Banyule Development-Guidelines

BANYULE COUNCIL
Guidelines for the Civil Infrastructure Works associated

with
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Developments
Engineering Services 10061 Development Guidelines Page 1 of 32: Infovision Ref Last Amended: 14/07/2007
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 Scope 4
2 ROAD CONSTRUCTION 5
2.1 Road Reserve Widths 5
2.2 Pavement Widths 5
2.3 Pavement Depths 5
2.4 Longitudinal Grading 5
2.5 Horizontal Alignment 6
2.6 Pavement Cross Falls 6
2.7 Kerb and Channel 6
2.8 Footpaths 6
2.9 Rights of Way 7
2.10 Street Lighting 7
2.11 Boundary Fences 7
3 VEHICLE CROSSINGS 8
3.1 Location 8
3.2 Additional Crossing 8
3.3 Standard Crossings 8
3.4 Commercial and Industrial Crossings 8
3.5 Asphalt Crossing Specifications 8
3.6 Access to Rights of Way 8
4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 9
5 DRAINAGE 10
5.1 Drainage Design 10
5.2 Internal Drainage 10
5.3 Detention Systems 11
5.4 Construction Detail 11
5.5 Ownership of Drainage 12
6 INTERNAL PAVING 13
7 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 14
7.1 Plans General 14
7.2 Layout Plans 14
7.3 Longitudinal Sections 15
7.4 Cross Sections 16
7.5 Drainage Plan 16
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7.6 Services Plan 16
8 ADMINISTRATION 17
8.1 Plans to be Submitted for Approval 17
8.2 Memorandum of Consent for Works 17
8.3 Temporary Bench Marks 17
8.4 As Constructed Plans 17
8.5 Certified Fill Plans 17
8.6 Inspections 17
8.7 Maintenance Period 18
8.8 Further Information 18
8.9 Notification of Affected Parties 18
8.10 Standard Conditions of Approval 18
8.11 Fees 18
9 APPENDIX A – CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE CROSSINGS 19
10 APPENDIX B – CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 21
11 APPENDIX C – STANDARD NOTES 23
12 APPENDIX D – TURNING MOVEMENT TEMPLATE 25
13 APPENDIX E – STANDARD DRAWINGS 26
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1 INTRODUCTION
Many planning permits require developers to provide civil infrastructure as part of their
development. To ensure that a satisfactory standard of development is maintained, endorsed
plans for civil works are required and form an integral part of the Planning Permit. These plans
specify the civil works required to satisfy the development requirements of the permit.
The following Guidelines have been prepared by the Engineering Services Department of
Banyule Council to facilitate the preparation of civil works construction plans for new
developments within Banyule.
It is intended that these Guidelines will provide the minimum requirement for information to be
included in plans to be lodged with Council for approval to comply with the planning approval
process. After approval from the Engineering Services Department, the plans will be returned to
the Planning Department to be endorsed as part of the Planning Permit for the development.
The use of these Guidelines is not intended to preclude contact with the Engineering Services
Department where there is uncertainty or if the required information is not contained within
these Guidelines.
1.1 Scope
These Guidelines shall extend and apply to all residential, commercial and industrial
developments within Banyule City Council as appropriate.
Council reserves the right to alter this document at any time without notice.
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2 ROAD CONSTRUCTION
2.1 Road Reserve Widths

Road reserve widths shall generally be in accordance with ResCode and Councils Road
Management Plan, however the following represents typical requirements: -
Access Place (Level 4) 12m – 16m
Access Street (Level 3) 16m – 18m
Collector Street (Level 2) 18m – 20.2m
2.2 Pavement Widths
The minimum requirements for road pavement widths are: -

