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Knox City Council

Civil Works Guidelines


For Development of Broad-acre Subdivisions






CIVIL WORKS GUIDELINES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 ENGINEERING GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
SUBDIVISIONS 3
A. INTRODUCTION 3
B. PRE-DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSIONS 3
C. DESIGN POLICY 3
D. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS 3
E. CONSTRUCTION SITE CONTROLS 4
2.0 DESIGN OF SUBDIVISIONS 5
1. Survey 5
a) The Plan of Subdivision 5
b) Pegging 5
c) Levels 5
2. Environment 5
3. Design Kerb and Channel, Footpath, Pavement 5
a) Street Pattern 5
b) Design Cross Section 6
c) Services 6
d) Kerb Grading 6
e) The Radii of Kerb and Channel Returns on Intersections 7
f) Kerb Profiles 7
g) Road Crossfalls 7
h) Fencing 7
i) Through Roads 7
j) Pavement 7
k) Parking Indents 8
l) No-through Roads 8
m) T-Head Court Terminals 8
n) Trees & Native Vegetation 8
4. Storm Water Drainage Design 8
a) Pits 8
b) Pipe Layout 9
c) House Drain Connections 9
d) Backfill of Pipe Trenches 9
e) Minimum Pipe Sizes 9
5. Services 9
a) Sewer and Water 9
b) Power and Public Lighting 9
c) Non-Standard Street Lighting in Residential Developments 10
d) Electrical Substation (Kiosk) Location Guidelines 12
6. Final Completion Certificate 13

ANNEXURE A 14
ANNEXURE B 15
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1.0 ENGINEERING GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SUBDIVISIONS


A. INTRODUCTION

Knox City Council, as the Responsible Authority, has developed a Guidelines setting out
the design rules and conditions for the design of subdivisions within the municipality.

B. PRE-DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSIONS

Prior to submitting a Town Planning and/or Subdivision Application, the
applicant/developer should investigate the existing traffic and drainage conditions,
natural and developed environs, service infrastructures and other developments
currently underway which may affect, or be effected by the development.

It is important that Council be consulted about these and any other contingent
conditions prior to submission.

C. DESIGN POLICY

Developers are referred to the following associated Knox City Council documents that
augment this, to describe Council policies and guidelines for the various aspects of
Subdivisional Design and Documentation.

Storm Water Drainage Guidelines
Traffic Engineering Guidelines
Landscape Works for Subdivisions
Water Sensitive Urban Design
Standard Drawings & Specifications
Presentation of Construction Drawings

D. CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS

Drawings are to be prepared in accordance with this and the associated documents.

The drawings must depict a development in accordance with the Planning Permit, this
and associated documents, and the Certified Plan of Subdivision.

Construction drawings must be approved by Council prior to commencement of the
works.

Council approval of the drawings will not be issued until the Plan of Subdivision is
certified.
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E. CONSTRUCTION SITE CONTROLS

1. Working Hours

Normal hours of work shall be between 7.00 am and 6.00 pm Monday to Friday
and 9.00 am to 6 pm on Saturdays unless otherwise approved.

2. Protection of Environment

An Environmental Site Management Plan shall be submitted to Council for
approval prior to commencement of works on site.
Noise levels shall not exceed those laid down by the EPA Regulations for
Construction and Site Noise.

3. Occupational Health and Safety

A Site Safety Plan shall be implemented for the full duration of the works to
ensure the safety of all workers/visitors to the site and the general public.

4. Site Facilities

Eating, storage and meeting facilities shall be provided as required by
industry/union standards as required by the consultant.
The construction site must be provided with at least one chemical toilet for use by
persons working on site.
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2.0 DESIGN OF SUBDIVISIONS

This section is to assist the designer in the preparation of documentation
and maintain uniformity in their presentation and construction.

