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Technical Note Issued: 3 November 2014 (Rev A)

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RETENTION AND PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES

In addition to their heritage and environmental attributes, remnant and existing trees contribute

significantly to the landscape amenity of an area and provide instant visual appeal in new

developments. Where possible, existing trees shall be retained, protected and incorporated into

the design of new developments. The retention of juvenile trees is considered equally as

important as the preservation of mature specimens.

Tree Protection Zones

Tree protection zones (TPZ’s) are exclusion zones designed to protect all trees and stags

identified for retention in a development. No works are to be undertaken within tree protection

zones. Boring for the provision of services/utilities will only be acceptable subject to proof of

feasibility.

Calculating Tree Protection Zones

Tree protection zones are defined by a circle, whose centre point is the centre point of the tree

at ground level and whose radius is equal to half the height of the tree or half the crown width

(whichever is the greatest) plus the tree canopy plus one metre (refer to SDL.2.01). Tree

protection zones shall be determined by a consulting arborist and pegged on site by a licensed

surveyor.

Tree Protection Zone Fencing

Temporary tree protection fencing (refer to SDL.2.02) shall be erected around the perimeter of

all tree protection zones and shall be inspected by a Council representative prior to any

buildings, works or demolition commencing on a lot, open space and/or road reserve.

Tree protection zone fencing shall comprise:

Treated pine posts with a minimum height of 1.8 metres (total post length) at every corner or at a maximum interval of 9.0 metres. These posts shall be sunk 450mm into the ground. Concrete may affect the soil pH level and shall not be used to secure posts.

Treated pine stays shall be fixed to all corner posts.

Steel star pickets with a minimum height of 1.8 metres (total picket length) shall be installed between the treated pine posts at a maximum interval of 3.0 metres. These pickets shall be sunk 450mm into the ground and shall include high visibility safety caps.

Ring lock wire mesh fencing with a minimum height of 1.2 metres shall be securely fixed at each post with wire ties. The fence shall completely enclose the tree protection zone.

High visibility hazard marker tape shall be securely fixed to the top of the ring lock mesh fencing with wire ties.

Signage shall be attached to the fence at regular intervals. Signage shall read “TREE PROTECTION ZONE. NO ENTRY EXCEPT TO AUTHORISED PERSONNEL. FINES



SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR REMOVAL OR DAMAGE OF FENCING AND/OR TREES” (refer to SDL.2.03).

Tree protection zone fencing shall be regularly maintained and shall only be removed after the

landscape pre-commencement meeting has occurred or until such date as is approved by the

responsible authority in writing.

With the agreement of the responsible authority, tree exclusion zone fencing may not be

required where permanent fencing is introduced prior to construction. The specification of the

permanent fencing must be to the satisfaction of Council.

Enhanced Growing Environment within Tree Protection Zones

The area within the tree protection zone shall be modified to enhance the growing conditions

and to help reduce stress or damage to the tree as a direct result of adjacent construction

works.

Specific improvements might include one or a combination of the following:

Ground surfaces within tree protection zones shall be left intact and a Glyphosate based herbicide mixed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations used to remove any weeds or unwanted vegetation.

The area within the exclusion zone shall be mulched with wood chips to a depth of 150mm.

If required or as directed by the responsible authority, trees are to receive supplementary water. The amount of water is to be determined by the consulting arborist and will be determined by the amount of disturbance the tree has sustained and/or climatic conditions.

Where severing of roots (greater than 50mm in diameter) is required directly adjacent to tree protection zones, the roots shall be cleanly cut. Where possible this is to be completed at the beginning of the development of the site. Roots are not to be left exposed, they are to be back filled or covered with damp Hessian.

The health of retained trees will be recorded prior to the commencement of works and

periodically monitored by the consulting arborist and the responsible authority.

Tree Protection Zone Induction

Prior to any works commencing in proximity to tree protection zones, the consulting arborist

shall induct all personnel involved in construction in close proximity to and/or involved in works

that may impact tree protection zones.

Construction personnel shall be advised:



Unless authorised by the consulting arborist or as directed by the responsible authority, no party shall enter into a tree protection zone or modify the tree protection zone fencing in any way.

No buildings or works (including loading and unloading, storage of materials, dumping of waste, vehicle access and parking or other construction activity) are to occur in the tree protection zone without the written consent of and to the satisfaction of the responsible authority.

The storing or disposal of chemicals or toxic material shall not be untaken within 10 metres of any exclusion zone. Where the slope of the land suggests that these materials may drain towards an exclusion zone, the storing or disposal of these materials is strictly forbidden.

Any trees that are to be removed next to exclusion zones are to be done so manually under the direct supervision of the consulting arborist (ie. cut not pushed). Stumps are to be ground and not excavated to prevent damage to trees in close proximity.

Tree Protection Bond

Prior to commencement of the subdivision, a bank guarantee for the amount of $100,000.00 (or

in accordance with the planning permit) shall be submitted to the responsible authority as a

security deposit for the satisfactory completion of the requirements in relation to tree

preservation and to ensure that trees are not damaged during the construction phase.

Upon completion of the subdivision works to the satisfaction of the responsible authority, the

bank guarantee will be returned to the developer.

Where it is determined to the satisfaction of the responsible authority that a tree covered by a

tree protection zone has been damaged as a result of buildings and works by the applicant or its

contractors, to an extent that it affects detrimentally the life, health and appearance of the tree

or its contribution to the landscape, financial damages will be paid by the applicant with all

monies to be used to purchase trees for planting on the land or to prune or otherwise

rehabilitate existing trees, all to the satisfaction of the responsible authority. The extent of

damages must be established through the appointment of an independent suitably qualified

person at the applicant’s expense.

Variation of a Tree Protection Zone

Tree protection zones can only be varied if it can be determined that the works proposed within

the zone will not adversely impact or damage any part of the tree including canopy, branches,

trunk and roots or the variation is required to minimise risk to the public and/or property. All

variations to tree protection zones must be approved by the responsible authority in writing.

Works within Tree Protection Zones

There shall be no works or encroachment into tree protection zones except for “no dig”

footpaths, mulching and limited soft landscaping. Lighting, drainage works and structures within



tree protection zones will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances and shall be

considered on a case by case basis.

All footpaths shall be pegged on site and confirmed by the responsible authority prior to

construction and all works shall be undertaken by hand to minimise disturbance to surface

roots. Boring for services through tree protection zones is discouraged and only permitted when

all other alternative alignments have been investigated and determined unfeasible.

Planting below existing trees shall be designed to act as a physical barrier to deter pedestrian

access into the tree protection zone when the temporary fencing has been removed, to

minimise weed establishment, encourage habitat values and generally improve the visual

amenity. Alternative permeable mulching (ie oversized gravel) below existing trees shall be

considered on a case by case basis.

All works within tree protection zones shall be documented in the civil infrastructure drawings

and landscape plans, or is subject to the written approval of the responsible authority.

All works located in or in close proximity to a tree protection zone shall be supervised by a

suitably qualified and experienced consulting arborist.

Hazard Reduction Pruning

Prior to the issue of the landscape Certificate of Practical Completion, all trees that are to be

retained shall be hazard reduction pruned by a suitably qualified and experienced arborist to

ensure the tree does not present an unreasonable risk. If necessary, pruning works shall

include:

Removal of all dead and diseased branches. Specifically, dead branches greater than 40mm in diameter (measured at the base of the branch) shall be removed from the canopy unless they contain hollows that are clearly being used for habitat. Due care shall be given to ensure the integrity of the tree as habitat for native fauna is not compromised (larger material shall be left on site for its habitat value).

Weight reduction and canopy thinning (especially for branches overhanging trafficable areas and fixed infrastructure). No live branches greater than 200 mm in diameter shall be removed from the tree without authorisation from the responsible authority. Remove no more than 20% of live foliage from any tree.

Removal of epiphytic plant material, wire and any attached debris/rubbish.

Prior to any pruning works being undertaken, the arborist engaged to undertake the works shall

arrange a site meeting with a representative from Council’s Parks and Open Space Department.

All pruning works shall be to approved arboricultural practices and have regard to AS4373 -

2007.



Tree Removal

Unless a tree presents an unacceptable safety risk or is a weed species, wherever possible the

tree should be protected, retained and incorporated into the design of the open space, road

reserve or lot.

No native vegetation, other than that approved for removal on the endorsed plan, shall be

destroyed, felled, lopped, ringbarked or uprooted without the consent of the Responsible

Authority.

Where tree removal is unavoidable, the following conditions apply:

Each tree nominated for removal shall be suitably marked prior to its removal and an inspection arranged with an appropriate Council Officer to verify that the tree marked accords with the permit and/or endorsed removal plan.

Prior to removal, the subject tree shall be inspected by an appropriately qualified and experienced zoologist to determine the presence of any native animals living or nesting in the tree. Should any native animals be detected they must be caught and relocated to a site deemed appropriate by the zoologist.

The project manager is to ensure that tree removal is carried out in a safe manner.

The project manager is to locate all services either above or below ground prior to the commencement of any works.

Stumps and any surface roots are to be ground down below ground level. Ground and chipped material to a depth of 50mm is to be removed from site at the direction of the project manager. The project manager shall supply and place suitable topsoil and seed the area making certain that the reinstated ground surface is level, even and safe.

All stumps not removed immediately after removal of the tree are to be paint marked with a suitable bright yellow reflective marking paint.

Stumps shall be removed within 14 days of removal of the tree.

Where ever possible and appropriate, native trees to be removed should be retained for use in core conservation areas for habitat purposes or reused in open space as urban art, park furniture and/or other use determined appropriate by the responsible authority.

After a tree has been fallen, the tree shall be protected from firewood harvesting via temporary fencing and signage to the satisfaction of Council until such time as the tree has been relocated for habitat or mulched.

All timber greater than 300mm in diameter that cannot be reused as habitat, furniture or another use determined appropriate by the responsible authority shall be hammer milled and shredded for reuse as mulch within the subject site.

All timber less than 300mm in diameter and branch/leaf material shall be shredded for reuse as mulch within the subject site.



AS4970 - 2009 Tree Protection Zones on Development Sites

Council’s tree protection zone guideline shall supersede AS4970 – 2009 and/or any other tree

protection zone standard/calculation. In this regard, Council’s guideline considers both the on-

going health of the tree and has been developed to protect people, infrastructure and property

(ie the shape considers the impact of falling limbs and delineates a pedestrian exclusion zone)

whereas AS4970 – 2009 only considers the impact of works on the on-going health of the tree.

TREE PROTECTION ZONE BASED ON BRITISH STANDARD 5837

TREE TRUNK

ADDITIONAL 1.0 METRE OUTSIDE CROWN AS SPECIFIED BY COUNCIL GUIDELINES

OUTLINE OF CROWN

TREE PROTECTION ZONE

Tree Protection Zone (TPZ)

NOTES:

The outer extent of the areas marked in red (above) indicates the Tree Protection Zone required during construction. The TPZ based on the British Standard is a function of the dimensions of the tree but does not take into account the typical non-symmetrical nature of many of the River Red Gums throughout the City of Whittlesea. The additional 1 metre outside the crown attempts to provide for this situation.