Access Place (0 < 300 vpd) 7.6m between kerb inverts
Access Street (0 < 1,000 vpd) 7.6m between kerb inverts
Access Street (1,000 < 2,000 vpd) 8.6m between kerb inverts.
Minor Collector Street (2,000 < 5,000 vpd) 8.6m – 10.2m between kerb inverts
Major Collector Street (5,000 < 10,000vpd) 10.2m minimum between kerb inverts
A wider road pavement to that suggested above must be provided to allow for on-street
parking, particularly where there may be a high demand for on street parking (e.g. near schools,
shops, future developments etc.) or, if Council considers that new pavement widths should
match the width of existing pavements leading to the site.
Pavement widths at intersections are to be increased to allow the movements of a design
Service Vehicle (SV) without encroaching the opposite side of the road or overhanging kerbs or
islands.
Court bowls are to have a minimum radius of 10.5m or 13.1m where parking is required.
Hammerhead treatments are to comply with MFB Planning Guidelines for Emergency Vehicle
Access and have vehicle crossings placed so as to preclude parking in the manoeuvre areas. The
hammerhead treatment is to be widened if on-street parking is to be permitted in the
hammerhead.
One parking space per allotment is to be provided on-street unless a higher demand for parking
is determined by Council.
Nature strip widths must allow for provision of adequate sight distance from intersections.
2.3 Pavement Depths

Developers are to undertake soil investigations and design road pavements to approved ESA’s
accordingly. However the minimum pavement depth shall be 260mm and be comprised as
follows: -
Wearing Course 25mm depth of type L or N 10mm asphalt.
Base Course 35mm depth of type N 14mm asphalt.
Crushed Rock Base 100mm depth of class 1 - 20mm wet mixed FCR.
Crushed Rock Sub-base 100mm depth of class 2 - 20mm wet mixed F.C.R
Asphalt types must comply with VicRoads Standard Specification Section 407 – Hot Mix Asphalt.
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2.4 Longitudinal Grading
Roads should be designed to suit existing building lines. Kerbs may be graded individually but
within the limits determined by the rate of change of cross fall. Grading must take into account
existing flood levels.
Generally, the minimum longitudinal grade shall be 0.4%.
The following are the maximum grades to be used: -
Access Place 12%
Access Street 8% desirable (absolute max 11%)
Collector Street 6–7% desirable (absolute max 8%)
The maximum desirable longitudinal grade shall be 12.0%, but in exceptional circumstances
may be increased for short lengths with Council approval.
Vertical curves are required where grade change is in excess of: -
0.5% where grades signs are the same, and
1 % or greater where grade signs are different.
Minimum length VC for change in grade greater than 1% is 15m.
Longitudinal grading must be extended along the centre line of the existing road to adequately
display the transition from existing to new pavement.
Sight distance provision along subdivision roads shall be based on a design speed of 65km/h in
accordance with current VicRoads practice.
2.5 Horizontal Alignment

Roads should be designed to comply with “AUSTROADS: Design Vehicles and Turning Path
Templates”. Movements at court bowls and intersections must cater for Councils 9.8m recycling
trucks. (for Turning Movement Template see Appendix D). T-head style courts are favoured for
this purpose. Reference should also be made to VicRoads ‘Trucks on Roads’ Design Guide and
Metropolitan Fire Brigades Development Guidelines.
2.6 Pavement Cross Falls

Road pavements are to be designed, wherever possible, with a central crown and cross fall of
between 1 in 30 and 1 in 36. The absolute minimum is 1 in 50.
In areas where the topography suggests that kerbs should be constructed at different levels, a
maximum cross fall of 1 in 25 is permitted.
The maximum rate of change of cross fall shall be 1% per 10m.
Subject to Council approval an offset crown may be used in areas where the road cross fall
across the road reserve is considered steep. The minimum offset of the crown from the lip of
kerb shall be 1.5 metres.
Superelevation is generally not required on distributor, collector or access streets, however
where site conditions indicate that it is required the maximum cross fall shall be 1 in 15.
Care shall be taken to avoid excessive rates of change of cross fall or excessive rates of change
of footpath level above top of kerb.
Footpath cross falls shall be between 1 in 30 and 1 in 50.
Reverse fall footpaths (i.e. falling toward allotments) will not be approved, unless absolutely
necessary.
Batter slope to be 1 in 4.0 max. in cut, and 1 in 5 max. in fill.
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Vehicular access shall be provided to all allotments as per Australian Standard AS 2890.1:2004
2.7 Kerb and Channel

