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Parks and Recreational Services Specifications and Standard Construction Drawings April 2016

Parks and Recreational Services Specifications of 171

Table of Contents 1. Document intent ......................................................................................................................... 9

Purpose ..................................................................................................................................... 9

2. General requirements ...............................................................................................................10 General ...................................................................................................................10 2.1 Qualification ............................................................................................................10 2.2 Performance ...........................................................................................................10 2.3 Standards /legislation/regulations ...........................................................................10 2.4 Definitions ...............................................................................................................11 2.5 Planning and design ...............................................................................................11 2.6 Other associated works and park assets .................................................................12 2.7 Drawings index .......................................................................................................12 2.8

3. Submission requirements .........................................................................................................13 General submission requirements ...........................................................................13 3.1 Asset specific submission requirements ..................................................................13 3.2 Irrigation plan ..........................................................................................................13 3.3 Play equipment .......................................................................................................14 3.4 Skate parks .............................................................................................................14 3.5

4. Barbecues stainless steel .........................................................................................................15 Planning ..................................................................................................................15 4.1 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................18 4.2

5. Baseball practice nets ...............................................................................................................19 Planning ..................................................................................................................19 5.1 Design ....................................................................................................................19 5.2

6. Basketball courts ......................................................................................................................20 Planning ..................................................................................................................20 6.1 Design ....................................................................................................................20 6.2

7. Bike rails ....................................................................................................................................22 Planning ..................................................................................................................22 7.1 Design ....................................................................................................................22 7.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................22 7.3

8. Bins ............................................................................................................................................23 Planning ..................................................................................................................23 8.1 Design ....................................................................................................................23 8.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................23 8.3

9. BMX tracks .................................................................................................................................24 Planning ..................................................................................................................24 9.1 Design ....................................................................................................................24 9.2

10. Boardwalks ................................................................................................................................29


Planning ..................................................................................................................29 10.1 Design ....................................................................................................................29 10.2

11. Bocce courts..............................................................................................................................33 Planning ..................................................................................................................33 11.1 Design ....................................................................................................................33 11.2

12. Bollards ......................................................................................................................................35 Planning ..................................................................................................................35 12.1 Design ....................................................................................................................35 12.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................36 12.3

13. Bridges .......................................................................................................................................37 Planning ..................................................................................................................37 13.1 Design ....................................................................................................................37 13.2

14. Carparks .....................................................................................................................................39 Planning ..................................................................................................................39 14.1 Design ....................................................................................................................39 14.2

15. Chess courts..............................................................................................................................40 Planning ..................................................................................................................40 15.1 Design ....................................................................................................................40 15.2

16. Cricket practice nets and wickets ............................................................................................42 Planning ..................................................................................................................42 16.1 Design ....................................................................................................................42 16.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................42 16.3

17. Croquet green ............................................................................................................................43 Planning ..................................................................................................................43 17.1 Design ....................................................................................................................43 17.2

18. Cycling tracks ............................................................................................................................45 Planning ..................................................................................................................45 18.1 Design ....................................................................................................................45 18.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................45 18.3

19. Dog off-leash areas ...................................................................................................................47 Planning ..................................................................................................................47 19.1 Design ....................................................................................................................47 19.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................48 19.3

20. Dressage arena ..........................................................................................................................49 Planning ..................................................................................................................49 20.1 Design ....................................................................................................................49 20.2

21. Drinking fountains .....................................................................................................................52 Planning ..................................................................................................................52 21.1 Design ....................................................................................................................52 21.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................52 21.3


22. Electrical bollards / pillars ........................................................................................................53 Planning ..................................................................................................................53 22.1 Design ....................................................................................................................53 22.2

23. Fencing and gates .....................................................................................................................54 Planning ..................................................................................................................54 23.1 Design ....................................................................................................................54 23.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................54 23.3

24. Fire trails ....................................................................................................................................56 Planning ..................................................................................................................56 24.1 Design ....................................................................................................................56 24.2

25. Fish cleaning stations ...............................................................................................................57 Planning ..................................................................................................................57 25.1 Design ....................................................................................................................57 25.2

26. Fitness equipment .....................................................................................................................59 Planning ..................................................................................................................59 26.1 Design ....................................................................................................................59 26.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................60 26.3

27. Footbridges ...............................................................................................................................61 Planning ..................................................................................................................61 27.1 Design ....................................................................................................................61 27.2

28. Garden beds ..............................................................................................................................64 Planning ..................................................................................................................64 28.1 Design ....................................................................................................................64 28.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................64 28.3

29. Irrigation .....................................................................................................................................65 Design ....................................................................................................................65 29.1 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................70 29.2

30. Kerb and channel ......................................................................................................................71 Planning ..................................................................................................................71 30.1 Design ....................................................................................................................71 30.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................71 30.3

31. Lawn bowls green .....................................................................................................................73 Planning ..................................................................................................................73 31.1 Design ....................................................................................................................73 31.2

32. Long jump runway and landing pit ..........................................................................................75 Planning ..................................................................................................................75 32.1 Design ....................................................................................................................75 32.2

33. Natural areas..............................................................................................................................76 Planning ..................................................................................................................76 33.1 Design ....................................................................................................................76 33.2


34. Netball courts ............................................................................................................................78 Planning ..................................................................................................................78 34.1 Design ....................................................................................................................78 34.2

35. Park lighting...............................................................................................................................79 Planning ..................................................................................................................79 35.1 Design ....................................................................................................................79 35.2

36. Paths ..........................................................................................................................................82 Planning ..................................................................................................................82 36.1 Design ....................................................................................................................82 36.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................82 36.3

37. Petanque courts ........................................................................................................................84 Planning ..................................................................................................................84 37.1 Design ....................................................................................................................84 37.2

38. Picnic settings ...........................................................................................................................86 Planning ..................................................................................................................86 38.1 Design ....................................................................................................................86 38.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................86 38.3

39. Plaques and memorials ............................................................................................................88 Planning ..................................................................................................................88 39.1 Design ....................................................................................................................88 39.2

40. Play equipment ..........................................................................................................................89 Planning ..................................................................................................................89 40.1 Design ....................................................................................................................89 40.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................90 40.3

41. Public art ....................................................................................................................................91 Planning ..................................................................................................................91 41.1 Design ....................................................................................................................91 41.2

42. Retaining walls ..........................................................................................................................92 Planning ..................................................................................................................92 42.1 Design ....................................................................................................................92 42.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................93 42.3

43. Roads .........................................................................................................................................94 Planning ..................................................................................................................94 43.1 Design ....................................................................................................................94 43.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................94 43.3

44. Running tracks ..........................................................................................................................95 Planning ..................................................................................................................95 44.1 Design ....................................................................................................................95 44.2

45. Scoreboards ..............................................................................................................................96 Planning ..................................................................................................................96 45.1


Design ....................................................................................................................96 45.2

46. Seats ..........................................................................................................................................97 Planning ..................................................................................................................97 46.1 Design ....................................................................................................................97 46.2 Standard drawings ..................................................................................................97 46.3

47. Shade structures ..................................................................................................................... 100 Planning ................................................................................................................ 100 47.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 100 47.2

48. Shelters .................................................................................................................................... 102 Planning ................................................................................................................ 102 48.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 102 48.2 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 103 48.3

49. Shuffleboard courts ................................................................................................................ 107 Planning ................................................................................................................ 107 49.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 107 49.2

50. Signs ........................................................................................................................................ 108 Planning ................................................................................................................ 108 50.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 108 50.2 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 108 50.3

51. Skate park ................................................................................................................................ 109 Planning ................................................................................................................ 109 51.1 Types of skate parks ............................................................................................. 109 51.2 Design .................................................................................................................. 109 51.3

52. Softfall zones ........................................................................................................................... 112 Design .................................................................................................................. 112 52.1 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 112 52.2

53. Softball nets ............................................................................................................................. 113

Planning ................................................................................................................ 113 53.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 113 53.2

54. Spectator seating .................................................................................................................... 114 Planning ................................................................................................................ 114 54.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 114 54.2

55. Sportsfield lighting .................................................................................................................. 116 Design .................................................................................................................. 116 55.1 General requirements ........................................................................................... 117 55.2

56. Sports field construction ........................................................................................................ 118 Planning ................................................................................................................ 118 56.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 118 56.2

57. Stairs ........................................................................................................................................ 120 Planning ................................................................................................................ 120 57.1


Design .................................................................................................................. 120 57.2 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 120 57.3

58. Taps .......................................................................................................................................... 121 Planning ................................................................................................................ 121 58.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 121 58.2 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 122 58.3

59. Tennis courts ........................................................................................................................... 123 Planning ................................................................................................................ 123 59.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 123 59.2

60. Throwing circles ...................................................................................................................... 124 Planning ................................................................................................................ 124 60.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 124 60.2

61. Toilets....................................................................................................................................... 125 Planning ................................................................................................................ 125 61.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 125 61.2

62. Trails and tracks ...................................................................................................................... 127 Planning ................................................................................................................ 127 62.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 127 62.2 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 127 62.3

63. Trees ........................................................................................................................................ 129 Planning ................................................................................................................ 129 63.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 129 63.2 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 130 63.3 Tree selection for the urban environment – City of Gold Coast ............................. 131 63.4

64. Turf ........................................................................................................................................... 155 Planning ................................................................................................................ 155 64.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 155 64.2 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 156 64.3

65. Viewing platforms ................................................................................................................... 157 Planning ................................................................................................................ 157 65.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 157 65.2

66. Volleyball courts ...................................................................................................................... 161 Planning ................................................................................................................ 161 66.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 161 66.2

67. Water features ......................................................................................................................... 163 Planning ................................................................................................................ 163 67.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 163 67.2

68. Water supply ............................................................................................................................ 167 Planning ................................................................................................................ 167 68.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 167 68.2


69. Water tanks .............................................................................................................................. 168 Planning ................................................................................................................ 168 69.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 168 69.2

70. Site drainage ............................................................................................................................ 169 Planning ................................................................................................................ 169 70.1 Design .................................................................................................................. 169 70.2 Standard drawings ................................................................................................ 170 70.3


1. Document intent

Purpose

This document provides minimum City of Gold Coast (City) design standards criteria for open space infrastructure. It is intended for use by internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and developers involved in the development of public open space.


2. General requirements

General 2.1

Provide all necessary resources, equipment, materials and labour for the planning and design of the specified asset.

Provide planning and design to meet the following requirements:

• Provide an efficient/economical design to meet the asset’s intended function, design life, ease of maintenance, and overall cost.

• Enhance the environment of the site while maintaining the site’s natural features.

• Provide safe conditions for the location and installation of the asset and future use.

• Minimise impact on adjoining properties and the surroundings.

• Integrate with other assets.

• Maintain or improve drainage and overland flow paths (if relevant).

Qualification 2.2

Use only experienced and qualified planners/designers to undertake planning/design works.

For structural, civil and electrical works design must be undertaken and certified by a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ) with proven experience in the specified field.

Performance 2.3

The designer/contractor must carry out tests and measurements to show compliance with the relevant standards and other documented requirements as required. Include any other geotechnical certification, test results and survey data required to conform to the specification. Pay the cost of any required testing or measurements.

Carry out verification tests and measurements to show compliance with the documented requirements.

Submit such details or supporting documentation if requested.

Standards /legislation/regulations 2.4

Ensure that the planning, design and construction of the asset conforms to all relevant Australian standards, regulations, acts, legislations, policies, specifications, codes of practice and best practice guidelines, as current at the time of approval.

Create and/or enhance equitable access as part of the planning, design and construction of the asset. Conform to the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1992, the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (ADAQ Section 46) and AS1428 Design for Access and Mobility.

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles must be conformed with as part of the planning, design and construction of the asset. Conform with the CPTED guidelines for Queensland, 2007.


Comply with workplace health and safety as part of the planning, design and construction of the asset.

Statutory requirements shall take precedence over standards and this specification.

Definitions 2.5

The following abbreviations/definitions apply.

ADWG: Australian Drinking Water Guidelines

ASSDA: Australian Stainless Steel Development Association

BCA: Building Code of Australia

CPTED: Crime Prevention through Environmental Design Guidelines (issued by the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works)

DDA: Disability Discrimination Act

DEHP: Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (Queensland)

DEWS: Department of Energy and Water Supply

DTMR: Department of Transport and Main Roads

LDG: Land Development Guidelines (City of Gold Coast)

NCC: National Construction Code

NWQMS: National Water Quality Management Strategy (Australian Government)

QADA Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act

RPEQ: Registered Professional Engineer Queensland

WHS: Work, Health and Safety Act and Regulation

WSUD: Water Sensitive Urban Design

Planning and design 2.6

Prior to commencement of planning and design, consult with Parks and Recreational Services Branch.

It is recognised that development of City infrastructure and assets may involve removal, retention, replacement, or relocation of vegetation in parks and open space or adjacent to environmental areas. Comply with all relevant vegetation legislation.

Assess and obtain approval via the development approval process, all vegetation management issues related to material change of use, reconfiguration of lot application approvals, and Building Approvals on City-regulated freehold land.

Obtain service plans from all relevant public utilities authorities and other organisations whose services exist within the site area. Plot these services on the relevant drawings, including the plan and cross-sectional views.


Identify all constraints, natural or otherwise, which may apply to the site.

Carry out surveys and review the natural surface contours and design finished surface levels to confirm land will be suitably prepared for use.

Investigate whether acid sulphate soils (ASS) or other contamination issues (landfill etc) are present on site and if an acid sulphate management plan will be required for excavated material.

Notify the City regarding all permits and approvals required for the construction of the asset, and possible lead times required. Ensure that all permits and approvals are obtained prior to construction commencing.

Use materials that comply with the asset’s intended function, design life and surrounding environment. Take into consideration ease of maintenance and overall cost.

Comply with the requirements of Planning Scheme Policy 11 – Land Development Guidelines (LDG).

Provide as constructed plans and data in accordance with GCCC Infrastructure As Constructed Data Standard 2011, which is based on ADAC specifications.

Refer to LDG Section 10.0 ‘As Constructed’ Requirements.

Other associated works and park assets 2.7

Take into account other assets and infrastructure that may be already present or planned for the park or recreational environment. Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch if future works are planned. Where the design and planning of other assets are required, comply with the requirements of the relevant Parks Specifications.

Drawings index 2.8

05-000(1) open space infrastructure index sheets 1 of 4



05-000(4) Open Space Infrastructure Index Sheets 4 of 4

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-000(1)-standard%20drawings-open%20space-infrastructure-index-sheets-%201-of-4.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-000(1)-standard%20drawings-open%20space-infrastructure-index-sheets-%201-of-4.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-000(2)-standard-drawings-open-space-infrastructure-index-sheets-2-of-4.pdf




http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-000(4)-standard-drawing-open-space-infrastructure-index-sheets-4-of-4.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-000(4)-standard-drawing-open-space-infrastructure-index-sheets-4-of-4.pdf


3. Submission requirements

General submission requirements 3.1

Submit design concept plans showing the following to Parks and Recreational Services Branch for preliminary review:

• the layout of the asset and the relationship with other park infrastructure and vegetation

• typical cross sections and indicative details to illustrate intent

• the proposed materials for construction of the asset

• manufacturer’s data sheets and specification sheets for any proposed proprietary items

• other information as requested by Parks and Recreational Services Branch.

After approval of concept design by our Parks and Recreational Services officers and other City officers as required, provide a full set of detail design drawings with RPEQ certification and approvals as required. Submit as a minimum the following details:

• location of works

• plans, sections and details

• materials and hardware schedules

• finishes schedule

• maintenance schedule

• design calculations (for record purposes only).

All plans must be in A3 format at a scale that is sufficient to show the design intent and detail,both paper hard copy and pdf file copy must be provided.

Any submission requirements listed as part of a Development Application, Material Change of Use application, Reconfiguration of a Lot application, or Operational Works application will take precedence over these submission requirements.

Asset specific submission requirements 3.2

Irrigation plan 3.3

A detailed irrigation plan must:

• be site specific and detail complete design, layout and specifications as well as providing Coefficient Uniformity (CU), Distribution Uniformity (DU) and Scheduling Coefficient (SC) details for the proposed irrigation system. The distribution uniformity test must indicate a DU ≥ 75%, CU ≥75%, and SC ≤ 1.2


• include all details regarding the proposed water supply and associated tanks and pumps, for all areas subject to irrigation on the sports field and associated kick-about area

• include the location of water meter, backflow prevention device and isolation valve and incorporate water sensitive design practices (if relevant)

• materials and hardware schedules maintenance manuals and schedules.

Play equipment 3.4

The design concept/layout plan must show:

• the layout of the proposed play equipment (e.g. swings, rockers, slides, monkey bars) and surfacing (e.g. loose surface with rubber matting at base of swings, edging to contain surface; to be provided on finished ground level etc.)

• the age groups for which this play equipment is suited (e.g. pre-school, junior primary, 0-5 years old, 9-12 years old etc.);

• the relationship of the proposed play equipment to adjacent features such as trees, fences, roads and car-parks and other park structures. Identify any trees or plants nearby of a hazardous nature (toxic, climbable and the like). Identify any signage requirement;

• risk assessment in accordance with the City’s Risk Methodology, if playground is installed within 40 metres of a potential hazard (e.g. road, car park, water bodies, drainage infrastructure etc.)

• safe working distances between each item of play equipment

• access for ambulance or emergency service vehicles.

Skate parks 3.5

A 3D rendered CAD model with multiple views of the skate park must be provided.


4. Barbecues stainless steel

Planning 4.1

Barbecues may only be installed in the following areas:

• district parks

• city parks

• natural areas with city/regional catchment which are not subjected to high potential bushfire hazard.

Locate barbecues in the vicinity of picnic areas, preferably downwind of the prevailing wind direction.

Illumination

Provide illumination to barbecues in city parks and oceanfront foreshore reserves. Do not provide illumination to barbecues in other locations.

Earthworks

Compact subgrade material to minimum 95 per cent standard compaction.

Concrete slab

Install the barbecue on a reinforced concrete slab with falls to ensure all surfaces are free draining.

Provide a 10 millimetre radius trowel finish to the slab edge. The slab must have a minimum Class W slip resistance in conformance with AS/NZS 4586.

Drainage sump

Provide a concrete drainage sump (formed within the slab) beneath the barbecue, which steps vertically by 25 millimetres at the perimeter and falls a further 50 millimetres to the outlet. Coat the sump with an approved two-pack epoxy paint.

Water service

Provide 12.5 millimetre diameter lagged copper pipework with suitable brackets and supports between the external water meter box and the water service cabinet. The final connection between the lagged copper pipe and the water cabinet must be made using a 500 millimetre length of 12.5 millimetre diameter braided stainless steel hose ('Easy Hooker' or approved equivalent). Entry into the water service cabinet must be made vertically between the slab and the cabinet, central in the cabinet as viewed from the front and 150 millimetre off the front face of the cabinet.

Install a 12.5 millimetre stainless steel ball valve within the water service cabinet. The valve must be securely fastened within the cabinet and aligned horizontally (threaded end facing the door) and central within the cabinet.

All brackets and fixings must be stainless steel grade 316.


Drainage pipework

All drainage pipework must be DN100 PVC with a minimum grade 1:60.

Operation

Each hot plate must have a vandal proof start/stop button located in the adjacent maintenance access door. Provide a vandal proof LED light (adjacent to or within each button) which illuminates when the barbecue is in operation.

The hot plate must begin a heating cycle when the button is continuously depressed for at least five seconds. The hot plate must stop heating if the button is pressed again during a heating cycle.

The hot plate must reach cooking temperature within four minutes of the start button being pushed.

The barbecue operation must be controlled by a timer which automatically switches the power off after a heating cycle of approximately 16 minutes.

Design elements

Hot plates

Fabricate hot plates from 3.0 millimetre thick grade 316 stainless steel, having smooth curves and no obvious welds or crevices to trap food or other debris.

The plates must be free draining to the internal drainage system via a central drain hole with a diameter of 12 millimetre.

Cooking surface dimensions: 410 millimetre x 410 millimetre.

Overall hot plate dimensions: 545 millimetre x 545 millimetre.

Plate cut out dimensions: 480 millimetre x 480 millimetre.

Install a heat insulating gasket between the plate and the bench top.

Bench top

Fabricate the bench top from 2.0 millimetre thick grade 316 stainless steel sheeting with a polished finish. Provide 100 millimetre radius corners. The bench top must be level.

All jointing must be achieved by welds which are ground smooth and polished. Rivets or screws must not be used in the bench top surface.

Structural framework

Fabricate the structural frame from grade 316 stainless steel members. The frame must be designed to suitably support the barbecue exterior allowing for imposed loading.

Side cladding

Fabricate side cladding and access doors from 2.0 millimetre thick grade 316 stainless steel sheeting with a polished finish.


The cladding on each side (excludes the front and back) of the barbecue must have 2 x 50 millimetre thick bands of perforated holes running the width of the panel to allow ventilation. One band must be positioned directly beneath the benchtop and the other band at floor level. The holes must be 5.0 millimetre in diameter with a 12 millimetre centre to centre spacing.

Doors

Provide maintenance access doors and cabinet doors.

Fabricate all doors from 2.0 millimetre thick grade 316 stainless steel sheeting with a polished finish. The doors must be left opening with grade 316 stainless steel hinges and Lockwood night latches. The City of Gold Coast will provide all lock barrels for installation.

• Maintenance access door dimensions: 650 millimetres high x 450 millimetres wide.

• Distribution board cabinet dimensions: 650 millimetres high x 450 millimetres wide x 285 deep (provide a grade 316 stainless steel mounting plate 390 millimetres high x 450 millimetres wide within the cabinet for mounting the distribution board).

• Water service cabinet dimensions: 245 millimetres high x 175 millimetres wide x 200 millimetres deep.

• Power outlet cabinet dimensions: 245 millimetres high x 175 millimetres wide x 200 millimetres deep.

Fasteners

All fasteners and fixings must be grade 316 stainless steel. Apply anti-gawling lubricant to threads.

Labelling

Install suitable cautionary labelling in conformance with Work Health and Safety requirements to notify the public of the hazards associated with the barbecue facility.

Install suitable operational instruction labelling adjacent to each start button.

Equipotential bonding

Provide an equipotential bond to concrete reinforcement, conductive structural equipment and conductive water pipe using Nesco Wacon equipotential conductor or equivalent.

Supply and install earth electrode in accordance with AS/NZS:3017 Section 3 as required.

Provide flexible equipotential conductor where cable is likely to be flexed (e.g. during door opening/closing).

Cabling

Use cable core colours as specified in AS/NZS3000.

Distribution board


Provide an IP56 rated load centre mounted to the mounting plate within the distribution board cabinet. Power cable entry into the distribution board cabinet must be made vertically between the slab and the cabinet, central in the cabinet as viewed from the front and 150 millimetres off the front face of the cabinet.

Power outlet

Provide a Clipsal 56 series 15 amp power outlet (or approved equivalent) complete with integral resettable residual current device (RCD).

The power outlet must be mounted inside the distribution board cabinet.

Electrical conduits

Provide a minimum of 2 x 50 millimetre rigid conduits from the pit to the electrical cabinet installed in the 'electrical zone' nominated on the standard drawings.

Electrical connections

Maintain the integrity of all IP rated enclosures and fixtures.

Residual Current Device (RCD)

All barbeques to have an RCD installed. Sizing of cables and system should be such that nuisance tripping does not occur.