1. Survey
a) The Plan of Subdivision
This is to be designed to suit the topography of the land, the existing features
which are to remain, and all traffic considerations.

b) Pegging
The Plan of Subdivision shall be pegged out by a licensed Surveyor prior to
commencement of works and repegged at practical completion of works.

c) Levels
All levels specified shall be related to Australian Height Datum (AHD).

2. Environment
Approval will be required from the Council Conservation Officer for alteration,
removal or excavation of any significant existing features.

3. Design Kerb and Channel, Footpath, Pavement
a) Street Pattern
Consideration must be given to the traffic pattern and layout to be adopted.
Factors to be considered are:

(i) Subdivisional road width standards. Refer to Annexure A: Street Design
Criteria.
(ii) Flaring streets at major intersections to improve turning movement.
(iii) The closure of one leg of a crossroad to eliminate a dangerous
intersection.
(iv) The use of traffic islands at major intersections where road closure is
not possible.
(v) The turning of one road in at right angles to the other at angled
intersections.
(vi) The wandering of the pavement within the road reserve to avoid trees
or add character to the area.
(vii) Requirements of the authority on fire hydrant location and access.
(viii) The provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act as they apply to
pedestrian and traffic facilities.
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b) Design Cross Section
Typical sections to be used will vary in accordance with the crossfall existing
across the streets in question. Refer to the relevant Standard Drawing S200
series for details.

Excess cut or fill batters are to be stabilized by a retaining structure such as:
(a) Retaining walls
(b) Stone beaching
(c) Crib Blockwall
see Standard Drawings for details.
c) Services

Alterations to services must be considered in selecting a suitable type cross
section. Cut and fill over mains and cables and against poles will determine
whether relocation or lowering is necessary. If not, they will dictate positions
of kerb and channel, footpath and retaining walls.
All service trenches under the footpath must be backfilled with
compacted fine crushed rock.
Telstra conduits must be aligned so as to avoid any Telstra pits situated
in the footpath.
d) Kerb Grading

Design of streets will be by kerb line design with kerbs graded with a
minimum number of straight grades with vertical curves of appropriate
lengths where they meet. Sag and summit vertical curves will be of
maximum length (in metres) =15 x (% grade change). The allowable
constant and maximum crossfall between kerb lines shall be as shown on the
standard drawings for the appropriate width pavement (S200 series). The
minimum kerb grade is to be 1 in 200 (0.5%).
Design grades must be within:-
1. Courts- 12% maximum (grades in excess of 12% may be allowed for
short distances only).
2. Minor through roads- absolute maximum 11%. Above 8% is not
desirable and should be avoided.
3. Major and feeder roads- absolute maximum 8%, ideally 6-7% maximum.
4. Desirable minimum grade 0.5%.
Where design grades exceed the values above, drainage must be upgraded
if it is not possible to alter the grade.
Desirable minimum grade of kerb and channel in courtheads, intersections
etc. is 1%.
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At through road intersections there must be sufficient storage area on an
acceptable grade (2%).
e) The Radii of Kerb and Channel Returns on Intersections

1. Minimum 8m radius for kerb returns
2. Minimum 9m radius (for 13m property line radius) for court bowls
3. Minimum of 18m x 6m for backs of kerbs in T heads
4. For industrial subdivision, the above minimums are 12m or else gatic
covers are required on pits at TPs.
f) Kerb Profiles

Use of universal roll-over kerbing is not permitted and semi-mountable kerbs
are only permitted in certain cases.
g) Road Crossfalls

Cross sectional grades must be within 1:30 to 1:36.
Superelevation may be required on curves on major and feeder roads. No
adverse crossfall is permitted around bends.
h) Fencing

Where fencing of brick, masonry or stone construction exists, every
endeavour is to be made in design to preserve same without compromising
sight distance and clearance requirements.
i) Through Roads

Selected roads within a subdivision are to be considered as through roads
with the pavement on intersecting roads being designed to match the through
pavement. Examples of designing to these control-points are given in
Appendix E.
j) Pavement

Subgrade testing is to be undertaken as per Sections 2 of A.R.R.B. Special
report No. 41 A Structural Design Guide to Flexible Residential Street
Pavements.