The TPZ for a tree intended to be retained within a proposed development is an area which is a no go zone. For the City of Whittlesea, the TPZ is a shape defined by a circle, whose centre point is the centre of the tree trunk at ground level, and whose radius is equal to half the height of the tree or half the crown width (which ever is greater) plus the tree canopy plus one metre.

This TPZ can only be varied if it can be proven beyond doubt that works proposed within the zone will not damage any part of the tree within this zone, including canopy, branches, trunk and roots. However, any encroachment beneath the crown should be avoided.

Any works within a TPZ will require written approval from Parks and Open Space and these works will be required to be supervised by a suitably qualified and experienced consulting Arborist.

Council's tree protection zone guideline shall supersede AS4970 2009 and/or any other tree protection zone standard/calculation. In this regard, Council's guideline considers both the on-going health of the tree and has been developed to protect people, infrastructure and property (ie the shape considers the impact of falling limbs and delineates a pedestrian exclusion zone) whereas AS4970 2009 only considers the impact of works on the on-going health of the tree.

STANDARD DETAILDate: 3 November 2014Revision: A

SDL.2.01

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HALF THE WIDTH

RADIUS CALCULATION = HALF THE HEIGHT OR HALF THE WIDTH (WHICH EVER IS GREATER).

OR

CANOPY PLUS 1.0m

CANOPY CALCULATION = VERTICAL OUTLINE OF CROWN PLUS 1.0 METRE

PARKS & OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

TPZ Fence

NOTES:

1. 100mm treated pine posts at each corner, change of direction or at a maximum intervals of 9.0m with necessary stays.

2. Intermediate posts to be steel star pickets at maximum 3.0m intervals with high visibility capping.

3. Ringlock mesh to be firmly secured to the outside of each post including pedestrian access panel with wire ties.

4. Treated pine posts must be sunk into the ground to a minimum depth of 0.45m without concrete footings.

5. Hazard marker tape or approved similar is to be firmly secured to the top of the ringlock mesh with wire ties.

6. Ground surfaces within tree protection zones shall be left intact and a Glyphosate based herbicide mixed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations used to remove any weeds or unwanted vegetation.

7. The area within the exclusion zone must be mulched with wood chips or mulch to a depth of 150mm.

8. Tree protection fence is to be constructed outside of the TPZ and the survey pegs defining the TPZ are to be preserved at all times.

9. Tree protection fencing shall remain in place until removal is approved by Parks and Open Space.

NO ENTRY EXCEPT TO

AUTHORISED PERSONNEL

FINES SHALL BE IMPOSED FORREMOVAL OR DAMAGE OF FENCE AND/OR TREES


1.0m3.0m MAX

1.20

m0.

45m

TPZ SIGNAGE (REFER SDL.2.03)TREATED PINE POST

RINGLOCK WIRE MESH

PEDESTRIAN ACCESS RINGLOCK PANEL

ELEVATION - TEMPORARY TREE PROTECTION FENCING

STEEL STAR PICKET HAZARD WARNING TAPE

3.0m MAX

PEDESTRIANACCESS PANEL

TPZTPZ

STEEL STAR PICKET TREATED PINE POST

1.0m

LAYOUT PLAN - MULTIPLE TEMPORARY TPZ

TEMPORARY FENCE TO BE LOCATED COMPLETELY OUTSIDE THE TPZ

TPZ

STEEL STAR PICKET TREATED PINE POST

3.0m MAX

PEDESTRIANACCESS PANEL

1.0m

LAYOUT PLAN - SINGLE TEMPORARY TPZ

SDL.2.02STANDARD DETAILDate: 3 November 2014Revision: A


Temporary Tree Protection Fence Signage

SDL.2.03

NO ENTRY EXCEPT TOAUTHORISED PERSONNEL

FINES SHALL BE IMPOSED FORREMOVAL OR DAMAGE OF FENCE AND/OR TREES


MIN 300mm

MIN

200

mm

NOTES:

1. Signage shall be attached to the tree protection fence at regular intervals no greater than 9.0m apart.

2. Signage shall have a minimum dimension of 300mm X 200mm and be manufactured from 1.6mm thick aluminium sheet.

3. Signage shall be securely fixed to the ringlock wire mesh fence via wire tires at each corner.

4. Signage shall read "TREE PROTECTION ZONE. NO ENTRY EXCEPT TO AUTHORISED PERSONNEL. FINES SHALL BE IMPOSED FOR REMOVAL OF DAMAGE OF FENCING AND/OR TREES".

6. The font type, colour and size shall be selected to ensure the sign is highly visible and can be easily read from a distance.





VEHICULAR EXCLUSION MECHANISMS

Vehicular exclusion mechanisms are treatments installed around the periphery of public open

space and tree protection reserves in the interest of protecting pedestrians from injury and

public open space from damage as a result of unauthorised vehicular movements and parking.

Vehicular exclusion mechanisms shall be designed to complement and enhance the amenity of

the surrounding urban environment and landscape character. Vehicular exclusion mechanisms

may comprise earth mounding, rock placement, planting, bollards, fencing and/or walls. All

barriers should be low and visually permeable to avoid dominating views and to enable passive

surveillance into open space areas. Council’s general preference is for continuous low profile

fencing.

The type of vehicular exclusion mechanism employed shall be used consistently throughout the

development and shall match and/or compliment treatments previously installed in close

proximity. The type of treatment and final design shall be determined on a case-by-case basis

in consultation with the responsible authority.

Council strongly encourages the use of sustainable materials for vehicular exclusion

mechanisms including the use of plantation hardwood and durable recycled materials.

All vehicular exclusion mechanisms shall be setback a minimum distance of 900mm from the

back of kerb for a municipal road comprising a speed limit of 50km per hour or less. This offset

will accommodate car doors when a vehicle is parked adjacent to the treatment and will

discourage vehicles from parking on the nature strip proper.

Where a standard width path (1.5 metres in width) transects a vehicular exclusion mechanism,

the vehicular exclusion mechanism shall abut the edge of path (refer to SDL.3.01). Where a

shared path (2.5 metres in width) transects a vehicular exclusion mechanism, a removable,

lockable bollard shall be installed in the centre of the path (refer to SDL.3.03). This bollard shall

include high visibility reflectors to minimise risk management issues.

At least one emergency/maintenance access point shall be provided for each open space area

in the form of a removable, lockable bollard or a robust lockable gate. The minimum opening for

an emergency/maintenance gate is 3.0 metres for lower order reserves and 4.0 metres for

higher order reserves. Removable bollards and gates shall be designed to complement the

adjacent vehicular exclusion mechanism. Maintenance access must not occur via a shared

path entry/exit point. Maintenance access must be provided independently from dedicated

pedestrian access points.

Fixed Bollards (SDL.3.01)

Bollards and other vertical treatments that do not comprise a horizontal element shall be

installed at a maximum interval of 1.5 metres from centre to centre.



Council will consider a range of bollard types, profiles and materials including timber, concrete,

galvanised steel, stainless steel and recycled composite plastic.

As a minimum guide, bollards shall comprise dressed seasoned hardwood with a Natural

Durability Class of 2 or better to ensure a 25+ year service life. All timber shall be straight,

clean and free of defects (splits, loose knots, cavities and splinters). Council will not accept the

use of treated softwood for this application.

The minimum bollard dimension is 125mm X 125mm in width and shall comprise 400mm below

ground and between 600mm to 800mm above ground. Concrete footing shall be nominally

350mm X 350mm in width and 450mm in height installed on a 50mm bed of Class 2 (20mm)

crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25 MPa minimum. The top of the concrete footing must

include a splay (30 degrees minimum) running away from the upright.

All finishes (paints and stains) applied to minimise weathering and/or for aesthetic reasons shall

be considered on a case by case basis and reapplied every 18 months or as required.

Frangible Bollards (SDL.3.02)

Frangible bollards shall be installed in proximity to road reserves where appropriate offset

distances cannot be achieved from the back of kerb. Council will consider a range of fracture

point details including drilled impact holes and/or bolt down details.

As a minimum guide, frangible timber bollards (as per the fixed bollard notations above) shall

comprise a 50mm diameter drill hole installed 150mm above the finished ground surface.

Removable Bollards (SDL.3.03)

Removable bollards shall be installed in the centre of shared paths where the path enters open

space or to provide emergency/maintenance access to lower order parks and reserves. To

achieve DDA compliance, a minimum width or 1100mm must be provided on both sides of the

removable bollard (ie. 1100mm clearance between the removable bollard and any adjacent

obstruction).

Removable bollards (as per the fixed bollard notations above) shall be installed using a Barling’s

or similar approved galvanised RHS sleeve with hinged lid. It must be demonstrated that the

sleeve will ensure a tight fit with the bollard proper (nominally 3mm clearance all round). A

galvanised eye nut screwed into the bollard shall be installed to fit the hinged lid opening to

enable the bollard to be fixed in place via a Council Abloy padlock at handover.

To accommodate Council’s OH&S requirements, the removable bollard shall be fitted with 2

galvanised heavy duty “D” handles rebated and attached to the upright via galvanised

countersunk screws. The handles shall be aligned in the direction of the path to ensure that

they do not obstruct pedestrian access.



Removable bollards shall be of a contrasting colour to the surrounding finished ground surface

and shall be fitted with reflective tape or reflector disks rebated 10mm into the bollard. The

centre of the reflective tape or disk shall be installed 100mm below the top of the bollard.

Post and Cable Fence (SDL.3.05 & SDL.3.06)

Uprights associated with post and cable fencing shall be nominally spaced at 3.0 metre intervals

from centre to centre.

As a minimum guide, uprights shall comprise dressed seasoned hardwood with a Natural




The minimum upright dimension is 125mm X 125mm in width and shall comprise 400mm below

ground and between 600mm to 800mm above ground. Concrete footings shall be nominally




As a minimum requirement, the horizontal cable shall be 10mm in diameter (7 strand – 7 wire)

and galvanised. The maximum sag in the cable between any span shall be a maximum of

125mm. The cable shall be held in position via galvanised ferrules on either side of every third

post or at end posts or via a countersunk galvanised screw. Where ferrules are used on end

posts, the ferrule shall be rebated and concealed by a 75mm X 75mm galvanised plate secured

by 4 galvanised screws. The plate should be finished flush with the post. Where the galvanised

cable is cut on site, the cut area must be appropriately treated with a zinc rich, cold galvanising

paint (Stramit Zam or equal). Cold galvanised paint shall be re applied every 3 years or as

required. The centre of the cable shall be installed 150mm below the top of the bollard.