Standard drawings 4.2

Comply with the following LDG standard drawings (use latest version):

05-018(1)a double stainless steel bbq.

05-018(2) double stainless steel bbq electrical details

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-018(1)-standard-drawing-double-stainless-steel-bbq-general-arrangement.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-018(1)-standard-drawing-double-stainless-steel-bbq-general-arrangement.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-018(2)-standard%20drawing-double-stainless-steel-bbq-electrical-details.pdf


5. Baseball practice nets

Planning 5.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of baseball facilities.

Design 5.2

Seek confirmation from the relevant City officer regarding the design parameters of the baseball facilities. Refer to ‘Facilities Construction Handbook’ published by International Baseball Association (IBA) as a guide.

Unless noted otherwise, comply with the following recommendations from IBA:

• install practice nets and/or protective screen (backstop) for the protection of spectators, especially behind home plate for protection from balls tipped into foul territory

• design backstop to be durable, minimum 5.5 metres height, sufficient width, and minimum 18 metres behind home plate

• batting cages should have a covered top where possible.

Other design considerations include:

• life cycle costing

• layout and orientation

• size

• playing surface

• flow of water and drainage

• general landscaping

• other accessories and amenities (e.g. lighting)

• spectators’ seating and roof structures, etc. (if relevant).


6. Basketball courts

Planning 6.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of basketball courts.

Design 6.2

Seek confirmation from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch regarding the design parameters of the basketball courts.

The following information taken from Western Australia’s Department of Sport and Recreation should be used as a guide only. Note this information is provided as a guide only as there is no current accepted standard in Queensland or Australia. Obtain independent and professional advice prior to planning and design.

• Design for a half or full court subject to instruction from the City Parks and Open Space Services officer.

• Design the playing court to be a flat, hard surface free from obstructions with dimensions of 28 metres long by 15 metres wide (full court), measured from the inside edge of the boundary line.

• Pavement to be asphalt or concrete. Confirm pavement and surface finish with our Parks and Open Space Services officer.

• Draw all lines in white, 5 centimetres in width and clearly visible.

• Design such that the minimum space around the court for run-off is 2 metres. Any obstruction must be at least 2 metres from the playing court. Spectators seating must be at least 5 metres from the outside edge of the boundary lines.

• Design to take into consideration ‘Guidelines for the Safe Installation of Basketball Rings’ published by Basketball Australia.

• Unless noted otherwise, comply with the following diagram (full court):




• courts orientation and separation

• flow of water (surface and subsurface) and drainage

• base selection (asphalt base with concrete edge beams, or concrete base) and surfacing


• other accessories and amenities (e.g. nets, umpire chairs, lighting)

• spectators’ seating and roof structures, etc.


7. Bike rails

Planning 7.1

Embellishments of open space assets: Comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21)

Design 7.2

The design, location and construction of bicycle rails should be carried out in accordance with the AS2890.3 Parking Facilities – Bicycle Parking Facilities and AUSTROADS Guide to Road Design Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths.

The site of the bike rails must be well-drained. Drains and pending areas are to be covered.

Bike rails either single or multiple are to be used rather than bike racks. Bike racks are not permitted. Racks provide minimal support and may cause damage to the bicycle.

Bike rails are to be installed on hard slip resistant pavements that match or blend in with surrounding pavements, and are sealed with a penetrating sealant.

Bike rails should have luminance contrast of 30 per cent wherever possible and should be set back from the continuous accessible paths of travel to ensure a clear path of travel for a person with a vision impairment.

Bike rails located within 1 kilometre of foreshore locations must be fabricated out of grade 316 stainless steel with bead blast finish.

Minimum finish for bike rails in other locations is to be hot dipped galvanized steel.

Bike rails to be designed to bolt down to finish surface with tamper proof acorn shaped bolt heads that are non-sheer and to secure the front and back wheel of two bicycles (one each side of each hoop)

There may be locations where it is desirable to install covered bike racks for weather protection. Consult with Parks and Open Space Services officer for requirements.


Comply with the following LDG standard drawings (use latest revision):

05-630 bicycle parking

05-631 bicycle parking facilities, triathlon bar style hanging rail - verge/parks

05-632 bicycle parking facilities, triathlon bar style hanging rail - on road

05-633 bicycle parking facilities, inverted 'u' and pole ring style racks

05-634 bicycle parking facilities, typical base details

05-635 bicycle parking facilities shelter details

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-630-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-630-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-631-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities-triathlon-bar-style-hanging-rail-vergeparks.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-631-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities-triathlon-bar-style-hanging-rail-vergeparks.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-632-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities,triathlon-bar-style-hanging-rail-on-road.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-632-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities,triathlon-bar-style-hanging-rail-on-road.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-633-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities-inverted-'U'-and-pole-ring-style-racks.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-633-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities-inverted-'U'-and-pole-ring-style-racks.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-634-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities-typical-base-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-634-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities-typical-base-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-635-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities-shelter-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-635-standard-drawing-bicycle-parking-facilities-shelter-detail.pdf


8. Bins

Planning 8.1


The City has a Preferred Supplier Arrangement established for the manufacture and supply of the ‘Parks Furniture Suite’ that includes bins. Contact our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for more information.

We have a preference for the use of recycled materials. Parks furniture suite items are to be ordered and supplied with recycled composite plastic battens.

Design 8.2

Design for equitable access. Consider elements such as vehicle access, accessible car parking drop off/picking up points, ramps, gates, toilets, equipment, pathways, barbeques etc. Comply with AS1428 series of standards and the DDA and QADA. Bins should be located adjacent a continuous accessible path of travel both for equitable access and for ease of removal and emptying.

Bins should be provided with the common zone of reach between 700 millimetres to 1200 millimetres high suitable for people with ambulant disabilities as well as wheelchair users.

A clear circulation space of 1540 millimetres x 2070 millimetres must be located on a hard slip resistant surface adjacent to the bins which has a maximum gradient of 1:40 to ensure equitable access for people with disabilities including wheelchair users.

The site of the bins must be well-drained and free from rocks and stones. Drains and pending areas are to be covered.

Bins are to be installed on hard slip resistant pavements that are sealed with a penetrating sealant. The pavement should match adjoining paths/pavements.

Where bins are located on the edge of grassed areas the pavement should extend 150 millimetres from the sides of the bins to allow for grass cutting without hitting the bin

Bins must be 240 litre size. Bins smaller than 240 litre size are not permitted.

Contact us for instruction on whether recycling bins are required as well as rubbish bins.


Comply with the following LDG standard drawings:

05-510 urban suite - 240l wheelie bin enclosure

05-529 waterside suite - 240l wheelie bin enclosure- verge/parks

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-510-standard-drawing-urban-suite-240L-wheelie-bin-enclosure.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-510-standard-drawing-urban-suite-240L-wheelie-bin-enclosure.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-529-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-240L-wheelie-bin-enclosure.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-529-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-240L-wheelie-bin-enclosure.pdf


9. BMX tracks

Planning 9.1

The City has a Strategic and operational plan for skate and BMX facilities on the Gold Coast. This document should be used as a reference document for all planning work concerning BMX facilities. Volume 5 of this document contains various checklists that can be used for the planning, site selection, design and management of skate and BMX facilities within the city of Gold Coast.

BMX facilities can be integrated multi use shared facilities or purpose built dedicated BMX facilities. Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch if the BMX track is to be part of a skate/ BMX park.

Generally the surface material will dictate the users. This specification is for BMX tracks only.

Types of BMX tracks

BMX trails: Dirt jumps that are built in opportunistic locations based on rider demand. Usually built around existing environmental elements.

BMX freestyle dirt jumps: Purpose built dirt jumps, usually constructed for complex aerial tricks.

BMX race tracks: Purpose built tracks. The track usually consists of a starting gate on top of a hill for up to eight racers, a groomed serpentine, dirt race course made of various jumps and rollers and a finish line. The course is about 4.6 meters wide and has large banked corners that help riders maintain speed. There are regulations published by the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) for tracks used for elite level racing classes such as national championships and international competitions.

Design 9.2

Unless noted otherwise, comply with the following:

General Design for a BMX track that:

• is functional, suitable and fit for purpose

• is safe and convenient

• does not generate social impact

• allows adequate access and egress for emergency services operations - liaise with emergency services providers (Queensland Ambulance, Police, QFRS) to confirm requirements

• minimises maintenance requirements

• maintains a satisfactory level of service for all users including access within general use zones and pedestrian zones for users with disabilities and/or limited mobility.

Take the following into consideration: • handrail and barriers


• stormwater and subsurface drainage

• seating and shade structures

• furniture

• landscaping

• lighting and power supply

• other embellishment requirements as indicated in the LDG

• other features as determined during concept design development.

Undertake the following: • BMX track design life: Consult with our Parks and Open Space Services officer and Structural/Civil

Engineer officer to identify the design life for the track and all integrated components

• undertake a Designers Risk Assessment for the whole of the works. Consider slip resistance of all surfaces as well as protection against falling from height as part of the risk assessment

• develop the BMX track in consultation with our Parks and Open Space Services officer

• ensure sufficient space is provided between BMX components

• make sure geometry is within the limits acceptable to the BMX community

• consider potential security issues when developing the design layout. Make the layout as open and visible to the public eye as possible. Design in conformance with the latest CPTED principles. If required, incorporate other site surveillance measures into the design and provide site security fencing.

Structural design • provide structural design and design certification by an RPEQ engineer as required

Surface finish • surface finishes to be appropriate to the type of BMX track that is being constructed

• shared zones: within shared zones, provide a surface acceptable for BMX but which has the required slip resistance for pedestrian traffic

• provide line marking, signage, tactile markers, barriers and the like as required.

Drainage • provide adequate drainage in the area. Design stormwater drainage systems to conform to LDG

Section 3.5 Design Requirements – Stormwater Drainage, and Parks Specification Drainage.

Other requirements • confirm with us regarding problems with existing BMX tracks. Design appropriately to mitigate

these problems.


Reference: Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan, 2011-20


Reference: Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan, 2011-20.


10. Boardwalks

Planning 10.1

The proposed location and environment will dictate the appearance and detailing of the boardwalk.

Consult with our Parks and Open Space Services officer and Structural Engineer officer to identify the following:

• if vehicular traffic (maintenance and emergency) will use the boardwalk and frequency of use

• the width of the boardwalk

• the materials selection

• the design life for the structure and all integrated components

• the serviceability limit state.

Obtain approval from our Parks and Open Space Services officer for the proposed width of the boardwalk.

Design 10.2

Design boardwalks and other associated works. Take into consideration the following (if relevant):

• supporting structures

• piling works

• design loads

• geotechnical requirements

• marine and tidal works

• guardrail and other safety requirements

• accessibility

• afflux, flood and debris loading impacts

Take in consideration load carrying capacities, serviceability requirements and whole-of-life costs such as maintenance.

Design loadings to comply with AS1170.

Use materials that are fit for purpose, for example concrete, steel and timber.

Recycled composite plastic decking may be considered for boardwalks upon approval by our Parks and Open Space Services officer and Structural Engineer officer. If considering use of recycled


composite plastic decking, seek approval from our Parks and Open Space Services officer and Structural Engineer officer prior to commencing any detailed design.

Precast concrete boardwalk systems may be considered for boardwalks upon approval by City officers. If considering use of pre cast concrete boardwalk system seek approval from our Parks and Open Space Services officer and Structural Engineer officer prior to commencing any detailed design.

Timber boardwalks For a timber boardwalk, comply with the following unless noted otherwise:

• detail structure so that it dries as soon as possible after getting wet

• detail structure so that it is self-cleaning without fixed elements that block the egress of water and leaf litter.

Detail to maximize the life of the substructure:

• use durable species – refer to Timber Queensland Technical Notes

• pre-oil joists with CN oil or equal approved timber protective coating system

• apply liberal coat of CN emulsion or equal approved timber protective coating system, where joists touch bearers/headstock

• install screws in staggered alignment 8 millimetres each side of center line

• joists to be a minimum width of 75 millimetres wide

• pre-drill to full depth of screw

• place 110 millimetre malthoid damp course on top of 75 millimetre joists

• use set length decking and join on double joist with screws at least 75 millimetres from the end

• timber for decking boards – open timber features such as knot holes, loose or unsound knots, gum pockets, loose gum veins, shakes and termite galleries are not permitted on the upper face on the decking

• hardwood bearers over 175 x 175 millimetres in cross section are permitted to have heart but only within the central 1/3 of the section

• top corners of decking boards to have a 3 millimetre arise

• fasteners – all fixings (nails, bolts, screws, plates etc.) should be either stainless steel, monel metal, hot dipped galvanized or mechanically plated. Use anti-vandal fixings as appropriate

• timber should be primed and water-repellent treated

• hazard classification to AS1604 Table 1.1 Hazard Class Selection and Appendix D Guide to Hazard classifications for various end use applications.


Consult with us regarding the following:

• timber species, strength group, seasoning, stress grade, preservative treatment and surface protection

• timber is to be audited and certified by a third party inspection authority such as Timber Queensland. Audit certificates are to be supplied to City of Gold Coast.

Steel boardwalks Comply with AS4100. All steelwork to be hot-dip galvanized, powder coated or two pack painted to a selected colour.

If stairs form part of the works, comply with Parks Specification – Stairs. Take into consideration and comply with access requirements of the DDA.

Pile design (if required) Unless directed otherwise in consultation with our Parks and Open Space Services officer and Structural Engineer officer, comply with the following:

• the design life for the piles is 100 years minimum

• utilise durable materials and/or corrosion protection systems to achieve the design life

• design piles to AS 2159

• piles are generally pre cast concrete or cast-in-situ concrete. Timber piles and steel screw piles may be used subject to approval by our Structural Engineer officer

• if the asset is subject to marine and tidal works, comply with AS 3962 and DEHP ‘Operational Policy – Building and engineering standards for tidal works’. Apply the design criteria producing the most adverse effect. Ensure piles are capable of resisting uplift loads (buoyancy, wave loads etc) applied to the platform structure

• undertake geotechnical investigations as necessary to determine subsoil conditions and pile design parameters

• ensure full consideration has been given to the behaviour of foundation materials in excavations within such zones.

Footings Undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems. Provide RPEQ certification for the installation of the boardwalk(s) (inspection of footings).

Handrail, guardrail, kerb rail and barriers – all boardwalks Design handrails, guardrails, kerb rails and barriers as appropriate.

Comply with requirements of AS2156.2, AS1657 and AS 1428. Apply the design criteria producing the safest possible results that also meet DDA requirements. Comply with workplace health and safety requirements.


All exposed surfaces must be free from sharp edges, burrs or other safety hazards.

Depending on the location of the asset, stainless steel may be required for durability and corrosion resistance purposes. All stainless steel must comply with the recommendations of the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association.


11. Bocce courts

Planning 11.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of bocce court/s.

Design 11.2

Seek confirmation from the relevant City officer regarding the design parameters of the bocce court.

The following information taken from Western Australia’s Department of Sport and Recreation should be used as guide only. Note this information is provided as a guide only as there is no current accepted standard in Queensland or Australia. Obtain independent and professional advice prior to planning and design.

• Design the court to be 20-27 metres long and 3-4 metres wide, centre area to be 12.5 metres in length and separated from the two throwing areas by foot line.

• Most desirable location of the court is an open, un-shaded area with good natural drainage.

• Position the court such that players do not directly face the sun.

• Design bocce court using soil, oyster shell or asphalt surfacing.

• Make sure the site is away from traffic noise and sheltered from prevailing winds.

• Make sure there is no root invasive tree within a reasonable distance from the proposed courts.



• courts dimensions and markings




• other accessories and amenities (lighting)



12. Bollards

Planning 12.1

Bollards generally will be required for: • protection of assets e.g. bollards around switch boards or above ground infrastructure to protect

from maintenance vehicles and mowers

• security e.g. preventing illegal access of motor vehicles to public open space

• amenity e.g. demarcation of path ways, demarcation of access points

• where two or more road reserves adjoin a park, and it is likely to be used as a vehicle thoroughfare.

Bollard use should be minimized where possible. Fixed or removable bollards should not be placed in the middle of paths unless a risk assessment indicates that vehicles may enter the park via the pathway.

Bollards generally may not be required: • where the natural slope or density of vegetation within the natural area is believed to prevent access

• minimal park assets (green assets only)

• narrow long parks (limited reason for unlawful access)

• area has high concentration of trees which prevent vehicle access

• when park road frontage has right angle kerb and channel (difficult to drive over)

• low profile parks (limited reason for parking or accessing)

• minimal park existing assets (not attracting park users - safety)

• infrastructure within park provides obstacles preventing vehicle encroachment

• park frontage (road verge) has street trees deter vehicle entry

• area is well serviced by internal car park and/or on street parking

• park is not close to nearby destination/venue with limited parking, park not at risk of parking on grass.

Design 12.2

Bollards must meet the following performance criteria:

• made from robust materials that are vandal and corrosion resistant

• if timber used, to be free of all splits, knots and twists


• durable - long life span, typical useful life:

o bollards – timber 20 years (Class 1 durability, H4 hazard level)

o bollards – steel 25 years

o bollards – recycled plastic 25 years.

Bollard spacing: to restrict vehicle access – minimum 1500 millimetres centre to centre spacing is required. (Average car width is 1800s millimetre).

Bollard tops and caps must be designed to repel water.



05-012 bollards removable

05-022 bollards overhead view

05-023 bollards installation on pathways

05-716 bollards – timber

05-717 bollards – metal

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-512-standard-drawing-natural-suite-bench.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-522-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-523-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-extended-bench.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-716-standard-drawing-bollards-timber.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-716-standard-drawing-bollards-timber.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-717-standard-drawing-bollards-metal.pdf



13. Bridges

Planning 13.1

The proposed location and environment will dictate the appearance and detailing of the bridge.

Consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to identify the following:

• what type of vehicular traffic will use the bridge and frequency of use

• the maximum size and weight of vehicles that will use the bridge

• the width of the bridge




Obtain approval from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for the proposed width of the boardwalk.

Design 13.2

Design bridges and other associated works. Take into consideration the following (if relevant):


• piling works

• design loads



• handrails, guard rails, barriers and other safety requirements

• accessibility

• afflux, flood and debris loading impacts.


Unless noted otherwise, provide a minimum design life of 100 years.




Prefabricated timber and metal bridges may be considered upon approval by our officers. If considering use of prefabricated timber and metal footbridges seek approval prior to commencing any detailed design.

The location and design of bridges must be shown to cause no afflux to upstream properties. Consult with our officers to determine if hydraulic modeling will be required for the bridge.

Pile design (if required) Unless directed otherwise, in consultation with Parks and Recreational Services comply with the following:




• piles are generally precast concrete or cast-in-situ concrete. Timber piles and steel screw piles may be used subject to approval by our Structural Engineer Officer.




Footings Undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems. Provide RPEQ certification for the design and installation of footings.

Handrail, guardrail and barriers Design handrails, guardrails, and barriers as appropriate.

Comply with requirements of AS2156.2 and AS1657. Apply the design criteria producing the safest possible results. If the bridge is to be used for pedestrian traffic as well as vehicular traffic ensure compliance with AS 1428 is also met. Comply with workplace health and safety requirements.


Depending on the location of the asset, stainless steel may be required for durability and corrosion resistance purposes. All stainless steel must comply with the recommendations of the Australian Stainless Steel Development Association. Stainless steel also has a low thermal conductivity and is more comfortable to touch than most metals in extreme temperatures.


14. Carparks

Planning 14.1

Apply CPTED principals to the planning and location of the car park.

Locate car park so that it is in good relationship to entrance and other park infrastructure.

Suitable species shade trees shall be installed between every sixth and seventh car park space. Sufficient volume for root growth through provision of growing media is required and shall be designed into the project.

Innovative solutions such as bio-retention planters and structural soils are encouraged.

Embellishment: comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21) and LDG Policy 11 Section 3 including 3.3 Design Requirements – Pavements and 3.4 Design Requirements – Roads and Bikeways.

Design 14.2

The removal of existing trees is to be minimized. As a minimum, consider the following:

• surface materials

• design life

• whole of life costs

• horizontal/vertical alignment and cross fall

• drainage (preference is to incorporate WSUD principals)

• lighting.

Undertake geotechnical testing of existing sub grade material to determine CBR values so that pavement can be designed accordingly.

Unless instructed otherwise by our Parks and Open Space Services officer and Civil Engineer officer, the car park surface is to be asphalt (DG10). Refer to LDG, Section 3 Engineering Infrastructure – Design Requirements, Table 3.3A for pavement and asphalt thicknesses. The minimum pavement and course thickness for public car parks shall be as for Access Streets 400VPD.


15. Chess courts

Planning 15.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of the chess court.

The chess court should not be sited on a direct path of travel and should have adequate clearance to avoid collisions.

Seek confirmation from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch regarding the design requirements of the chess court. Generally a chess court can consist of a giant chess board, a group of chess tables or a combination of both.

Surface treatments must be durable and non-slip.

A chess board consists of eight rows and eight columns with the squares alternating in light (‘white’) and dark (‘black’) colours. The chessboard is placed between the players in such a way that the near corner square to the right of the player is ‘white’. Colours for social play are not critical as long as they are contrasting. Colour ranges for tournament or competition play can be found at http://www.fide.com/component/handbook/?id=16andview=category

The size of the chess board is generally chosen for the size of the chess pieces that will be used.

Design 15.2

Outdoor chess court (giant size)

Chess pieces 64 centimetres is a common size for outdoor PVC moulded chess pieces, referred to as ‘giant chess sets’. The 64 centimetres refers to the height of the king. These pieces have a base of approximately 24 centimetres. These chess sets are readily available from chess supply companies.

Refer to our Parks and Open Space Services officer to determine if an on-site storage facility will be required for the chess pieces and if so what type of storage facility is required and where it should be located. Giant chess courts should preferably be located within proximity of public facilities such as libraries or community centres that have storage facilities available.

Chess board The squares for the board to accommodate the 64 centimetre giant chess pieces should be 40 centimetres x 40 centimetres.

The board should be located on a permanent hard surface.

Options for giant chess boards include:

• reinforced concrete slab with applied colour finish material to make chess board layout

• reinforced concrete slab with applied resin bound pebble/crystal surfacing material to make a chess board layout

http://www.fide.com/component/handbook/?id=16&view=category


• reinforced coloured concrete slab with shot blasted alternate squares (i.e. a black coloured concrete with white aggregate) - squares would be alternating steel float black concrete and shot blasted white aggregate concrete

• asphalt with applied colour finish material to make chess board layout

• applied surface finishes applied to concrete or asphalt pavements must be suitable to be trafficked by pedestrians and vehicles and resistant to degradation by UV radiation.

The outdoor chess court must be fully integrated with other park infrastructure and have shade and casual seating options available in close proximity.

Outdoor chess court (chess tables)

Chess tables and seats can be proprietary items or custom made elements. They must be made of robust materials that are suitable for the public realm. The following must be considered and accounted for in materials selection for the chess tables and seats:

• surface that is not reflective

• surface that does not absorb solar radiation and heat up causing discomfort to users

• surface that can be easily cleaned

• surface that is scratch resistant

• materials that are robust and easily replaced if damaged.

Chess tables and seats must be fixed in position and not removable. For tables in groups there must be a selection of tables that are accessible by wheel chair users.


