6. Appendix C - Noosa Assessment Benchmark Assessment

Specific Outcomes                   Probable Solutions                    Response

O10                                 S10.1                                 As per the proposal.
Provision is made for a reasonable Carparking spaces are provided
number of on site carparking       for people with disabilities at the
spaces identified and reserved for rate specified in the Australian
people with disabilities.          Standards for Off-street
                                   Carparking.
O11                                 S11.1                                 As per the proposal, appropriate
Access and egress points do not     Vehicle manoeuvring areas are         widths and movements have been
impact on the safety and            provided in accordance with           provided.
operations of the road system.      Australian Standards for Off-street
                                    Carparking so vehicles enter and
                                    leave the site in a forward gear.
O12                                 S12.1                                 Refer traffic response.
Parking areas are designed to –     At locations where pedestrian and As per proposal, splays provided
                                    vehicle conflicts are likely to occur at all corners, and grading
a) provide a progressive reduction
                                    –                                     provided such that sight distance
in speed between the external
                                                                          requirements are not impeded.
road and internal parking spaces; a) sight distances of at least 2.5
b) ensure lower speeds near areas seconds of travel time at the
of high pedestrian activity through designated speed are provided;
the use of appropriate road         b) splayed corners on structures
geometry or devices designed to     are incorporated;
limit speed; and                    c) landscaping is designed to
c) maintain sight distances which   allow clear views; and d) sign
are appropriate for the likely      placement ensures that sight
operating speeds in all areas of    distance requirements are not
potential pedestrian/vehicle and    impeded.
vehicle/vehicle conflict
O13                                 S13.1                                 Refer traffic/architectural
A clearly defined pedestrian       In large open car parks with           response.
network is provided that – a) is   greater than 200 car parking
located in areas where people will spaces, a pedestrian path
choose to walk; b) ensures that    between parking spaces is
pedestrian movement through car provided on every second aisle.
parking areas or structures are
along aisles rather than across
them.
O14                                 S14.1                                 Not applicable
Provision is made for pedestrian    No probable solution identified
and vehicular queues at conflict
points.
O15                                 S15.1                                 To be defined in detailed design.
Parking areas are lit to provide    Lighting is provided in accordance
security for night-time users.      with the Australian Standard for
                                    Road Lighting - Vehicular Traffic
                                    (Category V) Lighting -
                                    Performance Installation and
                                    Design Requirements



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