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CONTENTS

Brunswick Public Domain Manual

1. INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Purpose 2 1.2 Design objectives 3 1.3 Application by street type 4

2. STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS 6 2.1 Surface treatments 6 2.2 Street furniture 10 2.3 Planting 13

3. IMPLEMENTATION 16 3.1 Implementation process and time lines 16 3.2 Triggers and dependencies 16 3.3 3.3.1 Sydney Road Corridor 17 3.3.2 Lygon Street Corridor 18 3.3.3 Nicholson Street Corridor 19 3.3.4 Connector Streets 20 3.3.5 Key Pedestrian Streets 22 3.4 Maintenance 23

INTRODUCTION 1

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Brunswick Structure Plan

Provides strategic direction for public realm and infrastructure in Brunswick

Brunswick Public Domain Manual and Moreland Technotes

Provides technical direction for streetscape treatments in Brunswick

1. Develop design briefDevelop project brief for public space or streetscape improvement

2. Concept DesignPrepare concept design

4. Detailed DesignPrepare construction drawings

3. ConsultationCommunity and Stakeholder Consultation

5. Construction TenderAdvertise tender for construction

6. Construction Construction and handover of the project

Strategic Guidance

Technical Guidance

The Brunswick Public Domain Manual (The Manual) has been developed by Moreland City Council’s Urban Design Unit, to guide the delivery of consistently high-quality public realm upgrades for the Brunswick Major Activity Centre. It sets out a centre wide palette of streetscape treatments, including material palettes for surface treatments, street furniture, landscaping and finishes within the Activity Centre. This document also includes guidelines on locations of where these should be applied. This manual should be used for material selection during the concept design and design development stages of projects.

The Manual follows on from the Brunswick Structure Plan. The strategy provides guidelines for the design and development of the public realm and infrastructure within the Brunswick Major Activity Centre. This Manual is a key reference document to be used in the implementation of that Strategy, Figure 1. Background analysis on the existing conditions in Brunswick are identified in the BPRIS. This manual was identified as a key output of the BPRIS to improve the identity and amenity of the area.

Figure 1 - Public realm project design and delivery process for Brunswick

1.1 Purpose

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1.2 Design objectives

The Brunswick Major Activity Centre (BMAC) is an important commercial and residential hub within the City of Moreland. It contains popular local shopping and entertainment precincts as well as a number of churches, schools and civic facilities.

Implementing a centre-wide palette of streetscape treatments including pavements, furniture and soft landscaping throughout the BMAC, will help to unify the centre while still allowing local areas to retain a distinct sense of identity. It will also expedite the design process for local area upgrades and reduce the cost and complexity of maintenance.

Materials and street furniture elements are mostly locally sourced or Australian made and have been chosen to be robust, low-maintenance, easily replaceable and to provide a consistent, legible and accessible public realm. The palette is contemporary and elegant, yet harmonious with the existing heritage and character evident throughout Brunswick.

This manual outlines the preferred size, form and installation of street tree planting to be implemented along the three street types. Species selection within the BMAC is determined by the Moreland Street Landscape Strategy.

Some public spaces will require a unique design approach. The type of space and its intended function will determine the palette of elements appropriate for these places, which may include higher quality paving, bespoke furniture and lighting and feature planting not detailed in this guide. However, it is expected that even bespoke spaces will use this guide as a base palette so that there is a continuity of language across the entire public realm.

All elements contained in this palette are referenced to corresponding construction details in the Moreland Technotes, which can be found at Council’s website:

www.moreland.vic.gov.au/moreland-technotes

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1.3 Application by street type

For application of treatment in this palette, the streets have been divided into three types: Corridors, Connector Streets, Key Pedstrian Streets and Thresholds. See Figure 2. Each type will have a consistent treatment and there will be some shared treatments across all types. Within individual streets there may be bespoke spaces such as kerb extensions or shared zones where a specific design response may override the palette.

Street Types: 1. Sydney Road Corridor 2. Lygon Street Corridor 3. Nicholson Street Corridor 4. Connector Street 5. Key Pedestrian Street 6. Thresholds

Corridors The 3 corridors are similar in function, but as they each have a distinct character, a slightly different palette of materials will be applied to each.

Connector Streets These are the east-west connector streets between corridors which will have a focus on both private vehicle and pedestrian movement.

Key Pedestrian Streets These are smaller streets which have, or are intended to have, a key function as pedestrian routes from the corridors to key destinations such as public transport infrastructure and other community facilities.

Thresholds & Bespoke SpacesIt is expected that even bespoke spaces will be designed using the manual as a guide to ensure continuity of language across the entire public realm. Bespoke spaces are public spaces located primarily at intersections along the corridors, such as kerb outstands and at areas of civic significance (as referred to in the Brunswick Structure Plan). These bespoke spaces will generally provide opportunities for footpath trading, rest, raised pedestrian crossings, shade and seating as well as areas of planting to soften the predominantly hard paved aesthetic of the Brunswick Activity Centre, these spaces may even be developed as a contribution to the public realm by developers.