16. Cricket practice nets and wickets

Planning 16.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of cricket facilities.

Design 16.2

Comply with the following: • AS1725.4 Chain link fabric fencing – cricket net fencing enclosures

• Cricket Australia recommended lighting minimum 250 lux.

Other design considerations include: • life cycle costing

• practice nets orientation and separation




• spectators’ seating and roof structures, etc. (if relevant).



05-008 cricket facilities – pitch plans and sections (if relevant)

05-009 cricket facilities – pitch specification and notes (if relevant)

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-008-standard-drawing-cricket-facilities-pitch-plans-and-sections.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-008-standard-drawing-cricket-facilities-pitch-plans-and-sections.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-009-standard-drrawing-cricket-facilities-pitch-specification-and-notes.pdf


17. Croquet green

Planning 17.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of the croquet green.

Design 17.2

The surface of the croquet green is to be a closely mown fine grass.

Seek approval for proposed grass type from our Parks and Open Space Services officer and Sports Facilities and Turf Grass officer.

Seek confirmation from our Parks and Open Space Services officer regarding the design parameters of the croquet green.


• Design the court layout to be a rectangle 32 metres long by 25.6 metres wide. Mark the corners (as Roman numerals I, II, III, IV) and boundaries (as N, E, S, W) regardless of the actual orientation of the court.

• The hoops are 305 millimeters above the ground measured to the top of the hoop.

• The pegs are 38 millimetres in diameter and extend 457 millimetres above the ground (measured to the top of the peg).

• Set the peg in the centre of the court.

• Set the six hoops parallel to the north and south boundaries. The centres of the two inner hoops are 6.4 metres to the north and south of the peg, and the centres of the four outer hoops are 6.4 metres from the adjacent boundaries.


18. Cycling tracks

Planning 18.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of cycling tracks.

Design 18.2

Refer to LDG Section 3.0 Engineering Infrastructure – Design Requirements, 3.4.23 Bikeways.

The LDG has defined the following:

• bikeway: a designated route or corridor for bikes

• bike lanes: a designated section of on road pavement used as a bike path

• bike path: the actual facility on which bikes travel off road.

Different technical standards and engineering requirements apply for each of the above. The requirements for bikeway and bike lanes are a lot more rigorous than the requirements of the bike path.

For the purpose of this specification, the cycling tracks are assumed to be used only in a park and recreational environment, and hence only the ‘bike path’ requirements would be relevant.

For bikeway design details we have adopted Austroads Guide to Road Design – Part 6A: Pedestrian and Cyclist Paths Design, and these must be complied with.

Pavement Undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the pavement construction. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for the pavement system. Provide RPEQ certification for the pavement design.

Lighting Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch if lighting is required to the cycling track. Comply with Parks Specifications – Park Lighting.

Ensure lighting levels meet Australian Standards and CPTED design principles.


Comply with the following standard drawings:

05-804 class 2 bike track - general notes

05-805 class 2 - multi-use trail

05-806 class 2 - multi-use trail - general notes

05-814 class 1 – bike track – two way/ dual use as footpath

05-815 class 1 – bike track – general notes

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-804-standard-drawing-class-2-bike-track-general-notes.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-805-standard-drawing-class-2-multi-use-trail-cycle-and-equestrian-pedestrian-and-cycle.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-806-standard-drawing-class-2-multi-use-trail-general-notes.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-814-standard-drawing-bike-track-dual-use-as-footpath.pdf




05-02-401 concrete footpaths and bike paths greater than 1200mm wide

05-02-402 bicycle path entrance deflection rail

05-02-403 bicycle path entrance holding rail

05-020 bikeway path terminal treatment

05-021 bikeway path terminal treatment(bollards).

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-401-concrete-footpaths-and-bike-paths-greater-than-1200mm-wide.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-401-concrete-footpaths-and-bike-paths-greater-than-1200mm-wide.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-402-bicycle-path-entrance-deflection-rail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-402-bicycle-path-entrance-deflection-rail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-403-bicycle-path-entrance-holding-rail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-403-bicycle-path-entrance-holding-rail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-020-standard-drawing-bikeway-path-terminal-treatment.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-020-standard-drawing-bikeway-path-terminal-treatment.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-021-stnadard-drawing-bikeway-path-terminal-treatment-bollards.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-021-stnadard-drawing-bikeway-path-terminal-treatment-bollards.pdf


19. Dog off-leash areas

Planning 19.1

Locate the dog off-leash area within parks so as not to conflict with existing or proposed park infrastructure.

Ensure the overall site free draining and not located within overland flow paths.

Avoid locating dog off-leash areas in close proximity to park boundaries that adjoin residential areas.

Where possible, separate the access to the dog off-leash area from the main access into the park space so as to avoid any potential conflicts with general park users.

Connect the dog off-leash area into a continuous path of travel to allow equitable access to the dog off-leash area.

It is preferred to locate dog off-leash areas in close proximity to car parking.

Design 19.2

Use mounding, vegetation and tree planting to enhance the visual amenity and create buffers where required between the dog off-leash area other park activity areas. This must be done in accordance with CPTED principals.

Locate and design the entrances to the dog off-leash area to minimise the possibility of dogs escaping and running onto roads, sports fields, bike paths, play grounds etc.

Provide a hard pavement to the entrances of the dog off-leash area.

Provide two entrances to the dog off-leash area and one double gated parks maintenance entrance.

Provide some casual seating areas along the inside edges of the dog off-leash area. Ensure that at a minimum one of these seating areas is connected by a hard path to the entrance pavement to allow a continuous path of travel to the seating area. Hard paths must be located along the inside edges of the dog off-leash area to maximise the open space within the dog off-leash area.

Create shade to the dog off-leash area by tree planting - new and existing. Trees should be located individually and in groupings around the perimeter of the dog off-leash area to create shade to seating areas and enhance the visual amenity of the site. For maintenance purposes, and to ensure successful establishment of new trees it is preferable to locate trees mostly around the outside perimeter of the dog off-leash area.

Perimeter fencing should follow the grade of the land and not be stepped. Regrade and profile the ground where required to achieve this.

Surface drainage is to be directed outside of the dog off-leash area, away from the entrances. Surface drainage can be single direction or multi directional. Preferred grades are min. 1:80 and maximum 1:40.


Locate bin on hard surfaced area outside of entrance to dog off-leash area, at a maximum distance of 2.5 metres from the entrance gate.

Locate regulatory signage at entrances to dog off-leash area. Refer to our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for direction on types of signs required.

Locate water tap and bubbler with dog bowl on hard surface area near entrance gate. Install rubble drainage pit outside of dog off-leash area and connect to water tap gully pit.


Comply with the following LDG’s standard drawings (use latest version):

05-001 dog off leash areas - rubbish / dog refuse bin

05-002 dog off leash areas – water tap and bubbler with dog bowl

05-003 dog off leash areas – maintenance tap

05-004 dog off leash areas – layout

05-005 dog off leash areas – fence details

05-006 pedestrian barrier – gate details

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-001-dog-off-leash-areas-rubbish-dog-refuse-bin.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-001-dog-off-leash-areas-rubbish-dog-refuse-bin.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-002-standard-drawing-dog-off-leash-areas-water-tap-and-bubbler-with-dog-bowl.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-003-standard-drawing-dog-off-leash-areas-maintenance-tap.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-004-standard-drawing-dog-off-leash-areas-layout.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-004-standard-drawing-dog-off-leash-areas-layout.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-005-standard-drawing-slabs-dog-off-leash-areas-fence-details.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-006-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-gate-details.pdf


20. Dressage arena

Planning 20.1

Select a site suitable for the location and construction of the dressage arena.

Low lying sites must be avoided due to potential drainage problems.

Good drainage is critical for the success of a dressage arena.

Design 20.2

Arena requirements A standard dressage arena is 60 metres x 40 metres.

The arena:

• should be level and separated from the public (including photographers and video operators) by a distance all round of 15 metres if possible but at least 10 metres

• must consist of a low continuous fence about 0.3 metres high

• are to be placed at least 10 metres apart, preferably 15 metres if room permits

• should be positioned where judges are not facing the sun

• the letters placed around the arena should be clearly visible and be placed about 0.5 metres outside the arena fence

• the arena can be open, covered, or enclosed.

Not permitted in the construction of an arena: • driven-in stakes

• unbreakable rope

• unbreakable chain

• unbreakable tape

• line marking or rope on the ground

• thin poles on the ground e.g. jumping rails.

Construction requirements The entire dressage arena site should be constructed with a gentle fall of 1 to 2 per cent or a crown with 200 – 300 millimetre fall to the outside so that water flows off.

Sub base – compacted clay material - either insitu or imported. Conduct geotechnical testing to determine suitability of insitu material for base.


Base – compacted road base material or equivalent. Minimum compacted depth 150 millimetres. Surface grade either longitudinal at 1 per cent or crowned with 1 – 2 per cent fall to each side.

Surface material – washed sand, free of clay, silt and rock laid to a depth of 100 millimetres over the base.


• other accessories and amenities such as:

day stalls

stables

covered yards

wash bays

round yard

arena surface

toilets

showers

powered camp sites

spectator parking

admin/office

scoring office

catering/canteen

judges/officials area.


21. Drinking fountains

Planning 21.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of drinking fountains. Locate drinking fountains in, or adjacent to, mulched or paved areas in high use areas, playgrounds, active play areas and along major pedestrian and bike paths.

Design 21.2

Comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).

Comply with the following: • requirements of AS4020, including but not limited to: drinking water appearance, temperature and

testing requirements

• requirements of DEWS and NWQMS on drinking water

• drinking fountains must be available for use by people of all abilities. Comply with DDA

• drinking fountains must be fitted with a flow inhibitor and automatic ‘shut off’ device to prevent water wastage

• drinking fountains must be fitted with an in-built water bottle refiller

• drinking fountain drainage must be connected to sewer or where this is not feasible to a constructed drainage pit.

If required, incorporate a tap, dog bowl and/or maintenance tap on the drinking fountain, design in accordance with standard drawings. Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for approval.

All concrete footings for drinking fountains must be finished 100 millimetres below the underside of the turf surface or garden area. Concrete must be of minimum grade 25MPa.



05-002 Dog Off Leash Areas – Water Tap And Bubbler With Dog Bowl

05-003 Dog Off Leash Areas – Maintenance Tap






22. Electrical bollards / pillars

Planning 22.1

An electricity supply pillar of adequate capacity to meet the existing and future power requirements of a public open space, shall be installed at the open space boundary where required. Electricity connections shall be located within 25m of a maintenance vehicle access way to enable ease of use for maintenance purposes. The electricity connections should be located, designed and constructed to minimise impacts on existing landform and vegetation.

Supply boxes shall be unobtrusive and contain energy metering apparatus.

All electrical installations in public open space shall be tested and certified by a suitably qualified and experienced electrical engineer.

Electrical bollards/pillars can be:

• custom designed and incorporated into park infrastructure such as shelters, seats, walls etc.

• free standing proprietary made stainless steel (grade 316) electrical bollards/pillars.

Design 22.2

Confirm requirements with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch.

Off set electrical bollards/pillars a minimum distance of 1 metre from the edge of paths. Ensure location of electrical bollards/pillars in relationship to other park infrastructure does not create obstacles for the operation of grass mowing equipment.

The location for electrical bollards/pillars should preferably be on the edges of garden beds. Where electrical bollards/pillars are required to be located within grassed areas (i.e. to allow for set up of markets) ensure that electrical bollards/pillars are positioned on a concrete slab with minimum 100 millimetre surround at base of electrical bollards/pillars to allow for mowing of grass without hitting the electrical bollards/pillars.

Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch the electrical supply and ancillary requirements such as:

• quantity and current rating requirements for three phase power outlets

• quantity and current rating requirements for single phase power outlets

• audio outlet (if required)

• other requirements.


23. Fencing and gates

Planning 23.1

Fencing generally will be required for:

• safety e.g. fencing off hazardous areas such as storm water drain head walls, fencing off playing nodes in proximity to roads

• security e.g. preventing illegal access of motor vehicles to public open space

• general e.g. demarcation of private property.

Examples of where fencing is required include dog off-leash areas, community gardens, playgrounds (depending on location), sports fields (dependent on facilities and types of fields), depots, water bodies (dependent on location), fauna crossings, natural areas (to keep motor cycles and vehicles out) etc.

Design 23.2

Fencing comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).


Comply with the following LDG standard drawings (use latest version).

General open space infrastructure 05-005: dog off leash areas – fence details

05-006: pedestrian barrier – gate details

05-013: pedestrian barrier galvanised – tubular fencing

05-014: chain wire fencing – 1.8m high

05-015: low profile log barrier fencing – 0.5m high

05-016: park gate

05-017: locking device for park gate

Natural areas fencing 05-701: star picket and wire strand fencing – type 1 (stock fence)

05-702: star picket and wire strand fencing –

05-703: strainer post and corner post

05-704: continuous rail barrier fence – type 1

05-705: natural areas type 1 – gate



http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-006-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-gate-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-013-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-tubular-fencing.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-014-standard-drawing-chain-wire-fencing-1.8m-High.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-015-standard-drawing-low-profile-log-barrier-fencing-0.5m-high.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-015-standard-drawing-low-profile-log-barrier-fencing-0.5m-high.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-016-standard-drawing-park-gate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-017-standard-drawings-park-gate-lock-box.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-017-standard-drawings-park-gate-lock-box.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-701-standard-drawing-star-picket-and-wire-strand-fencing-type-1-(Stock%20Fence).pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-702-standard-drawing-star-picket-and-wire-strand-fencing.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-702-standard-drawing-star-picket-and-wire-strand-fencing.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-703-standard-drawing-strainer-post-and-corner-post.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-703-standard-drawing-strainer-post-and-corner-post.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-704-standard-drawing-continuous-rail-barrier-fence-type-1.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-705-standard-drawing-natural-areas-type-1-gate.pdf


05-706: standard fence panel (two rail)

05-707: horse step through panel – type 1

05-708: horse step through panel – type 2

05-709: natural areas type 1 gate lock box

05-710: squeeze point – type 1

05-711: pedestrian access control devices

05-712: pedestrian barrier galvanised welded mesh fencing

05-713: pedestrian barrier galvanised welded mesh fence gate

05-714: pedestrian barrier galvanised welded pool fencing

05-715: pedestrian barrier galvanised welded pool fence gate

05-718 parks farm gate

05-719 pedestrian barrier galvanised welded pool fencing -flat top rod

05-720 pedestrian barrier galvanised welded pool fencing -flat top wire

58702.001 cyclist barrier galvanised – welded mesh fencing

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-706-standard-drawing-standard-fence-panel-two-rail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-706-standard-drawing-standard-fence-panel-two-rail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-707-standard-drawing-horse-step-through-panel-type-1.pdf



http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-709-standard-drawing-natural-areas-type-1-gate-lock-box.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-710-standard-drawing-squeeze-point-type-1.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-711-standard-drawing-pedestrian-access-control-devices.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-712-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-mesh-fencing.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-712-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-mesh-fencing.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-713-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-mesh-fencing-gate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-713-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-mesh-fencing-gate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-714-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-pool-fencing-roll-top-wire.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-714-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-pool-fencing-roll-top-wire.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-715-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-pool-fence-gate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-718-standard-drawing-parks-farm-gate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-718-standard-drawing-parks-farm-gate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-719-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-pool-fencing-flat-top-rod.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-719-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-pool-fencing-flat-top-rod.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-720-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-pool-fencing-flat-top-wire.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-720-standard-drawing-pedestrian-barrier-galvanised-welded-pool-fencing-flat-top-wire.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/58702-001-cyclist-barrier-galvanised-welded-mesh-fencing.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/58702-001-cyclist-barrier-galvanised-welded-mesh-fencing.pdf


24. Fire trails

Planning 24.1

Select a suitable alignment for the construction of fire trails.

Design 24.2

Comply with the Fire Trail Construction Guidelines developed by the Natural Areas Management Unit (NAMU) within City of Gold Coast.

The planning and design of the fire trail must be a prepared by a suitably qualified and experienced consultant in consultation with relevant stakeholders such as Local Rural or Urban Fire Brigades and adjacent land owners, The consultant should have qualifications and/or experience in all aspects of bushfire management, including fire prevention and fire suppression. They should also have demonstrated experience in fire management planning activities in the Southeast Queensland/ Northern New South Wales region.

Take the following into consideration: • ensure functionality in both wild fire suppression and hazard reduction situations If bushfire water

spray systems are to be installed, comply with AS 5414

• ensure a sustainable outcome while minimising introduced materials and attracting minimal maintenance requirements.

• In most cases, fire trails will be designed and constructed across and/or on steep slopes. The cut batter should be minimised to maintain stability on both the up-slope and down-slope batters. A trail width not exceeding 3 metres wide with a vegetation clearance zone widened to 500 millimetres either side of the inner and outer edges of the trail will be required. Passing/turning bays must be available every 400 metres along the trail.

As a minimum, the planning and design should consider the following:

• trail bench

• water bar construction

• soil class definition

• water bar orientation on the tail

• watersheds and grade dips

• table drains

• box drains.


25. Fish cleaning stations

Planning 25.1

Select a site suitable for the location and construction of the fish cleaning stations.

All new fish cleaning stations must discharge waste into the reticulated sewerage system via a silt trap or into holding tanks that can be pumped out.

Site fish cleaning stations so that they are in convenient locations for fishermen/women.

Do not site fish cleaning stations adjacent major pedestrian/shared pathway systems.

Ensure fish cleaning stations provide equitable access and are compliant with the DDA.

Design 25.2

A kit style product such as Landmark Anglesea Fish Cleaning Stations or approved equivalent shall be supplied and installed.

The fish cleaning station must contain the following:

• sloping stainless steel table (stainless steel grade 316) with drainage outlet, nominal dimensions 2145 millimetres x 900 millimetres

• select grade hardwood posts with minimum two coats of protective timber preservative coating

• stainless steel hardware and fixings (stainless steel grade 316)

• Colorbond stainless steel roof within 100 metres of breaking surf

• Colorbond ultra steel roof within 100 metres to 200 metres of breaking surf

• Nominal roof plan 2200 millimetres x 2200 millimetres

• 12 millimetres push button spring loaded brass tap

• 100 millimetres reinforced concrete slab with light broom finish. Nominal dimensions 2900 millimetres x 3200 millimetres

• Building Approval drawings

• RPEQ Engineers Certification.

Footings Geotechnical testing (if required) for footing design.

Waste disposal Where it is feasible to connect fish table waste to town sewerage, the fish cleaning station must be connected to the town sewerage. A silt trap must be installed in line before connection into the town


sewerage that is then monitored to establish a regular emptying schedule either manually or by suction truck.

Where there is no town sewer, the fish cleaning station waste must discharge into a holding tank that is then monitored to establish a regular emptying schedule by suction truck.

Holding tanks or silt traps must be designed and installed to ensure that the tank or trap does not float out of saturated ground when emptied.

Access by maintenance vehicles and suction trucks must be considered in the location of fish cleaning stations and holding tanks.

Design of larger drain outlets to take fish carcasses will need to consider public safety and the potential loss of valuable items into the larger drain outlet.

Rubbish bins with plastic disposal bags must be located adjacent to fish cleaning stations for the disposal of large fish remains (head and frame).

Warning signage must be provided on the Fish Cleaning Station stating “Warning – health and safety risk – discarding fish remains in the creek/waterway is prohibited. Please consider other creek/waterway users by discarding fish remains in the bins provided”. The City can provide a standard sign template for this purpose.


26. Fitness equipment

Planning 26.1

Select a site suitable for the location of fitness equipment. Generally fitness equipment should be located along pathways, and be located at suitable intervals to create opportunities for circuit training.

Design 26.2

Comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).

The City has a preferred supplier arrangement established for the supply and installation of playground equipment, outdoor gym equipment and shade structures. Contact our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for more information.

Design the fitness equipment (and other associated works such as footings and soft fall) as a place of play and general fitness for children/adults free of harm as a result of that use.

Design for children/adults with special needs too. Consider elements such as vehicle access, drop off points, ramps, gates, toilets, equipment selection and layout etc. Comply with AS1428 and DDA.

The design must account for whole-of-life costing including maintenance costs. This includes materials used and durability, and all the corrosion protection systems.

Fitness equipment includes both moving parts (such as bearings, sleeve, pins, shin) and fixed parts.

Unless noted otherwise, all fixed parts and moving parts are required to have a limit state serviceability life of minimum 15 years and minimum five years, respectively.

All material used must account for environmental and climatic conditions of the locality/site to ensure a useable design and serviceability life as specified. Design according to AS2312 exposure classification ‘Category E: Very High’.

Stainless steel: all stainless steel must comply with the requirements of Australian Stainless Steel Development Association.

Soft fall material used in the fall zones must comply with AS4422.

Entrapment: dimensions and test methods must be in accordance with AS 4685.1. Take note of Clause 2.2.7 Protection against Entrapment.

Include rubber wear pads wherever equipment is in contact with hard surfaces during use.


Try not to be repetitive in the selection of fitness equipment. Provide a variety of physical activity types such as strength-based, cardio-based and flexibility and core-based (upper and lower body activities).


Footings Undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems.

All concrete footings for play equipment must be domed finished 200 millimetres below the underside of the soft fall surfacing.

Provide an in-situ concrete edge strip around the perimeter of the under surfacing, flush with the surrounding ground level.



05-901 exercise equipment surface and siting

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-901-standard-drawing-exercise-equipment-surface-and-siting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-901-standard-drawing-exercise-equipment-surface-and-siting.pdf


27. Footbridges

Planning 27.1

The proposed location and environment will dictate the appearance and detailing of the footbridge.


• the width of the bridge




Obtain City approval for proposed width of footbridge.

Note if vehicular access is required on the foot bridge refer to the Parks – Bridges Specification.

Design 27.2

Design footbridges and other associated works. Take into consideration the following (if relevant):


• piling works

• design loads



• handrails, guard rails, barriers and other safety requirements

• accessibility



Unless noted otherwise, provide a minimum design life of 50 years.



Recycled composite plastic decking may be considered for foot bridges upon approval by our Parks and Recreational Services Branch. If considering use of recycled composite plastic decking submit


samples and data sheets and seek approval from Parks and Recreational Services Branch prior to commencing any detailed design.

Prefabricated timber and metal footbridges may be considered upon approval by our Parks and Recreational Services Branch. If considering use of prefabricated timber and metal footbridges seek approval prior to commencing any detailed design.

Footbridge must be designed for submergence in water in flood situations.

The location and design of footbridges must be shown to cause no afflux to upstream properties. Consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to determine if hydraulic modeling will be required for the footbridge (s).

Pile design (if required) Unless noted otherwise, comply with the following:




• piles are generally precast concrete or cast-in-situ concrete. Timber piles and steel screw piles may be used subject to approval by our Parks and Recreational Services Branch




Footings Undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems. Provide RPEQ certification for the design and installation of footings.

Handrail, guardrail, and barriers Design handrails guardrails and barriers as appropriate.

Comply with requirements of AS2156.2, AS1657 and AS 1428. Apply the design criteria producing the safest possible results that also meet DDA requirements.Comply with workplace health and safety requirements.




Stainless steel also has a low thermal conductivity and is more comfortable to touch than most metals in extreme temperatures.