A 1500mm (maximum centre to centre) informal pedestrian entry point shall be provided every

fourth bay (ie every 9.0 metres) adjacent to lawn areas and/or had pavement. Continuous

fencing should be specified forward of all garden bed areas.



Post and Tube Fence (SDL.3.07)

Uprights associated with post and tube fencing shall be nominally spaced at 3.0 metre intervals








Uprights should be nominally 150mm X 150mm in width and shall comprise 400mm below

ground and between 600mm to 800mm above ground. Concrete footings shall be nominally




As a minimum requirement, the horizontal tube shall be 65mm in diameter and galvanised. The

tube shall be housed in a 50mm deep rebated hole drilled in each end post. Where the

galvanised tube is cut on site, the cut area must be appropriately treated with a zinc rich, cold

galvanising paint (Stramit Zam or equal). Cold galvanised paint shall be re applied every 3

years or as required. The centre of the tube shall be installed 150mm below the top of the

bollard. The tube shall be secured in position via a countersunk galvanised screw to the side of

the post facing the reserve.

A 1500mm (maximum centre to centre) informal pedestrian entry point shall be provided every

fourth bay (ie every 9.0 metres) adjacent to lawn areas and/or had pavement. Continuous

fencing should be specified forward of all garden bed areas.



Post and Rail Fence (SDL.3.08)

Uprights associated with post and rail fencing shall be nominally spaced at 2.4 metre intervals






End posts shall be nominally 200mm X 200mm in width and be 1800mm in height (700mm

below ground and 1100mm above ground). Concrete footings shall be nominally 500mm X

500mm in width and 750mm in height installed on a 100mm bed of Class 2 (20mm) crushed

rock. Intermediate posts shall be nominally 150mm X 150mm in width and be 1800mm in

height (700mm below ground and 1100mm above ground). Concrete footings shall be

nominally 500mm X 500mm in width and 750mm in height installed on a 100mm bed of Class 2

(20mm) crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25 MPa minimum. The top of the concrete footing

must include a splay (30 degrees minimum) running away from the upright.



As a minimum requirement, the horizontal rails shall be 200mm X 50mm. The rail shall be

housed in a 60mm deep rebated hole at each post. The rail shall be secured in position via a

countersunk galvanised screw to the side of the post facing the reserve.



This detail is preferred to the Melbourne Water standard drawing (7251/8/206) for a safety

barrier around ponds and wetlands (ie head/end walls).

Timber Bollard


SDL.3.01PARKS & OPEN SPACE LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

NOTES:

1. As a minimum, bollards should be 125mm X 125mm in width, 1200mm in height (400mm below ground and 600 - 800mm above ground).

2. As a minimum, bollards must be dressed seasoned hardwood with a Natural Durability Class of 2 or better. All timber must be straight, clean and free of defects. Council will consider the use of alternative bollard materials (steel, recycled composite plastic) on a case by case basis.

3. Concrete footings shall be nominally 350mm X 350mm in width and 450mm in height. Concrete footings must be 25MPa as a minimum and include a gentle splay (MIN 30 degrees) away from the upright.

4. Footings for larger bollards to be reviewed on a case by case basis.

5. Bollards must be painted or stained with reapplication every 18 months or as required.

6. Maximum spacing between bollards is 1500mm centre to centre except at path entries.

5045

0

50

350

600

- 800

125 (MIN)

25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH APPROX 30 SPLAY AT TOP OF FOOTING

50mm CLASS 2 (20mm) CRUSHED ROCK

COMPACTED SUBGRADE

SECTION - TIMBER BOLLARD

125 x 125mm (MIN) DRESSED SEASONED HARDWOOD TIMBER BOLLARD

F.S.L

TOP OF BOLLARD - REFER ABOVE

100mm TOP SOIL

PYRAMID CHAMFER DOME PEAK SPLAY CROWN

1500mm SPACINGAT CENTRES (MAX)

100mm SPACING BETWEEN BOLLARD AND PATH EDGE

1500mm CONCRETE PATH

PLAN - TIMBER BOLLARD SPACING

MAX 1700mm SPACING

125 x 125mm TIMBER BOLLARD

Frangible Bollard

NOTES:

1. As a minimum, frangible timber bollards should be 125mm X 125mm in width, 1200mm in height (400mm below ground and 600 - 800mm above ground).

2. As a minimum, frangible timber bollards must be dressed seasoned hardwood with a Natural Durability Class of 2 or better. All timber must be straight, clean andfree of defects.




6. Maximum spacing between bollards is 1500mm centre to centre.



5045

0

50

350

600

- 800

125 (MIN)

100mm TOP SOIL

25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH APPROX. 30 SPLAY AT TOP OF FOOTING


COMPACTED SUBGRADE


F.S.L

SECTION - FRANGIBLE TIMBER BOLLARD


50mm DIA HOLE DRILLED THROUGH BOLLARD TO PROVIDE FRACTURAL POINT15

0


Removable Bollard

NOTES:

1. As a minimum, bollards should be 125mm X 125mm in width, 1200mm in height (400mm below ground and 600 - 800mm above ground).

2. As a minimum, removable bollards must be dressed seasoned hardwood with a Natural Durability Class of 2 or better. All timber must be straight, clean and free of defects. Council will consider the use of alternative bollard materials (steel, recycled composite plastic) on a individual basis.

3. Concrete footings shall be nominally 350mm X 350mm in width and 450mm in height. Concrete footings must be 25MPa as a minimum.

4. Removable bollards must be of a contrasting colour to the surrounding finished ground surface and be fitted with a rebated reflective tape or reflective disc. Removable bollards must be painted or stained with reapplication every 18 months or as required.

5. Removable bollards must be installed in the centre of shared paths (2.5m wide) where the path enters open space. Minimum spacing between removable bollards and the edge of path is 1100mm for DDA.

6. Removable bollards must be fitted with Council Abloy padlock (refer SDL.X.01).

7. Two (2)100mm galvanised D-Handles must be fitted to removable bollard on opposite faces. Handles must be orientated in the direction of pedestrian traffic.



2500mm CONCRETE PATH

PLAN - REMOVABLE BOLLARD SPACING (TIMBER)

MAX 2500mm SPACINGBETWEEN BOLLARDS

125 x 125mm (MIN) TIMBER BOLLARD

125 x 125mm (MIN) REMOVABLE BOLLARD. REBATED HANDLES ORIENTATED IN DIRECTION OF PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC

1100 MIN

5045

0

50

350

GALV. TAG SCREW WITH EYE NUT SCREWED INTO BOLLARD TO FIT HINGED LID OPENING. PADLOCK TO SUIT COUNCIL'S ABLOY LOCK SYSTEM AT HANDOVER

600

- 800

125 (MIN)

25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING


COMPACTED SUBGRADE

SECTION - REMOVABLE BOLLARD (TIMBER)


50mm REFLECTIVE TAPE TO ALL FACES OF BOLLARD. TAPE TO BE 10mm REBATED INTO BOLLARD

100mm GALV. HEAVY DUTY D-HANDLES REBATED TO OPPOSITE SIDES OF BOLLARD WITH GALV. COUNTERSUNK SCREWS

BARLING'S OR SIMILAR APPROVED GALV. RHS SLEEVE WITH HINGED LID TO SUIT BOLLARD. ENSURE BOLLARD FITS TIGHT WITHIN SLEEVE.

CONCRETE SHARED PATH (REFER SDL.XX.XX)F.S.L

BOLLARD SLEEVE

250

10075

50

REBATED REFLECTOR DISC

REBATED REFLECTOR STRIP

75

100

REBATEDGALV. HANDLE

NOTES:

1. As a minimum, posts should be 125mm X 125mm in width, (400mm below ground and 600 - 800mm above ground).

2. As a minimum, posts must be dressed seasoned hardwood with a Natural Durability Class of 2 or better. All timber must be straight, clean and free of defects.




6. Maximum spacing between posts is 3000mm.

7. All steel components (including fastners, fixings and cables) shall be hot dip galvanised.

8. 10mm galvanised wire cable minimum (7 strand - 7 wire).

Timber Post and Cable Fence




INTERMEDIATE POST

10mm (MIN) GALVANISED WIRE CABLE.MAX SAG IN ANY SPAN TO BE 125mm

125 x 125mm (MIN) POST 1500mm (MAX) PEDESTRIAN ENTRY POINT EVERY FOURTH BAY (9.0m) FOR LAWN AREAS. CONTINUOUS FENCE (NO PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) FORWARD OF GARDEN BED AREAS

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APPLY 10mm GALV. FERRULES AT EVERY THIRD POST. ALTERNATIVELY, SCREW FIX FROM BACK OF POST VIA COUNTERSUNK GALV. SCREW


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PREDRILL HOLE CENTRALLY WITHIN POST TO ACCEPT A 10mm DIA GALV. WIRE ROPE CABLE

FOOTING DETAIL AS PER SDL.3.01

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INTERMEDIATE POST (FERRULE)

10mm CABLE (MIN)

FERRULE

EYE BOLT TO MATCH CABLE DIAMETER

END POST

10mm CABLE (MIN) WITH LOOP, THIMBLE AND SWAGE CONNECTION(REFER SDL.4.04)

INTERMEDIATE POST (SCREW)

10mm CABLE (MIN)

COUNTERSUNK GALV. SCREW

Loop, Thimble and Swage Connection for Timber Post and Cable Fence

NOTES:

1. All steel (including fasteners, fixings and cables) shall be hot dip galvanised to ensure corrosion resistance.

2. All site cuts to cables shall be appropriately treated with a zinc rich, cold galvanised paint (Stramit Zam or equally approved). Cold galvanised paint shall be reapplied every 3 years or as required.

3. Damaged factory applied coatings or rusty cables shall not be accepted.



FORM A LOOP WITH THE CABLE USING THE THIMBLE AS THE GUIDE AND PRESS THE SLEEVE OVER BOTH PARTS OF THE ROPE. THE STRENGTH OF THE CONNECTION DEPENDS ENTIRELY ON THE INTEGRITY OF THE PRESSED SLEEVE. REFER TO TABLE FOR THE SIZE OF THE LOOP AS A RESULT OF THE CABLE USED.

GALVANISED CABLE ALUMINIIUM SLEEVES GALVANISED THIMBLE

EYE RIGGING BOLT SHALL BE GALVANISED AND OF A SIZE COMPATIBLE WITH THE CABLE AND THIMBLE CONNECTION.

AS A MINIMUM ALL CABLE SHALL BE 10mm IN DIAMETER AND BE GALVANISED. THE WIRE STRAND AND CABLE COUNT SHALL BE CONFIRMED AS A FUNCTION OF THE DETAILED DESIGN.

ALUMINIUM SLEEVE TO BE SECURELY PRESSED TO CABLE. THIMBLE TO BE GALVANISED.

