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5.3
Design Guidelines – Site Circulation
The following design guidelines outline Camden Council’s minimum requirements for site circulation.
Guidelines must be followed unless agreed with Camden Council prior to completion of design and
construction documentation.
5.3.1 Path network
Paths provide structure, legibility, and universal access. Smaller open areas may have one key path, while
more complex open spaces would require a network. Incorporate a carefully considered path network,
appropriate to the size and complexity of the open space. The following guidelines apply:
− Create a sense of entry which is easily understood from inside and outside the open space;
− At least one key path must be provided for each activity area. This path should provide equal access from
the street network and provide connection to all main activity spaces;
− When a more complex path network is proposed, the design should use different widths, path finishes and
detailing to establish a clear hierarchy:
+ Minimum clear path width: 1500 millimetres;
+ Minimum shared path width: 2500 millimetres;
− Paths should be designed to comply with the current regulations of equitable access. Where landform and
other obstructions prevent compliance, a minimum of one pedestrian path linking the key activity areas
should meet the Australian standard;
− Path materials should be as specified in CSLD. Deviations from the standard may be accepted in specific
circumstances at the discretion of Council;
− Planting around pathways should be kept low to maintain a clear line of sight;
− Maintenance vehicle access should generally be designed to reduce the need for heavy vehicles to cross
pathways;
− Concrete paths must be designed in accordance with the CSLD. Where maintenance vehicles must
traverse a concrete pedestrian footpath, the footpath depth must be increased locally for heavy vehicle
crossing; and
− Path finishes should be specified in accordance with HB197-1999: An introductory guide to the slip
resistance of pedestrian surface materials; SA HB198 (2014): Guide to the specification and testing of slip
resistance of pedestrian surfaces; AS4586 (2013): Slip resistance classification of new pedestrian surface
materials and AS4663 (2013): Slip resistance measurement of existing pedestrian surfaces.
Pedestrians
sharing the path
Cyclists and pedestrians
sharing the path
Min 2500mm
Min 1500mm
FOOTHPATH
SHARED PATH
Figure.12 Path network diagram
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