28. Garden beds

Planning 28.1

The general purposes of garden beds should be to frame entries, frame views, create spaces, screen infrastructure, provide shade (tree planting) and create an edge along pathways and hard spaces.

Design 28.2

Topsoil for garden beds can be either ameliorated insitu topsoil or imported soil mix.

Imported soil mix: Imported soil mix to AS4419, clause 4.6 ‘soil blend’.

Complying with the requirement of AS4419 sections 5,7 and 8 with pH falling within the range required for non-acid nor alkaline soils as defined by clause 5.6(a), with a phosphorous content suitable for phosphorous – sensitive plants as defined by clause 5.9 and the further requirements that the electrical conductivity when tested in accordance with AS4419 Appendix D, not exceed 1.2dS/m. Provide test certificate for imported topsoil mix prior to bringing on site.

Insitu topsoil: Insitu topsoil is to be tested by a qualified soil scientist. Testing to be undertaken in a NATA accredited laboratory. Amelioration of insitu topsoil should be such that after amelioration it meets the specification requirements of AS4419, clause 4.6 ‘soil blend’.

Garden beds generally should not be narrower than 1.2 metres and should not have any acute angles.

Garden beds should not be placed in the way of direct paths of travel that will cause people to cut across or through them causing damage and wear.

At path intersections ensure that paths are truncated so that short cutting across corners will not create wear paths in garden beds.

Planting design in garden beds should be compliant with CPTED principals and suitable to the local environment and site conditions.Only coarse no fines mulch should be used in garden beds.

All garden bed/mass planted areas are to be contained with a fixed durable edge such as concrete, or recycled composite plastic edge.



05-101 planting - tree and shrub planting detail

05-102 planting - street tree planting detail mulch and cultivation

05-104 planting - planting media profiles turf and garden

05-105 planting - planting minimum setbacks road verges, roundabout and media strips

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-101-standard-drawing-planting-tree-and-shurb-planting-detail.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-102-standard-drawing-street-tree-planting-detail-mulch-cultivation.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-104-standard-drawing-planting-media-profiles-turf-and-design.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-105-standard-drawing-planting-minimum-setbacks-road-verges-roundabouts-&-median-strips.pdf



29. Irrigation

Design 29.1

Refer to Section 3.8 of LDG on design requirements. Unless noted otherwise, the proposed system design must comply with:

• environmental considerations

• irrigation system requirements

• minimum design life expectancy of 10 years

• practical and economical to operate and maintain.

Reticulated, recycled or captured rain water are highly preferable sources of water for use in irrigation.

A bore-fed or recycled water (where acceptable water standards can be sustained) irrigation system and associated tanks and pumps must be established for all areas of play on multi-purpose pitches. The use of potable water for irrigation purposes is undesirable and should only be considered if approved by our Parks and Open Space Assets Team within the Parks and Recreational Services Branch.

Be compatible with the City’s operational system at the time of establishment (currently the Motorola ICC central system).

All the materials supplied must be new, and must conform to the relevant Australian Standards.

Irrigation set out Do not install the irrigation main line within the field of play. Install at least 5 metres from the field of play boundary line.

A qualified surveyor must be used to set out the irrigation system, including the following:

• locate and mark the proposed fields of play

• mark the proposed main line route

• mark the sprinkler locations

• mark the remote control locations

• confirm controller location.

Remote control valves Conform to Toro P 220 50 millimetres with EZ-REG, pressure regulation set at 550kPa (or approved equivalent).

Isolating valves for remote control valves


Conform to Advanced Industrial Products (AIP) Tested Gate Valve (or approved equivalent).

Comply with the following:

• Bronze tested gate valve

• Cast iron handle

• Pressure rated to 2500 kPa

The connection to the mainline must consist of bronze tapping saddle with a female BSP threaded outlet. The assembly must be assembled with the following items:

• 50 millimetre brass MandF elbow

• 50 millimetre brass nipple

• 50 millimetre isolation valve (type as specified)

• 50 millimetre brass nipple (reducing if required)

• remote control valve (as specified).

Isolating valves for mainline Conform to Tyco Figure 500 (or approved equivalent).

Valve boxes Valve boxes to house remote control valves shall be manufactured from HDPE structural foam. Size shall be no smaller then specified. Selection and use should be as follows:

Remote control and isolating valve assemblies, 50 and 80 mm Isolating Gate Valves

D1419-12VB

Isolating valve assemblies for 100 and 150 mm valves

D1420-12VB

Wire joins D910-12B

Air release valves D910-12B

Stencil suitable identification on valve box lids regarding individual contents.

Control cable Active wires must be multi core 1.5 millimetres.


The common wire must be single core 2.5 millimetres.

Mainline and lateral pipes PVC pipes must be class 12 PVC manufactured in accordance with AS1477 or AS2977.

Pipe installation Install pipes in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, AS1477 or AS2977 and industry best practise.

All pipes installed under pavements and roadways must be in class 12 PVC irrigation sleeves, at least double the size of the total irrigation pipe it is to house.

Install marker tapes as documented.

Pipe fittings PVC pipe fittings sized 50 millimetres or less must be manufactured to AS 1477. Larger sizes of fittings must be ductile iron or gun metal.

All pipe cutting and fittings connection must be made in a workman like manner. The cuts must be square, the burrs removed, and the inside of the pipe left as free of debris as possible.

Excavation and back-filling Comply with the following:

• trench bottom must be level, free of rocks and sharp objects and able to support the whole length of the pipe without bridging

• trench widths must be equivalent to three x nominal pipe diameters to provide working room and to ensure ample sand bedding all-round the pipes

• main line pipe depths must be sufficient to allow 50 millimetres of sand bedding under and 100 millimetres of sand bedding over pipes. Total cover over mainline pipes must be a minimum of 450 millimetres

• lateral depths must be sufficient to allow 50 millimetres of bedding sand under and 100 millimetres of sand bedding over pipes. Total cover over lateral pipes must be minimum of 400 millimetres

• when the sand bedding is in place, the rest of the mainline trench and the lateral trenches must be completely backfilled with suitable spoil (free of rocks) and compacted to the same standard as the surrounding soil.

Marker tape Two layers of virgin grade rot resistant polyethylene enclosing a stainless steel wire. The tape must be 100 millimetres wide coloured lilac and labelled ‘Danger recycled water main below’.

Install 150 millimetres above mainline pipes and loop in each valve box for access.

Use Vinidex # 84620 (or approved equivalent).


Rotor sprinklers The rotor sprinkler features must include:

• commercial grade sprinkler

• stainless steel internal hardware

• pop-up stroke 127 millimetres

• exposed diameter of 50 millimetres

• integral rubber cover

• water lubricated gear drive

• Seal-A-Matic (SAM)

• self-adjusting stators

• operating pressure 550 kPa

• non-potable rubber cover (lilac).

Sprinkler risers must be black poly articulated assemblies incorporating three Marlex M and F elbows and a 300 millimetre riser arm, the assembly must be sized to match the sprinkler inlet.

Use Rainbird 8005 Stainless Steel (or approved equivalent).

Non-potable colour coding Unless noted otherwise, the irrigation system must be distributing water from a non-potable source. All sprinklers, valves, valve box lids, pipes and fittings must be lilac coloured or have prominent lilac markings. Do not connect taps or hose cocks to the system.

Automatic irrigation controller Comply with the following:

• Irrinet M

• supply of new Scorpio controller and radio telemetry unit to suit the number of automatic valves shown on the drawing

• hardware for connections between pump controller, irrigation controller and instruments must be supplied and installed by the contractor

• programming the Human Machine Interface (HMI) to incorporate the alarms, status and flow information must be included in the scope to be carried out by the Principal’s Irrinet provider.

Irrigation pump set (where applicable) Comply with the following:


• variable speed drive controlled based on pressure

• low level probe signal must shut down the pump via the pump controller

• variable flow rates and pressures to meet minimum and maximum needs

• operating flexibility.

The pump set must include a fully integrated control panel supplied by the pump manufacturer. The panel must include the following features:

• full alarm log with general alarm output capacity to the GCCC ‘Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition’ (SCADA) system - Irrinet

• run and status screens

• run and fault lights

• touch screen manual pressure adjustment capability

• mains isolation.

For remote system inputs, the pump set controller must allow for remotely applied 24vac signals to provide:

• low water level fault

• remote system start

• flow rate

• overflow sensor

Use Lowara (or approved equivalent).

Automatic filter Use Filtomat M103C-HV (or approved equivalent).

Flow meter / master valve Comply with the following:

• electromagnetic operation

• no internal restrictions to water flow

• totalising and flow rate signals

• 100L/min output.

Use Bermad series 910 pulse metre master valve combo (or approved equivalent).


Butterfly isolation valve Use Tyco figure 631 c/w F640 type A extension spindle for buried valves (or approved equivalent).

Suction screen (foot valve assembly) Use triangle filtration, self-cleaning CW200SS (or approved equivalent).

Air valves Use Bermad ARI (or approved equivalent).

Pressure and other testing Give three (3) days’ notice to the Superintendent for all testing. Unless noted otherwise, the Superintendent or delegate must be present on site for all testings. This is a HOLD POINT.

The mainline must be pressure tested at 1000 kPa for a period of 30 minutes without loss.

Carry out all other tests as directed by the Superintendent. Including provision of labour, pumps, engines, temporary valves, plugs, flanges and all other equipment as may be necessary. Such plant are to remain as property of the contractor and at no cost to the Principal for the use, installation and dismantling thereof.



05-019 RPZ Device For Park Irrigation Systems – Installation Detail

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-019-RPZ-Device-For-Park-Irrigation-Systems-Installation-Detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-019-RPZ-Device-For-Park-Irrigation-Systems-Installation-Detail.pdf


30. Kerb and channel

Planning 30.1

For more information on kerb and channel, refer to LDG Policy 11, Sections 3.4.11 and 3.4.6. note the following:

• kerb includes barrier kerbs, semi-mountable kerbs, mountable kerbs and edge restraints in conformance with LDG standard drawings

• kerb and channel includes roll top kerb and channel, barrier kerb and channel and channels in conformance with LDG standard drawings

• transitions: kerb and channel transitions between all kerb and channel types and gully pits in conformance with LDG standard drawings.

Design 30.2


• inspect the site and assess the requirements for undertaking the works

• assess the condition of the footpath, driveways, road pavement and other infrastructure surrounding the area of kerb and channel works, clearly document the extent of pre-existing damage

• general design principles as per AS 2156

• comply with the relevant standard drawings, seek clarification for any ambiguity

• liaise with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch regarding any alignment issues

• kerb grading to comply with LDG Section 3.4.6 (minimum grading one per cent and maximum grading 10 per cent in a park) and/or relevant standard drawings

• the finish top surface is to be uniform width, free from humps, sags and other irregularities;

• other issues to consider include relative compaction of foundation, finished levels of channel (gutter) surface, surface deviation of kerb face and channel (gutter) surface, joints, and backfill behind kerb.



05-02-006 roofwater outlet across verge.

05-02-101 kerb profiles – plan 1 of 2.

05-02-102 kerb profiles – plan 2 of 2.

05-02-103 sub-surface drainage

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-101-kerb-profiles-plan-1-of-2.pdf



http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-103-sub-surface-drainage.pdf


05-02-104 mitre drain details

05-02-202: kerb ramp.

05-02-203: kerb ramp adjacent to gardens.

05-02-401: concrete footpaths and bikepaths (greater than 1200 mm wide).

05-03-001: side inlet gully – cast in-situ details – lip in line.

05-03-002: side inlet gully – cast in-situ details – kerb in line.

05-03-003: precast stormwater inlet – side inlet gully – lip in line – construction details.

05-03-005: anti-ponding gully – roll top kerb – lip in line.

05-03-006: anti-ponding gully – barrier kerb – kerb in line.

05-03-007: median gully – cast in-situ details.

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-104-mitre-drain-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-104-mitre-drain-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-202-kerb-ramp.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-202-kerb-ramp.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-203-kerb-ramp-adjacent-to-gardens.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-203-kerb-ramp-adjacent-to-gardens.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-401-concrete-footpaths-and-bikepaths-greater-than-1200mm-wide.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-401-concrete-footpaths-and-bikepaths-greater-than-1200mm-wide.pdf


31. Lawn bowls green

Planning 31.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of lawn bowls green.

Design 31.2

Seek confirmation from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch regarding the design parameters of the lawn bowls green.


• Design the green to be either rectangular or square, length 31-40 metres, and surrounded by a ditch.

• Design the bank to be a minimum of 23 millimetres above the level of the green, perpendicular to the playing surface or at an angle of up to 35° from the perpendicular. Use appropriate material surfacing of the bank that will not damage the jack or bowls.

• Divide the green into sections called rinks. The rinks are to be 4.3-5.8 metres wide and numbered in order.

• Locate floodlights that provide the least glare to bowlers. Place the lighting away from normal lines of sight. It is recommended that a corner lighting system is used for outdoor greens. The minimum lux is 100. The minimum mounting height of the pole is 12 metres.






• turf species

• subsoil drainage system

• other accessories and amenities (eg lighting)



32. Long jump runway and landing pit

Planning 32.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of the long jump runway and landing pit.


• what type of surface material is to be used for the runway – synthetic or grass

• what competition level will use the long jump runway and landing pit.

Design 32.2

The following design criteria is to be applied:

• the runway track must be at least 40 metres long.

• the runway is the same width as a track lane – 1.22 metres.

• the take-off board is 1.22 metres long x 20 centimetres wide and is positioned flush with the runway surface

• The landing pit must be at least 9 metres long and 2.75 metres wide

• The landing pit must have a minimum sand depth of 300 millimetres, slightly deeper at the centre

• The sand in the landing pit should be washed river sand or pure quartz sand so that it does not harden when wet.

• The landing pit must have a water permeable substructure or a suitable drainage system installed in it.

• The landing pit must have edges not less than 50 millimetres wide and 300 millimetres high that are rounded off towards the inside with a soft covering, finishing flush with the surrounding ground (recycled rubber edging may be suitable as a retaining edge)

• for long jump the take-off board must be at least 1 metre back from the front of the sand.


33. Natural areas

Planning 33.1

Natural areas generally will have very few built assets. The reason for this is to conserve the integrity of the natural area, its conservation values and bio-diversity.

Rehabilitation within natural areas shall be undertaken for the purposes of restoring ecosystem structure, function, dynamics, health and integrity associated with existing and pre-clearing vegetation communities on a site.

There are four rehabilitation approaches:

1. Natural regeneration.

2. Assisted regeneration.

3. Reconstruction.

4. Fabrication (type conversion).

Access into Natural Areas shall generally be for one or more of the following purposes:

• pest and weed management

• ecological restoration

• nature based recreation

• bushfire management

• general safety.

Design 33.2

Confirm the requirements of the natural area with our NAMU officer. Built elements within a natural area may include the following:

Fencing / barriers • to prevent illegal vehicle, motor bike and BMX bike access. fence must be a continuous rail

fence with minimum height of 1200 millimetres. Refer to standard drawing 05-704 Continuous Rail Barrier Fence Type 1, 05-705 Natural Areas Type 1 Gate, 05-709 Natural Areas Type 1 Gate Lock Box, 05-711 Pedestrian Access Control Device

• to demarcate private property boundaries. Boundary changes must be identified with a park boundary marker post - refer to standard drawing 05-717 (bollards - metal)

• to provide protection from hazards and potential hazards

• to provide access and infrastructure for fire management, including the identification of hazards, risks mitigation measures and protection of assets. When in an identified bushfire hazard area a








Bushfire Management Plan will be required (refer to GCCC Planning Scheme Bushfire Management Areas Constraint Code). The Bushfire Management Plan will identify the strategic and operational fire management requirements for the area and include where required the location of fire trails, firefighting water tanks and asset protection zones

• to ensure fauna movement is not hindered. This may require the consideration and management of vegetation quality, connectivity and habitat considerations for specific species.

Gates • to be installed at appropriate locations in and adjoining natural areas to ensure access to the

natural area is controlled and prevents illegal vehicle entry. To be adequately braced with fence panels as required. Refer to standard drawing 05-705 (Natural Areas Type 1 Gate), 05-709 (Natural Areas Type 1 Gate Lock Box), 05-711 (Pedestrian Access Control Device), 05-707 (Horse Step Through Panel Type 1) and 05-704 (Continuous Rail Barrier Fence Type 1).

• to be installed at recreational trail access points.

Public access • to be co-located with the entry to maintenance and /or bushfire management trails

• to be accessible and compliant with the requirements of the DDA.

Horse step through • to be installed where an identified horse trail has been included in approved plans and where

appropriate and compliant with relevant standards integrated with other recreational and fire trails within the Natural Area. Refer to standard drawing 05-707 (Horse Step Through Panel Type 1).

Fire trails • to be installed in accordance with the Bush Fire Management Plan and in consultation with our

NAMU officer. Reference must be made to the ‘Fire Trail Construction Guidelines’ produced by NAMU.

Walking trails • to be located to minimise removal of existing vegetation and to follow natural contours, and be

consistent with relevant City of Gold Coast trail construction standards. Refer to standard drawings 05-801 to 05-820.










http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-801-standard-drawing-pedestrian-paths-class-1-2-asphalt.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-820-standard%20drawing-type-2-cast-stones-water-bar-construction-and-edge-retention.pdf


34. Netball courts

Planning 34.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of netball court/s. Unless noted otherwise, the site must meet the following requirements as a minimum:

• recommended court size is 36.6 metres x 18.3 metres. However, set aside an area of 44 metres x 25 metres for each court to allow for vegetation removal, drainage, finished court platform, walkways etc.

• compactable soil is preferred. Avoid highly reactive

• ideally the site should be away from traffic noise and sheltered from prevailing winds

• ideally the site should have no large trees in close proximity to the proposed courts.

Design 34.2

Comply with the following published by Netball Queensland:

• Netball Court Planning Guide (October 2010 or later version)

• Technical Manual: Design, construction and maintenance of netball facilities

• pavement must be asphalt or concrete. Confirm pavement and surface finish with our Parks and Open Space Services officer

• the court platform must be finished higher than the surrounding land to assist in drainage. Sub-surface perimeter drainage may be needed for cut and fill sites

• the size of the proposed site must allow for correct runoff and space for walkways.

Other design considerations include the following: • life cycle costing

• court dimensions, separation, orientation


• base selection (asphalt base with concrete edge beams, or concrete base) and surfacing


• other accessories and amenities (e.g. nets, umpire chairs, lighting),spectators’ seating and roof structures, etc.


35. Park lighting

Planning 35.1

Lighting should be located so that it does not become a public nuisance or cause disruption to adjacent residential uses.

Design 35.2

Luminaires Consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to identify luminaires that will meet the City’s performance and maintenance requirements. Vandal resistance and energy efficiency must be considered in luminaire selection.

The luminaires will comprise of marine grade cast aluminium casing or 316 grade stainless steel designed for foreshore environments with reflector systems (not always required for LEDs). The diffuser is to be constructed of tempered safety glass or UV stabilised polycarbonate. Select luminaire to have a minimum type 4 with preferred type 6 light output classification as per AS/NZS 1158.3.1.

Lighting level generally to be P3 to AS1158.3.1, however this is subject to specific site security and risk assessment. Our Parks and Recreational Services Branch will provide direction on what lighting level is required.

Light poles Poles must be galvanized to AS/NZS 4680. Minimum 50 year life. Finish two pack acrylic wet spray coated. Debur all edges prior to galvanizing and painting. Foundation and pole design to be RPEQ certified. Poles are to be capable of supporting banners, security cameras and additional lights where suitable clearances can be achieved (e.g. >7 metres).

Design to Region B, Terrain Category 2, Importance multiplier 1.0, submit a report to AS1170.2 and AS/NZS4676.

Off set light poles a minimum distance of 1 metre from the edge of paths and greater than 750 millimetres from the edge of kerbs. Ensure location of light poles in relationship to other park infrastructure does not create obstacles for the operation of grass mowing equipment. Any pole > 10 metres must have a building approval

Pits Provide pits at all changes of direction of cable runs. Pits must be polymer concrete prefabricated pits, or plastic with lockable galvanized steel lid. Pits located in turf or garden beds must have a reinforced concrete collar / mowing strip installed minimum width 100 millimetres.

Main switch board Provide sizes to suit requirements, equipped with galvanized plinths, stainless steel cabinets of at least 2 millimetres thickness and polished to No. 4 finish, chrome plated brass hinges, stainless steel locks, swing pad lockable handles, and three point locking systems. If positioned in direct sunlight, fit heat shields.


Cabling Use cable core colours as specified in AS/NZS3000.

Lighting control panels and distribution boards Sized to suit requirements. Galvanized plinth, stainless steel cabinet, min. 1.6 millimetres thick, polish no. 4 finish. Hinges to be chrome plated brass. Locks to be stainless steel swing pad lockable handle and three point locking system. Lighting control panels may be pole mounted if approved by City officers.

Control of obtrusive light The lighting installation shall comply with Column 5 (Dark Surrounds) of Table 2.1 of AS 4282 for curfew hours.

General requirements Park lighting will generally have the following requirements:

General

• obtain all approvals and pay all fees

• verify geotechnical investigation for light pole foundation designs including management of soil conditions (i.e. acid sulphate soils)

• locate and identify existing services

• survey and set out of light poles

• complete site restoration

• provide as built information

Electrical

• provide electrical infrastructure design and installation that is RPEQ certified

• ensure design and installation to include but not be limited to switchboards, consumer mains, main switchboards

• all electrical infrastructure within public open space must be separately metered to City of Gold Coast

Lighting

• provide design and RPEQ certification of lighting system in accordance with AS2560

• supply, install, aim and commission lighting system


Foundations and structural

• provide RPEQ certification for poles, pole foundations design and installation

• ensure design and installation to include but not be limited to light poles and foundations.


36. Paths

Planning 36.1

Select a suitable alignment for the construction paths.

Ensure a continuous accessible path of travel for all users.

Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch the functional requirements of the paths:

• user type – pedestrians, cyclists, shared, equestrian

• function – recreational, commuter, low speed, high speed

• path width (minimum two meters)

• horizontal clearance required

• surfacing material.

Comply Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).

Design 36.2


• the removal of native vegetation is to be minimised

• all paths have a longitudinal gradient of no steeper than 1:14, and where this cannot be achieved, paths conform with the requirements of AS 1428 with regards to ramp and walkway grades, landings, hand rails and tactile ground surface indicators

• all paths within district parks and city parks must be designed and constructed in accordance with Standard Drawing 05-02-401

• where paths are connected to or form part of the district or city level pedestrian/cycle transport network, the paths must be constructed at widths determined by their intended use and Level of Service (LOS). Refer to Park Specification – Cycling Tracks

• where there is a need for a path to change into a trail or connect into a trail refer to Parks – Trails and Tracks specification.


Comply with the following LDG standard drawings (use latest version)

05-02-202 kerb ramp

05-02-203 kerb ramp - adjacent to gardens

05-02-204 concrete footpaths - existing built-up areas

pcdocs://TRACKS/24492671/R






05-02-205 concrete joints

05-02-401 concrete footpaths and bikeways (greater than 1200mm wide)

05-814 class 1 – bike track – two way/ dual use as footpath


05-816 class 1 – concrete

05-801 class 1/2 – asphalt

05-802 class 1 – earthen

05-02-201 concrete footpaths - 1200mm wide









http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-816-standard-drawing-class-1-concrete.pdf




http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-802-standard-drawing-pedestrian-paths-class-1-earthen.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-201-concrete-footpaths-1200mm-wide.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-201-concrete-footpaths-1200mm-wide.pdf


37. Petanque courts

Planning 37.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of the petanque courts.