Tests are to be conducted by a Specialist Consultant.

From the results, a pavement thickness is to be adopted from the Standard
Drawings S200 Series. Adjustment shall be made by adoption of subgrade
improvement to adjust the CBR of the in situ surface.

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k) Parking Indents
Shall be a reinforced concrete slab as approved. Refer to Standard Drawing
S322.1.
Coloured stencilling or faux brick finish of the concrete pavement is required.
l) No-through Roads

Road endings should be designed as a court bowl or hammerhead
arrangement or approved variation that will allow a service vehicle adequate
turning space. (Refer to Traffic Engineering Guidelines.)
m) T-Head Court Terminals

The minimum distance between backs of kerb shall be 18 metres.
The road reserve shall be no less than 20 metres.
n) Trees & Native Vegetation

Every opportunity is to be taken to preserve existing trees and native
vegetation in a healthy condition within the subdivision.
A Town Planning permit will be required for the removal of any native
vegetation unless an exemption applies. Refer to Council Landscape Policy
for further detail.

4. Storm Water Drainage Design

Refer to Stormwater Drainage Guidelines for general design information.
a) Pits

(i) Spacing
Pits are to be constructed at a maximum distance of 80 metres apart.
(ii) Inspection Inlet Pits
Inspection Inlet Pits shall be located at the upstream tangent point of
any bends in the pipeline. They shall be constructed in accordance with
Standard Drawing S150.1.
(iii) Surface Inlet Pits
To be provided over the main drain, where its alignment is such that a
natural depression will still exist above it after backfilling (usually the old
creek line).
(Refer Melbourne Water (Ex DVWPA.) standard drawings).

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b) Pipe Layout

(i) Street Alignment
In general, pipelines in road reserves shall be laid on the high side so
that house drains may be connected to them. Pipe offset is to be (D2
+150mm) with a minimum of 400mm behind kerb.
(ii) Easement Alignment
Where the design of the drainage system necessitates the use of any
easement through private property for an outfall drain, the normal offset
to the pipe centre line is to be 1 metre from the building line irrespective
of easement width. This may be varied to avoid trees or other
obstructions provided it is economical to do so.
c) House Drain Connections

New connections are to be provided for properties draining to the road
reserve at each existing house drain 6 metres from the low corner of each
vacant allotment. Connection should be made to a pit or underground drain
where possible. Connection direct to kerb and channel is not permitted.
d) Backfill of Pipe Trenches

Where the edge of the trench is less than 150mm from back of kerb, backfill
of the trench will be Class 3 fine crushed rock, properly compacted.
e) Minimum Pipe Sizes

Along road reserve parallel with kerb alignment 225mm diameter.
Under road pavement - 300mm diameter backfilled with crushed rock.

