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Sportsgrounds
Parking is a key functional requirement for sportsgrounds in the Camden LGA. The environmental and
visual impact of the significant number of surface parking spaces required must be addressed in the
design. The following guidelines apply to parking within sport grounds:
− Car, mini bus and bus parking and turning areas should be provided as per section 8.4.2 – Sportsgrounds
facility data sheet;
− For citywide and regional level facilities, a Traffic Impact Assessment must be prepared by a suitably
qualified and experienced traffic engineer. The report must recommend a minimum parking provision;
− The layout of parking areas must incorporate shade trees and garden beds to maximise canopy and
shade, with pedestrian paths also provided;
− Parking areas at large sports facilities, which are designed to meet high peak parking demand for less
frequent events such as annual or seasonal meets, should incorporate separable parking sections. The
layout should allow for sections of parking, which are not used in day-to-day operation to have alternative
uses such as markets, show grounds and community events;
− Parking design must be calibrated to create a slow, pedestrian friendly environment. This can be achieved
by using porous or permeable paving, planting and lighting;
− A barrier should be provided around parking areas to discourage vehicles from entering other sportsground
areas;
− All vehicular entry points to parking areas should have lockable boom gates. Refer to Camden Engineering
Standard Details (CESD) for typical boom gate design;
− Lockable external power supply should be provided for each separable parking section to allow for special
event use;
− Lighting should be provided in all car park areas as per the current edition of AS/NZS 1158.3.1: Lighting for
roads and public spaces Pedestrian area ( Cattegory P) lighting - Performance and design requirements,
poles and light fittings as per relevant palette; and
− Future provision should be made for elctric vehicle charging. Provision should cover the likely electric
loads and space for charging.
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