Residential StreetsSmaller residential streets within the BMAC are not specifically addressed in this manual. Upgrades to these streets should retain the predominant existing streetscape character. Kerb and Channels are to be replaced like for like, while concrete paving should only be used for minor like for like reinstatement works where concrete is the predominant existing treatment. However, if a length of footpath being replaced is between two street corners or a street corner and laneway, asphalt is to be used.

LanewaysLaneways are not addressed in this manual. Upgrades and maintenance to laneways should be undertaken in accordance with the Moreland Technotes.

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Figure 2 - Brunswick Major Activity Centre street types

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2 STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS

2.1 Surface treatments

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Sawn bluestone kerb and channel. Tech note: A130.08

Sawn bluestone kerb & channel will be used along the Sydney Road & Lygon Street Corridors, and some Key Pedestrian Streets to create a continuity of character shared between the main activity areas.

During demolition works, salvage and recycle existing kerb and channel stones and pitchers wherever practicable.

Bluestone pitcher kerb and 3-pitcher channel.Tech note: A130.02

Bluestone kerb & 3-pitcher channel will be used along the Nicholson Street Corridor. Refer Figure 4 for other locations.

During demolition works, salvage and reuse existing kerb and channel pitchers wherever practicable.

Note: Asphalt should be laid to the back of kerb only, leaving the top of the pitchers exposed.

S2Bluestone pitcher kerb and 2-pitcher channel.Tech note: A130.01

Bluestone kerb & 2-pitcher channel is the preferred treatment for Connector Streets, except where a different treatment exists. Refer Figure 4 for locations.During demolition works, salvage and reuse existing kerb and channel pitchers wherever practicable.


Bluestone pitcher kerb and 4-pitcher channel.Tech note: Refer construction method of A130.02

Bluestone kerb & 4-pitcher channel is the preferred treatment for Albion Street. Refer Figure 4 for locations.

During demolition works, salvage and reuse existing kerb and channel pitchers wherever practicable.


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S6Asphalt Driveway crossover - Bluestone pitcher/ Sawn bluestone kerbTech note: A170.07 / A170.11

Applicable to all streets with asphalt footpaths.


S5Concrete kerb and channel Tech note: A120.01

To be applied only for minor like for like reinstatement works in Connector Streets where this is the predominant existing treatment.

S7Asphalt pavingTech note: A110.02

Asphalt will be used as the standard treatment for all footpaths throughout the Brunswick Major Activity Centre.

The asphalt finish should be level and flush with the existing pavement surfaces and be laid up to the back of kerb. Where sections of asphalt are to be excavated for access to underground services, existing paving should be cut in a neat square or rectangle for removal.

S8Bluestone paversTech note: A110.10

To be applied as a threshold treatment at key intersections and areas of particular civic significance along Corridors and Key Pedestrian Streets.

Indicative paving treatment

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S10Tactile indicators - Polyurethane Tactile Ground Surface Indicator sheetsTech note: A200.04

Flexible white polyurethane TGSI sheets will be used on asphalt surfaces. Directional indicators as well as hazard indicators should be used in accordance with Australian Standards to help alert vision impaired street users of potential obstacles.

S11Tactile indicators - Stainless steel studsTech note: A200.05

Stainless steel TGSI should be applied in areas where there is stone paving. This includes key intersections/ thresholds along Corridors, Key Pedestrian Streets and areas of particular civic significance.

S12Raised pedestrian crossingTech note: A160.03

Bluestone pitcher ramps with grey coloured concrete flat top. To be used at the mouth of side streets along the Corridors wherever traffic calming is required and to improve pedestrian amenity.

S9Concrete pavingTech note: A110.01

To be applied only for minor like for like reinstatement works in Connector Streets where concrete is the predominant existing treatment.

Where a length of footpath being replaced is between two street corners or a street corner and laneway, asphalt (S7) is to be used. Refer Figure 4 for locations.

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Tree Pit with Grate Cover C100.06

DESIGN STATEMENT Tree pit grate cover should be used in high pedestrian traffic area such as footpath within activity centres and small shopping strips.The design of the tree pit grate is accessible for wheelchair, pram and high heels. The grate is locked (not bolted) and can be removed with a long key for easy inspection. Centre ring can be cut to allow future tree calliper’s growth. For new trees, rubber mulch ring should be added around the small tree trunk to avoid litters.

APPLICABLE LOCATION Footpaths within activity centres and small shopping strips. Tree pit grate can be used for standard tree pits and WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design) tree pits.

COUNCIL STANDARD DRAWING N/A

CROSS REFERENCE DOCUMENT AS1379 (Australian specification and standard supply of

concrete) for bluestone edge base AS4100 for steel work standards

STANDARD SPECIFICATION Type: Customised Moreland grate from E.P. Draffin. Finishing: Mild steel galvanised, sandblasted and electroplated. Standard size: 1.2m x 1.2m.Loading: Standard frame is designed for class A & B load for pedestrian footpath. Other application such as vehicular traffic may require stronger frame.

SUPPLIERE.P Draffin www.draffin.com.au or similar.