ALUMINIUM SLEEVE GALVANISED THIMBLE

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1. As a minimum, posts should be 150mm X 150mm in width, (400mm below ground and 600 - 800mm above ground).

2. As a minimum, posts must be dressed seasoned hardwood with a Natural Durability Class of 2 or better. All timber must be straight, clean and free of defects.

3. Horizontal rails shall be 65mm (MIN) diameter galvanised pipe.

4. Concrete footings shall be nominally 350mm X 350mm in width and 500mm in height. Concrete footings must be 25-MPa as a minimum and include a gentle splay (MIN 30 degrees) away from the upright.



7. Maximum spacing between posts is 3000mm centre to centre.

8. All steel components (including fastners, fixings and cables) shall be hot dip galvanised.




timber post and tube rail fence

INTERMEDIATE POST

65mm DIA GALVANISED PIPE RECESSED 50mm INTO EACH POST

150 x 150mm (MIN) POST 1500mm CENTRE TO CENTRE PEDESTRIAN ENTRY POINT EVERY FOURTH BAY (9.0m) FOR LAWN AREAS. CONTINUOUS FENCE (NO PEDESTRIAN ACCESS) FORWARD OF GARDEN BED AREAS

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25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH APPROX 30 SPLAY AT TOP OF FOOTING

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Timber Post and Rail Fence

NOTES:

1. As a minimum, post and rails must be dressed seasoned hardwood with a Natural Durability Class of 2 or better.

2. All timber must be straight, clean and free of defects.

3. Concrete footings shall be nominally 500mm X 500mm in width and 750mm in height. Concrete footings must be 25Mpa as a minimum and include a gentle splay (MIN 30 degrees) away from the upright.

4. Timber post and rails must be painted or stained with reapplication every 18 months or as required.

5. Maximum spacing between posts is 2400mm.

6. End posts - 200mm x 200mmIntermediate posts - 150mm x 150mmRails - 200mm x 50mm

NOTE: This detail shall supersede the Melbourne Water Standard Drawing (7251/8/206) for a safety barrier around ponds and wetlands.



150 x 150mm SAWN TIMBERINTERMEDIATE POSTS SPACED

AT 2400mm CENTRES.


CONCRETE FOOTING (25Mpa)

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200 x 200mm SAWN TIMBER END POSTS TYPICALLY AT CORNERS AND AT THE END OF A FENCE RUN

REBATE RAILS 60mm INTO POSTS

200 x 50mm SAWN TIMBER RAILS

150 x 150mm SAWN TIMBER INTERMEDIATE POSTS

200 x 200mm SAWN TIMBER END POSTS

TYPICAL POST AND RAIL FENCE

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200 x 50mm SAWN TIMBER RAILS. REBATED 60mm INTO POST AND FIXED WITH COUNTERSUBK GALV. SCREWS

150 x 150mm SAWN TIMBER POSTS AT 2400mm CENTRES.

BOTTOM RAIL

500 x 750mm DEEP 25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH APPROX 30 SPLAY AT TOP OF FOOTING


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SIDE AND REAR FENCES ABUTTING OPEN SPACE RESERVES AND TREE RESERVES

Whilst Council aims to generally orientate residential properties to face public open space and

tree reserves, this requirement is not always feasible and there is often a need to install side

and rear fences along title boundaries.

In accordance with standard planning permit conditions for subdivisions, side and rear fences

that abut open space and tree reserves shall be documented and approved as a function of the

civil construction drawings (engineering plans). Additionally, prior to the issue of a Statement of

Compliance for any stage of a subdivision the permit holder shall enter into an agreement with

the responsible authority under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (or any

other restriction deemed satisfactory by the responsible authority) that requires the future

maintenance and repair of all fences (excluding the removal of graffiti) abutting open space or

tree reserves to be the responsibility of the owner of each lot abutting the reserve (except where

damage to the fence is caused by the Council or its representatives whilst undertaking

maintenance works to the reserve). It should be noted that Council does not contribute to the

repair/replacement costs of fences adjoining public open space in growth areas. The cost for

preparation and execution of the Agreement shall be borne by the permit holder. The intent of

constructing side and rear fences prior to the issue of a Statement of Compliance is to ensure

open space and tree reserves are protected from disturbance associated with building works on

adjoining or nearby properties.

Minimum Requirements for Side and Rear Fences Abutting Reserves

As a minimum standard, side and rear fencing (refer to drawing SDL.3.09 & SDL.3.10) shall:

Have a minimum height of 1.65 metres (traditional 5’4” fence) but not exceed 2.0 metres

in height. It should be noted that side and rear fencing greater than 2.0 metres in height

is subject to a building permit.

Comprise 125mm X 75mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine posts (Hazard Class H5) installed at a maximum spacing of 2.7 metres from centre to centre. The timber upright shall be set plumb and the top of posts shall be shaped to minimise water from pooling.

Comprise 600mm deep X 450mm wide 25 Mpa concrete footings (not a cement and soil mix).

Comprise 150mm X 25mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine plinth board (Hazard Class H5) fixed to each post by two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails.

Comprise three (3) 75mm X 50mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine rails (Hazard Class H5) fixed to the posts by two (2) 75mm hot dipped galvanised nails per post.

Comprise 100mm X 15mm (2mm variation) ACQ treated pine palings (Hazard Class H5) with a 25mm overlap on both sides of each under paling (to accommodate shrinkage). A 200mm maximum overhang between the top of the rail and the top of the paling and a 200mm maximum overhang between the bottom of the rail and bottom of the paling is recommended. Under palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by one (1)



45mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nail and over palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails. All nails to be counter sunk 2mm in depth.

The first fence panel (2.7 metres in length) immediately adjacent to the road reserve shall be graduated in height to ensure pedestrians can clearly see cars egressing private property prior to the vehicle crossing the footpath. The maximum height for the fence immediately abutting the road reserve is 1.2 metres.

Preferred Requirements for Side and Rear Fences Abutting Reserves

Council’s preferred standard side and rear fence detail (refer to drawing SDL.3.11 & SDL.3.12) comprises:

A low section of semi-transparent fencing with a nominal height of 1.2 metres

commencing at the road reserve and terminating in line with the front building setback

associated with the adjacent dwelling; and a high section of solid fencing 1.8 metres in

height for the balance of the fence.

The intent of the low portion of fencing is to encourage passive surveillance of adjacent

open space from residential properties, ensure pedestrians can clearly see cars

egressing private property prior to the vehicle crossing the footpath and to provide visual

interest and diversity to perimeter treatments.

The intent of the high portion of fencing is to guarantee habitable room windows and

private open space associated with adjacent residential lots are not overlooked and to

ensure that private property is afforded greater security.

Low Fencing Component The low section of fencing shall:

Comprise 140mm X 140mm kiln dried dressed Cypress Pine posts (or similar hardwood

with a Natural Durability Class 1 rating) installed at a maximum spacing of 2.7 metres

from centre to centre. The timber upright shall be set plumb and the top of posts shall be

shaped to minimise water from pooling.

Comprise 800mm deep X 450mm wide 25 Mpa concrete footings (not a cement and soil

mix).

Comprise 150mm X 38mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine plinth board (Hazard Class H5)

fixed to posts by a hot dip galvanised steel bracket fix with 2 hot dip galvanised tech

screws.

Comprise two (2) 75mm X 50mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine rails (Hazard Class H5)

fixed to the posts by two (2) 75mm hot dipped galvanised nails per post.

Comprise 70mm X 19mm kiln dried dressed Cypress Pine pickets (or similar hardwood

with a Natural Durability Class 1 rating) with a 20mm gap between each picket. Each

picket shall be fixed to each of the two (2) rails by two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised

bullet head nails. All nails to be counter sunk 2mm in depth.



Comprise 90mm X 45mm machined ACQ treated kiln dried pine peaked fence cap (Hazard Class H5) fixed in position by 75mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails.

High Fencing Component The high section of fencing shall:

Comprise 140mm X 140mm kiln dried dressed Cypress Pine posts (or similar hardwood

with a Natural Durability Class 1 rating) installed at a maximum spacing of 2.7 metres

from centre to centre. The timber upright shall be set plumb and the top of posts shall be

shaped to minimise water from pooling.

Comprise 800mm deep X 450mm wide 25 Mpa concrete footings (not a cement and soil

mix).

Comprise 150mm X 38mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine plinth board (Hazard Class H5)

fixed to posts by a hot dip galvanised steel bracket fix with 2 hot dip galvanised tech

screws.

Comprise three (3) 75mm X 50mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine rails (Hazard Class H5)

fixed to the posts by two (2) 75mm hot dipped galvanised nails per post.

Comprise 100mm X 15mm (2mm variation) ACQ treated pine palings (Hazard Class H5)

with a 25mm overlap on both sides of each under paling (to accommodate shrinkage).

Under palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by one (1) 45mm long hot dip

galvanised flat head nail and over palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by

two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails. All nails to be counter sunk 2mm

in depth.

Comprise 90mm X 45mm machined ACQ treated kiln dried pine peaked fence cap (Hazard Class H5) fixed in position by 75mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails.

Alternative side and rear fencing details shall be reviewed on a case by case basis. In this regard, please note that Council does not support Colorbond (or similar) fencing abutting reserves.

NOTES:

1. As a minimum, posts should be 125mm X 75mm ACQ treated kiln dried Pine posts (Hazard Class H5) installed at a maximum spacing of 2.7 metres from centre to centre. The timber upright shall be set plumb and the top of posts shall be shaped to minimise water from pooling. Footings shall be 600mm deep X 450mm wide 25 Mpa concrete.

2. As a minimum, plinth board must be 150mm X 25mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine plinth board (Hazard Class H5) fixed to posts by a hot dip galvanised steel bracket fix with 2 hot dip galvanised tech screws.

3. As a minimum, three (3) 75mm X 50mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine rails (Hazard Class H5) to be fixed to posts by two (2) 75mm hot dipped galvanised nails per post.

4. As a minimum, palings must be 100mm X 13mm (2mm variation) ACQ treated pine palings (Hazard Class H5) with a 25mm overlap on both sides of each under paling (to accommodate shrinkage). A 200mm maximum overhang between the top of the rail and the top of the paling and a 200mm maximum overhang between the bottom of the rail and bottom of the paling is recommended. Under palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by one (1) 45mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nail and over palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails. All nails to be counter sunk 2mm in depth.

5. As a minimum, the first fence panel (2.7 metres in length) immediately adjacent to the road reserve shall be graduated in height to ensure pedestrians can clearly see cars egressing private property prior to the vehicle crossing the footpath.

