Embellishments should be designed/selected and installed as follows:
Fit for purpose, appropriately positioned and accessible.
Durable, robust and safe (suitable for corrosive environments).
Vandal resistant with parts that are easily replaceable.
Easy to maintain (with appropriate warranty and workmanship).
Comply with relevant standards, legislation, corporate documents and approvals
Planning, design and positioning - general
Factor climate change risks into planning and delivery of infrastructure
Locate new watercraft facilities near existing recreational facilities such as public amenities, shelters, car parks, fish cleaning facilities
Where possible separate motorised and non-motorised watercraft facilities
Where space is limited, co-locate motorised and non-motorised watercraft facilities
Design facilities which are accessible to people of all abilities
Finishes, footings and connections - general
Concrete elements must be high strength and as per engineering specifications
Stainless steel must be marine grade 316
Aluminium stair treads and handrails must be marine grade aluminium.
(a) Boat ramp
User group – motorised and non-motorised watercraft
Design – Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) standard design.
(b) Jetties, floating walkways, pontoons
User group – motorised and non-motorised watercraft and pedestrians
Design – Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) standard design.
(c) Portage and water access
User group – non-motorised watercraft and pedestrians
Design – Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) standard design
Retro-fitted stairs design loads must be independent of the marine structure (weir or revetment wall).
(d) Beach access – vehicles
User group – vehicles
Design – Moulded plastic modular vehicle panels or recycled conveyor belt Surface must be backfilled with local material to preserve natural aesthetic.
(d) Beach access – wheelchairs
User group – wheelchairs and pedestrians
Design – Recycled portable roll-out, removable beach access mat
Temporary surface material to enable wheelchair access to the water.
(e) Locks – motorised and non-motorised watercraft
User group – motorised and non-motorised watercraft.
Design – Mechanical variation of water levels for access to tidal waterways from lake and canal systems
Engage a suitably qualified engineer.
(e) Weirs – canoes/kayaks
User group – non-motorised watercraft such as canoes/kayaks
Design – To alter the waterway flow characteristics
Engage a suitably qualified engineer
Weirs are to include access (stairs/skids/slides).
Note: Further guidance and clarification of the content on this page, can be found in the relevant sections of this information sheet.
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