpath pavements adjoining and within Burwood Park have also utilised brick pavements which highlights the recreational role of this space as oppose to the urban use of other areas of the CBD.

In Situ ConcreteIn situ concrete is used extensively throughout Burwood as a basic footpath treatment. These pavements are generally in a poor state, with various levels of repair undertaken over time creating a series of different aggregate and colour compositions across the path surface. There are small sections of new in situ concrete paving which are of a signifi cantly higher quality than the other existing in situ concrete pavements as larger expanses have been implemented providing a cleaner fi nish.

Exposed AggregateAn exposed aggregate pavement surface has been used to the plaza area adjoining Strathfi eld Station. Due to the high level of use of this area and its importance as a civic space, it is appropriate that a different pavement fi nish is incorporated to identify this area. However the existing treatment is visually outdated and requires upgrade to adequately respond to the needs of a modern town centre.

Vehicular PavementsVehicular pavements incorporating concrete units (eg. interlocking pavers) have been used in several areas to establish a pedestrian friendly streetscape environment. These areas have generally utilised a terracotta coloured tile which is in contrast to the black bitumen road surfacing.

Honed concrete units - Croydon

Honed concrete units - Croydon

In Situ Concrete - Enfi eld East

Exposed Aggregate - Strathfi eld

Clay Bricks - Strathfi eld

Honed concrete units - Burwood



2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES2.7 Existing Materials & Design TreatmentsKerbs & Drainage

Kerbs to village centres are generally 150mm concrete in poor condition that in many cases requires renewal. Burwood CBD (to Burwood Road) has retained the concrete kerbs as part of the new pavement works recently undertaken. These kerbs are substantially larger in width than the adjoining kerb confi gurations with a width of approximately 300mm which relates more effectively to the large format paving units.

New concrete kerbs have been installed to Croydon Park Town Centre with a width of 200mm. These kerbs are generally of a high quality and provide a clean appearance to the streetscape, and an urban scale.

Several sections of Strathfi eld Town Centre have incorporated areas of brick bull nose kerb to match the brick footpath pavements.

Concrete kerb - Burwood

Concrete kerb - Burwood

Concrete pram ramp & kerb - Croydon


2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES2.7 Existing Materials & Design TreatmentsFences & Barriers

Due to the proximity of major roads to many of the town centres, and the potential safety impacts to pedestrians, safety fences have been used extensively to road edges. These are generally consistent in appearance with metal posts, in a heritage green colour.

Strathfi eld Town Centre has used a slightly different treatment with a combination of bollards and fencing. These have been implemented to areas adjoining The Boulevarde where a stepped level change occurs to the road edge and to garden bed areas adjoining the road. These elements are also a heritage green colour which appears to relate to the heritage style of the brick pavements.

It would be desirable that fence / barrier treatments are coordinated over time to a simple urban form and material that is defi nable to Burwood.

Barrier fencing - Burwood

Barrier fencing - Enfi eld East

Bollards and fencing - Strathfi eld



2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES2.7 Existing Materials & Design TreatmentsFurnitureThere is currently no cohesive or unifi ed approach to furniture across Burwood with furniture ranging in quality, appearance and materials across centres. Materials currently vary from timber to aluminium and vary in style from highly modern to more heritage infl uenced structures.

The furniture elements within Burwood CBD are unifi ed for the extent of paved areas to Burwood Road. These consist of simple, semi-heritage style benches and seats which utilise timber slats and black metal frame supports. This style of furniture has a slightly heritage appearance and is generally complementary to the current overall appearance of the streetscape. The bin enclosures however are not in keeping with this standard of furniture provision, with outdated blue coloured metal bin enclosures that generally detract from an otherwise high level of streetscape fi nish.

The current palette of furniture within Croydon is outdated in appearance and requires renewal. Timber seats with metal frames painted heritage green are complemented by heritage green metal bin enclosures and simple metal bollards also retain the heritage green theme. Generally the current furniture colouring and timber components complements the overall heritage village character and feel of Croydon, however a more suitable style such as that used to Burwood CBD may be appropriate.

New street furniture has been incorporated as part of recent streetscape upgrade works to Croydon Park town centre. Seating consists of silver, aluminium plank seats with backs and a matching metal bin enclosure. Bin enclosures have been manufactured with Council logos to the side panels of the unit. Importantly this furniture has been located to the side street areas where a higher level of pedestrian amenity can be achieved due to increased footpath width and a minimisation of traffi c impacts.

Current furniture provision to both Enfi eld Commercial Strip East and West is poor in the level of amenity provided and its overall appearance and contribution to the streetscape. Existing seating includes backed seats made up of concrete supports with timber slats. Bin enclosures are concrete enclosures with plastic bins inserted. The furniture palette is of a highly aged and utilitarian appearance and would benefi t from a furniture review including appropriate siting of seating and upgrade to improve the overall appearance of these areas.

Strathfi eld Town Centre has utilised a heritage style furniture suite with seating consisting of decorative metal work, painted heritage green and timber slats are located along The Boulevarde. However seating to the Plaza area adjacent to the train station is of a more modern appearance with timber slatted bench seating. Bollards to this area are also of a different style and colour, incorporating a brown and green fi nish. Litter bin enclosures are consistent throughout the town centre with a metal frame structure (heritage green) and pale cream metal panels.

Generally the furniture across the town centres requires renewal or repair, with the exception of Croydon Town Centre which has undertaken new furniture implementation as part of the recent streetscape upgrade works. It is important to consider that a unifi ed approach to furniture, whilst minimising maintenance and other associated costs may potentially detract from the individual character and identity of the centres. Centres such as Croydon which have a highly identifi able heritage character require a palette of furniture that complements this character, whilst not necessarily being heritage in design form. It is also important to consider the level of pedestrian amenity achievable to some town centres such as Enfi eld East and West, where opportunities for location of street furniture off the main road should be investigated.

Bench seat - Burwood

Furniture - Croydon

New furniture - Croydon Park

Bollards - Enfi eld East

Furniture - Enfi eld East

Seating - Enfi eld West


2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES2.7 Existing Materials & Design TreatmentsPlanting

There is minimal planting across the town centres, in part due to the constraints imposed by adjoining road infrastructure, overhead powerlines and building awnings which make street tree plantings diffi cult to implement without footpath widening or ‘blister’ areas adjoining the roads.

Burwood CBD has two distinctive planting features. The fi rst is the Plane Tree avenue to Burwood Road, which is comprised of relatively new trees to the southern section of the commercial area and an area of more established specimens to the northern section approaching Parramatta Road. This northern section also contains deciduous tree planting opposite the Plane Tree plantings. The other distinctive element is the row of Canary Island Date Palms to the Burwood Park frontage which is highly identifi able as a character of Burwood.

Planting to Croydon Town Centre consists of a central median strip with an avenue of palm tree plantings which is an identifi able aspect of the character of the centre. The median surface consists of a combination of a cream coloured stabilised gravel to the open areas and red bark mulch beneath the palm plantings.

New planting works were undertaken as part of the recent streetscape upgrade works to Croydon Park Town Centre. This planting is generally restricted to corner areas of intersections where Tuckeroo tree plantings (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) with understorey / groundcover planting of Indian Hawthorn (Raphiolepis indica) and Chinese Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) have been implemented. Specimen plantings of Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) have also been installed to selected areas with a paved treatment to the base. Narrow garden beds have also been incorporated adjoining the artwork barriers to the roadside with native grass planting (Lomandra longifolia ‘Tanika’).

There are currently no tree plantings within the Enfi eld East commercial strip. Powerlines are located to the southern side of the street which limits the ability to install trees as this would be the preferred side for solar access. Eucalyptus tree plantings occur at the western end of the commercial strip, where the transition to residential properties rather than commercial occurs. A similar situation occurs to Enfi eld West where a single tree planting occurs at the intersection of the Hume Highway and The Boulevarde, where the majority of commercial and pedestrian activity occurs. There is also a small landscaped area incorporated to the war memorial, however this is removed from the core pedestrian area.

Strathfi eld Town Centre has limited street trees, with Plane Trees focused to the plaza area. Garden bed plantings have however been implemented to several footpath areas which generally softens the overall appearance of the streetscape.

Planter boxes have been utilised to areas within Burwood CBD and Strathfi eld Town Centre. These typically contain hedging plants, which further enhances the provision of ‘green’ element to these centres. These planters have also been used in Burwood as a visually soft approach in demarcating cafe areas from adjoining shop uses.

Single tree planting - Enfi eld West

Garden bed planting - Croydon

Planter boxes - Strathfi eld

Established Plane Tree - Burwood

Median Palm planting - Croydon



2.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN INFLUENCES2.7 Existing Materials & Design TreatmentsLighting

Lighting throughout the town centres is currently limited to standard street lighting, with the exception of Strathfi eld which has used a minimal provision of heritage style pedestrian post top lights to the plaza area. Generally the lack of pedestrian lighting is due to the constraints of available footpath width and the high numbers of awnings across the town centres.

Pedestrian light - Strathfi eld

Public Art

There are no signifi cant artwork elements across the town centres.

Recent town centre design / planning for Burwood Centre has identified the potential to pursue public art themes in detailed design of streetscape improvements.


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3.1 A Vision for Public DomainIt is Council’s vision to make Burwood vibrant, prosperous, progressive and proud of its history and heritage. Council’s goal for development is to ensure that present and future development contributes to, reinforces and enhances Burwood’s identity, character, landscape, economic diversity and environmental sustainability.

In keeping with these overall goals, the following vision for public domain provides a broad directive for improvements to the public domain into the future.

The quality and amenity of the public domain of Burwood should be developed and enhanced to continue to serve the physical and visual urban space needs of the local community both now and into the future.

3.2 General Public Domain ObjectivesThe following general objectives can be considered applicable to the public domain environments detailed within this Manual.• Provide a simple and unifi ed visual environment in a context of diverse built

form• Provide for comfortable and safe pedestrian activity• Provide an attractive, functional and durable landscape setting that reinforces

and complements commercial and retail activities• Apply street categories to appropriately refl ect the hierarchy of pedestrian

and vehicle movement in streetscape design and materials• Integrate equal access principles• Encourage activity at ground level of building frontages adjoining high use

pedestrian areas• Facilitate on street trading to appropriate locations without unreasonably

compromising pedestrian movement and safety• Encourage an appropriate level of continuity and theme in layout, furniture,

provision, edge defi nition and shade provision to on street trading areas• Cater for functional requirements such as drainage and lighting without adverse

impacts on streetscape quality• Recognise the role of building awnings in enhancing the quality of the

pedestrian environment. Integrate the presence or provision of awnings into the coordinated streetscape approach.

3.3 Streetscape CategorisationA hierarchical approach to streetscape improvements was formulated as part of the Burwood Town Centre Public Domain Plan (amended June 2006). This involved a categorisation of CBD streets based on their pedestrian and vehicular function and their role in civic character. This approach enables the provision of a simple coordinated visual identity for streets and a clear direction for the level of fi nish required for streetscape improvements. This categorisation approach has been extended to incorporate the total Local Government Area. The diagram on the following page indicates the relevant streetscape categories across the Burwood LGA. Detailed objectives for each category along with public domain principles are outlined in Section 4.2.

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All unmarked roadsare category 4

CROYDON TOWN CENTRE

BURWOOD CBD

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3.0 URBAN DESIGN APPROACH3.4 Public Domain Objectives for Urban Villagesa) Burwood CBDAn identifi able Burwood CBD character should be promoted and encouraged through urban design improvements that capitalise on the cultural and active nature of the CBD. To further enhance this character, elements such as feature lighting should be considered to core pedestrian areas such as Burwood Road. Consistent public domain treatments including paving and street furniture should be extended to the relevant streets as defi ned by the street categorisation DCP to provide consistency across the CBD.

b) Croydon Town CentreThe heritage character and village ‘feel’ of Croydon is to be conserved and enhanced to protect the integrity of the town centre. Recent streetscape upgrade works should be extended to incorporate the currently detached northern section of the centre to provide a cohesive town centre appearance. Generally treatments should remain ‘low key’ in visual impact, with public domain elements complementing the village character of the town centre. The quality of materials and fi nishes must also complement the village identity of Croydon, through a simple and robust approach.

c) Croydon Park Town CentreOngoing improvements to Croydon Park Town Centre should continue to enhance the pedestrian amenity of Georges River Road. Recently installed treatments should be extended to the entirety of the town centre area to provide a cohesive visual appearance and encourage an identifi able character for Croydon Park.

d) Enfi eld Commercial Strip - EastAs a major vehicular through route, the strip centre of Enfi eld East needs to consider the appearance of the public domain as viewed from passing vehicles as well as the level of pedestrian amenity. Further to this, the level of pedestrian amenity achievable to the Hume Highway itself needs to be realistically appreciated with opportunities to develop functional and usable spaces more evident to adjoining streets. The potential for street tree plantings should be optimised with the undergrounding of overhead services or cable bundling as a long term public domain objective

e) Enfi eld Commercial Strip - WestSimilarly to Enfi eld East, the appearance of the public domain from the road needs to be considered in conjunction with the desirable level of pedestrian amenity. Opportunities for increased levels of functional pedestrian space off the Hume Highway should also be considered. Provision for long term undergrounding of power should be made to potentially enable coordinated street tree planting into the future, which would enhance town centre character and identity.

f) Strathfi eld Town CentreStrathfi eld should promote and foster a modern urban environment, that responds to the cultural diversity and activity of the area. Materials and design treatments should refl ect this urban environment together with a high level of pedestrian amenity. Staged replacement of brick pavements with more contemporary urban materials should be undertaken to full street blocks where possible to provide the most effective visual impact. Design of treatments and streetscape materials should also consider the towns relationship to the railway station both physically and visually.