MAINTENANCE Open Space Maintenance: Replace dead trees and remove rubbish build up periodically.

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GENERAL NOTES 1. Locate services prior to setting out and excavation.

Details of the underground services shall be obtained from tel.1100 (Dial Before You Dig).

2. All excavation to be undertaken by hand. 3. Advanced trees to be approximately 2000mm high

(40-50 litres container minimum) 4. Apply 150 litres of water immediately after planting.5. Apply 25 grams NPK (20:4:8) at planting per

square metre of root zone, avoiding contact with roots.

6. Ensure absolute minimum of 1.2m footpath width is maintained at narrowest point.

Tree Pit with In-situ Poured Porous Paving C100.07

DESIGN STATEMENT Porous paving tree pit should be used for public spaces where high pedestrian traffic occurs. The surface around trees can be cleaned with cleaning vehicle.

This treatment should generally be used for more mature trees to avoid replanting which requires paving re-installation. For young trees temporary soft collar is required to allow calliper growth. Use of new trees with large calliper is recommended.

APPLICABLE LOCATION In activity centres as specified.


CROSS REFERENCE DOCUMENT AS1428.1-1998 (Australian specification & Standard design

for access and mobility).

STANDARD SPECIFICATION Colour: Blue Metal (grey) or Green Granite (green) Aggregate size: 6mm Edges: Provide steel edging for the asphalt pavement. Cut out size: The size of the tree pit is decided on per case basis should be large enough to maximise water absorption. For young trees: Install temporary soft collar from the same porous paving aggregate. Other: Surface of the porous paving must sit flush with the surrounding pavement to avoid tripping hazard.

SUPPLIERPermaPave www.permapave.com.au, Omnicrete www.omnicrete.com.au or similar.

MAINTENANCE Open Space Maintenance Unit: Water of the newly planted trees periodically. Replace or repair porous paving and blue stone paver edge as required.

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GENERAL NOTES Porous paving installation: 1. The hole for tree (1.2 x 1.2 x 0.7m depth), shall be

loosely backfilled with approved subsoil to approximately 100mm below finished level.

2. Apply 70mm blue metal (10-12mm size) compacted to 70mm, leaving 30-40mm from finished surface level. Apply porous paving product with 30-40mm depth with a smooth finish to manufacturer recommendations.

3. For young trees a temporary soft collar to be installed around trunk. Soft collar must be from similar porous paving aggregate.

Other general notes: a. Locate services prior to setting out and excavation.


b. All excavation to be undertaken by hand. c. Advanced trees to be approximately 2000mm high

(40-50 litres container minimum). d. Apply 150 litres of water immediately after planting.e. apply 25 grams NPK (20:4:8) at planting per


f. When specified, install 150x50 treated pine timber edging along the perimeter pine timber stakes spacing at 1000mm centres.

g. Ensure absolute minimum of 1.2m footpath width is maintained at narrowest point.


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Infil pit lidTech note: A140.19

Infill pit lids should be used to improve the visual appearance of footpaths and plazas where pavers, such as blue stone, granite, or hexagons are used.

Trafficable tree grate - Water Sensitive Urban Design Tree PitTech note: C100.06 - Refer MCC ‘Streetscape WSUD Raingarden & tree pit design package’ for WSUD treatments

To be used in high traffic areas including Corridor and Connector streets as well as Pedestrian priority streets which have footpaths less than 2m wide. Selection of grate size and connection to side entry pit to be appropriate to path widths, pavement type and tree size.

Note: The edge of the grate must meet the edge of kerb.

Coloured pit lid (Terra Firma Industries)Tech note: A140.18

To be used for all new pits and side entry pits in paved or vegetated areas.

Colours:• Mist Green - use in turfed or vegetated areas.• Stone Grey - use in concrete paving.• Charcoal - use in asphalt paving.• Sand Stone - use in granitic sand paving.

Peblite permeable pavingTech note: C100.07

For general use around non Water Sensitive Urban Design tree bases located in the footpath ‘Pearl marble’ colour (or approved equivalent) with 6mm aggregate to be used to contrast against asphalt surface.

Maintenance of dry debris should be removed with broom or blower. Silt should be removed quarterly using a low pressure flushing application.

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2.2 Street furniture

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Promenade seat or approved equivalentTech note: B120.01

To be used along all street types and in Thresholds where outdoor trading allows.

Bench to be located 600mm off back of kerb facing away from traffic. Bolt-down fixings to be used on concrete surface, sub-surface mountings to be used on asphalt.

Promenade bench or approved equivalentTech note: B120.02

To be used along all street types where multi-directional seating is desirable or where space is at a premium.

Bench to be located 600mm off back of kerb. Bolt-down fixings to be used on concrete surface, sub-surface mountings to be used on asphalt.

Promenade chair or approved equivalentTech note: B120.02

To be used at tram stops in conjunction with benches or seats.

Bench to be located 600mm off back of kerb. Bolt-down fixings to be used on concrete surface, sub-surface mountings to be used on asphalt.