Design 37.2

Seek confirmation from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch regarding the design parameters of the petanque court.

The following information taken from Western Australia’s Department of Sport and Recreation should be used as a guide only. Note this information is provided as a guide only as there is no current accepted standard in Queensland or Australia.

• Unless noted otherwise, design the petanque ground to be hard packed dirt/gravel with a very thin covering of crushed rock on top.

• Design the ground to be minimum 3 metres wide x 12 metres long.

• The ground must be marked inside a frame of which the line will be the dead boule line. The distance between the outside perimeter line and those of the marked ground is 1 metre minimum.

• Use chalk, paint or external markers to mark the line inside the frame (playing area). Make a mark on the edge of the terrain indicating the width of the piste. Use 3-5 millimetre string and peg down every 50 centimetre to 1 metre for the dead boule line (outside perimeter) and the marked ground playing area (inside perimeter). Make sure there is no walkway between the pistes.

• Use string, tape or webbing for external boundaries and perimeter of playing area. Do not use for the internal piste divisions. Use paint or chalk to mark the dividing lines between pistes. Make sure there is no hazard to the players resulting in tripping over. Make sure there is no obstruction to the boules or jacks in their travel from rolling over the lines.


• courts separation and orientation


• base selection and surfacing (if relevant)





38. Picnic settings

Planning 38.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of picnic settings.

Group picnic settings must provide at least one setting that is linked into a continuous accessible path of travel and that has provision for wheelchair access to the picnic table. Single picnic settings must be linked into a continuous accessible path of travel and have provision for wheelchair access to the picnic table, which is at least 1000 millimetres wide (1600 millimetres if possible) by 1300 millimetres deep.

Design 38.2

City of Gold Coast has a Preferred Supplier Arrangement established for the manufacture and supply of the ‘Parks Furniture Suite’. Contact our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for more information.

Consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to confirm if recycled plastic composite battens or natural timber are to be used.

Design for equitable access. Consider elements such as vehicle access, accessible car parking drop off/picking up points, ramps, gates, toilets, equipment, pathways, barbeques etc. Comply with AS1428 series of standards the DDA and QADA.

A clear circulation space of at least 1540 millimetres x 2070 millimetres must be located on a hard slip resistant surface which has a maximum gradient of 1:40 to ensure equitable access for people with disabilities. This circulation space should be located adjacent to fixtures and fittings such as barbecues, circulation between picnic furniture and adjacent to seating provisions for a wheelchair user to ensure space for manoeuvre.

The site of the picnic settings must be well-drained and free from rocks and stones. Drains and pending areas are to be covered.

Picnic settings are to be installed on hard slip resistant pavements that are sealed with a penetrating sealant.


Comply with the following LDG standard drawings (use latest version).

05-502 urban suite – bench

05-503 urban suite – picnic table

05-504 urban suite – extended bench

05-505 urban suite – extended picnic table

05-506 urban suite – picnic setting

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-502-standard-drawing-urban-suite-bench.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-503-standard-drawing-urban-suite-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-503-standard-drawing-urban-suite-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-504-standard-drawing-urban-suite-extended-bench.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-505-standard-drawing-urban-suite-extended-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-505-standard-drawing-urban-suite-extended-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-506-standard-drawing-urban-suite-picnic-setting.pdf


05-507 urban suite – extended picnic setting

05-508 urban suite – picnic platform

05-512 natural suite – bench

05-513 natural suite – picnic table

05-514 natural suite – extended bench

05-515 natural suite – extended picnic table

05-516 natural suite – picnic setting

05-517 natural suite – extended picnic setting

05-518 natural suite – picnic platform

05-521 waterside suite – bench

05-522 waterside suite – picnic table

05-523 waterside suite – extended bench

05-524 waterside suite – extended picnic table

05-525 waterside suite – picnic setting

05-526 waterside suite – extended picnic setting

05-527 waterside suite – picnic platform

05-539 generic foundation pad details

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-507-standard-drawing-urban-suite-extended-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-507-standard-drawing-urban-suite-extended-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-508-standard-drawing-urban-suite-picnic-platform.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-508-standard-drawing-urban-suite-picnic-platform.pdf



http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-513-standard-drawing-natural-suite-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-513-standard-drawing-natural-suite-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-514-standard-drawing-natural-suite-extended-bench.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-515-standard-drawing-natural-suite-extended-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-515-standard-drawing-natural-suite-extended-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-516-standard-drawing-natural-suite-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-516-standard-drawing-natural-suite-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-517-standard-drawing-natural-suite-extended-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-517-standard-drawing-natural-suite-extended-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-518-standard-drawing-natural-suite-picnic-platform.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-518-standard-drawing-natural-suite-picnic-platform.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-521-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-bench.pdf






http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-524-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-extended-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-524-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-extended-picnic-table.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-525-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-525-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-526-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-extended-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-526-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-extended-picnic-setting.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-527-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-picnic-platform.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-539-standard-drawing-generic-foundation-pad-details.pdf


39. Plaques and memorials

Planning 39.1

Plaques: usually plaques will be used to identify specific infrastructure such as public art or historical features. They can also be used for dedications, memorials and ceremonial openings.

Memorials: usually memorials will be used for significant historical events, significant local events, to specifically create landmarks, for remembrance of wars, and for significant public figures.

Take into consideration sun and shade exposure and orientation for the locating of plaques and memorials.

Memorials should not be located where they can obstruct view lines to other features.

CPTED principals should be observed in the locating memorials.

Design 39.2

Design for equitable access. Consider elements such as vehicle access, drop off points, ramps, gates, toilets, equipment, pathways, barbeques etc. Comply with AS1428 and DDA. Memorials must have generous hard surfaced pavements around them that allow for circulation and contemplation.

Memorials should where practical be linked into an accessible continuous path of travel.

The site of the memorials must be well-drained. Drains and pending areas are to be covered. Memorials are to be installed on hard slip resistant pavements that match or blend in with surrounding pavements and are sealed with a penetrating sealant.

Plaques and memorials should be made from suitably robust materials that are fit for the public realm and that can be cleaned and maintained easily.

Plaques: suitable materials include gunmetal, brass, and stainless steel. Plaques must be fixed securely either with hidden fixings (lugs on back of plaque) or tamper resistant fittings.

Memorials: materials for memorials can vary significantly. Selected materials must be robust, suitable for external public environments and easily maintained.


40. Play equipment

Planning 40.1

Embellishments of open space assets and play equipment: Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).

Select a site suitable for the location and construction of play equipment.

Playgrounds and or individual pieces of play equipment should not be located within 40 metres of potential hazards such as roads, car parks, water bodies, drainage infrastructure etc. Where this cannot be achieved a risk assessment and appropriate mitigation must be carried out in accordance with the City of Gold Coast’s Risk Assessment Methodology City Playgrounds and Associated Risks. Refer to our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for a copy of the Risk Assessment Methodology.

The innovative use of elements of natural and unstructured play equipment within public open space is considered highly desirable.

Design 40.2

City of Gold Coast has a Preferred Supplier Arrangement established for the ‘supply and installation of playground equipment, outdoor gym equipment and shade structures’. Contact our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for more information.

Design the play equipment (and other associated works such as footings and soft fall) as a place of play for young children free of harm as a result of that use.

Design for children with special needs too. Consider elements such as vehicle access, drop off points, ramps, gates, toilets, equipment selection and layout etc. Comply with AS1428 and DDA.

Design all components to current Australian Standards.

The design must account for whole-of-life costing including maintenance costs. This includes materials used and durability, and all the corrosion protection systems.

Play equipment include both moving parts (such as bearings, sleeve, pins, shin) and fixed parts.

Unless noted otherwise, all fixed parts and moving parts are required to have a limit state serviceability life of minimum 15 years and minimum five years, respectively.

All material used must account for environmental and climatic conditions of the locality/site to ensure a useable design and serviceability life as specified. Design according to AS2312 exposure classification ‘Category E: Very High’.

Stainless steel: All stainless steel must comply with the requirements of Australian Stainless Steel Development Association.

Surfacing used in the fall zones must comply with AS4422.

Entrapment: dimensions and test methods must be in accordance with AS 4685.1.


Include rubber wear pads at impact zones of all play equipment i.e. at base of slides, at base of poles.

The site of the play equipment must be well-drained and free from rocks and stones. Drains and pending areas are to be covered.

Provide fencing, gates, bins, drinking fountains and hand-washing facilities as specified by our Parks and Recreational Services Branch or as per the Contract.

Provision of shade e.g. incorporate a shade structure and plant trees around the outside so that when the shade structure reaches its end of life, the trees will be mature in height to provide natural shade.

Surfaces prone to slipping must include treatment against slipping and to be slip-free at all times.All exposed surfaces must be free from sharp edges, burrs or other safety hazards.

Active play features should be separated from quiet, creative areas. For example, do not direct slides into sand pits that are used for creative play. Keep away from fitness items such as fire poles, banister slides or scaling walls.

Separate the young and the older children areas by the design, scale and function of the apparatus. Young children should have imaginative areas as well as physical equipment. Older children enjoy using physical apparatus but it should be more challenging than that provided for the very young.

Avoid being repetitive in the selection of play and fitness equipment. If possible cater for upper and lower body activities.

Footings:

Undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems.

All concrete footings for play equipment must be domed finished 200 millimetres below the underside of the soft fall, or flat finished 400 millimetres below the playing surface or top of soft fall.



05-902 playgrounds fencing and sightline requirements

05-903 playground soft fall details

05-904 playground edge details

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-902-standard-drawing-playgrounds-fencing-&-sightline-requirements.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-902-standard-drawing-playgrounds-fencing-&-sightline-requirements.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-903-standard,drawing-playgrounds,softfall,details.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-904-standard-drawing-playground-edge-details.pdf



41. Public art

Planning 41.1

Select a suitable location for the public art.

Site the public art so that it is fully accessible to all and does not cause any CPTED problems.

Design 41.2

Ensure that the public art does not create any hazards or potential hazards. (i.e. a piece of art that is easily climbed to dangerous ‘fall heights’, a piece of art that has finger and head entrapments).

Ensure that the public art is constructed of robust materials suitable for an external public environment.

Ensure that public art has a minimum design life of 20 years.

Creation and or procurement of public art is to be in accordance with the requirements of the City of Gold Coast Public Art Policy (file reference CS105/102/12) that includes the ‘Guidelines for Implementing the Gold Coast City Public Art Policy’.

RPEQ certification of footings and structural elements will be required for public art.

Other design considerations include: • life cycle costing and maintenance requirements

• ease of repair if damage or vandalism occurs


• other accessories and amenities (e.g. lighting).


42. Retaining walls

Planning 42.1

Retaining walls should only be used where it is impractical to use batters.

The proposed location and environment will dictate the appearance and detailing of the retaining wall.


• what type of materials to be used

• the design life for the retaining wall and all integrated components

• any identified risks and mitigation.

Design 42.2

Refer to LDG sections 3.2.7b for more information.

Retaining structures in excess of 0.6 metres high must not be created in, or within 1 metre of public open space. Retaining structures created in public open space must be:

• constructed of solid masonry (not rock or dry walling) - seek confirmation from our Parks and Open Space Services officer

• be free of hollows or cracks in which vermin or snakes may dwell

• designed to comply with AS4678

• buffered by landscape planting

• reflect the theme or character of its surrounding landscape.

Multiple or tiered retaining structures must not exceed 1.8 metres high within a 30 metre wide horizontal plane.

Plan and design for the most appropriate type of earth retaining structures. Retaining walls include, but are not limited to, brick and block walls and stone masonry walls. Note timber retaining structures are not desirable.

Comply with the following: • design in accordance with AS 4678

• unless noted otherwise, design with a minimum asset life of 60 years

• design to complement character of open space

• design to give an appropriate drain discharge


• drainage behind the retaining wall should be connected into the stormwater drainage system or in situations where there is no storm water drainage system into purpose design and constructed rubble drainage pits

• design such that the retaining structure does not impose any loading on adjoining structures, including underground utility services

• ensure the retaining wall and associated earthworks or temporary works do not impact upon tree protection zone

• carry out geotechnical testing of existing ground as required to determine footing design.



05-819 type 1 and type 2 precast stone retaining wall.

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-819-standard-drawing-type-1-and-Type-2-precast-stone-retaining-wall.pdf


43. Roads

Planning 43.1

Apply CPTED principals to the planning and location of the road.

Apply WSUD principals where ever possible and feasible to the drainage of the road, ensuring that no impediment will be made to the functional use of the open space.

Internal roads through parks should be designed to minimize potential conflicts with pedestrians using the park space.

Design 43.2

The removal of existing trees is to be minimized.

As a minimum, consider the following:

• surface materials

• design life

• whole of life costs

• horizontal/vertical alignment and cross fall

• drainage

• lighting.

Undertake geotechnical testing of existing sub grade material to determine CBR values so that pavement can be designed accordingly.

Unless instructed otherwise by our Parks and Recreational Services Branch and Civil Engineer officer, the road is to be asphalt (DG10). Refer to LDG, Section 3 Engineering Infrastructure – Design Requirements, Table 3.3A for pavement and asphalt thicknesses. The minimum pavement and course thickness for roads shall be as for Access Streets 400VPD. Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch the vehicle size and vehicle weight of maintenance vehicles that will use the road.



05-02-003 typical cross section - park living / rural streets

05-02-007 typical cross section - roads with wsud

05-02-608 road verge swale details

05-02-609 road verge linear bioretention details

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-003-typical-cross-section-park-living-rural-streets.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-003-typical-cross-section-park-living-rural-streets.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-007-typical-cross-section-roads-with-wsud.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-007-typical-cross-section-roads-with-wsud.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-608-road-verge-swale-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-608-road-verge-swale-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-609-road-verge-linear-bioretention-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-02-609-road-verge-linear-bioretention-details.pdf


44. Running tracks

Planning 44.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of the running track.

Design 44.2

Seek confirmation from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch regarding the design parameters of the running track such as:

• surface materials – synthetic or grass

• distance – standard 400 metre track or a variation of this

• number of lanes (standard 8, 6 or 4 also used)

• competition level – this will determine the construction materials, tolerances and design criteria.


45. Scoreboards

Planning 45.1

Select a site location for the installation of the scoreboards.

Site scoreboard in a location where it will not cause an obstruction to the path of travel.

Site scoreboard where it will have good visibility

Design 45.2

Scoreboards must:

• be constructed of robust and durable materials that are suitable for external public environments, in all weather conditions

• have no sharp edges

• if removable, have a secure lock up facility where they can be installed

• if removable have a safe and secure method of installation and removal that is compliant with workplace health and safety legislation (this is particularly important for heavy portable electronic scoreboards)

• be maintained regularly so that they are always in good condition without causing any potential risks to the public or to users.

Footings Large scoreboards may require an engineered footing design. In this case, undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems.

Footing design must be certified by an RPEQ engineer.


46. Seats

Planning 46.1

Select a site suitable for the location and installation of seats.

Embellishments of open space assets: Comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).

All seating should be shaded from the elements and within close proximity of drinking fountains where possible.

The site of the seats must be well-drained and free from rocks and stones. Drains and pending areas are to be covered.

Design 46.2

Seats are to be from the City of Gold Coast Parks Furniture Suite (Waterside suite, Natural suite and Urban suite) or Bushland suite.

The City has a Preferred Supplier Arrangement established for the manufacture and supply of the ‘Parks Furniture Suite’. Contact our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for more information.

The City has a preference for the use of recycled materials. Parks Furniture Suite items are to be ordered and supplied with recycled composite plastic battens.

Design for equitable access. Consider elements such as vehicle access, accessible car parking drop off/picking up points, ramps, gates, toilets, equipment, pathways, barbeques etc. Comply with AS1428 series of standards the DDA and QADA. Accordingly all seating should have arm rests and back rests. Groups of seats must provide at least one seat that is linked into a continuous accessible path of travel and that has provision for wheelchair and pram standing at one end. Single seats should be linked into a continuous accessible path of travel and have provision for wheelchair and pram parking at one end which is at least 1000 millimetres wide by 1300 millimetres deep.

If more than one seat is provided, include one option which has one arm rest so that bench is open to one side to allow for a person to transfer on to a standard seat from a wheelchair.



05-501 urban suite – seat

05-502 urban suite – bench

05-504 urban suite – extended bench

05-511 natural suite – seat

05-512 natural suite – bench

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-501-standard-drawing-urban-suite-seat.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-501-standard-drawing-urban-suite-seat.pdf





http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-511-standard-drawing-natural-suite-seat.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-511-standard-drawing-natural-suite-seat.pdf



05-514 natural suite – extended bench

05-520 waterside suite – seat

05-521 waterside suite – bench

05-523 waterside suite – extended bench

05-534 urban suite - seat armrest

05-535 urban suite - bench armrest

05-536 natural suite - seat and bench armrest

05-537 waterside suite - seat and bench armrest

05-539 generic foundation pad details

05-540 bushland suite - seat v1 cover sheet

05-541 bushland suite - seat v1 plans

05-542 bushland suite - seat v1 details

05-543 bushland suite - seat v1 assembly

05-610 bushland suite - structural general notes









05-552 bushland suite - bench v1 cover sheet

05-553 bushland suite - bench v1 plans

05-554 bushland suite - bench v1 details sheet 1 of 2




http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-520-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-seat.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-520-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-seat.pdf





http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-534-standard-drawing-urban-suite-seat-armrest.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-534-standard-drawing-urban-suite-seat-armrest.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-535-standard-drawing-urban-suite-bench-armrest.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-535-standard-drawing-urban-suite-bench-armrest.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-536-standard-drawing-natural-suite-seat-and-bench-armrest.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-536-standard-drawing-natural-suite-seat-and-bench-armrest.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-537-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-seat-and-bench-armrest.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-537-standard-drawing-waterside-suite-seat-and-bench-armrest.pdf



http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-540-standar-drawing-bushland-suite-seat-v1-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-540-standar-drawing-bushland-suite-seat-v1-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-541-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-seat-v1-plans.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-542-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-seat-v1-details.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-543-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-seat-v1-asembly.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-610-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-picnic-shelter-general-notes.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-544-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-seat-v2-cover-sheet.pdf














http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-551-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-seat-v3%20asembly.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-551-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-seat-v3%20asembly.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-552-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-bench-v1-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-552-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-bench-v1-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-553-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-bench-v1-plans.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-554-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-bench-v1-details-sheet-1-of-2.pdf




05-556 bushland suite - bench v2 cover sheet

05-557 bushland suite - bench v2 plans



05-560 bushland suite - bench v2 assembly

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-556-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-bench-v2-cover%20Sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-556-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-bench-v2-cover%20Sheet.pdf







http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-560-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-bench-v2-details-assembly.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-560-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-bench-v2-details-assembly.pdf


47. Shade structures

Planning 47.1

Select a site suitable for the location and erection of shade structures.

Utilize natural shade from existing mature trees wherever possible. If natural shade is not available, install shade structures to provide shade and UV protection.

Install shade structures. Plant trees such that the trees can replace the shade structures when it reaches end of life (within 10-15 years). Select tree species and pot size accordingly.

For the embellishments of open space assets, comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).

Design 47.2

City of Gold Coast has a Preferred Supplier Arrangement established for the ‘supply and installation of playground equipment, outdoor gym equipment and shade structures’. Contact our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for more information.

Design all components to current Australian Standards.

Offset the shade structures slightly to the north and west of the clusters of play equipment to reduce heat and harmful UV radiation, especially between 10am and 3pm.

Install conical barrier plates (anti-vandal) at the top of each supporting arm of the shade structures to discourage climbing of the framework and damage to the surface of the shade cloth.

Shade support structures must be fitted with a suitable anti-climbing device so as to prevent access to the poles and top of structures.

Shade support structures must not be located within the fall zone of the play equipment. Posts to be 500 millimetre minimum distance outside of ‘soft fall’ edge surrounds. Shade structures must be positioned so as to prevent access from play equipment in both vertical and horizontal direction. If the design requires any shade structure supports to be located within the soft fall area, ensure there is minimum separation distance between the shade sail post and any playground equipment as specified by AS 4486.1.

A minimum vertical distance of 2.4 meters must be maintained between any playground equipment and the shade structures material to prevent access from the equipment to the shade structures.

All fabrications and stitching of the shade material must be with UV resistant materials with a minimum 10 year live expectancy. All fittings must be stainless steel. A minimum Shade Factor of 80 per cent is required unless specified otherwise.

Unless noted otherwise, design all parts/components for an exposure condition as defined by AS2312 exposure classification ‘Category E: Very High’.


Use suitable material for the shade and supporting structures . Unless approval is given, timber is not to be used.


All shade structures with poles greater than 2.4 metres height and plan area greater than 10 square metres requires building approval.

Clear access must be provided around the shade structure to allow for the safe use of ladders, scaffolding and equipment for maintenance works and repairs to the shade structure.



48. Shelters

Planning 48.1

Select a site suitable for the location and installation of shelters.


The site of the shelters must be well-drained and free from rocks and stones. Drains and pending areas are to be covered.

Design 48.2

Shelters must be selected from the City of Gold Coast Parks Shelter Suite (Waterside suite, Natural suite and urban suite) or the Bushland suite.

City of Gold Coast has a Preferred Supplier Arrangement established for the manufacture and supply of the Parks Shelter Suite. Contact our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for more information.

Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch the type of shelter to be used and the options to be provided with the shelter. (There are a number of options that must be confirmed when ordering the shelter.)

Design for equitable access. Consider elements such as vehicle access, accessible car parking drop off / picking up points, ramps, gates, toilets, equipment, pathways, barbeques etc. Comply with AS1428 series of standards the DDA and QADA. Groups of shelters must provide at least one shelter that is linked into a continuous accessible path of travel. Single shelters should be linked into a continuous accessible path of travel which complies with AS1428 standards.

Shelters are to be installed on hard slip resistant pavements that are sealed with a penetrating sealant, with a maximum gradient of 1:40 to ensure equitable access for people with disabilities.

A clear circulation space of at least 1540 millimetres x 2070 millimetres must be located on a hard slip resistant surface which has a maximum gradient of 1:40 to ensure equitable access for people with disabilities. This should be located adjacent to fixtures and fittings such as barbecues, circulation between picnic furniture and provided adjacent to seating space provisions for a wheelchair user to ensure space for manoeuvre.

Clear access must be provided around the shelter to allow for the safe use of ladders, scaffolding and equipment for maintenance works and repairs to the shelter.

Footings Undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems. Provide RPEQ certification for the installation of the shelters (inspection of footings).



Lighting Confirm with City officers if lighting is required to shelters. Comply with Parks Specifications – Park Lighting.

Ensure lighting levels meet Australian Standards and CPTED design principles.