3.5 Choice of Pavement Materials

The table on the following page provides a summary of the cost implications of each of the materials fi nishes incorporating an assessment of life-cycle costs up to a 50 year period for the footpath pavement options. This has been based upon the indicative longevity of the material along with relative pro rata installation / replacement costs with the aim of determining a total indicative capital cost per square metre over a 25 and 50 year period. The ranking (1 = most economical option) of each footpath material relative to the other options is also provided.

Note: • For the purposes of this exercise escalation has not been incorporated• Indicative longevity has been based upon structural capacity, resistance to

wear and staining, colour integrity, and life of design fi nish as indicators of the requirement to replace paving.

• Subbase options are as indicated: R/C Reinforced Concrete M/C Mass Concrete E/B Existing Basecourse F/B Flexible Basecourse (allowance for replacement of fl exible basecourse at least once over 50 year period)

The costs as listed on the following page are base supply costs for the materials options (that is for order 0-300m2).

The key conclusions that can be drawn from this review are:• When examined over a longer period of time (25-50 years), selected natural

stone and honed concrete materials provide the most cost effective fi nish.• The cost benefi t of cheaper pavement fi nishes such as precast concrete units

and asphalt will decrease over time due to the material’s limited lifespan.• Generally when viewed over the lifespan of the material the cost penalties for

stone reduce signifi cantly against cheaper materials of a lesser design fi nish. Furthermore the benefi ts of a higher quality material in terms of aesthetics, character, and image for an urban setting whilst diffi cult to quantify, should be considered in making pavement choices.

Impact of implementation strategy on costs:Councils implementation strategy for pavement works will have a signifi cant impact on the supply costs of paving materials.

From a review of major suppliers of exposed aggregate paving the following general parameters will apply to volume of paving orders:0 - 300m2 base supply cost (as listed on the following table)300 - 2500m2 up to 20% off base supply cost.2500 - 5000m2 up to 30% off base supply cost.It is also noted that the ability of council to place a block order (eg. for a number of stages over a 2-3 year period) would also assist in reducing unit supply cost.

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Material Supply and Deliver

Subbase (to pedestrian footpath)

Laying Subtotal installed cost

Estimated Lifespan

Projected Capital cost -25 years

Projected Capital cost -50 years

Granite $150-190/m2 R/C $85.00/m2 $60.00/m2 (11) $315.00/ 50-100 years

(8) $315.00/m2 (4) $315.00/m2

Bluestone $110/m2 R/C $85.00/m2 $60.00/m2 (9) $265.00/m2 50-100 years

(6) $255.00/m2 (1) $255.00/m2

Sandstone $125-180/m2 R/C $85.00/m2 $60.00/m2 (10) $297.00/ 20-60 years (11) $392.00/m2 (10) $487.00/m2

Shotblast Concrete - urbanstone

$112/m2 R/C $85.00/m2 $40.00/m2 (8) $237.00/m2 40-50 years (5) $237.00/m2 (8) $389.00/m2

Shotblast Concrete - Pebblecrete

$85/m2 R/C $85.00/m2 $40.00/m2 (7) $210.00/m2 40-50 years (2) $210.00/m2 (6) $335.00/m2

Precast Concrete - Rocla

$25 - $30/m2 R/C $85.00/m2

F/B $30.00/m2

$40.00/m2 (6) $155.00/m2

(3) $100.00/m2

5-18 years (7) $266.00/m2 (9) $320.00/m2

(7) $455.00/m2 (11) $530.00/m2

Asphalt $25 - $35/m2 R/C $85.00/m2

F/B $30.00/m2

N/A (5) $115.00/m2

(1) $60.00/m2

5-10 years (3) $214.00/m2 (10) $357.00/m2

(2) $260.00/m2 (9) $456.00/

Clay Brick $20 - $30/m2 R/C $85.00/m2

F/B $30.00/m2

$25.00/m2 (4) $110.00/m2

(2) $75.00/m2

5-18 years (4) $214.00/m2 (1) $189.00/m2

(5) $318.00/m2

(3) $308.00/m2

Porphyry (note: not a pedestrian surface)

$98 - $115/m2 Roads-R/C $92.00/m2 Islands-F/B$20.00/m2

$40.00/m2 $45.00/m2

$239.00/m2

$172.00/m2

50-100 years

$239.00/m2

$172.00/m2 $239.00/m2

$172.00/m2

Indicative Costs review of Pavement Materials

3.0 URBAN DESIGN APPROACH3.5 Choice of Pavement Materials

Sub-base preparation and installationThe quality of streetscape character achieved by paving materials even of the highest quality and level of design application is subject to the quality of base course preparation and installation.

Problems with surface continuity (creating safety issues) potentially occur across all paving materials:

Stone• Defl ection between units due to bedding course or subgrade settlement• Cracking of stone tile units due to excessive loadings

Concrete and Clay Units• Defl ection between units due to bedding course or subgrade settlement

Asphalt• Cracking of surface due to subgrade settlement, tree root encroachment

etc.

For all of the above issues the provision of a reinforced concrete subbase will minimise their development.

Note: Costs applicable as at May 2006 - for relative comparison only


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4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLES4.0 IntroductionPrinciples are provided for several key considerations of public domain improvements which apply across all town / village centres and relate to a coordinated design approach.

Design principles are also provided for each of the main public domain elements that will apply across public domain improvements in Burwood. The principles have informed the development of the public domain guidelines contained in Section 6.0 and will assist designers in site specifi c design development.

Principles for public domain elements are set out under generic headings relevant to public domain enhancement. Generally these include:• Pavements• Kerbs & Drainage• Walls• Furniture• Planting• Lighting• Signage• Public Art

4.1 IdentityIdentity is an important component of any town or village centre as it is the fundamental qualities or physical characteristics that makes it unique.

For public domain improvements in Burwood it is aimed to provide a recognisable, unifi ed character across the LGA’s town and village centres whilst reinforcing their individual identities. This is proposed to be achieved through a consistency of materials fabric used in site specifi c design responses. Built form will remain a strong infl uence in promoting the identity of individual centres as will the shape and nature of its public spaces.

The multicultural character of Burwood will primarily be refl ected in the public use of the public domain and does not need to be overtly represented in physical terms through materials or other permanent measures.

Temporary / ephemeral elements such as banners, temporary artworks and festivals / events can more effectively represent cultural diversity for Burwood than permanent elements that may date.

The key identity themes for the town and village centres are as listed:

a) Burwood CBD • Cultural diversity of local community• Commercial and community focus of the LGA

b) Croydon Town Centre • Heritage village role

c) Croydon Park Town Centre

• Retail ‘strip’ form ‘mixed uses’• Major vehicular route

d) Enfi eld Commercial Strip East

• Retail ‘strip’ form (service businesses)• Major vehicular route

e) Enfi eld Commercial Strip West

• Retail ‘strip’ form (residential / offi ces)• Major vehicular route

f) Strathfi eld Town Centre • Cultural diversity of local community • Major transport node• Growing modern urban centre


4.2 SustainabilityA total life-cycle approach to sustainability should be considered in the design, construction, maintenance and end-of-life disposal options (recycling, reuse etc) of all public domain improvements. Key issues regarding sustainability are outlined following.

Planning and design • Reduce / eliminate reliance on energy to light, heat and ventilate structures • Conserve valuable resources (eg. Light-weighting) and avoid waste• Use recovered or recycled content materials where practical• Minimise / eliminate water usage and reduce reliance on mains supplies (eg.

Rain or grey water)• Use low or non-toxic materials to reduce impacts on human health and the

environment• Maximise the recovery of components and materials at end-of-life.

Materials • Reuse demolition components materials or recycled content materials that

meet engineering specifi cations• Source materials locally to reduce transport impacts and support the

community• Use materials that have a lower environmental impact

Fabrication • Use prefabricated structures or fabricate components off-site where

possible• Build bulk quantities of structures / components if practical• Use techniques that maximise recovery at end-of-life (e.g. screwing not

nailing)• Use contractors with a proven track record of minimising environmental

impacts

Construction • Keep construction sites as small as possible and manage it carefully• Use environmentally friendly construction techniques• Minimise material and vehicle movements on and off the site• Use contractors with a proven track record of minimising environmental

impacts

Maintenance • Maintain maintenance schedules to maximise the structure’s life• Fix things before they break or as soon as a problem is identifi ed• Use long life (eg fl uorescent lamps) and low-toxic materials (eg cleaning

products) where possible

Disposal at end-of-life• Maximise the quantity of materials recovered at end of life• Reuse whole components initially (eg doors, roof iron) down to the raw material

level (eg. Fill, crushed concrete) after then

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4.3 Streetscape CategorisationThe streetscape categories to be applied to Burwood Centre and the village centres provides a clear direction for the level of fi nish required for public domain improvements. General principles for each of the categories are outlined on the following pages.



4.3 Streetscape Categorisation

Category One

Streetscape Objectives• Category one areas are considered part of the Burwood

CBD• The public domain provides a major civic role for CBD

identity and needs to be developed accordingly• On street trading is encouraged through footpath

widening at selected locations• A high level of pedestrian activity is supported with an

equal level of pedestrian amenity through provision of street furniture and pedestrian lighting at regular intervals

• Commercial and retail uses adjoin the street and are considered as part of the overall appearance of the street - must conform to standards of continuity / quality

Design Principles• Extended footpath width for on street dining out and

street activity at selected locations• Integrate / link to public spaces• Decorative street lighting poles and banners• Decorative pedestrian pole top lights or under awning

/ colonnade lighting• Major avenue street trees planted in accordance with

Council’s Street Tree Management Strategy• Potential for in ground garden bed planting as part of

coordinated design strategy• Quality unit pavement and wide kerb (eg. 200mm)• Street furniture• Public art• Decorative street signage to match pedestrian light

pole alignment• Renewal / amplification of existing underground

services• Council is committed to the undergrounding of overhead

services and property connections to improve the visual and environmental quality of the public domain on Category One to Three streets. The approach and requirements for undergrounding of services will vary from street to street. Proponents should contact Council to confi rm the specifi c undergrounding requirements for the street in question.


Decorative street light and banner poles to speed zones under 60 km/h

Decorative pedestrian light poles or under awning / colonnade lighting

Tree pit - nom 3x3m- provide root barriers to kerb and shopfront edges- pavement cantilevered 800mm over structural soils to tree pit

Overhead services, aligned along shopfront to facilitate street tree planting

Stormwater and sewer as applicable

500mm min setback for light poles and signage poles applied consistently to street corridor

Widened footpath

Decorative pedestrian pole top lighting to footpath

Decorative street lighting and banner poles

Seat furniture at 40 metre nominal centres

4.5 metre minimum width exposed aggregate unit paved footpath

Bin enclosure at 100m nominal centres

Major avenue tree plantings in accordance with Street Tree Management Strategy species - setback from back of kerb - 1500mm

Footpath widening for on street dining at selected locations

4.5m min.

2.6m nom.Min 3.0 - Avenue Tree

NTS

NTS



4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLES4.3 Streetscape Categorisation

Category Two

Streetscape Objectives• Category Two streets are either part of the CBD or local

Neighbourhood / village centres• These streets play a secondary civic role for Burwood

CBD identity, however serve a major civic role for the other town and village centres

• Encourages on street trading where appropriate• A high level of pedestrian activity is supported by an

equal level of pedestrian amenity• Commercial and retail uses adjoining the street are

considered as part of the overall appearance of the street

Design Principles• Exposed aggregate paving full width• Decorative street and pedestrian lightpoles• Trees planted in accordance with Council’s Street Tree

Management Strategy• Potential for in ground garden bed planting as part of

coordinated design strategy• Minimal street furniture• Decorative street signage• Renewal / amplification of existing underground

services• Council is committed to the undergrounding of overhead

services and property connections to improve the visual and environmental quality of the public domain on Category One to Three streets. The approach and requirements for undergrounding of services will vary from street to street. Proponents should contact Council to confi rm the specifi c undergrounding requirements for the street in question.