BollardTech note: B150.01

The Slimline bollard is a simple and elegant device to prevent vehicles entering pedestrian space.

Stainless steel pole with flat stainless steel cap and customised Mounting: sub-surface or removable.


F7Pole-mounted bicycle HoopTech note: B130.03

To be used in areas where there is not enough room for free-standing bicycle hoops, where the footpath is already substantially cluttered with furniture and where cyclists are frequently chaining their bikes to sign posts.

Note: Hoop should only be placed on signs at the ends of parking areas to avoid bikes on road side of hoop do not come into contact with vehicle doors.

F8Stainless steel coil bicycle rack Tech note: B130.04

Stainless steel rack with bolt down fixings to road surface.

For temporary installation in road reserve where extra bicycle capacity is required. Locations are primarily in areas of commercial activity and places of particular civic significance along Corridor and Key Pedestrian Streets. Use to be determined on a case by case basis.

F6Stainless steel bicycle hoopTech note: B130.01

Path widths under 2.5m, hoops should be placed parallel to the kerb. Wider paths may be placed at 45 degrees to the road, allowing more hoops to fit along a frontage.

Hoop to be located 400mm off back of kerb. Bolt-down fixings to be used on concrete surface, sub-surface mountings to be used on asphalt.

F5Apollo 280 Drinking fountain or approved equivalentTech note: B170.01

To be located at thresholds at the intersections of Key Pedestrian Streets and Corridors.

Drinking fountains to be placed in close proximity to edge of planter beds or raingardens to allow for direct drainage into understory planting.

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F10Recycling bin surrounds Tech note: B140.02

Lockable, low-maintenance bin enclosures for recycling.

Mild Steel bin surrounds with Moreland ‘M’ logo painted with Dulux FX colour coating polished zinc plated lid and concealed bolt-down fixings.

F9Waste bin surrounds Tech note: B140.01

Lockable, low-maintenance bin enclosures for general waste.

Mild Steel bin surrounds with Moreland ‘M’ logo painted with Dulux FX colour coating polished zinc plated lid and concealed bolt-down fixings.

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Tree Planting in Grassed Nature Strip C100.04

DESIGN STATEMENT The prescribed advanced tree planting method in nature stips provides for minimal stress to trees at time of planting for accelerated establishment. Generous ground preparation assists steady growth while earth berm and mulch surround ensures optimal watering and moisture retention to root zone while also inhibiting weed growth. The delineation of mulch circle aids maintenance including lawn mowing.

APPLICABLE LOCATION Nature strips

COUNCIL STANDARD DRAWING SD 410 Advanced tree planting in grassed nature strip

CROSS REFERENCE DOCUMENT Moreland Street Landscaping Strategy

STANDARD SPECIFICATION Refer to general notes.

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MAINTENANCE Open Space Maintenance: Water newly planted trees periodically as required. Replace dead trees and remove weeds.

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GENERAL NOTES 1. Width of planting hole is:

3 times rootball diameter in highly compacted soil.

2 times rootball diameter minimum in all others.2. Verify all location services prior to setting out and

excavation. 3. All excavation to be undertaken by hand. 4. Advanced trees to be approximately 2000mm high

(40-50 litres container min.) 5. Apply 15 litres of water immediately after planting. 6. Apply 25 grams NPK (20:4:8) at planting per square

metre of root zone.

Raingarden Back of the Kerb Tree Pit C120.14

DESIGN STATEMENT Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) is an approach to improve sustainable use of water in the urban environment.

Tree pits are bioretention systems that can be constructed as an alternative to traditional tree pits next to a kerb. They providestormwater treatment as well as directing water from the road to the tree roots.

This raingarden tree pit design is for location adjacent to a drainage kerb and channel.

Moreland City Council Streetscape WSUD Raingarden and Tree Pit Design Package (WSUD Package) provides a suite of design elements, applications and standard drawings to assist WSUD site-specific design.

APPLICABLE LOCATION Footpath area with kerb, as specified.


CROSS REFERENCE DOCUMENT Moreland WSUD Design Package

STANDARD SPECIFICATION Refer to WSUD Package, Section 4. Autocad Library: Raingarden Back of the Kerb Tree Pit - Drawing SK015

SUPPLIERRefer to WSUD Package, Section 10. List of Supplier.

MAINTENANCE Refer to WSUD Package, Section 8. Maintenance Checklist.

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GENERAL NOTE 1. The standard details shown on this drawing are

typical only. These details may need to be reconfigured to suit site specific conditions.

Installation method


P1Street tree - small <8mRefer: - Moreland Street Landscape Strategy- Streetscape WSUD Raingarde & Tree Pit Design Package

Small evergreen or deciduous shade trees should only be used under power lines or in narrow lanes and footpaths. Species should be clear trunked to maintain site lines between pedestrians and road users. Planting must have consistent spacing and species selection to ensure rhythm is maintained along the street.

Example: Tristaniopsis laurina, Water Gum

2.3 Planting

Footpath cut out Tech note: C100.03

This installation method may be used for footpaths in connector streets and general residential areas and where pedestrian traffic is low.