Timber Paling and Picket Fence



3no. 75 x 50mm ACQ TREATED DRESSED PINE RAILS NOTCHED INTO POSTS AND FIXED WITH 2no. 75mm HOT DIPPED GALV. STEEL NAILS PER POST

100 x 15mm TREATED ROUGH SAWN ACQ TREATED PINE TIMBER PALING BACK-BOARD AND COVER-BOARD WITH 25mm OVERLAP BETWEEN BACK AND COVER BOARDS

125 x 175 ACQ TREATED PINE POST AT 2700mm CENTRES WITH SPLAYED PEAK

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150 x 25mm ACQ TREATED PINE PLINTH BOARD FIXED TO POST 600m x 450mm 25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH APPROX 30 SPLAY AT TOP OF FOOTING


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1. As a minimum, posts should be 125mm X 75mm ACQ treated kiln dried Pine posts (Hazard Class H5) installed at a maximum spacing of 2.7 metres from centre to centre. The timber upright shall be set plumb and the top of posts shall be shaped to minimise water from pooling. Footings shall be 600mm deep X 450mm wide 25 Mpa concrete.


3. As a minimum, two (2) 75mm X 50mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine rails (Hazard Class H5) to be fixed to posts by two (2) 75mm hot dipped galvanised nails per post.

4. As a minimum, palings must be 100mm X 13mm (2mm variation) ACQ treated pine palings (Hazard Class H5) with a 25mm overlap on both sides of each under paling (to accommodate shrinkage). A 200mm maximum overhang between the top of the rail and the top of the paling and a 200mm maximum overhang between the bottom of the rail and bottom of the paling is recommended. Under palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by one (1) 45mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nail and over palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails. All nails to be counter sunk 2mm in depth.

5. As a minimum, the first fence panel (2.7 metres in length) immediately adjacent to the road reserve shall be graduated in height to ensure pedestrians can clearly see cars egressing private property prior to the vehicle crossing the footpath.

Timber Paling and Picket Fence



1600 x 100 x 15mm TREATED ROUGH SAWN ACQ TREATED PINE TIMBER PALING BACK-BOARD AND COVER-BOARD WITH 25mm OVERLAP BETWEEN BACK AND COVER BOARDS

125 x 75 ACQ TREATED PINE POST AT 2700mm CENTRES WITH SPLAYED PEAK - BEHIND PALING


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1. As a minimum, posts should be 140mm X 140mm kiln dried dressed Cypress Pine posts (or similar hardwood with a Natural Durability Class 1 rating) installed at a maximum spacing of 2.7 metres from centre to centre. The timber upright shall be set plumb and the top of posts shall be shaped to minimise water from pooling. Footings shall be 800mm deep X 450mm wide 25 Mpa concrete.


3. As a minimum, three (3) 75mm X 50mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine rails (Hazard Class H5) to be fixed to posts by two (2) 75mm hot dipped galvanisednails per post.

4. As a minimum, palings must be 100mm X 15mm (2mm variation) ACQ treated kiln dried pine palings (Hazard Class H5) with a 25mm overlap on both sides of each under paling (to accommodate shrinkage). Under palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by one (1) 45mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nail and over palings shall be fixed to each of the three (3) rails by two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails. All nails to be counter sunk 2mm in depth.

5. As a minimum, capping must be 90mm X 45mm machined ACQ treated kiln dried pine peaked fence cap (Hazard Class H5) fixed in position by 75mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails.

Alternative side and rear fencing details shall be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Preferred Timber Paling and Picket Fence




1600 x 100 x 15mm TREATED ROUGH SAWN ACQ TREATED PINE TIMBER PALING BACK-BOARD AND COVER-BOARD WITH 25mm OVERLAP BETWEEN BACK AND COVER BOARDS

90 x 45mm ACQ TREATED PINE WITH PEAK FENCE CAPPING FIXED TO UPPER RAIL WITH GALV. STEEL NAILS

2700 x 140 x 140 DRESSED PINE POST AT 2700mm CENTRES WITH 45 SHAPED PEAK

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150 x 38mm ACQ TREATED PINE PLINTH BOARD FIXED TO POST WITH GALV. STEEL ANGLE BRACKETS WITH 2no. GALV. TECH SCREWS




2700 x 140 x 140 KILN DRIED DRESSED CYPRESS PINE POST AT 2700mm CENTRES WITH 45 SHAPED PEAK


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1. As a minimum, posts should be 140mm X 140mm kiln dried dressed Cypress Pine posts (or similar hardwood with a Natural Durability Class 1 rating) installed at a maximum spacing of 2.7 metres from centre to centre. The timber upright shall be set plumb and the top of posts shall be shaped to minimise water from pooling. Footings shall be 800mm deep X 450mm wide 25 Mpa concrete.


3. As a minimum, two (2) 75mm X 50mm ACQ treated kiln dried pine rails (Hazard Class H5) to be fixed to posts by two (2) 75mm hot dipped galvanised nails per post.

4. As a minimum, pickets must be 70mm X 19mm kiln dried dressed Cypress Pine pickets (or similar hardwood with a Natural Durability Class 1 rating) with a20mm gap between each picket. Each picket shall be fixed to each of the two (2) rails by two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised bullet head nails. All nails to be counter sunk 2mm in depth.

5. As a minimum, capping must be 90mm X 45mm machined ACQ treated kiln dried pine peaked fence cap (Hazard Class H5) fixed in position by 75mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails.

Alternative side and rear fencing details shall be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Preferred Timber Paling and Picket Fence




1040 x 70 x 19mm KILN DRIED DRESSED CYPRESS PINE PICKETS WITH 20mm GAP BETWEEN PICKETS.


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1. As a minimum, posts should be 140mm X 140mm dressed Cypress Pine posts (or similar hardwood with a Natural Durability Class 1 rating) installed at a maximum spacing of 2.7 metres from centre to centre. The timber upright shall be set plumb and the top of posts shall be shaped to minimise water from pooling. Footings shall be 800mm deep X 450mm wide 25 Mpa concrete.

2. As a minimum, plinth board must be 150mm X 38mm ACQ treated pine (Hazard Class H5) fixed to posts by a hot dip galvanised steel bracket fix with 2 hot dip galvanised tech screws.

3. As a minimum, two (2) 75mm X 50mm ACQ treated pine rails (Hazard Class H5) to be fixed to posts by two (2) 75mm hot dipped galvanised nails per post.

4. As a minimum, pickets must be 70mm X 19mm dressed Cypress Pine pickets (or similar hardwood with a Natural Durability Class 1 rating) with a 20mm gap between each picket. Each picket shall be fixed to each of the two (2) rails by two (2) 56mm long hot dip galvanised bullet head nails. All nails to be counter sunk 2mm in depth.

5. As a minimum, capping must be 90mm X 45mm machined ACQ treated pine peaked fence cap (Hazard Class H5) fixed in position by 75mm long hot dip galvanised flat head nails.






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SECURITY AND BARRIER FENCING

Security and barrier fencing is often required in or immediately adjacent to public open space to

delineate areas and boundaries, to provide hazard protection, restrict access and for security

purposes. The location, style and height of security and barrier fences should be designed to

achieve their purpose but be generally transparent and unobtrusive to ensure that these

structures do not dominate the open space and are generally concealed within the landscape.

Security Fencing

As a minimum standard, security fencing (refer to drawing SDL.3.14) shall:

Have a minimum height of 2.35 metres above ground level and be black in colour. Due to the height of this fence, this structure is subject to a building permit.

Comprise 50mm galvanised chain wire mesh 1800mm in height. The mesh shall be specified as 3.15mm heavy galvanised wire with black pvc coating. The mesh shall be installed 50mm above the existing ground level and the top and bottom shall be barbed selvedge.

Comprise three (3) double strand (4mm galvanise wire) cables to support the chain wire mesh. A cable shall run along the top, bottom and middle of the mesh component (ie 900mm spacing between cables). The chain mesh shall be tied to the wire cables at 400mm spacings via 2mm soft galvanised fencing wire.

Comprise three (3) rows of high tensile 2.5mm galvanised barbed wire at the top of the fence.

Comprise double strand (4mm galvanise wire) cabled braces attached to turnbuckle at corners, gates, strainer posts and end posts. Bracing cables shall be installed diagonally.

Comprise 50mm diameter galvanised tube uprights spaced at 4.0 metre centres (maximum). Uprights to include an angled splayed top (500mm in height) to house the barbed wire. All uprights shall include galvanised end caps.

Comprise 50mm diameter galvanised strainer posts at ends, where the fence changes direction or where there is a significant change in ground level requiring the fence to be raised or lowered.

Comprise 50mm diameter angled galvanised tube stays 1.3 metres in height and horizontal strut bars 4.0 metres in length at gates, corners and end posts. Stays and struts shall be securely fixed to the uprights via galvanised split tee couplings.

Comprise concrete footings nominally 300mm X 300mm in width and 600mm in height installed on a 50mm bed of class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25MPa minimum. The top of the concrete footing must include a gentle splay (30 degrees minimum) running away from the upright.

Barrier Fencing

As a minimum standard, barrier fencing (refer to SDL.3.15) shall:



Have a nominal height of 1350mm above ground level and be black in colour.

Comprise 50mm galvanised chain wire mesh 1200mm in height. The mesh shall be specified as 3.15mm heavy galvanised wire with black pvc coating. The mesh shall be installed 100mm above the existing ground level.

Comprise 50mm diameter galvanised tube uprights spaced at 2.4 metre centres (nominal). All uprights shall include galvanised end caps.

Comprise 50mm diameter galvanised tube horizontal rails at the top and bottom. The chain mesh shall be tied to the rails via continuous length of 2mm soft galvanised fencing wire.

Horizontal rails shall be securely fixed to the uprights via galvanised split tee couplings.

Comprise concrete footings nominally 300mm X 300mm in width and 600mm in height installed on a 50mm bed of class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25MPa minimum. The top of the concrete footing must include a gentle splay (30 degrees minimum) running away from the upright.

All damaged galvanised surfaces to be appropriately treated with a zinc rich cold galvanised

paint (Stamit Zam or equal).

Galvanised Post and Chain Mesh Security Fence



GALVANISED BARBED WIRE

50mm DIAM. GALVANISED PIPE STRAINER POSTS BRACED IN TWO DIRECTIONS

BARBED SELVAGE TOP AND BOTTOM. REFER TO DETAIL.

3no. DOUBLE STRAND CABLE (4mm GALVANISED WIRE)

50mm DIAM. GALVANISED PIPE INTERMEDIATE POSTS

50 x 3.15mm HEAVY DUTY GALVANISED BLACK PVC COATED CHAIN WIRE MESH

900

1800

4000 CENTRES (max)

FOOTING AS PER SDL.06.01

50mm DIAM. GALVANISED PIPE STAY ON GATE AND END POSTS FIXED WITH SPLIT TEE COUPLING

1300

530

1850

500

ELEVATION - CORNER, GATE OR END POSTS ASSEMBLY

ELEVATION - POST AND STRAINER POSTS ASSEMBLY

ALL UPRIGHTS 50mm DIAM. GALV PIPE

50mm DIAM. GALVANISED PIPE STRUT FIXED WITH SPLIT TEE COUPLINGS - REQ. AT CORNER, GATE AND END POSTS.