Tree pit to suit planting type - provide root barriers to kerb and property line edges of pit

Overhead services and cabling put underground

Street tree planting:600x1000 tree pit to minimum 4.0 metre width footpath

Min 4.0 - Street TreesMin 4.5 - Avenue Trees

Avenue Tree planting:3000x3000 tree pit (may incorporate cantilevered pavement) to minimum 4.5 metre width footpath in accordance with Street Tree Management Strategy

Bin enclosure

4.0m width minimum exposed aggregate unit paved footpaths (4.5m minimum width to accommodate avenue planting)

Seat furniture at 40 metre nominal centres

Decorative street and pedestrian lighting

NTS

NTS


4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLES4.3 Streetscape Categorisation

Category Three

Streetscape Objectives• Category Three applies to major routes and

corridors• Plays a secondary civic role for town centre identity• On street trading is encouraged where appropriate• A high level of pedestrian activity is supported by an

equal level of pedestrian amenity• A combination of commercial, retail and residential

uses adjoining and complement the streetscape

Design Principles• Asphalt pavement with unit header course to

commercial centres or concrete path with grassed verge to residential areas

• Decorative street lighting poles• Decorative pedestrian pole top lights to commercial

centres• Standard street trees in accordance with Council’s

Street Tree Management Strategy• Minimal street furniture• Council is committed to the undergrounding of

overhead services and property connections to improve the visual and environmental quality of the public domain on Category One to Three streets. The approach and requirements for undergrounding of services will vary from street to street. Proponents should contact Council to confirm the specific undergrounding requirements for the street in question.



Tree pit - provide root barriers to kerb and property line edges of pit

Overhead services and cabling put

Where applicable - fully paved footpath with permeable tree squares (eg. commercial centres or to match existing character)

Generally paved to full width where kerb to property width is less than 2.1m

Street tree planting in accordance with Councils Street Tree Management Strategy at 20 metre nominal centresDecorative pole top lighting to footpaths in commercial centres

Asphalt with unit header course or concrete paved footpath as advised by Council (nominally 2.1 metre wide) -Paved to full width when kerb to property width is less than 2.1m

Decorative street lighting poles

NTS

NTS



4.3 Streetscape Categorisation

Category Four

Streetscape Objectives• Consists of residential streets with no specifi c civic role• Supports a moderate level of pedestrian activity

Design principles• Concrete path 1.5 metre width with grass verge• Decorative street lighting poles• Standard street trees in accordance with Council’s Street

Tree Management Strategy• Maximise street tree planting to street sides without

overhead cabling - consider upgrading to match opposite side if overhead services are relocated underground

4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLESOverhead services and cabling to be progressively eliminated and replaced by underground services

Property boundary

2.0

1.5m wide concrete footpaths - Paved to full width when footpath is less than 2.4m

2.0 metre nominal wide turfed nature strip

Informal street tree planting - higher growing species to street sides without overhead cabling

Informal street tree planting - suitable for under overhead services - refer Councils Street Tree Management Strategy

Consider ongoing upgrading of tree planting when overhead services relocated underground

Decorative street lighting poles

NTS

NTS


4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLES4.4 Plazas & Squares

ObjectivesEstablish a streetscape approach that provides for plazas and square to be designed and developed as individual urban spaces of identifi able character and theme that emphasise the relationship with adjoining street corridors.

Plaza and square design should be based upon site specifi c themes that consider the following variables:• type of streetscape corridors to which it adjoins - design approach should

provide integrating in both materials / treatments and in functional terms,• identity of site including heritage (of site and surrounding neighbourhood) and

built form character that can be integrated with, and contribute to plaza and square design,

• the enhancement of pedestrian linkages between street corridors and plazas and squares,

• the integration of heritage and public art references,• the opportunity to incorporate richer palettes of materials including paving

and plant material into design,• the provision of pedestrian and passive recreational amenity through provision

of facilities and street furniture where appropriate• the provision of equitable access for all members of the community,• the relationship of the plaza or square to an active street frontage to enhance

public accessibility and security.• the functionality and maintenance requirements of individual sites (some

sites may not be practical to develop as a square or plaza space without extension).

Design PrinciplesDevelop individual design schemes for plazas and squares to refl ect functional and aesthetic context and neighbourhood character.• Incorporate into design development key contextual considerations: - integration of character of adjoining streetscape corridors into design

theme (alignment, materials, urban built forms, vistas and views); - urban role of square or plaza as visual focus and landmark - heritage, character, and social fabric of adjoining neighbourhoods• Provision of seating, tables, bins etc as appropriate to location and adjoining

uses.• Designs schemes to recognise spatial defi nition and character of adjoining

architectural form, and incorporate where appropriate.• Design schemes to reinforce pedestrian linkages on street corridors through

use of on road pavements and widened footpaths where appropriate.• Incorporate public art as fundamental component of design schemes with

artworks provided as both functional and visual elements of the designs.

Materials Principles• Pavement materials to be consistent with streetscape categorisation and to

the type utilised to adjoining streetscape corridors.• Planting to be based on species range for the town or village centre (refer

Street Tree Management Strategy).• Furniture types to match that of adjoining streetscape corridors.• Pedestrian lighting to match that of adjoining streetscape corridors.

Feature lighting including uplighting, spotlighting of elements may also be incorporated.



4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLES4.5 Heritage Precincts

Heritage Precincts are areas which have been assessed as containing elements of heritage signifi cance and value. These elements include buildings, parks, natural features, archaeological sites, streetscapes or industrial sites.

Some Heritage areas are signifi cant for their townscape and streetscape character. Elements which contribute to heritage value include roofscapes, chimneys, front fences, landscaping, gardens, materials, setbacks, building heights, kerbs and guttering, and street furniture.

ObjectivesAssist with the conservation of Heritage Precincts to protect and reinforce the particular character of identifi ed heritage areas.

Detailed objectives should include:• Highlight and make accessible areas an elements of cultural and physical

historical signifi cance.• Provide design and materials approaches that prevent the erosion of

unique character infl uences within heritage precincts for appropriate public appreciation.

Design PrinciplesProvide a streetscape approach that will recognise and conserve the important public domain qualities of Heritage Precincts whilst maintaining a functional and visually attractive setting for pedestrian a and traffi c movement and other on street activities.• Heritage Precincts should be designed to conserve the unique character of

individual precincts, refl ecting where possible, original site planning, street alignments and building setbacks.

• Conserve heritage buildings, new buildings should complement heritage environments.

Materials Principles• Footpaths, roads and kerbs to Heritage Precincts should refl ect the original

materials where practical and in current existence. Where not practical materials should be ‘low key’ in visual quality.

• Street tree species should refl ect the original plantings of heritage streetscapes along with original layout and spacing (refer Street Tree Management Strategy).

• Street furniture for Heritage Precincts should be derived from a unifi ed palette, which provides a simple, contemporary design style that is visually compatible with heritage streetscapes.

Malvern Hill Heritage Conservation Area - Croydon

Malvern Hill Heritage Conservation Area - Croydon

Badminton Road to Culdees Road Heritage Conservation Area - Enfi eld/Croydon


4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLES4.7 Principles for Public Domain ElementsPavementsGeneral ApproachPavements must provide a hard wearing, cost effective and practically maintainable surface that enhances the character and identity of the city and provides an aesthetically pleasing visual experience. Pavement materials relate to a hierarchy of functions and public domain role. Generally materials should reinforce town centre character and identity. Pavements should refl ect a unifi ed level of quality across town centres, not necessarily repeated use of the same material to highlight the individuality of town centres.

Issues• Variety of existing pavement materials to footpaths• Service infrastructure treatments are varied and generally of high visual

impact• Footpath crossfalls are varied• Footpaths in some cases are too narrow for comfortable pedestrian movement

in combination with other uses such as trading out• Quality of installation and base course critical to outcome

Design Principles• Maintain consistency of pavement materials with a hierarchy of roles to unify

footpath appearance and simplify maintenance• Provide hard wearing, maintainable surface fi nish compatible with town centre

character and identity• Replacement / upgrade of pavements should occur to entire street blocks

where possible to maximise visual impact and provide consistency in pavement treatments

• Footpath widening to be undertaken to appropriate locations (to areas which will not adversely impact vehicular traffi c movement)

• Provide a clear path of travel along building frontages through the integrated arrangement of street trees, and furniture in kerb side sections of footpath reserve

• Coordinate the consolidation of underground services where extensive works are undertaken - ensure grates in pit lids are pedestrian / cycle safe and orientated perpendicular to direction of pedestrian travel

• Upgrade of pavements to incorporate future provision for undergrounding of power and CCTV etc through installation of spare conduits

• Footpath crossfall to be maximum 1(v):40(h)

Materials Principles• Level of quality of pavement materials should be consistent across the LGA

(eg. in situ concrete, concrete units etc)• Pavement materials to respond to level of pedestrian activity ie. higher quality fi nishes to high pedestrian use areas with use of lower quality materials to areas of minimal pedestrian use

Pavement Treatments for Street CategoriesCategory One Exposed aggregate un i t pavement (600x400x40 &

400x400x40mm)Base: Dark Grey (or equiv.) Banding: Light Grey (or equiv.)

Category Two Exposed aggregate unit pavement (400x400x40mm)Base: Light Grey (or equiv.) Banding: Dark Grey (or equiv.)

Category Three Exposed aggregate unit pavement (400x400x40mm)Base: Light Grey (or equiv.) Banding: Dark Grey (or equiv.) to commercial centres / areas as directed by CouncilAsphalt pavement with exposed aggregate unit header to busy/high pedestrian traffi c footpaths/or as advised by CouncilConcrete path with grassed verge to residential areas

Category Four 1.5m width concrete path with grass verge

Category OneDark grey exposed aggregate unit pavement with light grey banding

Category TwoLight grey exposed aggregate unit pavement with dark grey banding

Category FourConcrete footpath with grassed verge to kerb

Category ThreeExposed aggregate concrete

Category ThreeAsphalt pavement with exposed aggregate unit header course



4.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN PRINCIPLES4.7 Principles for Public Domain Elements

Kerbs & DrainageGeneral ApproachKerbs are an important element of footpath treatments and signifi cantly affect the quality and legibility of the public domain environment and the quality of fi nish achieved by upgraded or new pavements.

Issues• Majority of kerbs require replacement• Varying kerb widths across the LGA• There is currently a range of materials and design profi les used for pram

ramps

Design Principles• Provide continuity of kerb and gutter materials within street categories, and

implement to full street blocks as applicable• Develop and implement a consistent approach to design appearance and

materials treatments to pram ramps that considers integrates disabled access requirements

Materials Principles• Concrete kerbs to continue as preferred treatment with a general width of

200mm to major streets as the most cost effective kerb treatment and visual compatibility with a variety of pavement treatments

• Concrete pram ramps preferred as unifi ed treatment across the LGA• Existing concrete kerb width to Burwood Town Centre (300mm) to be

retained

Kerb Treatments for Street Categories

Category One 200mm wide concrete kerb (300mm to Burwood Road)

Category Two 200mm wide concrete kerb

Category Three 200mm wide concrete kerb

Category Four 150mm wide concrete kerb

200mm concrete kerb

300mm concrete kerb

Concrete pram ramp

200mm concrete kerb



Fences & BarriersGeneral ApproachFences and barriers are an important safety element of the public domain, especially due to the high occurrence of major vehicular roads to the town and village centres across Burwood.

The visual impacts of fences and barriers should be minimised without compromising the safety aspects of their use.

Issues• Fences used are generally consistent in materials and appearance however

are visually utilitarian and dominant within the streetscape setting• Fences are used extensively to prevent vehicular and pedestrian confl icts

Design Principles• Provide a unifi ed barrier fence treatment across the LGA with minimal visual

impact• Fencing design form to be contemporary in character• Utilise basic criteria for fence installation related to traffi c volume, speed and

pedestrian use to avoid excessive use.

Materials Principles• Fencing material to contemporary in character - potential for painted option

(eg black) to heritage precincts where unpainted fi nish would be unsuitable• Fencing material to minimise recurrent maintenance through use of unpainted

steel fi nish• Fencing to meet necessary road safety requirements / standards

Barrier Treatments for Street Categories

Category One Standard barrier - RTA Type 5

Category Two Standard barrier - RTA Type 5

Category Three Standard barrier - RTA Type 5

Category Four Standard barrier - RTA Type 5

Barrier fencing - RTA Type 5



4.7 Principles for Public Domain Elements

FurnitureGeneral ApproachStreet furniture items provide both functional and aesthetic contributions to the quality of the streetscape and are most successful when part of a recognisable thematic approach.

The location of furniture items must be both functionally and aesthetically based. Facilities are required at locations where users are most likely to require them, however they should also relate to an overall location theme that integrates with paving, street themes and other furniture elements.

A unifi ed approach to street furniture is to be implemented which allows for furniture materials to relate to the character of town centres ie. timber battens to be utilised to heritage areas such as Croydon Town Centre, with aluminium battens utilised to other less heritage focused centres.

