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5.1
Introduction
The following guidelines apply to all Public Buildings being newly designed and constructed, or
existing buildings having alterations undertaken, within the Camden LGA.
Apply all requirements unless agreed otherwise with Camden Council prior to incorporation into the
design and construction documentation for a public building.
5.2
Location
Locate the building to take the maximum benefit of the following:
− Use For instance, locate a Sports Facility Building that has seating for spectators in a location
where it will give the best outcome for spectators and players viewing and participating in the sports
event.
− Orientation For instance, ensure the long side of the building & high use areas, where possible
,face north, and position openings, solid walls and screens to take advantage or protect from
weather patterns.
− Proximity For instance, ensure the building is located in proximity to service main connections,
public transport links and the like.
5.3
Layout
It is important that the layout for the building is simple and efficient in its use of space and materials.
− Locate usable outdoor spaces such as courtyards, on the north side of the building.
− Always locate a concrete hardstand directly outside the door access to Store Areas, such as an
Equipment Store.
− Design the building openings to ensure natural cross ventilation is achieved.
5.4
Soil
SOIL CLASSIFICATION
The predominant soil type in the Camden LGA is clay.
Ensure a geotechnical investigation of the soil type is completed for the specific site of each Public
Building and the design meets the requirements of the conditions of the soil as well as the strata
below.
CLEAN FILL
Ensure that written certification to confirm that Virgin Excavated Natural Material (VENM) proposed
to be used in the works is submitted by the Contractor to the Contract Administrator prior to
commencement of works and prior to the delivery of clean fill to the site.
Ensure that this requirement is included in contract documentation for the works.
EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL
Erosion and sediment control is to be implemented by the Contractor to ensure waste is not carried
by the wind and waste spoil is disposed of safely and not carried off the site of the construction works.
Ensure that this requirement is included in contract documentation for the works.
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