Nature strip Tech note: C100.04

This treatment should be used in any street with an existing nature strip. Generous ground preparation assists steady growth while earth berm and mulch surround ensures optimal watering and moisture retention to the root zone while also inhibiting weed growth.

Back of kerb tree pit Tech note: C120.14

This treatment should be used in key pedestrian streets to increase the trafficable area of footpath. Tree pits are bioretention systems that can be constructed as an alternative to traditional tree pits next to a kerb. This raingarden tree pit design is for locations adjacent to a drainage kerb and channel so that water can be directed from the road to the tree roots.

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Tree Planting in Grassed Nature Strip C100.04

DESIGN STATEMENT The prescribed advanced tree planting method in nature stips provides for minimal stress to trees at time of planting for accelerated establishment. Generous ground preparation assists steady growth while earth berm and mulch surround ensures optimal watering and moisture retention to root zone while also inhibiting weed growth. The delineation of mulch circle aids maintenance including lawn mowing.

APPLICABLE LOCATION Nature strips

COUNCIL STANDARD DRAWING SD 410 Advanced tree planting in grassed nature strip

CROSS REFERENCE DOCUMENT Moreland Street Landscaping Strategy

STANDARD SPECIFICATION Refer to general notes.

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MAINTENANCE Open Space Maintenance: Water newly planted trees periodically as required. Replace dead trees and remove weeds.

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GENERAL NOTES 1. Width of planting hole is:

3 times rootball diameter in highly compacted soil.

2 times rootball diameter minimum in all others.2. Verify all location services prior to setting out and

excavation. 3. All excavation to be undertaken by hand. 4. Advanced trees to be approximately 2000mm high

(40-50 litres container min.) 5. Apply 15 litres of water immediately after planting. 6. Apply 25 grams NPK (20:4:8) at planting per square

metre of root zone.

Tree Pit with In-situ Poured Porous Paving C100.07

DESIGN STATEMENT Porous paving tree pit should be used for public spaces where high pedestrian traffic occurs. The surface around trees can be cleaned with cleaning vehicle.

This treatment should generally be used for more mature trees to avoid replanting which requires paving re-installation. For young trees temporary soft collar is required to allow calliper growth. Use of new trees with large calliper is recommended.

APPLICABLE LOCATION In activity centres as specified.


CROSS REFERENCE DOCUMENT AS1428.1-1998 (Australian specification & Standard design

for access and mobility).

STANDARD SPECIFICATION Colour: Blue Metal (grey) or Green Granite (green) Aggregate size: 6mm Edges: Provide steel edging for the asphalt pavement. Cut out size: The size of the tree pit is decided on per case basis should be large enough to maximise water absorption. For young trees: Install temporary soft collar from the same porous paving aggregate. Other: Surface of the porous paving must sit flush with the surrounding pavement to avoid tripping hazard.

SUPPLIERPermaPave www.permapave.com.au, Omnicrete www.omnicrete.com.au or similar.

MAINTENANCE Open Space Maintenance Unit: Water of the newly planted trees periodically. Replace or repair porous paving and blue stone paver edge as required.

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GENERAL NOTES Porous paving installation: 1. The hole for tree (1.2 x 1.2 x 0.7m depth), shall be

loosely backfilled with approved subsoil to approximately 100mm below finished level.

2. Apply 70mm blue metal (10-12mm size) compacted to 70mm, leaving 30-40mm from finished surface level. Apply porous paving product with 30-40mm depth with a smooth finish to manufacturer recommendations.

3. For young trees a temporary soft collar to be installed around trunk. Soft collar must be from similar porous paving aggregate.

Other general notes: a. Locate services prior to setting out and excavation.


b. All excavation to be undertaken by hand. c. Advanced trees to be approximately 2000mm high

(40-50 litres container minimum). d. Apply 150 litres of water immediately after planting.e. apply 25 grams NPK (20:4:8) at planting per


f. When specified, install 150x50 treated pine timber edging along the perimeter pine timber stakes spacing at 1000mm centres.

g. Ensure absolute minimum of 1.2m footpath width is maintained at narrowest point.

Footpath cut out Tech note: C100.03

This treatment may be used for footpaths in residential area or shopping strips’ secondary street where pedestrian traffic is low.

Nature strip Tech note: C100.04

The prescribed advanced tree planting method in nature strips provides for minimal stress to trees at time of planting for accelerated establishment. Generous ground preparation assists steady growth while earth berm and mulch surround ensures optimal watering and moisture retention to root zone while also inhibiting weed growth. The delineation of mulch circle aids maintenance including lawn mowing.

Tree pit with poured porous pavingTech note: C100.07This treatment should be used in the Lygon and Nicholson Street Corridors where medium to large trees can be planted. It is also suitable for threshold areas.

The flexible surface allows for the trunk and root systems to grow while maintaining a neat footpath pavement. This treatment has the added benefit of increasing the trafficable area of footpath.

P2Street tree - medium 8-15mRefer: - Moreland Street Landscape Strategy

Evergreen or deciduous trees for use in less constrained spaces such as kerb outstands, roundabouts and wider footpaths and streets.