Generally use 600mm Barrier Kerb (Standard Drawing B001 – B2). The use of mountable kerbs
is not permitted unless Council considers that the new kerb should match that of existing
pavements leading to the site.
2.8 Footpaths
Footpath shall be provided as follows: -
Access Place 1.5m wide footpath on one side of road.
Access Street 1.5m wide footpaths on both sides of road.
Collector Street 1.5m wide footpath on both sides of road.
Shared bicycle/pedestrian path 3m wide.
Industrial Areas 1.5m wide x 150mm thick 25MPa concrete
reinforced with F72 mesh
Footpaths must fall away from allotments unless approved otherwise.
Footpaths, other than those in industrial areas, are to be constructed of 100mm minimum
thickness 25 MPa concrete on 50mm compacted depth of Class 2 FCR bedding.
Footpaths in industrial areas, are to be constructed of 100mm minimum thickness 25 MPa
concrete reinforced with SL72 mesh, on 50mm compacted depth of Class 2 FCR bedding.
All kerb ramps are to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Australian Standard
AS1428.4 and VicRoads Road Design Note 9-15 “Guidelines for the placement of Tactile Ground
Surface Indicators”. Kerb ramps are to be flush with the road surface.
Construction joints are to be spaced not greater than 900mm apart with expansion joints spaced
not greater than 9m apart.
2.9 Rights of Way

Where the construction of a Rights of Way is required as part of a development the pavement is
to be 200mm thick 25 MPa reinforced concrete reinforced with F72 mesh laid on a 50mm
compacted depth of Class 2 FCR bedding, or a Council approved asphalt pavement with a depth
as per clause 2.3 is to be used.
Underground drainage, as per section 5, with pits to capture surface runoff shall be provided.
2.10 Street Lighting

Street lighting including supply is to be installed within the subdivision according plans, designed
in accordance with the relevant standards and approved by Council
Clearance to lighting poles from back of kerb and vehicle crossings must accord with VicRoads
recommended clear zone widths. The use of Impact Absorbing frangible poles may be used
where clear zone widths cannot be achieved.
The use of non-standard lighting within subdivisions throughout the City of Banyule may be
considered, subject to: -
Pole type, fitting, and colour being approved by Council. Council’s preference is Heritage
Green Bourke Hill Series poles.
Lighting must be in accordance with VESI Non Standard Public Lighting Guidelines.
The initial cost of poles and fittings for installation within the estate is to be borne by the
developer.
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The relevant power company is to install the lanterns and poles complete with wiring.
Light fittings are to be approved VESI standard. The relevant power company is to
agree to maintain the light pole and fittings under the normal maintenance agreement
with Council. Council will accept liability for the annual lighting tariff at a level similar to
local power authority standard lights.
Prior to the issue of the Statement of Compliance, the developer shall lodge with Council
a maintenance contribution equivalent to the current cost of supplying one pole and one
lantern, or 10% of the cost of supplying the number of poles and lanterns within the
subdivision, which ever is the greater.
2.11 Boundary Fences

Permanent fences must be constructed along all boundaries at extents of subdivision.
Council may require that permanent fences be constructed along all allotment boundaries within
the subdivision to ensure building activities are confined to individual allotments.
Alternatively, payment of a non-refundable contribution for on-going infrastructure repairs
during building activities within allotments may be considered.
3 VEHICLE CROSSINGS
3.1 Location
Vehicle crossings for each allotment must be constructed as part of the subdivisional works.
Crossings are to be located clear of easements.
On corner lots, the crossing must be a minimum of 10.0m from the extension of the kerb line of
the intersecting street unless otherwise approved by Council’s Engineering Department.
If the proposed crossing location is obstructed by street trees, drainage pits, electricity supply
poles, public authority valves, pits or manholes or any other obstruction, then arrangements must
be made with the appropriate Authority for the relocation of such obstructions prior to applying to
Council for the issue of a Memorandum of Consent for Work (MOC).
3.2 Additional Crossing

Separate approval is required from Council’s Engineering Department for the construction of an
additional vehicle crossing. On heavily trafficked roads or in streets where there is a shortage of
on-street parking Council may not approve the construction of additional vehicle crossings.
3.3 Standard Crossings