FOOTING AS PER SDL.06.02

DOUBLE STRAND CABLE BRACE (4mm GALVANISED WIRE)

ELEVATION - CORNER, GATE OR END POSTS ASSEMBLY

1800

500

CORNER GATEINTERMEDIATEBOTH STRANDS OF BOTH CABLES TURNED TWICE AROUND POST AND FOUT TIMES AROUND THEMSELVES

ONE STRAND TURNED ONCE AROUND POST

BOTH STRANDS OF BOTH CABLES TURNED TWICE AROUND POST AND FOUR TIMES AROUND THEMSELVES

CHAIN MESH TO BE TIED TO ALL CABLES WITH 2mm SOFT GALV. WIRE AT 400mm SPACING

BARBED SELVEDGE TOP AND BOTTOM OF MESH

DOUBLE STRAND CABLE (4mm GALVANISED WIRE)

TIE AND BARBED SELVEDGE

NOTES:As a minimum standard, security fencing shall:

1. Have a minimum height of 2.35 metres above ground level and be black in colour. Due to the height of this fence, this structure is subject to a building permit.

2. Comprise 50mm galvanised chain wire mesh 1800mm in height. The mesh shall be specified as 3.15mm heavy galvanised wire with black pvc coating. The mesh shall be installed 50mm above the existing ground level and the top and bottom shall be barbed selvedge.

3. Comprise three (3) double strand (4mm galvanise wire) cables to support the chain wire mesh. A cable shall run along the top, bottom and middle of the mesh component (ie 900mm spacing between cables). The chain mesh shall be tied to the wire cables at 400mm spacings via 2mm soft galvanised fencing wire.

4. Comprise three (3) rows of high tensile 2.5mm galvanised barbed wire at the top of the fence.

5. Comprise double strand (4mm galvanise wire) cabled braces attached to turnbuckle at corners, gates, strainer posts and end posts. Bracing cables shall be installed diagonally.

6. Comprise 50mm diameter galvanised tube uprights spaced at 4.0 metre centres

(maximum). Uprights to include an angled splayed top (500mm in height) to house the barbed wire. All uprights shall include galvanised end caps.

7. Comprise 50mm diameter galvanised strainer posts at ends, where the fence changes direction or where there is a significant change in ground level requiring the fence to be raised or lowered.

8. Comprise 50mm diameter angled galvanised tube stays 1.3 metres in height and horizontal strut bars 4.0 metres in length at gates, corners and end posts. Stays and struts shall be securely fixed to the uprights via galvanised split tee couplings.

NOTES:As a minimum standard, barrier fencing shall:

1. Have a nominal height of 1350mm above ground level and be black in colour.

2. Comprise 50mm galvanised chain wire mesh 1200mm in height. The mesh shall be specified as 3.15mm heavy galvanised wire with black pvc coating. The mesh shall be installed 100mm above the existing ground level.

3. Comprise 50mm diameter galvanised tube uprights spaced at 2.4 metre centres (nominal). All uprights shall include galvanised end caps.

4. Comprise 50mm diameter galvanised tube horizontal rails at the top and bottom. The chain mesh shall be tied to the rails via continuous length of 2mm soft galvanised fencing wire.

5. Horizontal rails shall be securely fixed to the uprights via galvanised split tee couplings.

6. Comprise concrete footings nominally 300mm X 300mm in width and 600mm in height installed on a 50mm bed of class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25MPa minimum. The top of the concrete footing must include a gentle splay (30 degrees minimum) running away from the upright.

7. All damaged galvanised surfacs to be approvpiatly treated with a zinc rich cold galvanised paint (Stramit Zam or equal).

8. All gates to be fitted with Council Abloy padlock.

Galvanised Post and Chain Mesh Barrier Fence



USING

50 x 3.15 HEAVY GALV. BLACK PVC COATED CHAIN WIRE MESH50mm DIAM. GALV. PIPE TOP AND BOTTOM

INTERMEDIATE POSTS FLUSH WITH TOP RAIL

100

5012

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2400 NOMINALY

ELEVATION - BARRIER FENCE DETAIL

1350

ALL UPRIGHTS 50mm GALV. TUBEWITH GALVANISED END CAP

1500 OPENING (MIN)

SELF CLOSING 50mm DIAM. GALVANISED PIPE GATE WITH LOCK AND FITTINGS

FOOTING AS PER DETAIL

50mm DIAM. GALVANISED POST

ELEVATION - GATE DETAIL

USING

ALL POSTS 50mm DIAM. GALVANISED TUBE

300

100mm TOP SOIL

25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH APPROX. 30 SPLAY AT TOP OF FOOTING


COMPACTED SUBGRADE

F.S.L60

050

SECTION - CONCRETE FOOTING DETAIL

50 x 3.15 HEAVY GALV. BLACK PVC COATED CHAIN WIRE MESH

50mm DIAM. GALV. PIPE TOP AND BOTTOM

GALVANISED SPLIT TEE COUPLING

ELEVATION - SPLIT TEE COUPLING DETAIL



PEDESTRIAN FENCING WITHIN THE ROAD RESERVE

Pedestrian fencing within the road reserve is often required to direct pedestrians to defined

crossing points (ie in proximity to schools), restrict access across roads (ie with the median

strip) or to provide separation between pedestrians and vehicles (ie around bus stops/shelters).

Pedestrian fencing within the road reserve must be designed to be visually unobtrusive, low

maintenance, transparent and frangible.

All fencing located within the road reserve will be referred to Council’s Engineering and

Transportation Department for review prior to approval.

Minimum Requirements for Fencing within the Road Reserve

As a minimum standard, fencing within the road reserve (refer to drawing SDL.3.17) shall:

Have a minimum height of 1.3 metres above ground level.

Comprise 5mm wire weld mesh panels 1.22 metres in height. The mesh shall be specified as 50mm X 150mm grid pattern and shall be hot dip galvanised or powder coated black. The mesh shall be installed 50mm above the existing ground level.

Comprise 50mm X 50mm X 1.6mm RHS posts 1.3 metres in height and spaced at 2.5 metre centres. The posts shall include a 150mm X 150mm X 10mm base plate. Posts and base plates shall be hot dipped galvanised or powder coated black. All posts shall include end caps and end posts shall include high visibility reflective tape installed 100mm from the top of the post. NB: post height will vary depending on the footing detail specified.

Comprise six (6) galvanised “U” clips per panel to attach the mesh to the upright posts (3 clips each side). The clips shall be held in position via one (1) 12mm X 20mm zinc coated self-tapping TEK screw per clip. Drill holes in the upright to house the screws and in the base plate to house the bolts shall be pre-drilled prior to the post being hot dipped galvanised.

Comprise concrete footings nominally 300mm wide X 400mm long X 300mm deep installed on a 50mm bed of class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25MPa minimum and include two (2) rows of 12mm diameter trench mesh. The base plate shall be connected to the footing via four (4) 10mm (commercial – 4.6 grade) fully threaded bolts. The bolts shall be embedded a minimum depth of 100mm and the bolt holes filled with injection mortar (chemical anchor epoxy resin). For alternative footing details (direct buried and/or post set in compacted soil) refer to associated drawing.

Preferred Requirements for Fencing within the Road Reserve

Council’s preferred fencing within the road reserve (refer to drawing SDL.3.18) shall:

Have a minimum height of 1.1 metres above ground level and be black in colour.

Comprise “Willow ARC” fence panels 900mm in height and 2.4 metres in length. The panel shall be powder coated black, installed 100mm above the finished ground surface and connected to the timber uprights via galvanised TEK screws.



Comprise 150mm X 150mm X 1.8 metre dressed seasoned hardwood posts (1.1 metre above and 700mm below the finished ground surface) with a Natural Durability Class 2 or better to ensure a 25+ year service life. All timber shall be straight, clean and free of defects (splits, loose knots, cavities and splinters). Council will not accept the use of treated softwood for this application. Post shall be installed at nominally 2.55 metre centres and end posts shall include rebated, high visibility reflector disks or reflective tape. All upright posts shall include a 50mm diameter drill hole installed 150mm above the finished ground surface to provide a fracture point.

Comprise concrete footings nominally 350mm wide X 350mm long X 750mm deep installed on a bed of 50mm Class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25MPa minimum. The top of the concrete footing must include a splay (30 degrees minimum) running away from the upright.

All fencing to be installed within an arterial road is subject to approval by VicRoads.



NOTES:As a minimum standard, welded mesh fencing within the road reserve shall:

1. Have a minimum height of 1.345m above ground level.

2. Comprise 5mm wire weld mesh panels 1.22m in height. The mesh shall be specified as 50mm X 150mm grid pattern and shall be hot dip galvanised or powder coated black. The mesh shall be installed 50mm above the existing ground level.

3. Comprise 50mm X 50mm X 1.6mm RHS posts 1.345m in height and spaced at 2.455m centres. The posts shall include a 150mm X 150mm X 10mm base plate. Posts and base plates shall be hot dipped galvanised and powder coated black. All posts shall include end caps and end posts shall include high visibility reflective tape installed 100mm from the top of the post. Note - post height will vary depending on the footing detail specified.

4. Comprise six (6) galvanised “U” clips per panel to attach the mesh to the upright posts. The clips shall be held in position via one (1) 12mm X 20mm zinc coated self-tapping TEK screw per clip. Drill holes in the upright to house the screws and in the base plate to house the bolt shall be pre-drilled prior to the post being hot dipped galvanised.

5. Comprise concrete footings nominally 300mm wide X 400mm long X 300mm deep installed on a 50mm bed of class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25MPa minimum and include two (2) rows of 12mm diameter trench mesh. The base plate shall be connected to the footing via four (4) 10mm (commercial 4.6 grade) fully threaded bolts. The bolts shall be embedded a minimum depth of 100mm and the bolt holes filled with injection mortar (chemical anchor epoxy resin). For alternative footing details (direct buried and/or post set in compacted soil) refer to associated drawings.