Trees should be canopy forming and spaced evenly on both sides of the street to create a strong enclosed avenue character. Where power lines are present, small natives should be planted beneath to compliment the larger trees.

Example: Angophora costata, Smooth Barked Apple

Installation method

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Raingarden Tree Pit C120.13


Tree pits are bioretention systems that can be constructed as an alternative to traditional tree pits. They provide stormwater treatment as well as directing water away from the pedestrian areas to the tree roots.

This design is for a raingarden tree pit located in a pedestrian area.

Moreland City Council Streetscape WSUD Raingarden and Tree Pit Design Package (WSUD Package) provides a suite of design elements, applications and standard drawings to assist WSUD site-specific.

APPLICABLE LOCATION Shared zones or pedestrian area, as specified.



STANDARD SPECIFICATION Refer to WSUD Package, Section 4. Autocad Library: Raingarden Tree Pit - Drawing SK014



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2. Structural soil layers: 50-100mm of "No fines" concrete as bedding

for pavers. 600-900mm of structural soil (A matrix of 40mm

diameter stones mixed with approximately 20% by volume clay loam diller soil).

Tree Pit with Grate Cover C100.06

DESIGN STATEMENT Tree pit grate cover should be used in high pedestrian traffic area such as footpath within activity centres and small shopping strips.The design of the tree pit grate is accessible for wheelchair, pram and high heels. The grate is locked (not bolted) and can be removed with a long key for easy inspection. Centre ring can be cut to allow future tree calliper’s growth. For new trees, rubber mulch ring should be added around the small tree trunk to avoid litters.

APPLICABLE LOCATION Footpaths within activity centres and small shopping strips. Tree pit grate can be used for standard tree pits and WSUD (Water Sensitive Urban Design) tree pits.


CROSS REFERENCE DOCUMENT AS1379 (Australian specification and standard supply of

concrete) for bluestone edge base AS4100 for steel work standards

STANDARD SPECIFICATION Type: Customised Moreland grate from E.P. Draffin. Finishing: Mild steel galvanised, sandblasted and electroplated. Standard size: 1.2m x 1.2m.Loading: Standard frame is designed for class A & B load for pedestrian footpath. Other application such as vehicular traffic may require stronger frame.

SUPPLIERE.P Draffin www.draffin.com.au or similar.

MAINTENANCE Open Space Maintenance: Replace dead trees and remove rubbish build up periodically.

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GENERAL NOTES 1. Locate services prior to setting out and excavation.


2. All excavation to be undertaken by hand. 3. Advanced trees to be approximately 2000mm high

(40-50 litres container minimum) 4. Apply 150 litres of water immediately after planting.5. Apply 25 grams NPK (20:4:8) at planting per


6. Ensure absolute minimum of 1.2m footpath width is maintained at narrowest point.

Raingarden Kerb Outstand Configuration C120.02


A kerb outstand is a protrusion from the kerb. Kerb outstands offer excellent opportunities for raingarden installations, either as retrofits or as part of the original road infrastructure, within on-street carpark.

If trees are planted, the design of the kerb outstand needs to mitigate risk of car reversing into the tree using the kerb as wheel-stop. Loss of car parking space may require consultation with the adjacent property owners.

Moreland City Council Streetscape WSUD Raingarden and Tree Pit Design Package (WSUD Package) provides a suite of design elements, applications and standard drawings to assist WSUD site-specific design.

APPLICABLE LOCATION Between on-street car parking bays; for parallel, 45 degrees or 90 degrees parking layout.



STANDARD SPECIFICATION Refer to WSUD Package, Section 4. Autocad Library: Raingarden Kerb Outstand Configuration - Drawing SK002



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WSUD tree pitTech note: C120.13

This design is for a tree pit located in pedestrian areas such as a Thresholds and plazas.

The structural soil and MCC standard tree grate promotes healthy root growth beneath the pavement while protecting them from compaction. Water is captured from the kerb and channel and directed to the tree roots.

Tree pit with grate coverTech note: C120.13

This design is for a tree pit located in pedestrian areas such as a Thresholds and plazas.

The design should allow for passive irrigation by directing the fall of the paving toward the tree pit.

Raingarden or garden bedTech note: C120.13

This design is to be located in at thresholds.

The design should allow for passive irrigation of the tree and garden bed while providing a large soil profile for the root system to grow. The planted bed adds additional greenery to the corridors.

Dense planting of low-maintenance native shrubs and grasses is encouraged. To maintain clear sight lines for road users understory planting must not exceed 1m in height.


P3Threshold tree - Large- Moreland Street Landscape Strategy- Streetscape WSUD Raingarde & Tree Pit Design Package

Large canopy forming deciduous shade trees for use in Thresholds and outstands to lend greenery to Corridors.

Selected species should have medium to fast growth rates and already be well established with a minimum 100mm caliper and a height of at least 4m.

Example: Platanus x acerifolia, London Plane

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As this is a long term renewal program all proposed future developments or upgrades to adjacent infrastructure should be identified as an opportunity to integrate funds, and take advantage of simultaneous construction to save costs and achieve consistency of treatments.

