5. Sport, Recreation & Open Space - City of Greater Geelong

5. Sport, Recreation & Open Space
5.5.4. Linkages and Connections
See 2.5.2 for details about resource documents for footpaths
and shared pathways. In addition to these considerations,
the following also applies:
• It is important that linkages and connections are
permeable and safe for users. They may also serve as
habitat/landscape corridors and might include land such
as easements, road reserves as well as open space set
aside for cycle and pedestrian paths.
• The size and length of linkages and corridors will
depend on the physical features of the site, the key
purpose and location, but it will be a requirements that
cycling and pedestrian pathways clearly show origins
and destinations to demonstrate that they are genuine
connections within a community.
• As a guide, active transport/walkways should be no less
than 10m and no more than 20m in width. In addition,
should a section of pathway be less than 10m wide it
should be no longer than 50m without a point of safe
entry/exit.
• Pathways within open space will generally be unsealed,
however major shared use pathways and pathways
for active transport and walkways in urban areas will
generally be sealed.
The following guide should be used to provide linkages and
connections for active transport and recreation access:
• All-weather shared pathways should be of a minimum
width of two metres;
• Safe entry and exit points with high level of visibility for
passive surveillance;
• Seating on concrete pads required for resting points
along pathway and adjoining the main path, with
sufficient room for wheeled access;
• Natural shade to be provided through planting of high
canopy trees of appropriate species along the pathway
edges;
• Vegetation along linkages should be compatible with the
landscape character of the surrounding area and should
be designed to maximise passive surveillance; and
• Signage should be provided to indicate distances
to specific destinations and any guidance about
recommended users for pathway.
5.5.5. Lighting in Open Space
The main requirements of the relevant Public Lighting Code
and guidelines are set by the Essential Services Commission
and the Australian Standards AS/NZS 1158 – Lighting for
roads and public spaces.
Public open space lighting should maintain adequate
lighting standards whilst minimising the number of lighting
installations.
Consideration should also be given to sustainable options
such as solar lighting and timer automated cut-off sensors,
etc.
5.5.6. Public Toilets
Planning and design consideration for the provision of public
toilets will consider the following key points:
• Location, visibility and high profile
• ESD principles
• Access and accessibility
• Safety
• Construction materials and standards
• Power and lighting
• Signage
• Maintenance
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