Welded Mesh Fence

2455 POST CENTRES

50 x 50 x 1900mm RHS GALV. OR POWDER COATED BLACK POST WITH CAPS

50 x 150 x 5mm WIRE WELDED MESH FENCE PANELS - HOT DIP GALV. OR POWDER COATED BLACK FINISH

REFLECTIVE TAPE ON END POSTS

REFER DETAIL FOR FOOTING

ELEVATION - WELDED MESH FENCE DETAIL

5012

2075

1220

75

150

LOW STRENGTH MORTAR

COMPACTED SAND

FOOTING TO HAVE A 30 DEG SPLAY AWAY FROM UPRIGHT

600

200

FOOTING SET IN SAND / SOIL

600

300

25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH 30 DEG SPLAY AWAY FROM UPRIGHT

50mm CLASS 2 (20mm) FCR

FOOTING SET IN CONCRETE

12 x 20mm ZINC COATED SELF TAPPING TEK SCREWS. 3 PER POST

GALVANISED 'U' CLIP50 x 50 x 1.6mm RHS

PLAN - METHOD OF FIXING MESH PANELS TO POST

CONCRETE FOOTING

150 x 150 x 10mm GRADE 250 BASE PLATE

4no. 12 DIAM HOLES FOR 10mm GALVANISED FULL THREADED RODS 100mm EMBEDDED WITH INJECTED CHEMICAL ANCHOR EPOXY RESIN

400

150

300

150 x 150 x 10mm GRADE 250 BASE PLATE

25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH 3-L12TM TOP AND BOTTOM

10mm GALVANISED FULL THREADED RODS 100mm EMBEDDED WITH INJECTED CHEMICAL ANCHOR EPOXY RESIN

CONCRETE FOOTING WITH BASE PLATE

30mm MIN FREE FLOW NON SHRINK GROUT

50mm CLASS 2 (20mm) FCR



NOTES:As a minimum standard, preferred directional fencing within the road reserve shall:

1. Have a minimum height of 1.1 metres above ground level and be black in colour.

2. Comprise “Willow ARC” fence panels 900mm in height and 2.4 metres in length. The panel shall be powder coated black, installed 100mm above the finished ground surface and connected to the timber uprights via galvanised TEK screws.

3. Comprise 150mm X 150mm X 1.8 metre dressed seasoned hardwood posts (1.1 metre above and 700mm below the finished ground surface) with a Natural Durability Class 2 or better to ensure a 25+ year service life. All timber shall be straight, clean and free of defects (splits, loose knots, cavities and splinters). Council will not accept the use of treated softwood for this application.

4. Post shall be installed at nominally 2.55 metre centres and end posts shall include rebated, high visibility reflector disks or reflective tape. All upright posts shall include a 50mm diameter drill hole installed 150mm above the finished ground surface to provide a fracture point.

5. Comprise concrete footings nominally 350mm wide X 350mm long X 750mm deep installed on a bed of 50mm Class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. Concrete shall be 25MPa minimum. The top of the concrete footing must include a splay (30 degrees minimum) running away from the upright.

Preferred Directional Fencing

2550 NOMINAL CENTRES

2400 x 900mm POWDER COATED BLACK 'WILLOW' ARC FENCES PANEL. TEK SCREW PANEL WITH FITTINGS TO TIMBER POST

50mm DIAM HOLE DRILLED THROUGH POST TO PROVIDE FRACTURE POINT

REFER DETAIL FOR FOOTING

ELEVATION - PREFERRED DIRECTIONAL FENCING DETAIL

150 x 150 x 1800mm DRESSED SEASONED HARDWOOD WITH A NATURAL DURABILITY CLASS OF 2 OR BETTER

900

100

100

1800

1100

700

REFLECTIVE TAPE ON END POSTS

5070

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350

150

100mm TOP SOIL

25Mpa CONCRETE FOOTING WITH APPROX. 30 DEGREE SPLAY AT TOP OF FOOTING

50mm CLASS 2 (20mm) FCRCOMPACTED SUBGRADE

F.S.L

SECTION - CONCRETE FOOTING DETAIL

50mm DIAM HOLE DRILLED THROUGH POST TO PROVIDE FRACTURE POINT

150 x 150 x 1800mm DRESSED SEASONED HARDWOOD WITH A NATURAL DURABILITY CLASS OF 2 OR BETTER

50

150



TEMPORARY FARM FENCING

Temporary farm fencing is often required along the title boundary of open space reserves when

adjacent land is yet to be developed and there is a need to protect landscape attributes.

Temporary farm fencing should only be used as an interim treatment until such time as the

adjacent land is developed and an ultimate fence treatment is installed.

As a minimum standard, temporary farm fencing (SDL.3.19) shall:

Comprise 150mm diameter ACQ treated pine posts (Hazard Class 5) with a minimum height of 1.8 metres (total post length) at every corner, change of fence direction or at a maximum interval of 9.0 metres. These posts shall be sunk 600mm into the ground.

Comprise 150mm diameter ACQ treated pine straining posts assembly (Hazard Class 5) at all corners and at 200 metres centres (maximum). Assembly posts shall have a minimum height of 2.15 metres (total post height) sunk 950mm into the ground. Assemblies shall comprise 125mm diameter timber rails held in position via 10mm diameter galvanised steel spikes 250mm in length.

Comprise steel star pickets with a minimum height of 1.65 metres (total picket length) installed between the treated pine posts at a maximum interval of 3.0 metres. These steel star pickets shall be sunk 400mm into the ground and shall include high visibility safety caps.

Comprise 5 strands of 2.5mm diameter hot dipped galvanised high tensile fencing wire spaced at 240mm spacings. All wires shall be connected to timber posts via 25mm X 2.64mm galvanised fencing staples and tied to star pickets.

Alternative fence types will be reviewed and accepted on a case by case basis.



NOTES:As a minimum standard, temporary farm fencing shall:

1. Comprise 150mm diameter ACQ treated pine posts (Hazard Class 5) with a minimum height of 1.8 metres (total post length) at every corner, change of fence direction or at a maximum interval of 9.0 metres. These posts shall be sunk 600mm into the ground.

2. Comprise 150mm diameter ACQ treated pine straining posts assembly (Hazard Class 5) at all corners and at 200 metres centres (maximum). Assembly posts shall have a minimum height of 2.15 metres (total post height) sunk 950mm into the ground. Assemblies shall comprise 125mm diameter timber rails held in position via 10mm diameter galvanised steel spikes 250mm in length.

3. Comprise steel star pickets with a minimum height of 1.65 metres (total picket length) installed between the treated pine posts at a maximum interval of 3.0 metres. Steel star pickets shall be sunk 400mm into the ground and shall include high visibility safety caps.

4. Comprise 5 strands of 2.5mm diameter hot dipped galvanised high tensile fencing wire spaced at 240mm centres. All wires shall be connected to timber posts via 25mm X 2.64mm galvanised fencing staples and tied to star pickets.

Alternative fence types will be reviewed and accepted on a case by case basis.

Temporary Farm Fencing

POSTS AT MAX 9.0m CENTRES

ELEVATION - POST AND WIRE FENCE DETAIL

150mm DIAM ACQ TREATED PINE POST

1200

1800

600

5 STRANDS OF 2.5mm HOT DIPPED GALVANISED HIGH TENSILE FENCING WIRE AT 240mm SPACING

STEEL STAR PICKET AT 3000mm CENTRES WITH HIGH VISABILITY CAPPINGPICKETS AT MAX 3.0m CENTRES

1250

400

240

125 - 150mm DIAM RAILS150mm DIAM POSTS

10mm DIAM STEEL SPIKES 250mm LONG

2 WIRE STAYS1200

950

3000

ELEVATION - STRAINING POST CORNER ASSEMBLY

PLAN

125 - 150mm DIAM RAILS150mm DIAM POSTS

10mm DIAM STEEL SPIKES 250mm LONG

2 R10 WIRE STAYS1200

950

3000

ELEVATION - STRAINING POST ASSEMBLY

REQUIRED AT 200m CENTRES, GATE OPENINGS AND END POSTS

IMAGE REQUIRED



RECONSTRUCTED STONE WALL

Dry stone walls contribute significantly to the municipal landscape character, are an important

historic attribute and provide a range of habitat opportunities for insects, reptiles, amphibians

and birds. Furthermore, stone walls often create particular micro-climates favourable to

indigenous plant communities and native flora including lichens and mosses. As a

consequence, Council generally aims to retain and protect stone walls within the municipality

where possible.

Disturbance to Dry Stone Walls

Prior to commencing works in proximity to a dry stone wall or disturbing a wall in any manner, a

stone wall management plan must be prepared by a suitable qualified and experienced heritage

consulted and submitted to Council for approval. Generally, stone wall management plans

must:

Show stone walls or portions of stone walls to be removed.

Show stone walls or portions of stone walls to be retained in situ.

Show stone walls or portions of stone walls to be retained, repaired and/or

reconstructed.

Where relevant, identify the use of any surplus stone from stone walls not being

retained.

Include a specification describing the process for protection, dismantling and/or

reconstruction of all stone walls.

Where necessary, stone management plans will be referred to external authorities including

Heritage Victoria.

Stone Walls and Paths

Where a path is required to dissect an existing stone wall (refer to SDL.9.03), the treatment

shall comprise:

The removal of a portion of the wall to accommodate the width of the path plus an offset

distance of 600mm between the edge of the path and edge of the wall (on all sides).

The reconstruction of a portion of the wall for a distance of 3000mm on both sides of the

path.

Existing portions of the original dry stone wall made good (replacement of loose and

fallen stone etc).

The intent of these requirements is to minimise risk management issues (ie ensure loose stones

do not fall onto adjacent pedestrian and cycle paths) and to minimise maintenance obligations.



Furthermore, the treatment has been designed to minimise both accidental and deliberate

damage to the most vulnerable and easily accessible portions of the wall.

Reconstructed Walls

Generally, sections of the reconstructed stone wall on either side of the path shall:

Match the style and the form of the existing wall (height, width and profile including

capping stones) and shall be built using the original stone removed during demolition.

Be constructed to ensure the stone is fixed in place with coloured mortar to match the

natural tones of the of the weathered field basalt floaters. All mortar joints shall be

inconspicuous and deeply raked (40mm minimum).

Generally comprise a random bond pattern with larger stones being located towards the

bottom of the wall and smaller stones being located along the top of the wall.

Include a footing comprising a 100mm concrete base (no reinforcement) laid on a 50mm

bed of Class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. The finished ground surface shall be graded away

from the wall and shall conceal the base and footing.

Stone, Rock and Boulders

As a minimum requirement stone, rock and boulders shall:

Be sound and free from defects that may affect strength, appearance and durability.

Stone with cut and broken faces or undesirable markings shall not be incorporated into

finished surfaces.

Be of an appropriate colour and quality to ensure a uniform finish (ie ensure the variation

in colour and texture are distributed throughout the finished surface to avoid

concentrations of similar variations and colours).

Be installed level and embedded to ensure that the stone is stable and free of

movement.

Planting Adjacent to the Original Section of Stone Wall

To discourage direct access to original sections of dry stone wall, a dense vegetation buffer

shall be installed to minimise both intentional and unintentional damage and disturbance to the

wall (refer to SDL.9.04). Buffer planting shall:

Be a minimum of 2.5 metres in width and generally comprise a density of 5 plants per

square metre supplied in tube containers (dense plant out rate).

Comprise robust plant species of a height and form that will not restrict views towards or

conceal the stone wall. Plantings shall compliment and frame adjacent walls and not

detract from the visual amenity and character of the wall.