This manual will set the standard for streetscape upgrades within the BMAC for the next twenty years. The upgrades will be rolled out gradually, as opportunities for renewal occur. A coordinated approach across the different departments and business units within Council is essential to achieving consistent outcomes. Particularly this applies to Asset Management and Renewal, Transport, Roads maintenance, Urban Design and Open Space Design & Maintenance.

For the successful delivery of works, it is important to identify the relevant units with in Council to coordinate with. It is the lead unit’s responsibility to coordinate with internal stakeholders and ensure that works are implemented in accordance with this manual and Council Standards, Figure 3.

3.2 Triggers and dependencies

3.1 Implementation process and timelines

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Surface TreatmentsThe existing treatment on Sydney Road is asphalt footpath, sawn bluestone kerbs and single pitcher channel. The kerb stones are worn and the footpath surface condition varies. The future treatment for this corridor is asphalt footpath, sawn bluestone kerb, and sawn bluestone channel. Bluestone pitchers removed from the channel should be salvaged and re-used elsewhere in Brunswick. Bluestone pavers will be used in threshold treatments at major intersections.

Furniture Sydney Road suffers from clutter and narrow footpaths along much of its length, so furniture should be used sparingly. In general, these rules apply:• Seats and benches should be located at or near to transport nodes such as tram stops. • Other seat or bench locations to be determined on a needs basis. • Seats (with backs) should be used more often than benches (approx. 2:1).• Benches are preferred in locations where multi-directional seating is required.• Bins are to be installed as required. Locations to be assessed for need by the street cleansing unit.

PlantingOverhead cabling, narrow footpaths and overhanging awnings preclude tree planting on Sydney Road itself. Large canopy trees and understorey planting is to be applied within Thresholds at the mouth of side streets wherever possible, to provide ‘borrowed’ greenery to Sydney Road. Trees should be planted in either WSUD tree pits connected to the stormwater system or in raingardens to provide passive irrigation to the trees

3.3.1 Sydney Road Corridor

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Surface TreatmentsThe existing treatment of Lygon Street is asphalt footpath with concrete kerb and channel. The southern cafe precinct, between Weston Street and Brunswick Road, is paved in red brick. As this is a transport corridor and important retail and entertainment hub, the street will be upgraded to the higher quality treatment of asphalt paving with sawn bluestone kerb and channel. Additionally the cafe precinct will also have bluestone pavers at key thresholds. The five existing red brick informal crossing points will be removed and replaced with two signalised or zebra pedestrian crossings. The red brick side street crossings will also be removed and replaced with raised pedestrian crossings.

Furniture Lygon Street suffers from narrow footpaths and some clutter along much of its length. It also contains some custom seating based on the BMAC standard seat with back. Furniture should be used sparingly, and strategically located along the street as follows:• Seats and benches to be located at or near transport nodes such as tram stops except where they

interfere with outdoor dining or doorways.• Seats (with backs) should be used more often than benches (approx. 2:1).• Benches are preferred in locations where multi-directional seating is required.• Pole mounted bike hoops to be located on all parking sign posts in areas of commercial activity. • Bins are to be installed as required. Locations to be assessed for need by the street cleansing unit.

PlantingThe wider road reserve of the cafe precinct contains existing Plane Trees while the small Hills Fig is planted regularly along the rest of the street. Due to its size and pruning the Hills Fig provides little greenery or shade amenity to the streetscape. Further tree planting in rain gardens or planter beds should be applied in kerb outstands at the mouth of side streets to compliment the existing street tree planting.

3.3.2 Lygon Street Corridor


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Surface TreatmentsThe existing surface treatment of Nicholson Street is asphalt footpath, bluestone pitcher kerb with a 3-pitcher channel. This treatment should be retained, and the kerb gradually returned to having the top surface of the pitchers exposed as footpath upgrades are rolled out.

Furniture Due to the higher number of residential and warehouse frontages, Nicholson Street is less cluttered than the other two corridors. The 96 tram route services the street and is the busiest route in Melbourne. Special consideration of furniture at tram stops is important.• Seats and benches should be located at tram stops. • Other seat or bench locations to be determined on a needs basis.• Seats (with backs) should be used more often than benches (approx. 2:1).• Bike hoops should be placed parallel to kerb every 150m and in areas of commercial activity.• Bins are to be installed as required. Locations to be assessed for need by the street cleansing unit.

PlantingNicholson Street is wider and less cluttered than the other two corridors and so presents opportunities for the planting of medium sized trees. Tree planting should be regularly spaced to provide a consistent rhythm along the street. Spacing should be at 15m intervals with a minimum offset of 7.5m from power and tram line poles, and traffic signals. At Threshold locations and where opportunities for kerb outstands occur understory planting and rain gardens should be included.