Issues• Street furniture in a range of materials complicates maintenance regimes and

limits cohesive town centre visual identity• A unifi ed approach to street furniture across the LGA will increase cost

effectiveness and ease of maintenance however may jeopardise individual town centre identity

• Street furniture location does not refl ect strong siting principles in many cases and may in some instances confl ict with disabled access requirements

• Seats should be located at key functional locations only in positions that do not impinge on a clear path of travel

• Consideration is to be given to siting of rubbish bins to all for practical emptying by maintenance staff (eg. at junction with street footpaths)

Design Principles• Siting of furniture to be consistent across the LGA with consideration for

pedestrian amenity and ease of maintenance• Furniture to be of simple and coordinated design, materials and colour scheme

that complements the character and identity of the individual town centres• Street furniture implementation to relate to an appreciation of the town centres

role and level of pedestrian activity ie. areas such as Enfi eld East and West do not support the high level of pedestrian use of areas such as Strathfi eld and therefore do not warrant extensive furniture installation

• Street furniture elements should generally be recessive (not act as features of the public domain environment)

• Burwood CBD may incorporate elements unique to the CBD to refl ect its role and function as the core of the LGA

• Simplify furniture provision to a coordinated suite of furniture items (eg. Street Furniture Australia range) that may include aluminium and timber options to offer alternatives that relate more closely to town centre character

Materials Principles• Furniture to be durable and of high quality materials such as timber and

aluminium• Minimal maintenance requirements


Planter box

Bin enclosure

Category One

Timber batten bench

Bollard

Timber batten seat



Furniture

Furniture Treatments for Street Categories

Category One Refer to elements previous page

Category Two Refer to elements this page

Category Three Refer to elements this page

Category Four Not applicable


Timber batten seat

Category Two/Three

Aluminium bin enclosure

Aluminium batten seat

Plain steel bollard




PlantingGeneral ApproachStreet tree planting is a fundamental component of streetscape quality providing attractive street character and functional street environments. Street tree planting can enhance the amenity of open spaces and ameliorate microclimate conditions through the provision of summer shade and winter sun.

It is a reality that street tree planting requires ongoing maintenance to optimise the visual and functional impact (and maintain health). In a stressful and constrained environment such as the urban street there will also be potential for mature trees to cause damage to rigid street treatments as they are moving, living organisms. The objective should be to minimise potential for such problems through construction and preparation of tree planting pits.

Council has in place a Street Tree Management Strategy that defi nes planting requirements for Burwood streets.

Issues• Lack of unifi ed approach to planting• Overhead powerlines limit potential for street tree implementation• Southern sides of street provide optimal location for tree planting due to solar

access, but in some instances powerlines occur to this side of the street• Shrub and low branching tree planting can reduce visibility• Planter boxes need to be carefully located to avoid negative impacts upon

available pedestrian space / amenity• Heritage compatibility and appropriate use of garden beds

Design Principles• Deciduous shade tree planting is recommended to enhance amenity on

footpaths where available space can be afforded• Planting to respond to individual town / village character• Tree planting to be implemented at regular spacings as possible to create

rhythmic avenue affect• Permeable but traffi cable treatment is preferred for installation to the top of

tree pits• Incorporate use of extended tree planting pits and structural soils to new

plantings to optimise plant establishment and minimise pavement / kerb damage

• Planter boxes provide several options for temporary installation to address site specifi c needs to edge defi nition and visual enhancement to a set planting theme

• Maintain security sight lines by avoiding use of screening plants

Species PrinciplesGenerally• Refer to Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy for species

requirements• Tree planting species should refl ect / continue existing street tree planting

themes where existing planting occurs and is in line with the Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy

• Species to refl ect individual character of town / village centres especially in regards to heritage relevance

• Plantings should be drought hardy and of low maintenance• Unifi ed approach required for tree surrounds which permits pedestrian

traffi cable surface where required to provide clear path of travel



LightingGeneral ApproachTwo forms of street lighting are required to street corridors:• Vehicular Street Lighting Mast top or telegraph pole mounted street lighting to meet relevant RTA and

Austroads standards.• Pedestrian Lighting Post top lighting at a pedestrian scale.Vehicular street lighting is generally required purely to meet functional requirements, without regard for the aesthetic role of the light pole as a street furniture element Pedestrian lighting requires a much closer relationship to footpath level (usually 3.5-4.5 metres at 20 metre intervals) to provide optimum illumination. The use of feature lighting such as tree uplighting, and facade lighting to attractive building facades are also ways in which the street environment can be enhanced for night time use and appreciation.

Issues• Lighting is currently generally limited to street lighting which provides little

impact in terms of design, visual appearance or character• Potential for implementation of pedestrian post top lighting is limited due to

spatial requirements• Alternative lighting such as under awning and feature lighting where appropriate

should be considered

Design Principles• Provision of lighting to be consistent and unifi ed across the LGA to provide

cost and maintenance effectiveness• Lighting to be of contemporary, modern style that is compatible with the village

and town centre characters across the LGA• Level of lighting to the public domain to refl ect desirable level of night time

use to town centres• Implementation of lighting to occur at regular intervals to individual streetscape

schemes (20 to 40 metres)• Under awning lighting to be used where ability to implement pedestrian post

top lighting is limited

Materials PrinciplesBurwood CBD• Utilisation of multifunction poles with fl ag / banner provision at specifi c locations

to serve vehicular street lighting role• Pedestrian lighting post top unique to CBD to refl ect civic role and modern

environment• Flush under awning lighting

Village Centres• Utilisation of multifunction poles to serve vehicular street lighting role• Pedestrian lighting post top to be utilised to all centres other than CBD• Flush under awning lighting

Flush under awning lighting to CBD and Village Centres

Feature uplighting to Burwood CBD

Multifunction Pole - vehicular street lighting to CBD and Village Centres

Burwood CBD pedestrian light




Lighting Treatments for Street Categories

Category One

Street Type A Category Three

Street Type B

Type D Type D (commercial centres)

Category Two

Street Type B Category Four

Street Type C

Type D None

Type A Multifunction Pole double streetlight to median Multifunction Pole single streetlight to footpath

Type B Multifunction Pole streetlight and pedestrian light

Type C Standard Energy Australia streetlight

Type D Bega 8081 (or similar approved) 4.5m lightpole - plain aluminium fi nish

Type E Under awning lighting to colonnades - Category 1, 2 and 3 streets




Public ArtGeneral ApproachOpportunities to incorporate public art into the public domain will occur in a range of situations:• At focal intersections and locations to street corridors• To civic and street squares• To commercial centres• To street corridors with a vehicular access emphasis to be interpreted from

the motor vehicle

Potential for integration of public art into these spaces should be identifi ed at the initial stages of a project to enable complete integration into the design process, and incorporation of the artwork as a functional and integral component of the scheme rather than an overlaid installation.

A public art component can provide a reference to physical or cultural characteristics of a site or neighbourhood, or alternatively may provide a purely visual element, enhancing the appreciation and diversity of the public domain.

Issues• Public artwork provision is highly limited across the town centres

Design Principles• Incorporate public art treatments to reinforce town centre character and

identity• Provision of public artworks as integrated components of streetscape

improvements rather than stand alone / ‘one off’ items• Art elements shall generally be in a form that is effi ciently removed

Materials Principles• Art components to be of durable materials, resistant to potential vandalism

Artwork banners

Seat with artwork component

Pole sculptures

Artwork wall


5.0 Desig

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Materials M

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The following Matrix summarises the design and materials recommendations for each of the public domain elements. Where a particular item is not relevant to a streetscape element the Matrix identifi es ‘-’ (not applicable).

The Matrix cross references recommendations for each aspect of public domain works, identifying the preferred design and materials option.

5.0 DESIGN & MATERIALS MATRIX



5.0 DESIGN & MATERIALS MATRIX

Public Works Element Pavements Kerbs & Drainage Fences & Barriers Furniture Planting Lighting / Services Public Art

Category One P1 Std Footpath Widening

P2 Clear Line of Travel

P3 400x400 & 400x600mm Shotblast Unit Pavement (Burwood Road only)

P4 400x400mm Shotblast Unit Pavement (excl. Burwood Road)- Dark Grey base colour- Light Grey banding

Road thresholds: Dark grey interlocking paver with fl ush concrete kerb

K1 200mm Kerb & Gutter (excl. Burwood Road)

K2 300mm Kerb & Gutter (Burwood Road only)

K4 Paved Pram Ramp

FB1 Barrier Fencing RTA Type 5

F1 General Furniture Arrangement

F2 On Street Trading

F3 Backed Seat

F4 Bench Seat

F5 Rubbish Bin

F6 Bollards

F7 Table Unit

F8 Cycle Racks

PL1 Street Tree Planting in pavement

PL3 Tree Staking / Guards

PL4 Garden Bed Planting

PL5 Planter Boxes (Burwood Road only)

PL6 Tree Grates Refer to Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy for required street tree / other planting species, and planting preparation and mediums

L1 Multifunction Poles (Burwood Road only)

L2 Pole Mounted Pedestrian Lighting

L4 Flush Under Awning Lighting

ServicesCouncil is committed to the undergrounding of overhead se rv i ces and p rope r t y connections on Category One to Three streets. Contact Council to confi rm the specifi c undergrounding requirements for the street in question.

PA1 Typical Guidelines

Category Two P1 Std Footpath Widening


P4 400x400mm Shotblast Unit Pavement (excl. Burwood Road)

Road thresholds: Dark grey interlocking paver with fl ush concrete kerb

K1 200mm Kerb & Gutter

K3 Concrete Pram Ramp




F3 Backed Seat

F4 Bench Seat

F5 Rubbish Bin

F6 Bollards

F7 Table Unit

F8 Cycle Racks

PL1 Street Tree Planting in pavement


PL4 Garden Bed Planting

PL5 Planter Boxes (Strathfi eld TC only)

PL6 Tree Grates Refer to Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy for required street tree / other planting species, and planting preparation and mediums





Category Three P1 Std Footpath Widening


P4 400x400mm Shotblast Unit Pavement (excl. Burwood Road)

P5 Asphalt Pavement with Unit Header (Commercial centres)

P6-P8 Exposed Aggregate Pavement

P7 Concrete Pavement with Grass Verge (Residential areas)






F3 Backed Seat

F4 Bench Seat

F5 Rubbish Bin

F6 Bollards

F8 Cycle Racks

PL1 Street Tree Planting in Pavement

PL2 Street Tree Planting in Grass Verge(Residential areas)


PL4 Garden Bed PlantingRefer to Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy for required street tree / other planting species, and planting preparation and mediums




PA1 Typical Guidelines (Commercial centres)

Category Four P7 Concrete Pavement with Grass Verge




PL2 Street Tree Planting


PL4 Garden Bed PlantingRefer to Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy for required street tree / other planting species, and planting preparation and mediums

Plazas and Squares As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category

Heritage Precincts As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category As per applicable Category


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6.1 Format of GuidelinesThe objectives, design principles and technical information described in the following section outlines a series of rules for the elements of the public domain that should guide decision making and design development related to materials and design treatments.

The Design and Materials Matrix (refer Section 5.0), provides a summary of the technical guidelines as they apply to the elements of the public domain and identifi es site specifi c design requirements where applicable.

The example on the following page outline the typical format of the Guidelines and aims of the key components.

6.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN GUIDELINES

Guideline Reference NumberP = Paving2 = Number two guideline for paving

Guideline Name

LocationAppropriate locations and settings for use of the specifi c guideline treatment.

PrinciplesSummary of key principles important for application in design development and implementation of treatment.

MaterialsSummary of main materials components including supply details where applicable.

General Technical InformationGeneral application of key installation requirements for preparation, installation, fi xing, and fi nishing. Provided as an example for site specifi c application by those responsible for implementation.

General Plan InformationGeneral application of key design principles in plan form provided as an example for site specifi c design application by those / planning / designing implementation.

Representative ImageImage of the recommended treatment in similar application provided as broad reference.

Page 81Final Draft - June 2006Note: Information contained in this manual is intended as a guide only. Project speci c details are to be prepared for review by Burwood Council.

Pavement Guidelines Asphalt Pavement with Unit Header Course P5

Location:Category Three commercial centres

Principles:• Provide unit paver header

course to quality asphalt footpath pavement

• Unit pavement header provides a recurrent theme for streets of pedestrian access signi cance

• Ensure asphalt pavement in ll is laid with consistent 1:40 fall across path surface to kerb

• De ne tree pits with unit paved edge detail

• Setout banding to full unit size modules to avoid cutting at tree pits, driveways etc where possible. Do not use units cut down more than one third (1/3) their original size

Materials:Header course:400x400mm exposed aggregate concrete unit

In ll pavement:Asphalt

Asphalt pavement with unit header - sample

CONCRETE KERB LINEAND GUTTER

3.6 m TYP.