5. Services
a) Sewer and Water
Reticulation of the subdivision shall be to a layout as agreed by Council and
laid underground in accordance with the requirements of the responsible
water authority.
b) Power and Public Lighting
The cable reticulation and public lighting of the subdivision is to be to a layout
as agreed by Council and laid underground in accordance with the
requirements of the responsible energy authority.
All poles and ferrous fittings to be hot dipped galvanised.
Lighting layout, poles and fittings shall comply with AS 1158 and
AS 3771. Council will not accept layouts that substantially exceed
the minimum requirements outlined in AS 1158.
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Lighting must comply with the Energy Supply Authoritys
guidelines for non-standard public lighting equipment for Category
B Lighting Minor Roads and Category A Lighting Main Roads.
Public lighting is to be activated without delay to meet the requirements of the
electrical authority
c) Non-Standard Street Lighting in Residential Developments
To facilitate maintenance and replacement consistency, it is therefore
necessary for Council to exercise control of the alternatives available for
adoption.
Where non-standard lighting is preferred by developers, the following policy
requirements are to be met:
(i) Operational Arrangements with Energy Authorities
Council will be required to pay the same lighting tariff as for standard
lighting in accordance with the Victorian Electrical Supply Industry
(VESI) guidelines (J une 1996). The assets (cables, poles and
luminaires) become the property of Council. These are maintained by
the electrical authority for a fee paid by Council.
(ii) Developer Options
Non-standard light fitting alternatives are limited to the types itemised
on Schedule One.
Subject to approval as set out below, developers must choose from
Schedule One and provide the initial supply and installation of non-
standard light fittings of one type throughout the entire subdivision. The
selection of the type of poles/luminaires shall give due consideration to
those already installed in the vicinity of the development.
(iii) Developer Non-Standard Lighting Contribution
In order to compensate Council for additional costs incurred for future
maintenance and replacement of non-standard light fittings, the
developer shall:
Supply the initial stock of poles and luminaires.
Arrange for and meet the cost of installation.
Be responsible for all maintenance and replacement of all poles
and lanterns commencing from the installation date of poles with
lantern heads for a period of six (6) months, where the non-
standard lighting is erected. Damaged poles or non-operational
luminaires are to be repaired/replaced within forty-eight (48) hours
of the report of the damage/malfunction.
Lodge with Council prior to the issue of Statement of Compliance,
a non-refundable payment of $320 (current for 2008) for every
non-standard pole proposed for the estate. This is to cover
Councils cost for their maintenance and future replacement.
Lodge with Council a cash sum of $1240 being the approximate
average value of two identical spares of the non-standard
luminaires used within the subdivision. This is to fund the
purchase of luminaires to replace those damaged in the future.
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These payment amounts can be revised annually.
(iv) Approval
Approval for the use of non-standard lighting shall be at the discretion of
the Development Engineer. Knox City Council will consider the size of
the subdivision and type of lighting in surrounding streets, to ensure as
much as possible that neighbourhood uniformity is retained. Approval
will be subject to the developer obtaining written agreement from the
Energy Supply Authority to:
Design a suitable cabling and lighting layout as agreed with
Council.
Provide all on going maintenance.
Supply electricity to power the installation for a standard tariff.
(v) Conformity
Conditional approval is subject to the compliance of the following:
Poles shall be uniform in colour throughout an estate and all
visible areas of pole and fittings shall be identical in colour.
Minimum mounting height of proposed pole shall comply with the
Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) Guidelines for
Category B Lighting. (Page 7 J une 1996 and its amendments.)
Only ground set poles are permitted to be used.
Light fittings will be the same colour as the poles.
All light fittings to have integral photo electric cells and be
manufactured in accordance with AS 3771.
Only one type of pole and lantern is to be used within an estate or
linked staged subdivision.
For higher order streets and applications such as roundabouts and
intersections, higher wattage luminaires and higher poles will be
assessed for suitability of use.
Painting of poles shall be in accordance with details prescribed in
the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) Guidelines for
Category B Lighting Minor Roads, J une 1996 and its
amendments.
Non-standard light fitting alternatives are limited to the types listed
below:

Specifications of Permissible Non-Standard Public Light Fittings

POLES: Boulevard
Manningham
Sovereign

LUMINAIRES: Candela - Toorak
Sylvania - Bourke Hill
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COLOUR: Hawthorn Green
Satin Black

PAINTING: Degrease galvanised surface
Prime with Wattyl Super Etch
2 pack acrylic (Wattyl Paracryl IFC)
2 coats applied by spray

Ref:VictorianElectrical SupplyIndustry(VESI)StandardforPublicLightingfor
CategoryBRoadLighting
d) Electrical Substation (Kiosk) Location Guidelines
The following advice provides consultants guidance regarding the location of
electrical substation sites in subdivisions.

