Drain overflow water away from pathways to avoid slippery surfaces (particularly near taps where users may wash off grease, such as at barbecues).
Maintenance taps are to be located out of sight of the public (e.g. at the back of a public use tap post), where possible.
Drainage grates on pathways are to comply with AS 1428 Set – Design for access and mobility.
Where possible, locate taps on the edge of a garden bed with access from a pathway.
Locate on a concrete slab with fall to promote overflow into surrounding gardens.
In low water use areas, install a concrete splash pad under the tap, angled back towards a garden bed for drainage.
Taps adjacent to paths should be installed on the lower grade side. It is preferred that waste water falls to a splash pad and discharges to an appropriate garden bed.
If pipes and/or conduit are to be installed near a pathway, the preferred location is under the pathway within 500 mm of the edge, parallel to the pathway for maintenance access.
Generally soakage trenches should not be discharged into garden beds if they are located at a beach (high sand environment), as the addition of high volumes of salt and sand can change the soil composition and affect plants.
However, if planting and pH levels are appropriate to species selection, soakage trenches may be positioned within a garden bed.
Avoid planting directly over the trench as the root system of plants may encroach upon the trench.
Position away from tree roots and underground services.
Must be accessible by machine for maintenance.
Position away from foot traffic where possible as it has the potential to compact the area.
Position so that the soakage trench collar will not become exposed (a trip hazard) in changing conditions, such as sand level movement.
Safety offset to minimise conflict with other users
Edge of pathway
500 mm
For pedestrian and cyclist safety, comply with Austroads 500 mm min offset from path edge to any obstacle.
Edge of path/parallel to pathway edge
Within 500 mm
Where pipes and/or conduit are to be installed near a pathway, the preferred location is under the pathway for maintenance access
Concrete slab
Any other items
2.5 m
For deck mower clearance (where possible), to avoid creating small difficult to mow areas.
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