STREET TREE IN PAVEMENT AT 20m NOM. SPACINGSREFER GUIDELINE PL1

TRANSVERSE SAWN JOINT INASPHALTIC SURFACING ANDCONTRACTION JOINT INCONCRETE BASE

ASPHALT BASE PAVEMENTREFER CROSS SECTION

CONTRACTION JOINT INCONCRETE BASE AT 5m INTERVALSSEALANT JOINT IS NOTREQUIRED OVER CONTRACTIONJOINT WHERE ASPHALTABUTS UNIT PAVING

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TYPICAL ASPHALT FOOTPATH PLANNTS

1.5 NO. UNIT 400x400mm EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE BANDING ADJOINING BOUNDARY

STEEL ANGLE EDGE TO TREE PIT

30mm AC10CORRECTION LAYER- THICKEN ADJOININGBANDING/ HEADERCOURSE

COMPACTEDSUBGRADE

FILLER BOARDJOINTING MATERIALAND SEALER

15mm THICK AC5WEARING LAYER

REINFORCED CONCRETE SUBBASE TO ENGINEERSDETAIL - SETDOWN AS REQUIRED FOR UNIT HEADER COURSE/ BANDING

TYPICAL ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION CROSS SECTION - THROUGH KERBNTS

ADJOININGCONCRETE KERB AND GUTTER

1.5 NO. UNIT HEADERCOURSEADJOININGBOUNDARY



6.2 Design Guidelines

Pavements(P)

P1 Standard Footpath WideningP2 Clear Line of Pedestrian TravelP3 400x400mm and 400x600mm Exposed Aggregate Unit

Pavement InstallationP4 400x400mm Exposed Aggregate Unit Pavement InstallationP5 Asphalt Pavement with Unit Header Course to ShopfrontP6 Exposed Aggregate Concrete PavementP7 Concrete Pavement with Grass VergeP8 Concrete Pavement Finishes

Kerbs & Drainage(K)

K1 200mm Concrete Kerb and GutterK2 300mm Concrete Kerb and GutterK3 Concrete Pram RampK4 Paved Pram Ramp

Fences & Barriers(FB)

FB1 Barrier Fencing

Furniture(F)

F1 General Furniture ArrangementF2 On Street TradingF3 Backed SeatF4 Bench SeatF5 Rubbish BinF6 BollardsF7 Table UnitF8 Cycle Racks

Planting(PL)

PL1 Street Tree Planting in PavementPL2 Street Tree Planting in Grass VergePL3 Tree Staking / GuardsPL4 Garden Bed PlantingPL5 Planter BoxesPL6 Tree Grates

Lighting(L)

L1 Multifunction PolesL2 Pole Mounted Pedestrian Lighting - Burwood CBDL3 Pole Mounted Pedestrian Lighting - Village CentresL4 Flush Under Awning Lighting

Public Art(PA)


6.0 PUBLIC DOMAIN GUIDELINES

Final Draft - June 2006Note: Information contained in this manual is intended as a guide only. Project specifi c details are to be prepared for review by Burwood Council.

Pavement Guidelines Standard Footpath Widening P1

Location:To intersect ions and mid block crossings to reinforce pedestrian crossing points and to commercial centres to enhance pedestrian amenity

Principles:• Foo tpa th w iden ing i s

desirable along full street blocks where possible, or to a minimum of 5 metre lengths at crossing points

• Integrate opportunities for street tree planting and street trading activities (eg. cafes) while maintaining pedestrian access against shop fronts

• Extend footpath pavements, kerb and planting treatments to footpath extensions to unify street character

Materials:Kerbing:To match existing treatment

Pavement:To match existing treatment

Standard footpath widening - sample

TYPICAL PLAN - KERB WIDENING TO FULL BLOCK NTS

KERB RADIUS CONFIRM FOR STREET SPECIFIC TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS

2000 - 2500 mm

KERB TO ADJOINING STREET PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL ALIGNMENT OF EXISTING KERB

NEW CONCRETE KERB

EXISTING KERB & GUTTER TO BE DEMOLISHED

TYPICAL PLAN - PARTIAL KERB WIDENING NTS

1000

0 M

INIM

UM

1200

900

1500

900

1500

6000

KERB RADIUS

CONCRETE KERB

PRAM RAMP REFER GUIDELINE K3 & K4

CORNER

MIDBLOCK

EXISTING KERB TO BE DEMOLISHED

NEW CONCRETE KERB AND GUTTER

TYPICAL SECTION - THROUGH FOOTPATH WIDENING NTS


Pavement Guidelines Clear Line of Pedestrian Travel P2

Location:To all street footpaths

Principles:• To maintain clear path of

pedestrian travel against bu i ld ing f ron tages as required for best practice disabled access

Materials:Not applicable

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2000 MIN.

CLEAR LINE OF PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL AGAINST BUILDING FRONTAGE

SEAT WHERE APPLICABLE

RUBBISH BIN WHERE APPLICABLE

LIGHT POLE WHERE APPLICABLE

600 MIN.

2000 MIN.

CLEAR LINE OF PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL AGAINST BUILDING FRONTAGE

MULTIFUNCTION POLE AND OTHER STREET FURNITURE TO ALIGNMENT 600mm FROM FRONT OF KERB

600 MIN.

NO OBSTRUCTIONS TO CLEAR LINE OF PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL ALONG BUILDING FRONTAGE EG. - TRADING OUT CAFES - FIXED SEATING - ADVERTISING

CLEAR LINE OF PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL TYPICAL CROSS SECTION NTS

CLEAR LINE OF PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL TYPICAL PLAN NTS

600mm MIN. SETBACK FOR LIGHTPOLES AND SIGNAGE APPLIED CONSISTENTLY TO STREET CORRIDORS

750 MIN.KERBSIDE FURNITURE ALIGNMENT 750mm MIN. SETBACK FROM FACE OF KERB

600mm MIN. SETBACK FOR LIGHTPOLES AND SIGNAGE APPLIED CONSISTENTLY TO STREET CORRIDORS

KERBSIDE FURNITURE ALIGNMENT 750mm MIN. SETBACK FROM FACE OF KERB

750 MIN.


Pavement Guidelines 400x400mm and 400x600mm Exposed Aggregate Unit Pavement

Location:Category One Burwood Road and Railway Parade Only

Principles:• Provide durable quality

paving for h igh t raff ic pedestrian areas

• Carry paving ful l width from kerb to building line in consistent layout

• Pavement fa l l s to be minimum 1:70 and maximum 1:40 (preferred), consistent across footpath profile to kerb

• Setout pavements to full unit size modules to avoid cutting at tree pits, driveways etc where possible. Do not use units cut down more than one third (1/3) of their original size

Materials:400x400mm and 400x600mm exposed aggregate concrete units

Exposed aggregate unit pavement - sample

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PRECAST EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE UNIT PAVERS

30mm MORTAR BED

REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB TO ENGINEERS DETAIL

PAVERS TO BE BUTT JOINTED AND SAND FILLED - MAXIMUM CLEARANCE 2mm.

COMPACTED SUBGRADE TO ENGINEERS DETAIL

MINIMUM SURFACE FALL TO KERB

NOTE: - PAVING UNITS TO BE LAID EVENLY ON MORTAR BED WITH EVEN JOINTING IN ALL DIRECTIONS - SITE SPECIFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN FO SUBBASE REQUIREMENTS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT PAVEMENT LOADINGS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUAL SITES

SECTION NTS

CONCRETE KERB AND GUTTER

PAVEMENT BANDING

PAVEMENT INFILL IN FLEMISH BOND PATTERN

KERB

GUTTER

SETOUT PAVING FROM BACK OF KERB IN WHOLE UNITS

1 N

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NIT

NOTE: PAVEMENT BANDING TO BE SETOUT ON SITE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ADJUSTMENT OF NUMBER OF UNITS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS REQUIRED. SAWCUTTING IS NOT PERMITTED AGAINST BANDING. SETOUT AND ASSESS SAWCUTTING REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ADJOINING INSTALLATION.

TRANSVERSE EXPANSION JOINT IN CONCRETE UNIT PAVING AND CONTRACTION JOINT IN CONCRETE BASE TYPICAL PROVIDE NEOPRENE AND BRASS JOINT TO MATCH PAVEMENT COLOUR

PLAN NTS

400x400mm UNIT

400x600mm UNIT

1.5

No.

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Pavement Guidelines 400x400mm Exposed Aggregate Unit Pavement Installation

Location:• Category One, streets

(excluding Burwood Road)• Category Two streets

Principles:• Provide durable quality

paving for high traffi c pedestrian areas

• Carry paving full width from kerb to building line in consistent layout

• Pavement falls to be minimum 1:70 and maximum 1:40 (preferred), consistent across footpath profi le to kerb

• Setout pavements to full unit size modules to avoid cutting at tree pits, driveways etc where possible. Do not use units cut down more than one third (1/3) of their original size

Materials:400x400mm exposed aggregate concrete units

Exposed aggregate unit pavement - sample

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PRECAST EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE UNIT PAVERS

30mm MORTAR BED

REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB TO ENGINEERS DETAIL

PAVERS TO BE BUTT JOINTED AND SAND FILLED - MAXIMUM CLEARANCE 2mm.

COMPACTED SUBGRADE TO ENGINEERS DETAIL

MINIMUM SURFACE FALL TO KERB

NOTE: - PAVING UNITS TO BE LAID EVENLY ON MORTAR BED WITH EVEN JOINTING IN ALL DIRECTIONS - SITE SPECIFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN FO SUBBASE REQUIREMENTS TAKING INTO ACCOUNT PAVEMENT LOADINGS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUAL SITES

SECTION NTS


1.5 X 400X400mm UNIT PAVEMENT HEADER COURSE TO BOUNDARY / FRONTAGE

400x400MM UNIT PAVEMENT INFILL

KERB

GUTTER

SETOUT PAVING FROM BACK OF KERB IN WHOLE UNITS

1 N

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NIT

NOTE: PAVEMENT BANDING TO BE SETOUT ON SITE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ADJUSTMENT OF NUMBER OF UNITS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL AS REQUIRED. SETOUT AND ASSESS SAWCUTTING REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ADJOINING INSTALLATION.

TRANSVERSE EXPANSION JOINT IN CONCRETE UNIT PAVING AND CONTRACTION JOINT IN CONCRETE BASE TYPICAL PROVIDE NEOPRENE AND BRASS JOINT TO MATCH PAVEMENT COLOUR

PLAN NTS

400x400mm UNIT PAVEMENT HEADER COURSE TO KERB

SAWCUT UNITS TO BOUNDARY / FRONTAGE ONLY AS REQUIRED


Pavement Guidelines Asphalt Pavement with Unit Header Course P5

Location:Category Three commercial centres

Principles:• Provide unit paver header

course to quality asphalt footpath pavement

• Uni t pavement header provides a recurrent theme for streets of pedestrian access signifi cance

• Ensure asphalt pavement infi ll is laid with consistent 1:40 fall across path surface to kerb

• Define tree pits with unit paved edge detail

• Setout banding to full unit size modules to avoid cutting at tree pits, driveways etc where possible. Do not use units cut down more than one third (1/3) their original size

Materials:Header course:400x400mm exposed aggregate concrete unit

Infi ll pavement:Asphalt

Asphalt pavement with unit header - sample

CONCRETE KERB LINE AND GUTTER

3.6 m TYP.

STREET TREE IN PAVEMENT AT 20m NOM. SPACINGS REFER GUIDELINE PL1

TRANSVERSE SAWN JOINT IN ASPHALTIC SURFACING AND CONTRACTION JOINT IN CONCRETE BASE

ASPHALT BASE PAVEMENT REFER CROSS SECTION

CONTRACTION JOINT IN CONCRETE BASE AT 5m INTERVALS SEALANT JOINT IS NOT REQUIRED OVER CONTRACTION JOINT WHERE ASPHALT ABUTS UNIT PAVING

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TYPICAL ASPHALT FOOTPATH PLAN NTS

1.5 NO. UNIT 400x400mm EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE BANDING ADJOINING BOUNDARY

STEEL ANGLE EDGE TO TREE PIT

30mm AC10 CORRECTION LAYER - THICKEN ADJOINING BANDING/ HEADER COURSE

COMPACTED SUBGRADE

FILLER BOARD JOINTING MATERIAL AND SEALER

15mm THICK AC5 WEARING LAYER

REINFORCED CONCRETE SUBBASE TO ENGINEERSDETAIL - SETDOWN AS REQUIRED FOR UNIT HEADER COURSE/ BANDING

TYPICAL ASPHALT CONSTRUCTION CROSS SECTION - THROUGH KERB NTS

ADJOINING CONCRETE KERB AND GUTTER

1.5 NO. UNIT HEADER COURSE ADJOINING BOUNDARY


Pavement Guidelines Exposed Aggregate Concrete Pavement P6

100mm FINE CRUSHED ROCK

90mm REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE FINISH AS SPECIFIED

3.6m TYP.