(i) General Objectives

(a) The need for an electrical substation site should be identified and
located as soon as possible on the functional layout plan as part of
planning considerations.
(b) The location of an electrical substation shall be such that it does
not have any detrimental effect on residential amenity or Councils open
space reserves.
(c) Substations are not to be located in small reserves or walkways,
as the substations would dominate the use of these small or narrow
open spaces. (As a guide, the kiosk reservation should occupy less
than 2% of the open space area and use less than 10% of the boundary
dimension.)
(d) Electrical substation site size shall be as small as the authority will
accept.
(e) Having regard to issues of access, amenity and maximum use of
public reserves for recreation purposes, Council and the electrical
authorities have agreed the following priorities should be used as
guidelines when siting kiosks (refer to Annexure B):

Location
Priority
Description
1 Rear of lots on side street boundary fence required at rear
and sides.
2 Adjoining the end of a right of way fences on lot but not
along either the road or the laneway.
3 Straddle the front corners of two adjacent lots fence
required at rear and sides (or retaining walls if on hill).
4 At the front corner of a large lot side property boundary
fence only; negotiate with future property owner about
whether a front fence will be permitted (some restrictions).
5 On a Council Reserve, immediately adjacent to a side
boundary of a lot and the road no fences required. The
area of the substation site shall not constitute open space.
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The site location shall be the first of the above priorities that is deemed practicable
by Council.

6. Final Completion Certificate

Prior to the issue of the Final Certificate and the hand over of the assets to Council
for maintenance, the following items are to be lodged with Council:
1. Transparencies of the construction drawings amended to depict the as built
details of the subdivision.
2. Blue duplicates of the Titles for all reserves to be taken over by Council.
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STREET DESIGN CRITERIA

STREET TYPE
RESERVE
WIDTH (M)
WIDTH
BETWEEN
B.O.K
(M)
INDENTED
PARKING
(1/LOT)
BUS
BAYS
LANE
PROVISION
DESIGN
VEHICLE
SPEED
(KPH)
TRAFFIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
MAX.
No.
LOTS
SERVE
D
TRAFFIC
VOLUME
(VTE/DAY)
KERB TYPE
F/PATH
REQD
(1.4M)
PAVEMENT
TYPE
REF. S200
SERIES
STD DRGS.
ACCESS
PLACE
15 6.3 ENDOF
COURT
ONLY IF
HAMMER-
HEAD OR
<12.2M
RADIUS
BOWL
NO 1 TRANSPORT
1 PARKING
20 NO 15 150 ROLLOVER
AND/OR
PLINTH WITH
REINFORCED
PIT COVERS
1 SIDE IF
MORE THAN
5
DWELLINGS
ARE BEING
SERVED
ASPHALT
CONCRETE
S 201.1
ACCESS
STREET
LEVEL 1
16.5 6.3
OR
7.6
YES

NO
NO

NO
2 TRANSPORT

2 TRANSPORT
1 PARKING
30

30
NO

YES
100 1000 ROLLOVER
WITH
REINFORCED
PIT COVERS
1 SIDE ASPHALT
CONCRETE
S.201.2/S201.3
ACCESS
STREET
LEVEL 2
16.5 8.8 NO NO 2 TRANSPORT
PARKING
40 YES 200 2000 BARRIER BOTH SIDES ASPHALT
S 201.4
COLLECTOR
STREET
20 (I) 7.6 OR

(II) 11.3
YES

NO
YES

YES
2 TRANSPORT

2 TRANSPORT
1 PARKING
40-60

40-60
YES

YES
300 3000 BARRIER BOTH SIDES
OR ONE
SIDE WITH
2.4m
CYCLE-WAY
WHERE
REQD
ASPHALT
S202.1 OR
S202.2
TRUNK
COLLECTOR
STREET
20 (I) 2x5
WITH
MEDIAN
OR (II)
11.3
NO
(LIMITED
OR NO
PARKING)
YES 4 TRANSPORT 60 NO .33 3000-6000 BARRIER BOTH SIDES
OR ONE
SIDE WITH
2.4m
CYCLE-WAY
WHERE
REQD
ASPHALT
S 202.3
OR
S 202.2
INDUSTRIAL
ZONE MAJ OR
ROAD
13.0 BARRIER ASPHALT
S203.1
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