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Campbell Section 5 - Works Approval Project Ref: 110029Prepared for the Land Development Agency6 ANZAC Park East: Is calibrated to mediate the built frontage to ANZAC Parade with setbacks of up to 8m;Maintaining the existing row of Strawberry Trees in the verge, to be interplanted with talleucalypts;Is comprised of new layers of planting in the public and private domain with generouscourtyards which extend the landscape of the public domain; andProvides dedicated parking along the eastern side of the street.7.3.2 Pedestrian PlazasStreets in Campbell are named after military personnel. The Northern Square and Constitution Plazaare centered on the alignment of Chowne Street; Chowne Street is named in honour of AlbertChowne.Albert Chowne was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously in 1945 for action near Dagua, NewGuinea, clearing the way for 6th Division’s advance to and capture of Wewak. His Victoria Cross ison display at the Australian War Memorial.‘On 25 March 1945, Chowne, seeing the leading platoon in his company’s attack onJapanese positions run into trouble, left cover and charged the enemy. He managed toknock out two machine guns before being killed. Chowne’s actions enabled the attack tocontinue and, according to his citation, paved the way for the 6th Division’s advance onWewak.’ 1The Victoria Cross medal is linked to the suspender bar with a V shaped clip that stands for‘Victoria’. V shaped segments are omitted from the permeable paving palette to serve as tree pits.The influence of Chowne and his Victoria Cross gently permeate the established order of the urbanpalette in the plaza spaces. THE NORTHERN SQUARETo the northern end of the park, a small plaza forms a link between the two green spaces of the parkand provides opportunities for shaded seating. This plaza is defined by a bosque of randomly placedtall eucalypts set within a surface of granite and permeable paving, furnished with customisedfurniture and lighting. CONSTITUTION PLAZAA small pedestrian plaza mediates the levels between Constitution Avenue and Road 1C. Accessibleramps, customised furniture, walls, lighting and paving will provide a high quality space that servicesthe surrounding active ground floor uses. This space will become part of the public domain of bothCampbell Section 5 and Constitution Avenue, and will reflect the materials and character ofConstitution Avenue. Paper Birch trees will form a seasonal feature within this plaza through theirdeciduous nature and distinctive bark pattern.1 Quotation from Australian War Memorial People Profiles: www.awm.gov.au/people/8242.aspNovember 2012 Cardno 38
Campbell Section 5 - Works Approval Project Ref: 110029Prepared for the Land Development Agency7.3.3 MaterialsThe materials palette for streets has been based around the Canberra Central Design Manual, toreflect the importance of Campbell Section 5 as a link to Civic, and to reinforce the urban characterof streets. Materials will be robust and long lasting, incorporating a mix of concrete and stone. Thefurniture for streets will be off the shelf products. The urban plazas will employ some inbuilt andcustom furniture. Furniture, exercise and play equipment is included in Appendix 10. Pavingmaterials are listed in Tables 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3.Table 7.1 – Schedule of Paving 1November 2012 Cardno 39
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