05-561 bushland suite - picnic shelter cover sheet

05-562 bushland suite – picnic shelter - roof and structure plan

05-563 bushland suite – picnic shelter - floor plan

05-564 bushland suite – picnic shelter - furniture elevations

05-565 bushland suite – picnic shelter - furniture layout

05-566 bushland suite – picnic shelter - seat plan

05-567 bushland suite – picnic shelter - furniture details – sheet 1 of 3



05-570 bushland suite – picnic shelter - assembly

05-610 bushland suite – structural - general notes

05-611 bushland suite – structural – picnic shelter- foundation plan

05-612 bushland suite – structural – picnic shelter- roof framing and elevations

05-613 bushland suite – structural – picnic shelter- steel details

05-586 bushland suite – entrance shelter – two panel mode – coversheet

05-587 bushland suite – entrance shelter – two panel mode – plans

05-588 bushland suite – entrance shelter – two panel mode – furniture plans

05-589 bushland suite – entrance shelter – two panel mode – furniture elevations

05-590 bushland suite – entrance shelter – two panel mode – details sheet 1 of 3



http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-561-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-561-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-562-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-roof-and-structure-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-562-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-roof-and-structure-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-563-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-floor-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-563-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-floor-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-564-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-564-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-565-standard%20drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-layout.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-565-standard%20drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-layout.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-566-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-seat-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-566-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-seat-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-567-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-details-sheet-1-of-3.pdf




http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-569-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-details-Sheet-3-of-3.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-569-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-details-Sheet-3-of-3.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-570-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-details-assembly.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-570-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-furniture-details-assembly.pdf



http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-611-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-picnic-shelter-foundation-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-611-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-picnic-shelter-foundation-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-612-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-picnic-shelter-roof-framing-&-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-612-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-picnic-shelter-roof-framing-&-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-613-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-picnic-shelter-steel-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-613-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-picnic-shelter-steel-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-586-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-586-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-587-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelters-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-587-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelters-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-588-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-furniture-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-588-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-furniture-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-589-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-furniture-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-589-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-furniture-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-590-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-details-sheet-1-of-3.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-591-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-details%20-sheet-2-of-%203.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-591-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-details%20-sheet-2-of-%203.pdf



05-593 bushland suite – entrance shelter – two panel mode – assembly

05-614 bushland suite – structural – entrance shelter 2 panel mode- foundation plan

05-615 bushland suite – structural – entrance shelter 2 panel mode and interpretive shelters 1 pane mode - roof framing and elevations.

05-616 bushland suite – structural – entrance shelter 2 panel mode and interpretive shelters 1 pane mode – steel details

05-617 bushland suite – structural – entrance shelter 2 panel mode and interpretive shelters 1 pane mode – alternative foundation plan.

05-618 bushland suite - structural -interpretive shelters 2 panel mode - foundation plan

05-619 bushland suite - structural -interpretive shelters 2 panel mode - roof framing and elevations

05-620 bushland suite - structural -interpretive shelters 2 panel mode - steel details

05-594 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – one panel - cover sheet

05-595 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – one panel - plans

05-596 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – one panel - elevations

05-597 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – one panel - details

05-604 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – one panel - on sand – coversheet

05-605 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – one panel - on sand – plans

05-606 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – one panel - on sand – elevations

05-598 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – two panel mode - cover sheet

05-599 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – two panel mode - plans

05-600 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – two panel mode - elevations

05-601 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – two panel mode - details – sheet 1 of 2

05-602 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – two panel mode - details – sheet 2 of 2

05-603 bushland suite – interpretive shelter – two panel mode - assembly

05-618 bushland suite – structural – interpretive shelter 2 panel mode - foundation plan

05-619 bushland suite – structural – interpretive shelter 2 panel mode - roof framing and elevations

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-593-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-assembly.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-593-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-entrance-shelter-two-panel-mode-assembly.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-614-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-structural-entrance-shelter-1-panel-mode-&-interpretive-shelters-1-panel-mode-foundation-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-614-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-structural-entrance-shelter-1-panel-mode-&-interpretive-shelters-1-panel-mode-foundation-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-615-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-structural-entrance-shelter-1-panel-mode-&-interpretive-shelters-1-panel-mode-roof-framing-and-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-615-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-structural-entrance-shelter-1-panel-mode-&-interpretive-shelters-1-panel-mode-roof-framing-and-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-616-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-structural-entrance-shelter-1-panel-mode-&-interpretive-shelters-1-panel-mode-steel-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-616-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-structural-entrance-shelter-1-panel-mode-&-interpretive-shelters-1-panel-mode-steel-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-617-standard%20drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-structural-entrance-shelter-1-panel-mode-&-interpretive-shelters-1-panel-mode-alternative-foundation-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-617-standard%20drawing-bushland-suite-picnic-shelter-structural-entrance-shelter-1-panel-mode-&-interpretive-shelters-1-panel-mode-alternative-foundation-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-618-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-interpretive-shelters-2-panel-mode-foundation-plan.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-619-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-interpretive-shelters-2-panel-mode-roof-framing-&-elevations.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-620-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-structural-interpretive-shelters-2-panel-mode-steel-details.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-594-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-594-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-595-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-595-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-596-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-596-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-597-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-597-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-604-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-on-sand-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-604-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-on-sand-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-605-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-on-sand-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-605-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-on-sand-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-606-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-on-sand-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-606-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-one-panel-on-sand-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-598-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-598-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-cover-sheet.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-599-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-599-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-plans.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-600-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-600-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-601-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-details-sheet-1-of-2.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-601-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-details-sheet-1-of-2.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-602-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-details-sheet-2-of-%202.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-602-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-details-sheet-2-of-%202.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-603-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-assembly.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-603-standard-drawing-bushland-suite-interpretive-shelter-two-panel-mode-assembly.pdf






05-620 bushland suite – structural – interpretive shelter 2 panel mode - steel details

05-636 natural, urban and waterside single and double - general notes

05-637 urban shelter - single plan

05-638 urban shelter - single elevations

05-639 urban shelter - single section

05-640 urban shelter - single sign detail

05-641 urban shelter - single slab and footing details

05-642 urban shelter - single framing plan and connection details

05-643 urban shelter - double plan

05-644 urban shelter - double elevations

05-645 urban shelter - double section

05-646 urban shelter - double sign detail

05-647 urban shelter - double slab and footing details

05-648 urban shelter - double framing plan and connection details

05-649 waterside shelter - single plan

05-650 waterside shelter - single elevations

05-651 waterside shelter - single section

05-652 waterside shelter - single sign detail

05-653 waterside shelter - single slab and footing details

05-654 waterside shelter - single framing plan and connection details

05-655 waterside shelter - double plan

05-656 waterside shelter - double elevations

05-657 waterside shelter - double section

05-658 waterside shelter - double sign detail

05-659 waterside shelter - double slab and footing details

05-660 waterside shelter - double framing plan and connection details



http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-636-standard-drawing-natural-urban-&-waterside-single-&-double-general-notes.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-636-standard-drawing-natural-urban-&-waterside-single-&-double-general-notes.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-637-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-637-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-638-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-638-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-639-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-639-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-640-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-640-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-641-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-641-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-642-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-642-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-single-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-643-standard-drawings-urban-shelter-double-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-643-standard-drawings-urban-shelter-double-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-644-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-644-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-645-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-645-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-646-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-646-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-647-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-647-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-648-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-648-standard-drawing-urban-shelter-double-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-649-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-649-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-650-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-650-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-651-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-651-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-652-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-652-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-653-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-653-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-654-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-654-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-single-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-655-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-655-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-656-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-656-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-657-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-657-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-658-standard-drawing-wateriside-shelter-double-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-658-standard-drawing-wateriside-shelter-double-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-659-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-659-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-660-standard-drawing-waterside-shelter-double-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf


05-661 natural shelter - single plan

05-662 natural shelter - single elevations

05-663 natural shelter - single section

05-664 natural shelter - single sign detail

05-665 natural shelter - single slab and footing details

05-666 natural shelter - single framing plan and connection details

05-667 natural shelter - double plan

05-668 natural shelter - double elevations

05-669 natural shelter - double section

05-670 natural shelter - double sign detail

05-671 natural shelter - double slab and footing details

05-672 natural shelter - double framing plan and connection details

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-661-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-661-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-662-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-662-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-663-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-663-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-664-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-664-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-665-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-665-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-single-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-666-standard%20drawing-natural-shelter-single-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-666-standard%20drawing-natural-shelter-single-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-667-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-667-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-plan.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-668-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-668-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-elevations.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-669-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-669-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-section.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-670-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-670-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-sign-detail.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-671-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-671-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-slab-&-footing-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-672-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-672-standard-drawing-natural-shelter-double-framing-plan-and-connection-details.pdf


49. Shuffleboard courts

Planning 49.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of shuffleboard court/s.

Design 49.2

• The existing shuffleboard facility located at Elanora (the Elanora Shuffleboard Club Elanora Oval, Pines Lane, Elanora) should be used as an example of the layout for a shuffleboard court.

• The shuffleboard court can be constructed from either asphalt or concrete. Concrete should consist of a reinforced concrete slab with minimum thickness of 150 millimetres. and a longitudinal fall of 0.05 per cent to 0.15 per cent, with a wood float or medium broom finish for application of surface coating.

• The shuffleboard court must be free draining.

• Dimensions of court to be 52’ by 6’ (regulation size).

• Surface: An acrylic based sports court surface coating system comprising a combination of texture coats and finish coats that provide a long wearing colour surface of uniform texture. Suitable surface systems include ‘Rebound Ace – Synpave system’ , ‘Plexipave – Acrylotex SS system’, ‘DecoTurf

• DecoColour system’. The surface system is to be applied strictly in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions/guidelines. Line marking is to be by an approved white line marking paint that is compatible with the applied surface system.




• base selection and surfacing (if relevant)

• general landscaping, other accessories and amenities (e.g. lighting) spectators’ seating and roof structures, etc.


50. Signs

Planning 50.1

Select a site suitable for the location of the sign.

Embellishments of open space assets: Comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).

Reference should be made to the City of Gold Coast Signage Master Plan Version 1.0, July 2013, for all requirements of signs including sign types, graphics, and materials.

Signs should not be located where they can obstruct view lines to other features.

Sigs should be located in open positions and be clearly visible.

CPTED principals should be observed in the locating of signs.

Design 50.2

Plan and design signs in conformance with this specification, standard or project-specific drawings (if provided), the City of Gold Coast Signage Master plan Version 1.0 July 2013, and the Land Development Guidelines.

Design for equitable access. Consider elements such as vehicle access, drop off points, ramps, gates, toilets, equipment, pathways, etc. Comply with AS1428 and DDA. Signs must be able to be read by all people. Close up access to a sign should be provided for people with a vision impairment or wheel chair users, this is particularly important for regulatory and warning signage.

Signs where practical should be linked into an accessible continuous path of travel. The site of the signs must be well-drained., drains and pending areas are to be covered.

Signs must be constructed from robust materials that are easily maintained.Signs preferably should not be located in grassed areas due to the associated maintenance problems that this causes. Where this is not possible, a concrete ‘collar’ with a minimum radius that allows for a width of 100 millimetres from the outside of the post is to be placed around the base of each sign post. The concrete collar should be a minimum of 200 millimetres thick and finish flush with the surrounding grassed surface.

Footings For large special ‘feature’ signs undertake foundation and soil testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions and provide RPEQ certification of design and construction of footings.

All concrete footings for signs must be finished below the underside of the mulch if located in garden beds.


Comply with the following LDG drawings (use latest version):

05-538 approved logo plate

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-538-standard-drawing-approved-logo-plate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-538-standard-drawing-approved-logo-plate.pdf


51. Skate park

Planning 51.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of skate parks.

City of Gold Coast has a Strategic and operational plan for skate and BMX facilities on the Gold Coast. This document should be used as a reference document for all planning work concerning skate parks. Volume 5 of this document contains various checklists that can be used for the planning, site selection, design and management of skate and BMX facilities within the Gold Coast shire.

Types of skate parks 51.2

Skate plazas: Consist of replica street elements from the urban environment such as stairs, rails, bumps etc. Can be multi-functional incorporating art, busking, socialising etc.

Bowls and pools: Replica of back yard pools that have evolved into all shapes and sizes.

Hybrids: Consist of a combination of street, bowl/pool, and transition elements. It is because of this they are one of the most popular types of facilities.

Flow parks: Large and spacious facilities which consist of multiple interconnecting bowls at varying levels. The wide, open flow course environment allows skaters to ride in many directions with multiple options.

Ramp parks: Consist transition elements typically in the form of vert and mini ramps. Are ideal for site with limited space and integration with existing skate and BMX facilities or other community spaces.

Skate dots and spots: Skate dots are small singular skateable elements integrated into the streetscape or park design, Skate spots are more diverse structures that support different approaches and a greater variety of elements.

Design 51.3


General Design for a skate park facility that:

• is functional, suitable and attractive for conducting non-motorised recreational activities such as skating, scooting, BMX cycling and the like. is safe and convenient

• does not generate negative social impact

• allows adequate access and egress for emergency services operations, liaise with emergency services providers (Queensland Ambulance, Police, QFRS) to confirm requirements

• minimises maintenance requirements


• maintains a satisfactory level of service for all users including access within general use zones and pedestrian zones for users with disabilities and/or limited mobility

• facilitates the artistic expression of young people

• has a design life of 50 years.

Take the following into consideration: • reinforced concrete, structural steel or structural timber elements to form skate park features such

as skate bowls, ramps, quarter pipes, flat banks, wedges, hips, ledges, grind blocks, manual pads, stairs, railings and the like

• steel coping and edging to various features

• masonry or reinforced concrete retaining walls

• handrail and barriers

• stormwater and subsurface drainage

• seating and shade structures

• furniture

• landscaping

• lighting and power supply

• other embellishment requirements as indicated in the LDG

• other features as determined during concept design development

• Refer to specific individual specification for additional requirements.

Undertake the following: • undertake a Designers Risk Assessment for the whole of the works. Consider slip resistance of all

surfaces as well as protection against falling from height as part of the risk assessment

• develop the skate park layout in consultation with our Parks and Open Space Services officer

• ensure sufficient space is provided between skate park components

• make sure geometry is within the limits acceptable to the skating community

• consider potential security issues when developing the design layout. Make the layout as open and visible to the public eye as possible. Design in conformance with the latest Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles. If required, incorporate other site surveillance measures into the design and provide site security fencing.


Structural design • provide structural design and design certification by an RPEQ structural engineer. Also provide

building certification if applicable

• provide movement joints as required to accommodate the differential movement between structural elements. Design joint types and locations to ensure that vertical joint displacement does not occur in skating zones

• limit shrinkage crack widths to 0.30 millimetres maximum

• footings - undertake foundation and geotech testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions

• provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems, track bases, jump construction etc.

Surface finish • skating zones: steel floated finish to provide a surface smoothness and profile equivalent to or better

than a Class 1 formed finish in conformance with AS 3610

• shared zones: provide a surface acceptable for skating but which has the required slip resistance for pedestrian traffic

• provide line marking, signage, tactile markers, barriers and the like.

Drainage • provide adequate drainage in the area. Design stormwater drainage systems to conform to LDG

Section 3.5 Design Requirements – Stormwater Drainage, and Parks Specification Drainage.

Other requirements • confirm with our Parks and Open Space Services officer regarding problems with existing skate

parks. Design appropriately to mitigate these problems.


52. Softfall zones

Design 52.1

Design the soft fall zone with the intention to minimise injury in the event of a fall. Under-surface must be installed under all play/fitness equipment as an impact attenuation treatment.

Comply with the specifications, requirements and testing methods of AS4422. Provide certification evidence as required.

Soft fall zones must:

• be graded to drain at on gentle fall (maximum 1V:50H) to the outer edges of the playground, away from fall zones and areas of high traffic or activity

• be designed to avoid and be protected from overland flow and erosion

• incorporate drainage treatment around the outer edge or below the under surfacing area consisting of a plastic slotted subsoil drain fitted with a filter sock, which drains to a stormwater system, soakage pit, or dispersal structure

• have a border around the perimeter of the soft fall zone, the outer side of which is to finish flush with the surrounding finished surface levels to avoid trip hazards

• complement the location, colours and texture of the playground and play/fitness equipment

• soft fall material is to be a loose soft fall material or a rubber based wet pour system or a mix of both

• loose soft fall material is to be 5 millimetres to 10 millimetres graded pine bark and must completely cover fixings and anchors

• rubber-based wet pour system is to be a wet pour system over preformed rubber matting. Rubber based wet pour system is to be installed under all fall and impact zones (e.g. swings, slippery dip exits, fireman’s poles, and extend the length and width of a flying fox unit including entry and exit)

• the depths and areas of soft fall material must be in accordance with AS4422:1996 Playground surfacing – Specifications, requirements and test method.

Soft fall zones will usually not be constructed on their own. They will be part of a playground equipment installation or part of fitness equipment installation. Refer to Parks – Playground Equipment and Parks – Fitness Equipment specifications.



05-903 playgrounds softfall details sheet 1 of 2

05-904 playgrounds softfall details sheet 2 of 2






53. Softball nets

Planning 53.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of softball facilities.

Refer to the ‘Technical and Venue Manual’ published by International Softball Federation (ISF) as a guide.

Design 53.2

Unless noted otherwise, comply with the following recommendation from ISF:

• install practice nets and/or protective screen (backstop) for the protection of spectators, especially behind home plate for protection from balls tipped into foul territory

• design backstop to be durable, minimum 7.62 metres height and not more than 9.14 metres from the home plate. This backstop is to be made out of netting and not out of chain-link fencing to allow spectators to see through

• batting cages should have a covered top where possible.


• layout and orientation

• size

• playing surface



• other accessories and amenities (eg lighting)

• spectators’ seating and roof structures, etc (if relevant).


54. Spectator seating

Planning 54.1

Select a site suitable for the location of spectator seating.

Utilise natural shade from existing trees wherever possible.

Orientate spectator seating so that spectators are not looking directly into the afternoon or morning sun. This may be difficult to achieve for spectator seating around sports fields, however it should be the preferred option for spectator seating around activity/event spaces.

Ensure that spectator seating is accessible and conforms with the requirements of the DDA.

Locate spectator seating so that it is within proximity of other infrastructure such as path networks, car parking, and public amenities.

Design 54.2

Design all components to the relevant Australian Standards.

Materials are to be robust and vandal and corrosion resistant.

Suitable materials include:

• extruded aluminium (clear anodized finish)

• galvanized steel (powder coat finish)

• concrete (various finishes, must have a sealer and anti graffiti coating applied)

• cut stone (i.e. sandstone blocks)

• recycled UV stabilized composite plastics that are RPEQ certified.

Spectator seating types:

• Tiered seating – manufactured ‘off the shelf’ spectator stands. Commonly two to four tier high stands, usually made from extruded aluminium or galvanized steel.

• Single seats – usually arranged in single rows around the perimeter of an activity/event space.

• Custom made spectator seating.

• Informal seating - can be grassed mounds with level tops that allow for informal seating and viewing to an activity/event space.

• Insitu designed custom seating – examples are amphitheatre style seating, retaining structures that act as seating etc.


Consult with our Parks and Open Space Services officer to identify what type of spectator seating should be provided.


Roof / cover Confirm with our Parks and Open Space Services officer if a permanent all weather roof/cover is required for the spectator seating.


55. Sportsfield lighting

Design 55.1

Luminaires Prior to commencing design, consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to identify luminaires that will meet the City’s performance and maintenance requirements. Consider vandal resistance and energy efficiency as part of luminaire selection. Luminaires must comply with AS 2560 and AS 4282.

Consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to identify lighting levels required to sports fields. Electrical supply must provide suitable capacity to cater for requirements in accordance with Australian Standards recommendations and a minimum of 200 lux unless otherwise specified.

Recommended lighting levels (minimum electrical supply capacity must be 200 lux)

Grade Ball, physical training

Club competition, match practice

Competition

Amateur, semi-professional

50 lux 100 lux 200 lux

Light poles Poles must be galvanized to AS/NZS 4680. Minimum 50 year life. Foundation and pole design must be RPEQ certified.

Design to Region B, Terrain Category 2, Topographic multiplier 1.0, submit a report to AS1170.2 and AS/NZS4676Any pole > 10 metres must have a building approval.

Pits Provide pits at all changes of direction of cable runs. Pits must be polymer concrete prefabricated pits, or plastic with lockable galvanized steel lid. Pits located in turf or garden beds must have a reinforced concrete collar/mowing strip installed minimum width 100 millimetres.

Main switch board Provide sizes to suit requirements, equipped with galvanized plinths, stainless steel cabinets of at least 2 millimetres thickness and polished to No. 4 finish, chrome plated brass hinges, stainless steel locks, swing pad lockable handles, and three point locking systems. If positioned in direct sunlight, fit heat shields.



Lighting control panels Provide 1200 x 800 x 300 millimetre pole-mounted stainless steel cabinets, of at least 1.6 millimetre thickness, polished to No. 4 finish, with an IP rating of IP66. Provide chrome-plated brass hinges. and stainless steel locks, swing pad lockable handles, and three point locking systems.

Supply draft diagrams as the control equipment are permitted to be mounted within the poles. Control equipment mounted in poles must achieve an IP rating of X4 to protect from condensation. All equipment must be removable once pole installed without the need to remove other equipment. Mount all equipment above flood level, or take other approved safety measures to protect installation and personnel.

General requirements 55.2

Sports field lighting to new sports fields or to existing sports fields must comply with the following requirements:

General

• obtain all approvals and pay all fees

• verify geotechnical investigation for light pole foundation designs including management of soil conditions (ie acid sulfate soils and landfill)

• locate and identify existing services

• undertake survey and set out of light poles

• complete site restoration

• provide as built information

Electrical

• provide electrical infrastructure design and installation that is RPEQ certified

• ensure design and installation to include but not be limited to switchboards, consumer mains, main switchboards

Lighting

• provide design and RPEQ certification of lighting system in accordance with AS2560

• supply, install, aim and commission lighting system

Foundations and structural

• provide RPEQ certification for poles, pole foundations design and installation

• ensure design and installation to include but not be limited to light poles and foundations.


56. Sports field construction

Planning 56.1

Select a site suitable for the location and construction of the sports field.

Design 56.2

The sports field finished playing surface must have a 0.5 per cent to 1 per cent camber from either:

• a dome camber from the centre of the outwards in a domed configuration for AFL and cricket field

• a rooftop camber running the longest section of the field from the centre outwards.

The camber must be created beneath the required growing media.

Base and surface camber must be parallel.

The sports field must be irrigated with an automatic pop up irrigation system with head to head spacing. The irrigation system must be compatible with and connected and capable of being controlled by City of Gold Coast’s operational system at the time of establishment. Refer to Parks – Irrigation specification.

Prior to installation of the growing media, give three (3) days’ notice to the Superintendent’s representative to inspect and approve the leveling and camber of the subgrade. This is a HOLD POINT.

Growing media profile must be a minimum of 250 millimetres depth with a consistent camber as detailed above.

Growing media must have the following properties:

• a drainage rate of 10 millimetres per hour (minimum) to 200 millimetres per hour (maximum)

• a pH of between six and seven

• an even range of friable soil particle size that limits compaction and loss of drainage capabilities and encourages root development

• an organic carbon content of between 2 per cent and 4 per cent

• a Calcium Base Saturation of between 65 per cent and 75 per cent (1100ppm - 1300ppm)

• a Magnesium Base Saturation of between 10 per cent and 16 per cent (150ppm - 180ppm)

• a Potassium Base Saturation of between 3 per cent and 5 per cent (180ppm - 216ppm)

• a Sodium Base Saturation less than 3 per cent (less than 70ppm).

