Response to Council IR PLAYGROUND

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Item 11: Demonstrate the suitability of the pedestrian path across the creek to the car park in the
event of a flood event.

Applicant’s Response to Item 11: Please refer to Attachment A which provides a Flood Assessment for
the proposal prepared by Hydrology and Water Management Consulting. The report details that the
pedestrian path across the creek to the northern carpark will not be safe to use during times of flooding
and that signage on both sides of the creek should be used to warn people against crossing the creek
during times of flooding. The report details that signage should also direct persons to the alternative
access which is via the pedestrian bridge on Maple Street.

The applicant advises that the playground will be fully fences to minimise accidental access to the area
by children and reducing risks and use during flood events.


Item 12: Demonstrate that the access path over the creek meets the relevant Australian
Standards.

Applicant’s Response to Item 12: Please refer to Attachment A which provides a Flood Assessment for
the proposal prepared by Hydrology and Water Management Consulting. The report advises that the existing
pedestrian access path across the creek will not be safe to use during times of flooding and that signage
on both sides of the creek should be used to warn people against crossing the creek during times of
flooding. Signage should also direct persons to the alternative access which is via the pedestrian bridge
on Maple Street.


Item 13: Update the park design sections to include design flood levels on each section.
Specifically identify the proposed level of flood immunity for facilities and infrastructure such as
toilets, shelters, bbqs etc.

Applicant’s Response to Item 13: Please refer to Attachment A which provides a Flood Assessment for
the proposal prepared by Hydrology and Water Management Consulting. The report indicates that flood levels
provided in this report can be used to update architectural plans as required. Attachment B and C
provide plans of the recommended changes.


Item 14: Demonstrate how proposed installations and furniture in the park (eg wooden
structures, logs, trash/garbage bins) will not be dislodged in a flood event and cause blockage
or impede flows through downstream culvert/s and or floodway.

Applicant’s Response to Item 14: Please refer to Attachment A which provides a Flood Assessment for
the proposal prepared by Hydrology and Water Management Consulting.

The applicant adviser that the design theme of the park is ‘overgrown industry vs. nature’ and includes
oversized and over strength materials. These oversized members will be founded with structurally designed
footings, resistant to the predicted floodwater velocities. This applies to the play structures (which are naturally
robust due to the high lateral loads placed on them), shelters, seats / tables and bins. Other considerations
include:
       • Where possible bins will be located in elevated locations to avoid rubbish loss.
       • Much of the seating located in low laying areas are large placed rocks, which will have no
       • The planting of the park is has considered the possibility of flooding and replicates may of the
         plant species found in riparian zones. It is anticipated that the landscaped areas from this park
         would create less obstructions than natural riparian landscapes as dead trees and fallen limbs
         will be maintained.
       • Perimeter “pool style” fencing adjacent to the riparian zone will require a release hinge to
         ensure the fencing does not get knocked over in a major event.