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Paths, trails and tracks

Technical drawings

Table 1: Paths, trails and tracks - Technical drawing index
Embellishment
Description/drawing code
Product details/supplier
Other

Concrete pathways -
parks and open spaces

Custom supplier

Concrete pathway standard IPWEA

  • IPWEA RS-065
Institute of
Public Works
Engineering
Australia

Order of preference:

  • Uncoloured (grey)
    broom finish
  • Coloured
    concrete CCS
    broom finish
  • Light wash
    exposed
    aggregate.

Modular precast
concrete deck units

Concrete decking

  • Rocla Perma-Trak (or equivalent)

Kerb edging:

  • Custom supplier

Concrete decking: 

  • uncoloured concrete

Recycled plastic plank

Recycled plastic decking

  • Replas Enduroplank (or equivalent) 

Kerb edging:

  • Custom supplier



Asphalt for paths/trails

Custom supplier

Asphalt: 

  • Colour optional (natural black preferred)

Edging (optional):

  • Concrete, masonry or timber

Gravel for paths/trails
(stabilised and unbound)

Custom supplier
Select colour to suit

Decomposed granite pavement - edge treatments

Custom supplier
  • Select colour to suit
  • Hardwood timber and concrete edging options available

Unit pavers

Custom supplier

Trail pad modular panels (pedestrians)

Gough plastics Trail pad (or equivalent)
  • Modular panels to be partially hidden under natural surfacing material after installation.
  • Black or grey colour options

Track pad modular panels (vehicle)

Gough plastics Track pad (or equivalent)
  • Modular panels to be partially hidden under natural surfacing material after installation.
  • Black or grey colour options

Luminance contrast:   Note product images depict samples of products only. Luminance contrast requirements refer to the product and the background against which it is installed.

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