Ten (10) days prior to turfing, submit a dated soil test report to the Superintendent for approval.


The soil test report must:

• be from a NATA accredited laboratory

• have full nutrient analysis and structural particle size analysis results

• have interpretation and recommendations for amendments (if required) by a qualified soil scientist with expertise in sports field soils and turf grasses.

Do not import or spread any growing media (soil) onto the prepared sub grade until the submitted soil test report has been approved by the Superintendent’s representative. This is a HOLD POINT.

Prior to installation of the turf, give three (3) days notice to the Superintendent’s representative to inspect and approve the leveling and camber of the growing media. This is a HOLD POINT.

Turf must be certified Grand Prix Couch (AFL or Rugby fields) or OZ Tuff Green Couch (Cricket or Soccer fields) in jumbo rolls;

Turf must be heavy rolled (>2 tonne) in two directions as part of the laying process, unless approved otherwise.

‘Ronstar Plus Starter(18:10:9) fertilizer’ (pre-emergent) must be applied at 400 kilograms per hectare within three days of the completion of each individual surface, irrigated with 15 millimetres of water then allowed to dry completely for eight hours and then watered as per the establishment program (as approved by the Superintendent in the irrigation plan).

The playing surfaces must be scarified at 15-20 millimetres, all clipping removed and top-dressed with 10 millimetre cover of a certified USGA sand six to eight weeks after the completion of the turfing process and any deficiencies in the base saturation requirements amended appropriately. Any bare areas will be replaced and subsidence or undulations rectified at this point.

The playing surface must be handed over in a 100 per cent weed-free condition. Weed is defined as anything outside the monoculture couch species stated previously.

The playing surface must be handed over with a sward height of 30 millimetres and no visible clippings.

All hard surfaces must achieve a minimum separation distance of 5 meters from the edge of the finished playing surface, as measured outwards from the playing field.

Electrical works

Electrical supply must provide suitable capacity to cater for 200 lux level lighting for sports fields. Refer to Parks – Sports Field Lighting specification.


57. Stairs

Planning 57.1

Stairs must be located so that they do not become an obstacle to a continuous accessible path of travel.

Design 57.2

Design stairs for access to elevated areas by maintenance personnel and the general public. Comply with the requirements of the DDA. Plan and design for ramps as well, where required, to ensure equitable access is provided.

Use slip resistant material for steps and treads.

Use materials that are fit for purpose, for example concrete, steel, timber and stone.

Hand rails are mandatory for all stairs.

Design to AS1428.1, 1657 and 2156.2 and other requirements of BCA (such as D2.14 and D2.16) if applicable. (Note that a riser of 150 mm and going of 300mm are recommended as best practice to enhance safety and access).

Design stairs and landing areas to ensure that tactile ground surface indicators (tgsi) and hand rails do not protrude into any transverse path of travel.

Hand rails that are in locations exposed to a marine environment are to be fabricated from grade 316 stainless steel.

Tactile ground surface indicators are to be either individual (discrete), blade style, or paver/tile style. Self-adhesive ‘stick on surface’ mat style are not permitted. Suitable materials include stainless steel, ceramic, granite, reconstituted stone, high abrasive resistant polyurethane.



05-810 type 1 treads

05-811 tread footings

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-810-standard-drawing-type-1-treads.pdf


http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-811-standard-drawing-tread-footings.pdf



58. Taps

Planning 58.1

Locate taps in, or adjacent to, mulched or paved areas in high use areas, playgrounds, active play areas and along major pedestrian and bike paths.

Embellishment: comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21).

Wherever possible all taps within an active or passive use space must be accessible by all and comply with AS 1428 series of standards, the DDA and QADA. Accordingly the tap shall be robust to resist vandalism and be must be operated by means of a lever handle which can be operated by people with limited dexterity or hand impairment.

To ensure compliance and consistency across Council’s parks please contact Park and Recreational Services Officer for tap’s style and reference.

Be made from robust materials that are vandal and corrosion resistant (particularly in coastal areas).

Design 58.2

Maintenance taps: taps installed primarily for the use of City maintenance staff for use for cleaning, garden watering and maintenance activities.

These taps are to be located out of direct line of site where possible, preferably located within garden areas.

These taps are to be standard brass taps with removable handle and be tamper proof. They are to be threaded for hose connection.

Public use taps: taps installed primarily for public convenience for washing hands, cleaning etc.

These taps are to be located along edges of garden areas, edges of pathways, within picnic and barbeque activity areas.

These taps are to be 316 stainless steel or chrome plated brass with a push button (force no greater than 19.5 N), preferably with a button surface area of 25 millimetres diameter be proud of the surface. The operation of the button should be located at a height between 900 millimetres and 1100 millimetres from the ground to provide greater access for people with disabilities. The taps are to be on a timer with automatic shut off. No threading required.

Drainage of taps In order of preference, dependent on practicality, taps are to be drained:

• first preference - grated pit connected to town wastewater drainage system

• second preference - concrete splash pad directed back towards garden area (low use situations only)


• third preference - grated pit connected to underground soakage drainage pit (site specific design required).

Tap mounting Any type of bollard or grade 316 stainless steel post.

Tap handle to be 1000 millimetres above finished surface level.

Footings All concrete footings for tap bollards must be finished 100 millimetres below the underside of the turf surface or garden area.

Concrete must be of minimum grade 25MPa.



05-002 dog off leash areas - water tap and bubbler with dog bowl

05-003 dog off leash areas - maintenance tap

05-533 spigot





http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-533-standard-drawing-spigot.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-533-standard-drawing-spigot.pdf


59. Tennis courts

Planning 59.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of tennis court/s. Unless noted otherwise, the site should meet the following requirements as a minimum:

• recommended court size is 36.6 metres x 18.3 metres. However, an area of 44 metres x 25 metres should be set aside for each court, to allow for vegetation removal, drainage, finished court platform, walkways etc.

• compactable soil is preferred. Highly reactive clays should be avoided

• ideally the site should be away from traffic noise and sheltered from prevailing winds

• site should have no large trees within 20 metres of the fence line.

Embellishment: Unless noted otherwise, tennis courts should not be installed as a contributed asset through the development assessment process.

Design 59.2

Prior to commencing any planning and design work, consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to establish the City’s requirements for the tennis court.

Comply with the ‘Technical Manual for the Design, Construction and Maintenance of Tennis Facilities’ published by Tennis Australia.




• base selection (asphalt or concrete) and surfacing

• general landscaping, other accessories and amenities (e.g. nets, umpire chairs, lighting)



60. Throwing circles

Planning 60.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of the throwing circle.

Seek confirmation from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch regarding the design parameters of the throwing circles such as:

• competition level

• is the cage to be multipurpose (e.g. for discus, shot put, hammer) or event specific (e.g. shot put only)?

Design 60.2

Requirements for a throwing cage: The following design criteria is to be applied: • throwing events generally require a throwing circle and a landing area. Shot put also requires a

stop board

• the throwing circle is to be made of band iron, galvanized steel or other suitable material with minimum thickness of 6 millimetres

• the top of the circle upper edge shall be flush with the ground outside

• the infill to the throwing circle shall be a reinforced concrete slab minimum thickness 150 millimetres, with a smooth wood float finish for sufficient traction

• the infill to the throwing circle is to finish 20 millimetres plus or minus 6 millimetres below the upper edge of the rim of the circle

• suitable drainage shall be installed to prevent ponding of water on the surface of the throwing circle.

Refer to the Government of Western Australia, Department of Sport and Recreation website http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/athleticstrackeventdimensions for guidelines on the layout and requirements for throwing circles.

http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/athleticstrackeventdimensions


61. Toilets

Planning 61.1

Plan and design toilets in conformance with this specification, standard or project-specific drawings (if provided), and the City’s Public Convenience Modular Space Design Strategy, Version 2, June 2009.

The location of the toilet/amenities facilities must be compliant with DDA access requirements, CPTED principals, and must be easily accessible by maintenance vehicles. The toilet/amenities facilities should be located within proximity to activity generators such as picnic areas, barbecues, play grounds, and car parks. This is for purposes of convenience as well as security through passive surveillance. The toilet/amenities facilities must be accessible via a path network.

Prior to the commencement of the conceptual design of any public toilet consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to identify the following:

• location and orientation of toilets/amenities

• number of gender, unisex, ambulant and PWD facilities, change rooms if required, parents rooms if required, showers if required, number of wash basins required

• type of toilet to be provided:

A. custom designed to guidelines provided in the City’s Public Convenience Modular Space Design Strategy, Version 2, June 2009

B. kit style prefabricated toilet that can be customised if required

• for Type A toilets - whether materials for construction of toilets/amenities are to be high profile or basic/standard profile (refer to the City’s Public Convenience Modular Space Design Strategy, Version 2, June 2009, section 2.7 Materials

• type of lighting required

• security required – e.g. 24 hour access or restricted access

• sustainability requirements

• type of sewerage treatment system required if connection into town sewer is not possible

• opportunities for incorporation of public art into design such as artistic panels and screens, wall murals, mosaic tiles, etc.

Design 61.2

Design all components to the relevant Australian Standards.

Reference to AS3500.2:2003 – Section 3 Drainage Design – 3.3 Size and Length of Drain for amenity/toilet building drainage.

Materials are to be robust and vandal and corrosion resistant.


Maintenance taps must be a minimum height of 900 millimetres to ensure safe work health and safety practices.

Pathway connections to toilets must be wide enough to accommodate pedestrian traffic without pedestrians having to cross over soft landscaped areas such as turf or planting when entering or leaving the toilet.

Adequate drainage points must be located in and around toilet for cleaning purposes.

Footings Undertake foundation and geotechnical testing to correctly identify the foundation conditions. Provide and/or confirm the design parameters for footing systems.


62. Trails and tracks

Planning 62.1

Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch the trail classification that is to be achieved, in accordance with AS 2156.1 Walking Tracks Classification and Signage.

Confirm with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch the signage requirements for the trails and tracks and the requirements for any interpretive signage.

Design 62.2


• general design principles as per AS 2156.2 and signage as per AS 2156.1

• the design of trails and tracks are to follow natural contours

• the removal of native vegetation is to be minimised

• use suitable trail/path surfacing (refer to Recreation Trails Design Guidelines, NAMU, City of Gold Coast)

• all crossings across waterways are to be bridged, or make use of existing structure. Confirm the existing structure is suitable for that particular use

• handrail or barrier to prevent fall as per AS 2156.2

• if requested, submit for assessment a ‘Trail Design Plan’ and ‘Site Rehabilitation Plan’ as per the Standard Drawings requirements

• where there is a need for a path to change into a trail or connect into a trail refer to Parks – Paths specification.


Comply with the following LDGs standard drawings (use latest version):

05-801 class 1/2 – asphalt

05-802 class 1 – earthen

05-804 class 2 – bike track - general notes

05-805 class 2 – multi-use trail – cycle and equestrian/ pedestrian and cycle

05-806 class 2 – multi-use trail – general notes

05-807 class 2 and class 3 – walking

05-808 class 2 and 3 – walking – general notes











http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-807-standard-drawing-class-2-and-class-3-walking.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-807-standard-drawing-class-2-and-class-3-walking.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-808-standard-drawing-class-2-and-3-walking-general-notes.pdf


05-809 class 2 and class 3 – earthen – indicative cut and fill

05-810 type 1 – treads

05-811 tread footings

05-812 tread laying sequence

05-813 track grading and drainage

05-814 bike track – dual use as footpath


05-816 class 1 – concrete

05-817 placement of toe stones to maximize water shed from track

05-818 exit point to shed water behind run of treads

05-819 type 1 and type 2 – precast stone retaining wall

05-820 type 2 – cast stones water bar construction and edge retention

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-809-standard-drawing-class-2-and-class-3-earthen-indicative-cut-and-fill.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-809-standard-drawing-class-2-and-class-3-earthen-indicative-cut-and-fill.pdf





http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-812-standard-drawing-tread-laying-sequence.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-812-standard-drawing-tread-laying-sequence.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-813-standard-drawing-track-grading-and-drainage.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-813-standard-drawing-track-grading-and-drainage.pdf







http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-817-standard-drawing-placement-of-toe-stones-to-maximise-water-shed-from-track.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-817-standard-drawing-placement-of-toe-stones-to-maximise-water-shed-from-track.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-818-standard-drawing-exit-point-to-shed-water-behind-run-of-treads.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-818-standard-drawing-exit-point-to-shed-water-behind-run-of-treads.pdf






63. Trees

Planning 63.1

Trees must be fit for purpose and must be suitable for the existing environmental conditions. Tree selection must take into account the following:

• purpose of tree planting (e.g. erosion control, visual/noise/wind buffer, habitat enhancement/ creation, ornamental, avenues, landmarks, nodes, shade etc.)

• in situ soil conditions

• existing trees within local area that are performing well

• water availability

• climatic conditions

• site micro climate

• CPTED principals (no interruption to sight lines, no creation of ‘hidden’ spots)

• planned maintenance regime, confirm this with the Coordinator, Parks and Open Space Services.

• Tree layouts must not interfere with above or below ground services. Services locations must be located prior to planning tree planting layouts.

Design 63.2

Tree species selection Proposed species lists are to be discussed with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch prior to finalising.

• For trees planted in turfed/grassed areas, select species that have a low maintenance regime (e.g. leaf drop is not excessive, fruits are small, fruit drop is not excessive, surface root system is minimal or preferably none, tree is drought tolerant).

• For trees that are planted within mulched garden beds within park or recreational areas, it is still desirable to select trees with minimal leaf and fruit drop, however this is not as critical for maintenance as it is for trees planted in turfed / grassed areas.

• Trees must be suitable for the public domain and not be known allergens, be poisonous, have sharp or spiny seed pods or leaves etc.

Tree sizes at planting • 75 litre to 100 litre, conforming with NATSPEC reference book: Specifying Trees – a guide to

assessment of tree quality 2003. by Ross Clark. Note that smaller sizes in 25 litre and 45 litre may be suitable in some site specific locations, discuss with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch prior to finalising container sizes.


Tree staking • Staking of trees is required for protection of tree against vandalism or impact damage from

vehicles and mowers.

Trees in turf / grassed areas • Trees in turfed/grassed areas are to have a mulch ring placed at their base, minimum 100

millimetres depth and 1000 millimetres diameter. Keep mulch off of tree trunk.

Clearances • Space trees in turfed/grassed areas so that operation of mowing equipment is not inhibited.

• Space trees a minimum of 1.5 metres off of the edge of concrete pathways.

• Space trees a minimum of 3 metres off of RP boundary lines.

• Space trees in relationship to their height and crown width and the intended purpose of the planting. (e.g. shade, wind buffer etc.)

Shade creation • Trees planted to create shade must be planted in correct orientations – e.g. for playgrounds,

planted on east and west sides to give protection from morning and afternoon sun.



05-101 tree and shrub planting detail

05-102 street tree planting detail mulch and cultivation

05-103 street tree planting set out guidelines for road works.

05-105 planting – minimum setbacks road verges, roundabouts and median strips





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Tree selection for the urban environment – City of Gold Coast 63.4

The planting of different species or a species that has not been listed in this document must be approved by our Parks and Recreational Services Branch.

Street Trees under powerlines

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Acmena hemilampra Broad leaved Lilly Pilly Y Y

Alectryon coriaceus Beach Bird's Eye Y

Banksia aemula Wallum Baksia Y

Callistemon 'Eureka' Callistemon Y

Alluvial

Acmena hemilapra Broad Leaved Lilly Pilly Y Y



Syzygium 'Resilience' Resilience Lilly Pilly Y Y

Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious'

Luscious Water Gum Y Y

Hinterland

Acmena hemilampra Broad Leaved Lilly Pilly Y Y


Syzygium 'Resilience' Resilience Lilly Pilly Y Y

Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious'

Luscious Water Gum Y Y


Street Trees PER SOIL TYPE

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Acmena hemilampra Broad Leaved Lilly Pilly Y Y

Agathis robusta Kauri Pine Y No to be used in verge


Araucaria collumnaris Cook Pine Y No to be used in verge

Araucaria hetrophylla Norfolk Island Pine Y No to be used in verge

Banksia integrifolia Coastal Banksia Y Y

Buckinghamia celsissima Ivory Curl Y Y


Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo Y Y

Delonix regia Poinciana Y

Elaeocarpus obovatus Hard Quondong Y Y

Flindersia spp. australis, brayleyana, bennettiana

Y Y

Livistona australis Cabbage Palm Y Must have clear trunk of 4m+

Livistona spp Cabbage Palm Y Y Y

Peltophorum pterocarpum Yellow Poinciana Y Y

Phoenix canariensis Canary Island Date Palm

Y


Syzygium moorei Rose Apple Y Y

Waterhousia floribunda Weeping Lilly Pilly Y Y

Wodyetia bifurcata Foxtail Palm Y Y Y

Xanthostemon chrysanthus Golden Penda Y Y

Alluvial

Acmena hemilampra

Broad Leaved Lilly Pilly

Y Y

Agathis robusta Kauri Pine Y Not to be used in verge

Araucaria cunninghamii

Hoop Pine Y Not to be used in verge

Buckinghamia celsissima

Ivory Curl Y Y

Delonix regia Poinciana Y Not to be used in verge

Elaeocarpus eumundii

Eumundii Quandong

Y Y Y

Elaeocarpus obovatus

Hard Quandong

Y Y

Euroschinus falcata

Ribbon wood Y Y

Flindersia spp. australis, brayleyana

Y Y

Grevillea baileyana

White Oak Y Y Y

Livistona australis

Cabbage Palm Y Must have clear trunk of 4m+

Livistona spp Cabbage Palm Y Y Y

Lophostemon confertus

Brush Box Y Y

Lophostemon suaveolens

Swamp Box Y Y

Peltophorum pterocarpum

Yellow Poinciana

Y Y


Phoenix canariensis

Canary Island Date Palm

Y

Rhodosphaera rhodanthema

Tulip Satinwood

Y Y

Syzygium mooreii

Rose Apple Y Y

Syzygium 'Resilience'

Resilience Lilly Pilly

Y Y Y

Syzygium tierneyanum

River Cherry Y Y

Waterhousia floribunda

Weeping Lilly Pilly

Y Y

Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm Y Y

Xanthostemon chrysanthus

Golden Penda Y Y

Street Trees PER SOIL TYPE

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Acmena hemilampra


Y Y


Hoop Pine Y Not to be used in verge

Delonix regia Poinciana Y Not to be used in verge

Elaeocarpus eumundii

Eumundii Quandong

Y Y Y

Flindersia spp. australis, brayleyana

Y Y


Grevillea baileyana

White Oak Y Y Y


Brush Box Y Y


Swamp Box Y Y

Peltophorum pterocarpum

Yellow Poinciana

Y Y


Tulip Satinwood

Y Y

Syzygium luehmannii

Riberry Y Y

Syzygium moorei

Rose Apple Y Y

Syzygium 'Resilience'

Resilience Lilly Pilly

Y Y Y


River Chery Y Y


Weeping Lilly Pilly

Y Y

Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm Y Y


Golden Penda Y Y

PARK Trees PER SOIL TYPE

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Coastal

Acmena hemilampra


Agathis robusta Kauri Pine

Alectryon Beach Brid's


coriaceus Eye

Allocasuarina sp Allocasuarina

Alphitonia excelsa

Soap Tree

Araucaria collumnaris

Cook Pine

Araucaria hetrophylla

Norfolk Island Pine

Archontophoenix alexandrae

Alexander Palm

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana

Bangalow Palm

Banksia aemula Wallum Banksia

Banksia integrifolia

Coastal Banksia

Bismarckia nobilis

Bismark Palm

Callitris columellaris

White Cypress Pine

Casuarina cunnninghamiana

River She-Oak

Casuarina equisetifolia

Horse tail She-Oak

Casuarina glauca

Swamp She-Oak

Cupaniopsis anacardioides

Tuckeroo

Delonix regia Poinciana


Hard Quandong

Ficus hillii Hill's Weeping Fig


Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig

Ficus obliqua Small Leaved Fig

Glochidion ferdinandi

Cheese Tree

glochidion sumatranum

Umbrella Chees Tree

Hibiscus tilieaceus

Coastal Hibiscus

Howea forsteriana

Kentia Palm

Leptospernum laviagatum

Coastal Tee Tree

Livistona australis

Cabbage Palm

Livistonia australis

Cabbage Palm

Macaranga tanarius

Macaranga

Melaleuca quinquinervia/leucadendron

Paper bark

Melalueca linarifolia

Snow in Summer

Pandanus pendunculatus

Screw Pine


Screw Pine

Phoenix canariensis


Roystonea regia Cuban Royal Palm

Syzygium mooreii

Rose Apple


Terminalia catappa/muelleri

Sea Almond


Weeping Lilly Pilly

Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm

Alluvial


Hoop Pine

Acmena smithii Broad Leaf Lilly Pilly

Agathis robusta Kauri Pine

Alphitonia excelsa

Soap Tree


Alexander Palm


Bangalow Palm

Backhousia myrtifolia

Cinnamon Myrtle

Banksia aemula Wallum Banksia

Bismarckia nobilis

Bismark Palm

Buckinghamia celsissima

Ivory Curl

Castenospernum australe

Black Bean

Casuarina cunnninghamiana

River She-Oak

Casuarina equisetifolia

Horse tail She-Oak

Casuarina Swamp She-


glauca Oak



Hard Quondong

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Fig


Ficus rubignosa Port Jackson Fig

Flindersia sp australis, brayleyana, benettiana, shottiana

Glochidion ferdinandi

Cheese Tree


Umbrella Chees Tree

Grevillea baileyana

White Oak

Harpullia pendula

Tulipwood

Livistona australis

Cabbage Palm


Brush Box


Swamp Box

Melaleuca leucadendron

Fine leaved paperbark

Melaleuca quinquinervia


Melaleuca salignus

Willow Bottlebrush

Melalueca Snow in


linarifolia Summer

Melalueca siberii Siberia Paperbark

Melicope elleryana

Pink Euodia

Phoenix canariensis


Pittosperum undulatum

Sweet Pittospernum

Podocarpus ellatus

Brown Pine


Tulip Satinwood


Syzygium mooerii

Rose Apple


River Cherry


Weeping Lilly Pilly


Weeping Lilly Pilly

Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm


Golden Penda

Hinterland

Acaucaria cunninghamii

Hoop Pine

Alloxylon flammeum

Tree Warratah

Alphitonia excelsa

Soap Tree

Archontophoeni Alexander


x alexandrae Palm


Bangalow Palm

Bismarckia nobilis

Bismark Palm

Castenospernum australae

Black Bean

Cryptocarya laevigata

Glossy Laurel

Cryptocarya triplinervis

Three Veined Laurel


Dillenia alata QLD Red Beech

Elaeocarpus Eumundii

Eumundii Quandong

Elaeocarpus grandis

Blue Quandong

Endiandra siberi Corkwood

Eucalyptus sp.