3.3.3 Nicholson Street Corridor


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Existing Treatments

3.3.4 Connector Streets

Surface TreatmentsConnector streets in the BMAC currently present inconsistent pavement treatments that have been rolled out over a long period of time without a coordinated approach for the area. It is recommended therefore that small repair or maintenance works to these streets uphold and reinforce the predominant existing character. However, where an opportunity arises to renew a whole section of a street, the preferred standard treatment is: Asphalt footpath and the existing kerb & channel (K&C). All existing bluestone K&Cs are to be maintained. In areas without a heritage overlay 3 and 4 pitcher channels can be reduced to 2 pitcher channels with the remaining pitchers to be salvaged for Council use in other streets.

Connector Street Existing Treatment Proposed Treatment*

Moreland RoadWest of Sydney Road Concrete footpath, concrete K&C** Asphalt footpath with Concrete K&CEast of Sydney Road Asphalt footpath, concrete K&C MaintainAlbion StreetWest of Sydney Road Concrete footpath, concrete K&C Asphalt footpath, 2-pitcher bluestone K&C

East of Sydney Road Asphalt footpath, 4-pitcher bluestone K&C Maintain existing treatment

Stewart StreetWest of Lygon StreetNorth side

Asphalt footpath, 3-pitcher bluestone K&C Maintain existing treatment

West of Lygon StreetSouth side

Concrete footpath, 3-pitcher bluestone K&C

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Blyth StreetWest of Lygon Street Asphalt footpath, 2-pitcher bluestone K&C Maintain existing treatmentEast of Lygon Street Concrete footpath, concrete K&C Asphalt footpath with Concrete K&CVictoria StreetWest of Sydney Road Asphalt footpath, 2-pitcher bluestone K&C Maintain existing treatmentEast of Sydney Road Concrete footpath, concrete K&C Asphalt footpath with Concrete K&CAlbert StreetWest & East of Sydney Road

Concrete footpath, concrete K&C Asphalt footpath with Concrete K&C

East of Lygon Street Asphalt footpath, 3-pitcher bluestone K&C Asphalt footpath, 3-pitcher bluestone K&CGlenlyon Road

Asphalt footpath, concrete K&C Maintain existing treatmentWeston Street

Asphalt footpath, 3-pitcher bluestone K&C Maintain existing treatmentBarkly Street

Asphalt footpath, 2-pitcher bluestone K&C Maintain existing treatmentBrunswick Road

Concrete footpath, K&C Asphalt footpath with Concrete K&C

Figure 4 - Connector Street Treatments

Note: West of Sydney Road covers pavement and kerb treatments between Sydney Road and the Upfield train line only.*Proposed treatment shown in Figure 5**K&C - Kerb & Channel

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Surface TreatmentsThese are smaller quieter streets which have been identified as part of the Pedestrian Priority Network or as a ‘Key Pedestrian Street’ in the Brunswick Public Realm and Infrastructure Strategy. These streets are important connections from a major corridor to community or transport facilities.

As these streets link in with the corridors and provide vital pedestrian amenity they will be upgraded to the higher quality surface treatment of asphalt, with sawn bluestone kerb and channel while custom pavers will be used as corner treatments at major intersections.

Furniture Pedestrian priority streets have primarily residential and warehouse frontages however, they also have narrow footpaths which makes them susceptible to clutter due to poor furniture selection and placement. In general, these rules apply:• There should be a seat or bench every 150m along the street with extras placed at destination points

subject to footpath width and DDA access.• Seats (with backs) should be used more often than benches (approx. 2:1).• Bike hoops should be placed parallel to kerb every 150m and clustered at destination points.• Bins are to be installed as required. Locations to be assessed for need by the street cleansing unit.

PlantingPedestrian priority streets have limited scope for planting however, they do present opportunities for the planting of small to medium sized trees. Tree planting can vary from street to street but each individual street should have the same species planted at regular intervals and spacing to provide a consistent rhythm and continuity of experience. Spacing should be at 10m intervals and trees should not encroach roadways or footpaths. Where opportunities for kerb outstands or footpath widening occur (possibly at destination points) understory planting should be included and the clustering of trees considered.

3.3.5 Key Pedestrian Streets


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Good maintenance is essential to the ongoing success of a high quality public realm. A clear understanding of the maintenance implications of new public space assets and appropriate budget allocation is the key to improving the maintenance of the public realm within the Brunswick Major Activity Centre.

Council’s Maintenance Units should be aware, following earlier engagement, of works being undertaken with in the BMAC. However, a formal handover needs to be undertaken for the completed works to be added to Council’s asset management database and the relevant maintenance unit’s program.

Following the practical completion of all reinstatement or upgrade works within the BMAC, the Project Manager must submit relevent documentation to asset management including the following items:

• Detailed bill of quantities• Details and specifications of all paving types.• Details and specifications of all street furniture.• Plant schedule of all trees and ground cover planting including numbers and densities.• A plan or as built drawings showing locations of above items.• Suppliers’ information for all of the above. A project specific maintenance plan which identifies maintenance time frames and ongoing maintenance costs must be developed for all new public space projects. These maintenance plans should be developed collaboratively with Moreland City Council’s open space maintenance, street cleansing and asset management units during the design development stage of the project.

3.4 Maintenance

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