100

COMPACTED SUBGRADE TO 98% MODIFIED DRY DENSITY

PROVIDE 10mm PENCIL ROUND TO EDGE OF SLAB AND EXPANSION JOINTS

REINFORCEMENT - REFER ENGINEERS DRAWINGS

90

EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISH - PROVIDE BATCHED EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE WITH AGGREGATE: - 15-20mm DOLERITE - 15-20mm COWRA WHITE PEBBLE IN 50/50 PROPORTION

TYPICAL EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CROSS SECTION NTS

Location:Category Three streets

Principles:• Refer to P8 for concrete

pavement fi nishes• A l l concre te works to

be in accordance with AS3600:1994

Materials:Exposed aggregate concrete

Exposed Aggregate Concrete Pavement - Sample


Pavement Guidelines Concrete Pavement with Grass Verge P7

Location:Category Three residential areasCategory Four streets

Principles:• 1.5m width concrete footpath

with 2m nominal width grass verge where overall footpath width is 3.5m or greater

• Concrete pavement to full width between property line and kerb where less than 2.1m

• C o n c r e t e p a v e m e n t minimum width 1.2m to allow consistent 2m turfed verge

• A l l concre te works to be in accordance with AS3600:1994

Materials:Concrete pavementTurf to grass verge including tree pits (refer plan)

Concrete pavement with grass verge - sample

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COURSE

NOMINAL 90mm REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB - 25 MPA EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE FINISH AS SPECIFIED

Varies

50

COMPACTED SUBGRADE TO 98% STANDARD DRY DENSITY

PROVIDE 10mm PENCIL ROUND TO EDGE OF SLAB AND EXPANSION JOINTS

REINFORCEMENT SUBJECT TO ENGINEERS DESIGN

90

CONCRETE PAVEMENT - PEDESTRIAN NTS

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CONCRETE PAVEMENT

TURFED NATURE STRIP

CONCRETE KERBLINE AND GUTTER

MULCHED TREATMENT TO STREET TREE PLANTING PIT - REFER GUIDELINE PL2 AND STREET TREE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

TYPICAL CONCRETE FOOTPATH PLAN NTS

1500 typ. 2000 typ.

TREE PLANTING AT 20m NOM. SPACINGS

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EXPANSION JOINT (SPACING 5M)

6 SAW CUT RECESS

CONTRACTION JOINT (SPACING 2.5M)

CONCRETE PAVEMENT JOINT DETAILS NTS

25MM - PEDESTRIAN


Pavement Guidelines Concrete Pavement Finishes P8

Location:Category Three residential areasCategory Four streets

Principles:• Different concrete

pavement fi nishes do not jeopardise the overall continuity of concrete pavements

• Pavement fi nishes to be approved by Council

Materials:Refer Exposed Aggregate Concrete Pavement P7

Concrete Finish Description

Exposed Aggregate - wash-off technique

The wash-off technique removes the thin layer of cement by brushing and fl ushing the surface with water soon after the concrete has stiffened.

Exposed Aggregate -abrasive blasting

Commonly called sand blasting or grit blasting is performed on hardened concrete to produce fl at, coarse textures, which vary from those resembling sandpaper to more coarse textures, which show the larger particles of sand and parts of the stones.

Exposed Aggregate-sponged

Sponged treatment is undertaken to remove the thin layer of cement to the surface effectively exposing the aggregate underneath

Broomed A broomed finish undertaken to extent of footpath width perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian travel.

Exposed Aggregate Concrete Pavement - Sample


Kerbs & Drainage Guidelines 200mm Concrete Kerb and Gutter K1

Location:All streets with the exception of Burwood Road where a 300mm width kerb is to be retained

Principles:• Provide plain concrete kerbs

(no colouring - including white) to applicable streets

• Hand forming of kerbs is preferred to extruded construction where possible to achieve the preferred kerb profi le

• Ensure square corner at back of kerb with minimum rounding (5mm radius maximum)

Materials:Kerb surface to be lightly hosed to expose aggregate, 25mpa generally

200mm concrete kerb - sample

ROAD SUBBASE

ADJOINING PAVEMENT

25 MPa CONCRETE

2.5 % FALL

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: 200mm CONCRETE KERB ONLY NTS

SUBGRADE

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ASPHALT ROADWAY

150

ADJOINING PAVEMENT

10mm RADIUS (BULLNOSE ONLY)

2.5 % FALL

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: 200mm CONCRETE KERB AND GUTTER NTS

SUBGRADE

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150


200

25 MPa CONCRETE

ROAD SUBBASE

ASPHALT ROADWAY

10mm POLYURETHANE SEALANT JOINT

25 MPa CONCRETE BASE (GUTTER THICKNESS TO MATCH ROAD PAVEMENT THICKNESS)


450mm340mm


Kerbs & Drainage Guidelines 300mm Concrete Kerb and Gutter K2

Location:Burwood Road only

Principles:• Provide plain concrete kerbs

(no colouring - including white) to applicable streets

• Hand forming of kerbs is preferred to extruded construction where possible to achieve the preferred kerb profi le

• Ensure square corner at back of kerb with minimum rounding (5mm radius maximum)

Materials:Kerb surface to be lightly hosed to expose aggregate, 25mpa generally

300mm concrete kerb - sample

ROAD SUBBASE

ADJOINING PAVEMENT

25 MPa CONCRETE

2.5 % FALL

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: 300mm CONCRETE KERB ONLY NTS

SUBGRADE

FA

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KE

RB

ASPHALT ROADWAY

150

ADJOINING PAVEMENT


2.5 % FALL

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: 300mm CONCRETE KERB AND GUTTER NTS

SUBGRADE

FA

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OF

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RB

150


300

25 MPa CONCRETE

ROAD SUBBASE

ASPHALT ROADWAY


25 MPa CONCRETE BASE (GUTTER THICKNESS TO MATCH ROAD PAVEMENT THICKNESS)


450mm340mm


Kerbs & Drainage Guidelines Concrete Pram Ramp K3

Location:To all streets with the exception of Burwood Road

Principles:• Incorporate kerb ramps to

streetscapes at warranted and informal pedestrian crossing points

• Kerb ramps to meet disabled access requirements with maximum grade to any pedestrian traffi cable surface of 1:8

Materials:Refer concrete pavement (P7)Exposed aggregate fi nishAll concrete works to be in accordance with AS3600:1994

Concrete pram ramp - sample

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: CONCRETE PRAM RAMP NTS

REINFORCED CONCRETE PRAM RAMP

STANDARD CONCRETE FLUSH KERB AND GUTTER

CONCRETE BASE TO MATCH ROAD PAVEMENT THICKNESS

450mm

ADJOINING PAVEMENT

CONCRETE FLUSH KERB

CONCRETE DROP KERB

CONCRETE GUTTER

CONCRETE SLAB TO PRAM RAMP

900m

m12

00m

m M

IN

1500mm

TYPICAL PLAN: CONCRETE PRAM RAMP NTS

PROVIDE CONTRACTION JOINT TO ALL CHANGES IN PLANE


Kerbs & Drainage Guidelines Paved Pram Ramp K4

Location:Burwood Road only

Principles:• Incorporate kerb ramps to

streetscapes at warranted and informal pedestrian crossing points

• Kerb ramps to meet disabled access requirements with maximum grade to any pedestrian traffi cable surface of 1:8

Materials:400x400mm and 400x600mm exposed aggregate concrete units

Paved pram ramp - sample

PLAN NTS

'SHOT BLAST' FLINT GREY PAVERS 400 x 400 x 40mm TO PRAM RAMP

BANDING PAVING ESTUARY GREY COLOUR 600/ 400 x 400 x 40mm

FLINT PRECAST CONCRETE PAVERS

TACTILE PAVING ESTUARY GREY COLOUR 600/ 400 x 400 x 40mm IF REQUIRED BY COUNCIL

300300 800800

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800

1200


Fences & Barriers GuidelinesBarrier Fencing FB1

Location:To streets with ident i f ied vehicular and pedestrian safety issues

Principles:• Implement barrier fencing to

streetscapes at warranted locations to prevent confl icts between vehicular and pedestrian traffi c

• Barrier treatments to be unifi ed across LGA to provide consistency

Materials:Mild steel painted gloss black wi th two pack epoxy eg. Durathane or Luxathane as available from Dulux or similar approved

Barrier fencing - sample

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RTA TYPE 5 VERGE PEDESTRIAN FENCE AND PAINTED GLOSS BLACK WITH TWO PACK EPOXY eg. DURATHANE OR LUXATHANE TO RTA SPECIFICATION

PROVIDE BASEPLATE FIXING TO CONCRETE SLAB WITH MASONRY ANCHORS

1200

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FOOTING DIMENSIONS AS PER RTA REQUIREMENTS

TYPICAL SECTION: STANDARD RTA TYPE 5 BARRIER NTS


Furniture Guidelines General Furniture Arrangement F1

Location:All Category One, Two and Three streets

Principles:• Placement and spacing of

furniture should relate to functional requirements

• Street furniture elements should be set out as part of an integrated streetscape design scheme

• Light poles and signage to have a minimum of 500mm clearance from face of the kerb

• Kerbside furniture elements alignment 750mm from face of kerb

• 2 metre minimum clear line of pedestrian travel refer P2

Materials:Refer to individual street furniture guidelines

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TREE PITS IN PAVEMENT AT 20m NOM. CENTRES REFER GUIDELINE PL 1

PAVEMENTS REFER GUIDELINES P1-P6

SEAT FURNITURE AT 40m NOM. CENTRES REFER GUIDELINE F3 & F4

RUBBISH BINS SET BACK 750mm FROM FACE OF KERB

STREET LIGHT

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600mmMIN. SETBACK FROM FACE OF KERB FOR LIGHT POLES AND SIGNAGE APPLIED CONSISTENTLY TO STREET CORRIDOR

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REFER GUIDELINE L2 & L3

PEDESTRIAN STREET LIGHTING POLES REFER GUIDELINE L2 & L3

RUBBISH BIN AT 100m NOM. CENTRES REFER GUIDELINE F4


Furniture Guidelines On Street Trading F2

Location:Where appropriate

Refer Burwood Council Outdoor Eating Policy, Updated 2005

Principles:• Trad ing ou t to s t ree t

footpaths limited to maximise consistency of clear path of pedestrian travel against building frontage on high pedestrian traffi c footpaths

• Scope o f foo tpa th on street trading area to be based on width / clearance r e q u i r e m e n t s a s p e r diagrams this page

• Footpath outdoor seating areas to main ta in 2m minimum width clear path of pedestrian travel between edge of seat ing areas and alignment of street lighting poles / furniture or kerbline where no vertical obstructions occur

Materials:Not applicable

Note: Layout based on Figure 4 Typical layout, Burwood Council Outdoor Eating PolicyUpdated 2005

On street trading - sample

2000

2000mm MINIMUM CLEARANCE CLEAR LINE OF PEDESTRIAN TRAVEL AGAINST BUILDING FRONTAGE REFER GUIDELINE P2

TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR ON STREET FURNITURE NTS

CAFE / RESTAURANT

lease area

SHOPSHOP

600

600mm FROM FACE OF KERB

ROAD EDGE BUFFER PREFERRED - CANVAS BARRIER ON STEEL FRAME, OR - BOLLARDS, OR - PLANTER BOXES AS PART OF CONSOLIDATED APPROACH TO SPECIFIC STREETS AS DIRECTED BY COUNCIL


Furniture Guidelines Backed Seat F3

Location:Category One, Two and Three streets

Principles:• Insta l l seats to s t reet

foo tpa ths in ke rbs ide furniture alignment (750mm from face of kerb)

• Main ta in 2m min imum clearance from building frontage to seat

• Seats and other furniture to be setout as part of coordinated streetscape design integrated wi th pavement, crossovers, street trees and light poles

• D o n o t i n s t a l l s e a t s (lengthways) to grades of over 1(v):35(h)

Materials:Category One Street:Moodie CCF Restoration Seat 1800 - hardwood timber battens, black powder coated frame (or similar approved)

Category Two Street:SFA Mall Seat CMM 105 - Australian hardwood or anodised aluminium battens (or similar approved)

Category Three Street:SFA Mall Seat CMM 105 - Australian hardwood or anodised aluminium battens (or similar approved)

Category Two and Three backed seat - sample

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SEAT FURNITURE AS SPECIFIED FOR CATEGORY

SCABBLE OUT TOP OF SLAB AS REQUIRED FOR BASE PLATE FIXING ADD MORTAR PACKING TO ENSURE SEATS ARE LEVEL.