Ficus macrophylla

Moreton Bay Ash


Ficus platypoda Rock Fig

Ficus rubignosa Port Jackson Fig

Ficus virens White Vein Fig

Flindersia sp Australis, brayleyana, bennettiana, shottiana

Glochidion Cheese Tree


ferdinandi


Umbrella Chees Tree

Grevillea baileyana

White Oak

Guioa semiglauca

Wild Quince

Livistona australis

Cabbage Palm


Brush Box


Swamp Box

Melaleuca sp Paper bark

Melia azederach White Cedar

Melicope elleryana

Pink Euodia

Phoenix canariensis


Podocarpus elatus

Brown Pine

Randia fitzalanii Brown Gardenia


Tulip Satinwood


Stenocarpus sinuatus

Firewheel Tree

Syzygium leuhmanii

Riberry


River Cherry

Toona ciliata Red Cedar



Weeping Lilly Pilly

Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm


Golden Penda

PALM per soil type

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Alexander Palm


Bangalow Palm

Bismarckia nobilis

Bismark Palm

Howea forsteriana

Kentia Palm

Livistona australis

Cabbage Palm


Screw Pine

Phoenix canariensis



Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm


Alluvial


Alexander Palm


Bangalow Palm

Howea forsteriana

Kentia Palm

Livistona australis

Cabbage Palm

Phoenix canariensis



Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm

Hinterland


Alexander Palm


Bangalow Palm

Livistona australis

Cabbage Palm

Phoenix canariensis


Roysonea regia Cuban Royal Palm

Wodyetia bifurcata

Foxtail Palm

shrubs <6m in height/groundcovers and grasses


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Coastal-Protected Areas

Agapanthus sp Agapanthus

Allamanda catahrtica

Allamanda

Austromyrtus dulcis

Midyim Berry

Baeckea virgata sp

Baeckea

Banksia 'Coastal cushion"

Banksia Coastal Cushion

Banksia 'Honey Pots'

Banksia Honey Pots

Banksia oblongifolia

Rusty Banksia

Banksia spinulosa

Golden Candlesticks

Callistemon prostrate

Callistemon

Carprobrotus glaucescens

Pig Face

Codeium variegatum sp

Croton

Cordyline 'Electric Pink'

Cordyline

Cordyline 'Nigra' Cordyline

Cordyline 'Opal Hue'

Cordyline



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Cordyline 'Early Morning Diamond'

Cordyline

Cordyline 'Purple Prince'

Cordyline

Dianella Breeze Dianella

Dianella PBR Lucia

Spreading Dianella

Dieties sp Dieties

Doryanthus excelsa

Gyamea Lilly

Furcrea foetida mediopicta

Mauritius Hemp

Gardenia 'Florida'

Gardenia

Gardenia 'radicans

Prostrate Gardenia

Gazania sp Gazania

Hibbertia scandens

Golden Guinea Flower

Hymenocallis littoralis

Spider Lilly

Ixora 'Prince of Orange'

Ixora

Ixora Orange 'Dwarf Syn Maui'

Ixora

Ixora 'Sunkist' Ixora



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Juniperus horizontalis

Juniper

Leptospernum prostrate sp.

Tea Tree

Liriope PBR Just Right

Liriope Green

Liriope 'Stripey White'

Variegated Liriope

Lomandra hystrix

Mat Rush

Lomandra longifolia 'Katie Bells'

Katie Bells

Lomandra PBR 'Shara'

Shara

Myoporum parvifolium

Myoporum

Nandina domestica 'Nan'

Dwarf Nandina

Pholidendron 'Xanadu'

Xanadu

Raphiolepsis indica sp.

Indian Hawthorn

Strelitzia regia Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia regia Dwarf

Dwarf Bird of Paradise

Westringia fruticosa 'Mundi'

Coastal Rosemary



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Xanthorrhoea fulva, austarlis, glauca

Grass Trees

Alluvial

Baeckea virgata sp

Baeckea

Banksia 'Coastal cushion"

Banksia

Banksia 'Honey Pots'

Banksia

Banksia robur Swamp Banksia

Callistemon pachyphylla

Wallum Bottle Brush


Callistemon

Codeium variegatum sp

Croton


Cordyline



Cordyline


Cordyline

Cordyline Cordyline



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'Purple Prince'


Dianella PBR Lucia

Spreading Dianella

Dieties sp Dieties

Doryanthus excelsa

Gyamea Lilly

Furcrea foetida mediopicta

Mauritius Hemp

Gardenia 'Florida'

Gardenia

Gardenia 'radicans

Prostrate Gardenia

Gazania sp Gazania

Goodenia ovata prostrate

Goodenia

Grevillea prostrate sp

Grevillea

Hibbertia scandens



Spider Lilly


Ixora


Ixora




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Juniper


Tea Tree


Liriope Green


Variegated Liriope

Lomandra hystrix

Mat Rush


Katie Bells

LomandraPBR 'Shara'

Shara

Melaluca sp. Prostrate

Melaleuca


Myoporum


Dwarf Nandina

Ophiopogan japonicus

Mondo Grass


Xanadu


Indian Hawthorn

Rhoeo spathacea

Rhoeo



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Syzygium australae

cultivars

Syzygium 'Casacade'

Weeping Lilly Pilly

Trachlospernum jasminioides

Green and Tri colour

Westringia sp. Coastal Rosemary


Grass Trees

Hinterland

Agapanthus sp 'Queen Mum'

Agapanthus

Allamanda catahrtica

Allamanda

Baeckea virgata sp

Baeckea

Banksia spinulosa 'dwarf'

Banksia spinulosa


Callistemon

Codeium Croton



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variegatum sp


Cordyline



Cordyline


Cordyline

Cordyline 'Purple Prince'

Cordyline

Cordyline 'Rubra'

Palm Lilly


Dianella PBR Lucia

Spreading Dianella

Dieties sp Dieties

Doryanthus excelsa

Gyamea Lilly

Gardenia 'Florida'

Gardenia

Gardenia 'radicans

Prostrate Gardenia

Gazania sp Gazania

Goodenia ovata prostrate

Goodenia

Grevillea Grevillea



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prostrate sp

Hibbertia scandens



Spider Lilly


Ixora


Ixora



Juniper


Tea Tree

Leptospernum petersonii

Lemon Scented Tea Tree


Liriope Green


Variegated Liriope

Lomandra hystrix

Mat Rush


Katie Bells

Lomandra PBR 'Shara'

Shara



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Melaluca sp. Prostrate

Melaleuca


Myoporum


Dwarf Nandina

Ophiopogan japonicus

Mondo Grass


Xanadu


Indian Hawthorn

Rhoeo spathacea

Rhoeo





Grass Trees


64. Turf

Planning 64.1

Turf must be fit for purpose and must be suitable for the existing environmental conditions. Turf selection must take into account the following:

• purpose of turfing (e.g. erosion control, visual enhancement, active or passive recreation)

• in situ soil conditions

• shade and sun exposure

• salt exposure (e.g. coastal and foreshore locations)

• water availability

• site micro climate

• planned maintenance regime, confirm this with the Coordinator, Parks and Open Space Services.

Design 64.2

Subgrades must be free draining. Rip all subgrades to a minimum depth of 150 millimetres. Incrporate gypsum if required to break up clay subgrades.

Topsoil for garden beds can be either ameliorated insitu topsoil or imported soil mix.

Imported soil mix Imported soil mix to AS4419, clause 4.6 ‘soil blend.

Complying with the requirement of AS4419 sections 5,7 and 8 with pH falling within the range required for non acid nor alkaline soils as defined by clause 5.6(a), with a phosphorous content suitable for phosphorous – sensitive plants as defined by clause 5.9 and the further requirements that the electrical conductivity when tested in accordance with AS4419 Appendix D, not exceed 1.2dS/m. Provide test certificate for imported topsoil mix prior to bringing on site.

Insitu topsoil Insitu topsoil is to be tested by a qualified soil scientist. Testing to be undertaken in a NATA accredited laboratory. Testing must include physical particle size analysis as well as nutrient analysis testing. Amelioration of insitu topsoil must create a well-draining soil medium that promotes healthy turf grass growth.

Turf species For general open space parks: ‘A’ grade ‘Wintergreen’ green couch.

For foreshore parks: ‘A’ grade ‘Wintergreen’ green couch.

For sports fields: Refer to our Management Officer Sports Facilities for direction on turf species required to be used.


Turfing Turf shall be free from weeds and other grass species other than specified. Deliver to the site within 24 hours of being cut and lay within a further 12 hours. Prevent turf from drying out.

All areas to be turfed to be cultivated and topsoil spread in preparation for laying.

Topsoil depth, minimum 100 millimetres. Spread fertiliser and water crystals (if required) evenly prior to laying turf. Lay turf on a moist surface. Lay along the contours with close butted joints so turf is flush with adjoining finished surface. As soon as practicable after laying roll with roller, water as necessary to keep soil moist.

Protect newly turfed areas against traffic until established. Lift and replace failed turf. Lightly top-dress after four weeks to correct any unevenness.



05-104 planting media profiles turf and garden




65. Viewing platforms

Planning 65.1

The proposed location and environment will dictate the appearance and detailing of the viewing platform.


• if any furniture or art works will be placed on the viewing platform

• the dimensions of the viewing platform




Obtain approval from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch for dimensions of the viewing platform.

Design 65.2

Design viewing platforms and other associated works. Take into consideration the following (if relevant):


• piling works

• design loads



• guardrail and other safety requirements

• accessibility






Recycled composite plastic decking may be considered for viewing platforms upon approval by our Parks and Recreational Services Branch. If considering use of recycled composite plastic decking, seek approval from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch prior to commencing any detailed design.

Precast concrete systems may be considered for viewing platforms upon approval by our officers. If considering use of precast concrete systems seek approval from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch prior to commencing any detailed design.

Timber viewing platforms For a timber viewing platform, comply with the following unless noted otherwise:

• detail structure so that it dries as soon as possible after getting wet

• detail structure so that it is self-cleaning without fixed elements that block the egress of water and leaf litter.

Detail to maximize the life of the substructure:

• use durable species – refer to Timber Queensland Technical Notes

• pre oil joists with CN oil or equal approved timber protective coating system

• apply liberal coat of CN emulsion or equal approved timber protective coating system, where joists touch bearers / headstock

• install screws in staggered alignment 8 millimetres each side of centre line

• joists to be a minimum width of 75 millimetres wide

• pre drill to full depth of screw

• place 110 millimetres malthoid damp course on top of 75 millimetre joists

• use set length decking and join on double joist with screws at least 75 millimetres from the end

• timber for decking boards – open timber features such as knot holes, loose or unsound knots, gum pockets, loose gum veins, shakes and termite galleries are not permitted on the upper face on the decking

• hardwood bearers over 175 x 175 millimetres in cross section are permitted to have heart but only within the central 1/3 of the section

• top corners of decking boards to have a 3 millimetre arris

• fasteners – all fixings (nails, bolts, screws, plates etc.) should be either stainless steel, monel metal, hot dipped galvanized or mechanically plated. Use anti-vandal fixings as appropriate

• timber should be primed and water-repellent treated


• hazard classification to AS1604 Table 1.1 Hazard Class Selection and Appendix D Guide to Hazard classifications for various end use applications.

Consult with City of Gold Coast regarding the following:

• timber species, strength group, seasoning, stress grade, preservative treatment and surface protection

• timber is to be audited and certified by a third party inspection authority such as Timber Queensland. Audit certificates are to be supplied to the City.

Steel viewing platform • Comply with AS4100.

• All steelwork to be hot-dip galvanized, powder coated or two pack painted to a selected colour.

• If stairs form part of the works, comply with Parks Specification – Stairs. Take into consideration and comply with access requirements of the DDA.

Pile design (if required) Unless directed otherwise in consultation our Parks and Recreational Services Branch, comply with the following:

• the design life for the piles is 100 years minimum.



• piles are generally precast concrete or cast-in-situ concrete. Timber piles and steel screw piles may be used subject to approval by the City Structural Engineer Officer

• if the asset is subject to marine and tidal works, comply with AS 3962 and DEHP ‘Operational Policy – Building and engineering standards for tidal works’. Apply the design criteria producing the most adverse effect. Ensure piles are capable of resisting uplift loads (buoyancy, wave loads etc.) applied to the platform structure

• undertake geotechnical investigations as necessary to determine subsoil conditions and pile design parameters.


Handrail, guardrail, kerb rail and barriers – all viewing platforms Design handrails, guardrails, kerb rails and barriers as appropriate.

Comply with requirements of AS2156.2, AS1657 and AS 1428. Apply the design criteria producing the safest possible results that also meet DDA requirements.Comply with workplace health and safety requirements.




Stainless steel also has a low thermal conductivity and is more comfortable to touch than most metals in extreme temperatures.


66. Volleyball courts

Planning 66.1

Select a site suitable for the construction of volleyball courts.

Seek confirmation from our Parks and Recreational Services Branch regarding the design parameters of the volleyball court.

Design 66.2

The following information taken from Western Australia’s Department of Sport and Recreation should be used as a guide only. Note this information is provided as a guide only as there is no current accepted standard in Queensland or Australia.

• Design for volleyball to be played by two teams of players on a sand court divided by a net.

• Design for a rectangular playing court, 16 meters long by 8 meters wide. The court is to be surrounded by a free zone of minimum 3 meters wide and space free from obstruction up to a height of minimum 7 meters from the playing surface.

• Make sure the terrain is levelled sand, flat and uniform; free of rocks and anything that could potentially cut or injure the players.

• Mark the playing court with two sidelines and two end lines, 5 to 8 centimeters wide with the colour being a contrast to the sand colour. Unless noted otherwise, there is no service area designated, as players may serve from anywhere across the back line and there is no center line.

• Make sure the net serves as a visible center line of the court, dividing it into two equal halves. The net is to be 8.5 meters long and 1 meter wide when hung taut, 10 centimeter square mesh, with a minimum height of 2.2 meters. The posts supporting the net must be rounded and smooth, with an adjustable height. The posts must be padded.

• Confirm lighting requirement with the City officer. If the court is intended for night use, the lighting is recommended to be 1000-1500 lux measured at 1 meter above the playing surface.


• court orientation (should run lengthwise North/South)


• general landscaping in the surroundings

• other accessories and amenities



67. Water features

Planning 67.1

Prior to commencing any planning and design work, consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to establish the City’s requirements for the water feature.

Water features can include:

• lakes

• ponds

• storm water and treated water retention ponds

• dams

• fountains

• ornamental pools

• detention ponds - refer to (WSUD) for vegetation species selection

• altered water courses.

The significant alteration of a natural body of water, or creation of a new body of water, includes the provision of any feature that would increase public attention to the body of water or associated nearby point. Such features could include a bridge, jetty, play feature, picnic area, bicycle or walking path, storm-control structure, fishing platform or rockery. Some of these bodies of water may also provide a secondary recreational purpose, for example for model boating or fishing.

Design 67.2

Safety is of paramount importance in the creation of water feature assets.

The following guidelines have been extracted from ‘Safety–Artificial water features: Guidelines for the prevention of accidental injury associated with artificial or altered water features in public spaces, Design and safety information for developers, State agencies and councils’, Consultation draft – June 2010, Government of South Australia, Department of Planning and Local Government. These guidelines are to be followed in the creation of water feature assets.

Good practice and general principles for safe design

Natural surveillance

Children are inquisitive and do not always recognise potentially dangerous situations.

Ensuring that there is good surveillance and supervision of children at all times will help avoid situations where children get into difficulties.


Principles

• Ensure there is good visibility of the water hazard from a distance along paths and across open grassed areas.

• Along paths, provide seats that face the water’s edge.

• Locate activity generators such as children’s playgrounds, picnic and barbecue areas so they have uninterrupted clear sightlines to any water bodies or water features.

• Locate children’s playgrounds at least 40 metres from open water bodies.

Hard barriers

Physical barriers where possible must be used to separate activity areas from potential hazards. The nature of a hazard can change during the year. A water hazard in the wet season can be a fall hazard in the dry season.

Principles

• Use fencing that complies with AS1926.1-2012 Swimming pool safety – Safety barriers for swimming pools, to separate areas of high child activity (such as playgrounds) from water bodies.

• Use barriers to separate public areas with poor natural surveillance from deep water or hard falls.

• Provide barriers around infrastructure near waterways that are not intended for public access.

• Provide very wide public areas with good natural surveillance near waterways.

• Do not provide ledges on barriers between public places and waterways, such as walls and fences, which children could climb or play on.

• Provide a kerb at the edge of structures such as jetties and wharves where there is no handrail or balustrade.

Soft barriers

Sensitive design of the built environment incorporates barriers that separate activity areas from a hazard without the need for a physical barrier.

Principles

• Incorporate shallow water with gently sloping beaches into the water feature to allow people and children to have some interaction with the water.

• Plant garden beds with low plants that do not block sight lines along the water’s edge to form effective barriers and help to stabilise the edge. Consideration should be given to the use of flood tolerant plants.

Access


Well-defined access paths will help to steer people away from potential hazards and provide good natural surveillance.

Principles

• Ensure paths alongside water features are wide and have gentle curves to provide long sight lines.

• Do not incorporate sharp bends into the approaches to bridges on paths used by cyclists, particularly at the bottom of a steep gradient, unless a suitable barrier is in place.

• Provide bridges at natural crossing points so that people are not tempted to try crossing through the water body.

Other

Take care in the selection and placement of objects that might attract people to the water’s edge.

Principles

• Keep climbable objects such as rocks, seats and play equipment away from the water’s edge.

• Consider how a person could get out of the water if they were to fall in.

• Ensure drainage covers and grates are strong enough to carry the weight of a person, and have fine apertures to prevent small arms and legs from going through and trapping a child.

• Locate artificial lighting for activity areas that are accessible at night so that the water’s edge and other trip/fall hazards can be easily seen.

Design of water features must also consider the following:

• whole of life and maintenance costs

• suitability of materials for use in the public realm

• edge treatments

• type of liner - membrane, clay, concrete etc.

• water quality and water treatments if required

• for fountains -

- predominant winds and any impact on the operation of the fountain

- location of pumps and maintenance of pumps

- noise


• landscape treatments (trees and planting)

• aquatic plants

• Tree integration of water features with other constructed and natural assets.


68. Water supply

Planning 68.1

Water supply connections shall be located, designed and constructed to minimise impacts on existing landform and vegetation.

Design 68.2

All pipes, fittings and joint seals shall comply with AS4020 – Testing.

Ensure water supply points are vandal and corrosion resistant and located so that they can be accessed easily by maintenance vehicles.

Water supply for parks and recreational environments will generally be one of the following:

Types of water supply • potable water (defined as drinking water complying to the NHandMRC Guidelines – ADWG)

• recycled water (defined as Non-Potable water complying to the Queensland Recycled Water Guidelines for Class A+)

• roof harvested rainwater with tanks (water used for flushing toilets, watering gardens and lawns, wash-down)

• spear pumps and bores (generally suitable for irrigation purposes only)

• holding tanks with pumps. (can be filled with either potable or recycled water).

Potable and recycled water must be metered.

Embellishment: comply with Park Design Guideline Section 5, Embellishment Tables (from 7 to 21)

Consult with our Parks and Recreational Services Branch to confirm type of water supply that is preferred or acceptable.


69. Water tanks

Planning 69.1

Water tanks shall be located, designed and constructed to minimise impacts on existing landform and vegetation.

Ensure water tanks are located where they will not be visually intrusive in the surrounding environment.

Design 69.2

All pipes, fixtures, fittings and joint seals shall comply with AS4020 – Testing.

Ensure water tanks are vandal and corrosion resistant and located so that they can be accessed easily by maintenance vehicles. Where a tank is dedicated for fire management purposes appropriate access and a hard stand of no more than 5 meters from the tank is required for firefighting appliances.

Rain water tanks are defined as a structure - Class 10b under the Building Code of Australia.

Depending on the location and intended use, tanks will be provided for and filled with one of the following:

• rainwater collected from roof

• potable water delivered by water truck or piped supply

• recycled water delivered by water truck or piped supply. (not approved for firefighting water tanks).

Water tanks for parks and recreational environments will generally be one of the following:

• above ground (concrete, galvanized steel with zincalume coating, plastic)

• below ground (concrete)

• all materials must be compliant with AS4020.

Associated infrastructure

• pumps (above ground pumps must be mounted on a concrete slab and housed in vandal proof lockable steel mesh cages).

• water tanks dedicated for firefighting purposes will include a 50 millimetre outlet pipe; 50 millimetre male camlock and an isolating valve. A lock box to prevent unauthorized use of the water supply is to be used.

Consult with our Parks and Open Space Services and Plumbing officer to confirm type of water tank, fixtures and fittings that is preferred or acceptable.


70. Site drainage

Planning 70.1

Site drainage should not impede on the functional use of the park or park infrastructure. An integrated approach should be taken to the location of park infrastructure and site drainage so that access into and throughout the park is not impeded by flood events (ARI one year).

The incorporation of WSUD principles should be incorporated into the site drainage plan. The form and layout of the site drainage plan will be influenced by a number of key issues, including:

• the preferred location of overland flow paths

• the retention of natural drainage channels and waterways

• the location of existing piped storm water infrastructure

• the location of storm water discharge points into the park or recreational area

• the location of storm water discharge points out of the park or recreational area.

Site drainage must be planned with other infrastructure elements in a park and recreational environment. Other assets may also be present or need to be provided. Take into consideration and plan/design accordingly.

Design 70.2

Drainage elements may include:

Field inlets • These can be used in grassed or paved areas where required.

• Field inlets in pavements must not cause a hazard to park users. The preference in paved areas is to place falls on pavements so that surface water is shed to grassed or planted areas and field inlets are not required.

• Field inlets in grassed areas must be designed so that they are visible and do not cause a hazard to park users.

• Field inlets in grassed areas must have a concrete collar around them for maintenance (mowing).

• Field inlets must not be located in any paths of travel.

• Field inlets must be able to be easily maintained and cleaned.

Rubble pits • Rubble pits may be used for drainage of drinking fountains, dog drinking bowls, water refill stations etc.,

only in situations where connection into piped sewer is not possible.

• Rubble pits should be located where they will not cause inconvenience if they overflow.


Grassed and vegetated channels or swales • The application of grassed channels/swales is generally limited by design requirements such as the

allowable flow velocity, depth x velocity product, or maximum desirable bed width.

• The side slope of channels/swales must not be steeper than 1V:4H (vegetated) and the preferred side slope is 1V:6H (grassed or vegetated).

• Tree planting should be included along grass swales. Tree species and density must enable easy maintenance (mowing) and allow sufficient light penetration to sustain grass growth.

Natural channels and waterways • Consideration should be given to the retention of existing natural channels and waterways.

Piped drainage systems • WSUD does not exclude the use of piped drainage systems, rather it focuses on limiting their use, and

minimising the direct connection of impervious drainage surfaces to piped drainage.

• When it is unsafe, impractical, or otherwise undesirable to carry minor storm flows within an open channel/swale or overland flow path, a piped drainage system may be considered.

Permeable pavements • Permeable pavements should be considered for infrastructure assets within parks and environmental

areas such as car parks and boat trailer parks.



05-007 drainage – field inlet pit with grate

05-03-008 field inlet and inter-allotment drainage pit

05-03-009 field inlet pit - dome top cover

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-007-standard-drawing-drainage-field-inlet-pit-with-grate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-007-standard-drawing-drainage-field-inlet-pit-with-grate.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-03-008-field-inlet-and-inter-allotment-drainage-pit.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-03-008-field-inlet-and-inter-allotment-drainage-pit.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-03-009-field-inlet-pit-dome-top-cover.pdf

http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/parks-drawings/05-03-009-field-inlet-pit-dome-top-cover.pdf


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