Specify plant species that have a growth characteristic that will not adversely impact the

structural integrity of the adjacent wall.

NOTE: All stonework shall be undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced stone

mason or landscape contractor.

NOTES:

1. Prior to commencing works in proximity to a dry stone wall, a stone wall management plan must be prepared by a suitable qualified and experienced heritage consulted and submitted to Council for approval.

2. Where a path dissect an existing stone wall, the treatment shall comprise:- The removal of a portion of the wall to accommodate the width of the path plus an offset distance of 600mm between the edge of the path and edge of the wall (on all sides).- The reconstruction of a portion of the wall for a distance of 3000mm on both sides of the path.- Existing portions of the original dry stone wall made good (replacement of loose and fallen stone etc).

3. Reconstructed stone walls shall:- Match the style and the form of the existing wall (height, width and profile including capping stones) and shall be built using the original stone removed during demolition.- Be constructed to ensure the stone is fixed in place with coloured mortar to match the natural tones of the of the weathered field basalt floaters. All mortar joints shall be inconspicuous and deeply raked (40mm minimum).- Generally comprise a random bond pattern with larger stones being located towards the bottom of the wall and smaller stones being located along the top of the wall.- Include a footing comprising a 100mm concrete base (no reinforcement) laid on a 50mm bed of Class 2 (20mm) crushed rock. The finished ground surface shall be graded away from the wall and shall conceal the base and footing.

REFER SDL.9.04 FOR ADDITIONAL NOTES

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EXTENT OF DEMOLITIONVARIES ACCORDING TOPATH WIDTH AND ANGLE

600 600

PEDESTRIAN PATH(1.5m OR 2.5m WIDE)

RECONSTRUCT THE FIRST3.0m OF STONE WORK

EXISTING WALL TOBE MADE GOOD

OFFSET WALL 600mm FROM THE EDGE OF THE PATH


HEIGHT OFRECONSTRUCTED

WALL TO MATCHEXISTING WALL

STONE WALL DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION DETAIL

WIDTH OFRECONSTRUCTEDWALL TO MATCHEXISTING WALL

COLOURED MORTAR JOINTS TO BE DEEPLY RAKED (40mm MIN)

STONES TO GRADUALLY DECREASE IN SIZE FROM LARGER STONES AT THE BASE. PATTERN AND COLOUR TO MATCH EXISTING WALL

GRADE THE FINISH SURFACE LEVEL AWAY FROM THE STONE WALL AND CONCEAL THE BASE FOOTING

PROVIDE 100mm CONCRETE BASE AND 50mm THICK COMPACTED CRUSHED ROCK BASE BELOW. SET ROCK DOWN TO CRUSHED ROCK BASE

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EXISTING DRY STONE WALL

DENSE VEGETATION BUFFER TO DISCOURAGE DIRECT ACCESS TO THE WALL AND MINIMISE DAMAGE AND DISTURBANCE

2.5m WIDE PLANTING DESIGNED SO AS NOT TO DETRACT FROM THE VISUAL AMENITY / CHARACTER


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NOTES:

1. As a minimum requirement stone, rock and boulders shall:- Be sound and free from defects that may affect strength, appearance and durability. Stone with cut and broken faces or undesirable markings shall not be incorporated into finished surfaces.- Be of an appropriate colour and quality to ensure a uniform finish (ie ensure the variation in colour and texture are distributed throughout the finished surface to avoid concentrations of similar variations and colours).- Be installed level and embedded to ensure that the stone is stable and free of movement.

2. To discourage direct access to original sections of dry stone wall, a dense vegetation buffer shall be installed to minimise both intentional and unintentional damage and disturbance to the wall. Buffer planting shall:

- Be a minimum of 2.5 metres in width and generally comprise a density of 5 plants per square metre supplied in tube containers (dense plant out rate).- Comprise robust plant species of a height and form that will not restrict views towards or conceal the stone wall. Plantings shall compliment and frame adjacent walls and not detract from the visual amenity and character of the wall.- Specify plant species that have a growth characteristic that will not adversely impact the structural integrity of the adjacent wall.

Note: All stonework shall be undertaken by a suitably qualified and experienced stone mason or landscape contractor.

REFER SDL.9.03 FOR ADDITIONAL NOTES



PAPER ROADS

Paper roads are narrow road reservations generally located between public open space and

residential dwellings. Paper roads are created on the Plan of Subdivision and are nominally 4.0

metres in width. A paper road generally comprises a 1.5 metre wide concrete footpath offset

50mm from the adjacent residential title boundary and a 2.45 metre wide provision for domestic

services. Paper roads must be illuminated and landscaped to ensure an attractive park

interface. Additionally, paper roads must be designed to prohibit unauthorised vehicular access.

The intent of a paper road (refer to SDL.10.01) is to:

Enable pedestrian access to the front of dwellings orientated to face open space

(preferred orientation for amenity and passive surveillance).

Provide emergency and postal access to the front of dwellings.

Provide adequate provision for domestic services.

The provision of a paper road must be deducted from developable land and must not be

deducted from public open space.

Lighting Requirements

Paper roads shall be illuminated to P4 category and meet all requirements as specified

in AS/NZS 1158 (Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces).

Where possible, paper roads shall be illuminated via street lighting located within

adjacent road reserves negating the need to install additional lights along the length of

the paper road (ie strategic placement of street lighting within the road reserve to

minimise the need to provide additional lighting infrastructure).

If lighting is required along the length of a paper road, the lighting shall be separately

metered. At handover the ongoing maintenance and operational costs shall become the

sole responsibility of Council.

Lighting and all associated infrastructure along the length of a paper road shall be

installed fully within the abutting open space reserve and not within the paper road

proper (supply pit and cabling that runs from the paper road to the meter/supply box

located within the open space reserve will remain an SP Ausnet asset).

The meter/supply box shall be manufactured from heavy gauge galvanised steel, include

a vandal proof locking system and be mounted on a concrete support. Specifically, a

free standing double-sided cabinet shall house the power supply on one side and a

double GPO on the other. The cabinet shall be of a sufficient size to comfortably house

the necessary equipment as well as meeting all power supply regulations. The cabinet

shall be fitted with heavy duty hasp and staple top and bottom (2) each side. One side

to take Council abloy locks, the other side shall be provided with standard power industry



locks. Swallow Engineering Irrigation Controller Cabinet (100 X 500 X 300mm) ten

gauge galvanised steel or approved larger equivalent is suitable (photograph attached).

All cabling from the meter/supply box shall be installed in conduit and shall be installed

at a minimum depth of 600mm below the finished ground surface.

Process

Where an FLP identifies the need for a paper road, written advice shall be provided from

Council’s Growth Areas Development Assessment Department to the developer.

The detailed lighting design for a paper road shall be prepared by a suitably qualified

and experienced electrical engineer and shall include the lighting type, conduit location,

meter/supply box location and any other relevant information. The submission must also

provide an isolux diagram for the entire paper road. The lighting provision shall be

approved as a function of the construction/engineering drawings.

On receipt of the lighting submission, Development Engineering shall refer the

documentation to both Parks and Open Space and Engineering and Transportation

Departments for comment prior to endorsement.

The installation of the lights and associated infrastructure shall occur prior to the issue of

Statement of Compliance for the Stage.

All lighting and associated infrastructure shall be installed by a suitably qualified and

experienced electrician. Prior to the commencement of the civil defects liability period, a

copy of the Electrical Certificate of Compliance shall be provided to Council’s

Engineering Services Department.

The “as constructed” civil drawings shall include the electrical documentation and shall

be uploaded onto Council’s GIS.

Invoicing Requirements for Electrical Assets Located within Open Space Council will be responsible for the payment of electrical fees and charges from the date that an electrical asset is installed/connected (ie not after the landscape maintenance period has expired). Council’s preferred energy supplier is AGL Energy Limited. If electrical infrastructure is to be installed, the developer or the developer’s representative must liaise with AGL to arrange the electrical connection and co-ordinate invoicing requirements. On written advice from the developer documenting property details, what assets are to be connected, meter number and a Certificate of Electrical Compliance, Council will provide a written direction addressed to the power authority authorising the connection and confirming billing details. The Council direction can be emailed directly to [email protected] for processing. The obligation for maintaining electrical assets during the landscape maintenance period will remain the sole responsibility of the developer in accordance with the requirements specified in

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Council’s Minimum Landscape Maintenance Specification of Services and Works (May 2010), although under the above arrangement, Council will be responsible for electrical servicing and operating costs.



NOTES:1. Paper roads shall be illuminated to P4 category and meet all requirements as

specified in AS/NZS 1158 (Lighting for Roads and Public Spaces).

2. Where possible, paper roads shall be illuminated via street lighting located within adjacent road reserves negating the need to install additional lights along the length of the paper road.

3. If lighting is required along the length of a paper road, the lighting shall be separately metered. At handover the ongoing maintenance and operational costs shall become the sole responsibility of Parks and Open Space.

4. Lighting infrastructure along the length of a paper road shall be installed fully within the abutting open space reserve and not within the paper road proper (supply pit and cabling that runs from the paper road to the meter/supply box located within the open space reserve will remain an SP Ausnet asset).

5. The meter/supply box shall be heavy gauge galvanised steel, include a vandal proof locking system and be mounted on a concrete support. The cabinet shall be of a sufficient size to comfortably house the necessary equipment as well as meeting all power supply regulations. The cabinet shall be fitted with heavy duty hasp and staple top and bottom (2) each side. One side to take Council abloy locks, the other side shall be provided with standard power industry locks. Swallow Engineering Irrigation Controller Cabinet (100 X 500 X 300mm) ten gauge galvanised steel or approved larger equivalent is suitable.

6. All cabling from the meter/supply box shall be installed in conduits and shall beinstalled at a minimum depth of 600mm below the finished ground surface.

Refer to associated text for Processes and Invoicing requirements.

Paper Roads

LOT BOUNDARY

50mm OFFSET BETWEEN PATH AND TITLE BOUNDARY

1.5m WIDE CONCRETE PATH

2.45m WIDE PROVISION FOR SERVICESAND LANDSCAPE EMBELLISHMENT 2.

45m

SUPPLY PIT LOCATED WITHIN PAPER ROAD

METER SUPPLY BOX (SWALLOW ENGINEERING IRRIGATION CONTROLLER CABINET 100 x 500 x 300mm)

CABLING IN CONDUIT INSTALLED AT A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 600mm BELOW F.S.L

ALL LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE INSTALLED WITHIN THE PUBLIC OPEN SPACE BUT AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE TITLE BOUNDARY

SHARED BOUNDARY BETWEEN OPEN SPACE AND PAPER ROAD

DWELLINGSFRONTING ONTO

PUBLIC OPENSPACE

VEHICLE EXCLUSION FENCING- REFER SDL.4

PLAN - PAPER ROAD AND LIGHTING INFRASTRUCTURE

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