SURROUNDING PAVEMENT: CUT UNIT PAVERS AROUND SEAT LEG WHERE APPLICABLE

CONCRETE FOOTING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

FINISH SURFACE LEVEL

PEDESTRIAN PAVEMENT REFER GUIDELINE P3-P5

PROVIDE SAWCUT BUTT JOINT AT FURNITURE PEDESTAL

TYPICAL SECTION NTS

NOTE: SEATS MUST BE INSTALLED TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

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2000

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.RUBBISH BIN AT 100m NOM. CENTRES

750

TREE PIT IN PAVEMENT AT 20m NOM. CENTRES

KERBSIDE FURNITURE ALIGNMENT SETBACK 750mm FROM FACE OF KERB

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Category One backed seat - sample


Furniture Guidelines Bench Seat F4


Principles:• Insta l l bench seats to

street footpaths in kerbside furniture alignment (750mm from face of kerb)

• Maintain 2 metre minimum clearance from building frontage to bench

• Bench seats and other furniture to be setout as part of coordinated streetscape design integrated wi th pavement, crossovers, street trees and light poles

• Do not install bench seats (lengthways) to grades of over 1(v):35(h)

Materials:Category One Street:Moodie CCF Restoration Bench 1800 - hardwood timber battens, black powder coated frame (or similar approved)

Category Two Street:SFA CMM 405 Mall Bench - Austral ian Hardwood or aluminium anodised battens (or similar approved)

Category Three Street:SFA CMM 405 Mall Bench - Austral ian Hardwood or aluminium anodised battens (or similar approved)

Category Two and Three bench seat - sample

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NOTE: BENCH SEAT UNITS MUST BE INSTALLED TO MANUFACURER'S SPECIFICATIONS

BENCH SEAT AS SPECIFIED FOR CATEGORY

SCRABBLE OUT TOP OF FOOTING AS REQUIRED FOR BASE PLATE FIXING. ADD MORTAR TO ENSURE SEATS ARE LEVEL

TYPICAL SECTION NTS

CONCRETE FOOTING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION

SURROUNDING PAVEMENT: CUT UNIT PAVERS AROUND SEAT LEG WHERE APPLICABLE


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Furniture Guidelines Rubbish Bin F5


Principles:• Install bins to street footpaths

i n k e r b s i d e f u r n i t u r e alignment (750mm from face of kerb)

• Maintain 2 metre minimum clearance from building frontage to bin

• Install bins to practical locations to service access junctions and outdoor seating areas in close proximity to maintenance access

• Bins and other furniture to be setout as part of coordinated streetscape design integrated with pavement, crossovers, street trees and light poles

Materials:Category One Street:Arc Classic 120L Wheeler Bin enclosure - black powder coated (or similar approved)

Category Two Street:120L Burwood Council Emerdyn (or similar approved) stainless steel bin enclosure

Category Three Street:120L Burwood Council Emerdyn (or similar approved) stainless steel bin enclosure

Category Two and Three rubbish bin

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120L BIN ENCLOSURE AS SPECIFIED FOR CATEGORY

SURFACE MOUNT AND FIX TO MASS CONCRETE FOOTING (UNDER PEDESTRIAN PAVEMENT) TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS. ENSURE THAT ENCLOSURE IS INSTALLED PLUMB WITH BIN OPENING FACING SHOPFRONT.



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Furniture Guidelines Bollards F6

Location:Category One, Two and Three streets where required

Principles:• Install bollards to street

foo tpa ths in ke rbs ide furniture alignment (750mm from face of kerb) where applicable

• Provide bollards to reinforce pedestrian holding points at intersections

• Provide bollards to limit / control vehicular access to at grade access areas

• Provide removable bollard fi xings to areas as applicable to enable removal for special events

Materials:Category One:Arc Classic Bollard - black powder coated (or similar approved)

Category Two and Three:Hub Street Equipment S305 (or similar approved)

Category One Bollard - sample

750

BOLLARD AS SPECIFIED FOR CATEGORY

INDICATIVE BOLLARD FIXING NTS

MASS CONCRETE FOOTING TO BOLLARD MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS WHERE EXISTING SERVICES CONFLICT WITH FOOTING THE FOUNDATION MAY BE REDUCED TO 750x750x600 mm DEEP

POLYURETHANE SEALANT

BOLLARD HOLD DOWN BOLTS

FROM FACE OF KERB

TYPICAL PLAN: TYPICAL BOLLARD PROVISION TO ENTRY THRESHOLD NTS

1500 NOM

750 SETBACK

Category Two and Three Bollard - sample


Furniture Guidelines Table Unit F7

Location:Category One and Two streets as applicable

Principles:• Install table units to street

foo tpa ths in ke rbs ide furniture alignment (750mm from face of kerb) where applicable

• Maintain 2 metre minimum clearance from building frontage to seat

• Tab le un i ts and o ther furniture to be setout as part of coordinated streetscape design integrated wi th pavement, crossovers, street trees and light poles

• Do not install table units to grades of over 1(v):35(h)

Materials:Category One:SFA CMM 608 Mall table - Australian hardwood battens (or equivalent)SFA CMM 405 Mall benches - Australian hardwood battens (or similar approved)

Category Two:SFA CMM 608 Mall table - Australian hardwood battens (or equivalent)SFA CMM 405 Mall benches - Australian hardwood battens (or similar approved)

Table unit - sample

TABLE/BENCH SETOUT NTS

NOTE: TABLE AND SEAT UNITS MUST BE INSTALLED TO MANUFACURER'S SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE UNIT AS SPECIFIED FOR CATEGORY

SCRABBLE OUT TOP OF SLAB AS REQUIRED FOR BASE PLATE FIXING. ADD MORTAR TO ENSURE SEATS ARE LEVEL

MASS CONCRETE FOOTING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION




Furniture Guidelines Cycle Racks F8

Location:To identifi ed locations to streets with multifunction pole lighting

Principles:• S u p p o r t s u s t a i n a b l e

transport mediums within urban centres

• Locations to be coordinated under an overall strategic approach to assist function and safety

Materials:Type One:Multifunction Pole accessories bike ring subject to Council supply arrangements (or similar approved)

Type Two:SFA BST03 Semi Hoop - stainless steel with sub surface fi xing (or similar approved)

Type 1 cycle rack - sample

Location:To identifi ed locations to streets, plazas, courtyards

Type 2 cycle rack - sample

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: TYPE 1 - MULTIFUNCTION POLE WITH BIKE RING ACCESSORY NTS

MULTIFUNCTION POLE

MULTIFUNCTION POLE ACCESSORIES BIKE RING

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: TYPE 2 - SEMI HOOP CYCLE STAND NTS

SUB SURFACE FIXING TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

SEMI HOOP CYCLE STAND


Planting Guidelines Street Tree Planting in Pavement PL1

Location:Category One, Two, and Three streets

Principles:• Street tree planting should

adhere to recommendations of Burwood Council’s Street Tree Management Strategy

• Street tree species to be in accordance with Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy

• Cont inue t ree species themes along entire street blocks where applicable and in accordance with Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy

• Mature existing trees should be subject to a programme of replacement as required due to aboricultural lifespan, to ensure tree canopy to street corridors is maintained

Materials:Refer to Street Tree Management Strategy for structural soils, planting mixes and mulches and tree staking

Street tree planting - sample

EXTENT OF PREFERRED TREE PIT EXCAVATION 400x2000x1000 mm WITH STRUCTURAL SOIL REFER STREET TREE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

400x400 mm EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE UNIT HEADER COURSE EDGE TO TREE PIT

75mm DEPTH TERRABOND MULCH SURFACING

STAKING REFER GUIDELINE PL3


4000

2000 NOM.

1600

4000mm NOMINAL (1800 MIN. WHERE EXISTING SERVICES CONSTRAIN) - PROVIDE LINK CHANNEL WHERE SERVICES ALLOW

1200 mm MINIMUM WHERE SERVICES CONSTRAIN

TYPICAL PLAN - KERBSIDE TREE IN PAVING NTS

1200


Planting Guidelines Street Tree Planting in Grass Verge PL2

Location:Category Three residential areas Category Four streets

Principles:• Street tree planting should

adhere to recommendations of Burwood Council’s Street Tree Management Strategy

• Street tree species to be in accordance with Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy

• Cont inue t ree species themes along entire street blocks where applicable and in accordance with Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy

• Mature existing trees should be subject to a programme of replacement as required due to aboricultural lifespan, to ensure tree canopy to street corridors is maintained

Materials:Refer to Street Tree Management Strategy for structural soils, planting mixes and mulches and for tree staking

Street tree planting - sample

STAKES DRIVEN CLEAR OF ROOTBALL

TURFED VERGE


TYPICAL PLAN: TREE PLANTING IN GRASS VERGE REFER STREET TREE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY NTS

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PAVEMENT / FOOTPATH

300 300 300

3 x WIDTH OF POT (900mm)

100

100mm WIDE TRENCH ADJACENT TO EDGE OF FOOTPATH PAVEMENT

BACKFILL BLUE METAL AGGREGATE OR SAND OR FREE DRAINING TOPSOIL UNDER

900mm DEEP HDP ROOT CONTROL BARRIER TO FULL LENGTH OF PROPERTY BOUNDARY

ROAD

SERVICE LINE

2000

TREE TRUNK TO BE LOCATED DISTANCE AWAY FROM SERVICE LINES ACCORDING TO CONSULTATION WITH SERVICE DAMAGE CIRCLES DIAGRAMS

CUT HOLE IN ROOT BARRIER AROUND SERVICE PIPES TO BE SEALED WITH BITUMEN

PERFORATED BLACK AGRICULTURAL PIPE (APPROX. 500mm LONG)

TWO HESSIAN TIES AROUND STAKES FOR PROTECTION - TO BE RETAINED FOR ONE YEAR

MULCH

TREE CENTRED IN NATURE STRIP IF SERVICES LOCATION ALLOWS

MULCH MUST BE CLEAR OF STEM

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900mm DEEP HDP ROOT CONTROL BARRIER

PROPERTY BOUNDARY

SET TOP OF ROOT CONTROL BARRIER FLUSH LEVEL WITH FOOTPATH SO THAT IT IS VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES

25LROOTBALL

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WATERINGBASIN

1/3

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BACKFILL BLUE METAL AGGREGATE OR SAND OR FREE DRAINING TOP SOIL

100

100mm WIDE TRENCH ADJACENT TO EDGE OF FOOTPATH PAVING

PAVEMENT / FOOTPATH

300 300 300

3 x WIDTH OF POT (900mm)

PREMIUM MIX TOPSOIL BACKFILL

ROUGHENED SOIL INTERFACE BY CULTIVATION

PERFORATED BLACK AGRICULTURAL PIPE ( APPROX 500mm LONG)

ROAD


Planting Guidelines Tree Staking / Guards PL3

STAKINGLocation:To new street tree planting

Staking Principles:• Provide staking to all new

tree plantings • Provide unifi ed staking

treatment to entire LGA• Tree staking should be

removed at a maximum of 3 years from tree installation

Staking Materials:Refer to Street Tree Management Strategy for tree staking materials and details

REFER TO STREET TREE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR STAKING DETAILS

TREE GUARDLocation:Category One and Two Streets as per Council’s requirements

Principles:• Provide tree guards to new

tree planting in high use pedestrian areas as per Council’s requirements

• Provide unifi ed tree guard treatment

• Tree guards should be removed at a maximum of 3 years from tree installation

Materials:Emerdyn EM400 Paris Tree Guard - powder coated black (or similar approved)

Tree guard - sample

TREE GRATE AS SPECIFIEDPOWDER COATED BLACK

INSTALL TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION:STEEL TREE GUARD TO URBAN STREETSNTS

1600


FOOTPATH PAVEMENT

THICKENDED CONCRETE SLAB EDGE TO ALL GARDEN BEDS SITE SPECIFIC ENGINEERS DETAIL TO BE PROVIDED

COMPACTED SUBBASE TO FOOTPATH PAVEMENT

KERBSIDE GARDEN BED

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: PAVEMENT EDGE TO KERBSIDE GARDENS NTS

MULCH

FINISHED MULCH LEVEL TO BE BELOW ADJACENT PAVEMENT SURFACE

ADJOINING FOOTPATH SURFACE

600 MIN.

NOTE: LEVEL OF BEDS TO FOLLOW GRADE OF EXISTING ROAD SURFACE

75mm MULCH LAYER FOR MOISTURE RETENTION & WEED REPRESSION

PLANTING SHOULD BE MAINTAINED TO AVOID PLANTS EXTENDING OUT ACROSS FOOTPATH OR EXTENDING IN HEIGHT ABOVE 800 MM

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: KERBSIDE GARDENS NTS

RIP SUBGRADE TO 150mm DEPTH

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300

Planting Guidelines Garden bed planting PL4

Location:Streets as appropriate where the existing footpath width is greater than 2400mm and minimum clear line of pedestrian access of 2000mm can be maintained

Principles:• If street garden bed planting is

appropriate as a component of specifi c centre character incorporate in ground garden beds in preference to planter boxes or pots

• Reinforce defi nition of entry points and thresholds with street garden beds

• Ensure that the fi nished level of garden bed grade is below adjacent footpath levels to avoid excess mulch or water dispersal onto gutters and pavements

• C o n s i d e r o n g o i n g maintenance of street garden beds in regards to plant selection and appropriate locations

Materials:Plant material as selected by Burwood Council

Garden bed planting sample


Location:Burwood Road and Strathfi eld Town Centre only, where restrictions such as underground services make inground planting impractical - subject to Council approval

Principles:• Street tree and inground

planting are preferable forms of planting in the urban street environment

• Refer Guideline F2 On Street Trading

Materials:Category One:Arc Classic Planter - black powder coated (or similar approved)

Category Two:Street & Park Furniture SS Planter Box - stainless steel fi nish (or similar approved)

Planting Guidelines Planter Boxes PL5

Category One planter box - sample

75mm DEPTH GARDEN MULCH

DRAINAGE OUTLET TO DRAINAGE LINE WHERE POSSIBLE

PLANTING MIX

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: PORTABLE PLANTER BOX NTS

PLANTER BOX AS SPECIFIED FOR CATEGORY

Category Two planter box - sample


Location:Category One and Two streets only as per Council’s requirements

Principles:• Tree guards to be utilised

to heavy pedestrian use areas as per Council ’s requirements

Materials:Emerdyn T607 Cast Iron Tree Grate (or similar approved)

Planting Guidelines Tree Grates PL6

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TREE GRATE SECTION NTS

PAVING ON MORTAR BED

TREE GRATE AND FRAME - SET INTO VOID

OVERLAP TO EDGE OF SLAB

50mm THICK BLUE METAL GRAVEL

TREE GRATE PLAN NTS

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TREE PLANTING

ADJOINING CONCRETE UNIT PAVEMENT

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TERRABOND PAVEMENT TO TREE PIT


Lighting Guidelines Multifunction Poles L1

Location:Burwood Road / Rai lway Parade

Principles:• I nco rpo ra te ma tch ing

Mul t i funct ion Poles to integrate street lighting and promote visual continuity

• Street lighting to be designed in accordance with Australian Standard AS1158.1 Vehicular Traffi c Lighting and AS1158.3 Pedestrian Area Lighting.

• Rationalise parking, traffi c signals and standard road signs where applicable by attaching to Multifunction Pole structure

• P r o v i d e b a n n e r a r m attachment to Multifunction Poles at street light level where the location coincides with an important gateway or civic square to selected streets

Materials:Multifunction Poles subject to Council supply arrangements

Multifunction poles - sample

TYPICAL CROSS SECTION: MULTIFUNCTION POLE NTS

BANNER ARM ATTACHMENT

BANNER

MULTIFUNCTION POLE

PAVEMENT

REINFORCED CONCRETE PIER (600mm DIA.) FOOTING OR PAD FOOTING TO STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS DETAILS BASED ON LIGHT POLE LOADINGS AND SITE GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS

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MULTIFUNCTION POLE OPTIONS NTS


Lighting Guidelines Pole Mounted Pedestrian Lighting - Burwood CBD

Location:Burwood CBD - Category One Streets

Principles:• Layout of pedestrian lighting

poles to be integrated with furniture, street trees and pavements as a coordinated streetscape scheme


Materials:Bega 8081 or similar approved pole top luminaire with 4500mm pole

Pedestrian lighting - sample

REINFORCE PEDESTRIAN LINKS WITH FEATURE LIGHTING

CIVIC OR STREET SQUARE ADJOINING COMMERCIAL CENTRE

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BEGA OR SIMILAR APPROVED POLE TOP LIGHT FITTING ALL FITTINGS SHALL PROVIDE A PLAIN METALLIC FINISH - ALUMINIUM ALLOY, ALUMINIUM, AND STAINLESS STEEL.

FOOTING AND HOLD DOWN BOLTS FIXINGS TO MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS DETAILS BASED ON POLE LOADING AND SITE GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS

TYPICAL INSTALLATION - VILLAGE CENTRE LIGHTPOLES NTS


Lighting Guidelines Pole Mounted Pedestrian Lighting - Village Centres

Location:Village Centres - Category Two and Three streets

Principles:• Layout of pedestrian lighting

poles to be integrated with furniture, street trees and pavements as a coordinated streetscape scheme


Materials:Bega 8081 or similar approved pole top luminaire with 4500mm pole

Pedestrian lighting - sample

REINFORCE PEDESTRIAN LINKS WITH FEATURE LIGHTING

CIVIC OR STREET SQUARE ADJOINING COMMERCIAL CENTRE

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BEGA OR SIMILAR APPROVED POLE TOP LIGHT FITTING ALL FITTINGS SHALL PROVIDE A PLAIN METALLIC FINISH - ALUMINIUM ALLOY, ALUMINIUM, AND STAINLESS STEEL.

FOOTING AND HOLD DOWN BOLTS FIXINGS TO MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS DETAILS BASED ON POLE LOADING AND SITE GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS

TYPICAL INSTALLATION - VILLAGE CENTRE LIGHTPOLES NTS


Lighting Guidelines Flush Under Awning Lighting L4

Location:To centres with awning provision extending to kerb, where street planting and pole top lighting is not possible

Principles:• Provide under awning lighting

to centres where there is inadequate width or height clearance for continuous pole top fi ttings

• Install under awning lighting in single alignment to provide consistent illumination to footpaths

• Under awning lighting to be used in conjunction with pole top fi ttings where awning cover over footpath is broken

• Street lighting to be designed in accordance with Australian S t a n d a r d s A S 11 5 8 . 1 Vehicular Traffic Lighting and AS1158.3 Pedestrian Area Lighting

Materials:Recessed down lights with long life high output eg. single ended metal halide lamp

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SECTION NTS

20mm SCREWED CONDUIT

RECESSED DOWNLIGHT

FOLLOW GUTTER LINE

TO SEPARATE METERS CONTROLLED BY SAME TIME CLOCK


Public Art Guidelines Typical Guidelines PA1

Location:To Burwood CBD and Village Centres

Principles:• Maximise opportunities to

incorporate public art into the public domain

• Integration of public art concepts should be identifi ed at initial stages of a project to allow for incorporation of the artworks as an integral component of the design scheme

• Refer to Guidel ine L1 Multifunction Poles for banner installation opportunities

• Site specifi c interpretation implemented based on researched and coordinated d e s i g n ( e g . R a i l w a y Parade)

Materials:Site and installation specifi c

Public artworks - sample

SURROUNDING PAVING TREATMENT

CERAMIC TILE OR OTHER ARTWORK FEATURE

CHANGE IN PAVEMENT UNIT COLOUR/ SIZE / MATERIAL AS SURROUND TO ARTWORK

INDICATIVE DETAIL - PAVING INLAYS NTS

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INDICATIVE LAYOUT OPPORTUNITIES: CIVIC SQUARES & OPEN SPACE ENTRANCES NTS

POTENTIAL PAVING ART TO ENTRANCE POINTS OR AT NODAL LOCATIONS

PAVING ART WORKS INLAYS AS THEMED SEQUENCE TO PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENT ZONE

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(a) The Vision Document Incorporating: The Burwood Strategic Planning Review and Town Centre masterplan March 2004

Prepared by Nuestein Rosenberg partnership and Scott Carver Planners + Urbanists, the Vision document was commissioned by Burwood Council to provide an overall planning and development context and priorities for its future planning work.

AimTo provide an overview of State and local policy and planning context, land use, movement and built form development patterns, and identify strategic principles and key character areas to establish recommendations for Council’s overall planning and policy directions. The document also contains a strategic masterplan for the Burwood Town Centre.

Key Infl uences on the Public Works Elements ManualA series of planning policy directions and principles are summarised from Council’s planning legislative and policy requirements:• Create an overall compact urban structure with greater housing choice while

protecting areas valued for their heritage or environmental characteristics;• Foster opportunities for employment and business growth in areas of good

public transport accessibility;• Increase opportunities for public transport use to contain growth in car use

and travel demand in general;• Improve the design and quality of the built environment through urban design

and good management of the public domain;• Protect and improve natural environments, open space and cultural and

recreational opportunities;• Embrace the principles of ESD in formulating development controls and

undertaking public works and management;• Manage planning processes to maximise consultation, sound decision making

and investment in job creation and business.

The Vision document identifi es key strategic areas within Burwood as a result of their individual area character, from which the local centres to be addressed by this Public Domain Manual have been derived. These key strategic areas were identifi ed as a result of their individual area character with further detail regarding the condition, potentials and priorities for these areas also identifi ed. Identifi ed strategic areas are as follows:• Burwood Town Centre• Burwood Road North• Parramatta Road• North West Burwood Mixed Use• Blair Park / Former Quarry• Croydon / Burwood Heights Conservation Area• Croydon Town Centre• Enfi eld Commercial Strip - East• Enfi eld Commercial Strip - West• Henley Park• Croydon park Town Centre

Specifi c public domain issues are addressed within the Burwood Town Centre masterplan section including:• Public Landscape Strategy• Street Improvements• Street Characteristics• Town Centre Masterplan

7.1 REVIEW OF EXISTING POLICY CONTROLS


(b) Burwood Town Centre Public Domain Plan

The Town Centre Public Domain Plan is part of a larger suite of documents that defi nes a long term direction for the redevelopment of Burwood as a major urban centre. These include development controls for land use, height and massing.

AimThe Public Domain Plan provides a summary of required public domain improvements within the town centre. This is expressed through a hierarchy of street ‘types’ which respond to access role, civic importance and built form character. The plan integrates the street corridors with existing and potential public spaces to defi ne a coordinated network of public domain. The Plan will provide a reference for Council and developers as to required materials and design treatments.

Key Infl uences on the Public Works Elements ManualThe Public Domain Plan provides a quick reference to the strategy of street categories and related materials fi nishes and design principles including:• Pedestrian pavement treatments based on street categorisations.• General tree planting themes that coordinate streets as well as identifying

existing tree planting within the town centre. Species selections are based upon the recommendations of the Burwood Street Tree Management Strategy.

• Indicative lighting types and locations subject to illuminance designs.

7.1 REVIEW OF EXISTING POLICY CONTROLS



7.1 REVIEW OF EXISTING POLICY CONTROLS(c) Burwood Council Street Tree Management Strategy 2003

The Street Tree Management Strategy was prepared by Pittendrigh Shinkfi eld Bruce Pty Ltd to provide recommendations for a future management framework that would lead to effective and coordinated management of the street trees in the Burwood Local Government Area. It is noted within the Strategy that it is not a ‘static’ document and will require an annual review of the action plan to ensure that it remains current.

AimThe aim of the Strategy was to maximise the benefi ts of street trees and minimise the risks associated with them (such as damage to property or personal injury).

Key Infl uences on the Public Works Elements ManualThe Street Tree Management Strategy provides a number of practical approaches to street tree problems including species selection, impacts of powerlines and risk management. Included within the document is a street tree species selection schedule which lists species which have been identifi ed as appropriate street tree planting within the LGA and the locations to which these species should be implemented (eg. under powerlines, to road shoulders etc).

An action plan is included within the strategy as the ‘working component’, which outlines the means of achieving the key recommendations of the strategy and provides an indication of priority.


O U T D O O R E A T I N G P O L I C Y

PO Box 240, BURWOOD NSW 1805

2 Conder Street, BURWOOD NSW 2134

Phone: (02) 9911-9911 Fax: (02) 9911-9900

http://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/

mailto:[email protected]

Adopted 13 July 1999

Updated 23 November 2005

7.1 REVIEW OF EXISTING POLICY CONTROLS(d) Burwood Council Outdoor Eating Policy Adopted 13th July 1999 Updated 23 November 2005

The use of Council footpaths adjacent to cafes, restaurants and other food premises provides shop owners with alternative customer seating and contributes to an active street life. There are many benefi ts in providing outdoor eating areas including opportunities for interaction between customers and people on the street.

AimThe Outdoor Eating Policy provides advice and guidelines for applicants wishing to establish outdoor eating areas adjacent to existing or proposed restaurants or cafes in the Burwood Council area. Council approval is required to set up such an area and this policy explains the process in gaining consent to carry out such an operation.

Key Infl uences on the Public Works Elements ManualThe Policy contains guidelines and recommendations which relate to the design of a good outdoor eating area which includes location, layout and furniture. The Policy also includes detailed information regarding the application process to gain approval for use of a footpath as an outdoor eating area.



7.1 REVIEW OF EXISTING POLICY CONTROLS(e) Strathfi eld Town Centre Strategic Masterplan

This strategic masterplan was prepared by the Urban Design Advisory Service (UDAS), a former business unit of Planning NSW. It was prepared for Centres Travelling Together, an Urban Improvement Program partnership between Ashfi eld, Burwood, Concord and Strathfi eld Council’s together with Planning NSW.

Note: This masterplan has not been adopted by Council and informs background information only.

AimThe intent of the masterplan was to provide a vision for the future of Strathfi eld Town Centre. The strategic approach undertaken aimed to provide a framework that could:• encourage and guide future development• allow fl exibility in negotiations between Councils and major stakeholders• allow Councils to structure the contributions of new developments to the urban

quality of Strathfi eld Town Centre

Key Infl uences on the Public Works Elements ManualThe masterplan identifi ed a vision for Strathfi eld Town Centre as the following:• An active and lively town centre• A ‘centred’ town centre, focused around its public squares• An accessible town centre, with clear pedestrian, vehicular and cycle routes

and effi cient public transport interchanges• A sustainable town centre, with uses that complement those in the surrounding

region

Further, the masterplan identifi ed principles to achieve the vision for the town centre.• Reinforcing The Boulevarde as a ‘main street’• Reinforcing Strathfi eld Square as a vibrant public space in the town centre• Creating a coherent spatial defi nition of the pedestrian scale public domain

and the spatial defi nition of the mid-rise buildings in the town centre• Defi ning the functional relationship between the north and south sides of the

rail line• Visually integrating the north and south parts of the town centre• Providing an active, safe pedestrian connection between the north and south

sides of the rail line• Improving pedestrian access from the station to the Strathfi eld Plaza and retail

areas to the south• Improving pedestrian, cycle and public transport accessibility of the town

centre• Ensuring built form of rail line contributes to the other objectives of the town

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