The crossing shall consist of 150mm thick concrete having a 25 MPa 28 day test value, reinforced
with F72 mesh placed on a 50mm compacted thickness of fine crushed rock. The total excavation
depth required is 200mm.
The crossing shall extend from kerb to building line and shall comply in all aspects with Council's
standard drawings. The minimum acceptable width is 3.0m and the maximum width is 7.60m.
Where the maximum width at the building line is to exceed 7.60mm, written approval must be
obtained from the Construction Department.
3.4 Commercial and Industrial Crossings

Commercial and Industrial crossings shall consist of 200mm thick concrete having a 25 MPa 28 day
test value, reinforced with F72 placed on a 50mm compacted thickness of fine crushed rock. The
total excavation depth required is 250m.
3.5 Asphalt Crossing Specifications
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The asphalt is to be 35mm depth or greater of type L or N 10mm asphalt and shall be laid on a
base of 200mm minimum thickness of compacted crushed rock. The total excavation depth
required is 235mm.
3.6 Access to Rights of Way
Where the vehicle crossing provides access to a Rights of Way then the construction of the
crossing shall consist of 200mm thick concrete having a 25 MPa 28 day test value reinforced
with F72 mesh placed on a 50mm compacted thickness of fine crushed rock. The total
excavation depth required is 250mm.
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4 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Design of subdivisional roads must minimise the potential for speeding and maximise amenity
for residents. Traffic Management devices (e.g. roundabouts; traffic islands; raised pavements;
parking, regulatory or warning signs) will be required to control vehicle speeds and traffic
movements within the subdivision. Traffic management devices may also be required in streets
external to the subdivision.
Reference should also be made to VicRoads ‘Trucks on Roads’ Design Guide.
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5 DRAINAGE
5.1 Drainage Design

Council supports the principles of Water Sensitive Urban Design and requires the drainage
design to incorporate these principles wherever practicable.
A suitably qualified Engineer shall design all outfall and easement drainage.
Council requires the discharge from the site to be limited to that of or the equivalent to the pre-
development conditions. The use of retarding basins (large subdivisions only) and/or on site
detention systems will be required to restrict peak stormwater discharge from the site.
Council’s Engineering Department will nominate a Point of Discharge for stormwater drainage
generated by the development. Generally, this point of discharge shall be the nearest Council
underground drain, with sufficient capacity to accept the allowable stormwater discharge
generated by the development. This may require the construction (at the developers cost) of an
outfall drain through an easement or drainage reserve or along the road reserve. For dual
occupancies, if the length of this outfall is greater than 150m, other options may be considered.
The design for storm water drains shall be based on not less than a 1 in 10 year ARI (Average
Recurrence Interval) storm event. Where the property is in a low point situation the design shall
be based on a storm event with an ARI of not less than 1 in 20. Allowance for overland flows
(flood ways) are to be incorporated in the design and are to cater for a 1 in 100 year ARI storm
event.
External catchments must be considered in the design, and if applicable, additional underground
storm water drains or open catch drains on the high side of the subdivision must be installed as
part of the subdivision works to ensure new allotments on the subdivision are not adversely
affected by stormwater runoff/discharge onto the site from existing properties.
The minimum coefficient of run off shall be: -
0.30 for grassed/landscaped (pervious) areas
0.90 for road pavement and other paved (impervious) areas
0.65 for residential allotments
0.85 for commercial and industrial areas
Hydraulic design shall be based on Manning’s formulae and shall allow for all hydraulic losses,
e.g. velocity head, curve losses, pit losses etc.
The drainage system shall be self-cleansing.
The pipe roughness coefficient shall be 0.013 for R.C. pipe, and 0.011 for UPVC or FRC pipes.
The initial time of concentration to be adopted shall not exceed 6.0 minutes.
Velocity in pipes should be between 1 and 6 metres per second.
The maximum number of lots to drain to a 150mm diameter pipe shall be 3 (where pipe
capacity exceeds proposed discharge).
The minimum pipe diameter shall be 300mm diameter under roadways, 225mm longitudinal to
road, and 150mm within easements.
5.2 Internal Drainage

All stormwater from the site, including run off from paved areas, is to be directed to the
nominated point of discharge.
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Generally, unless otherwise required, only one outlet from the lowest point of each property will
be permitted.
Plans are to show the means of drainage of existing dwelling and/or outbuildings as applicable.
A grated entry pit and underground drainage outlet at all low points shall be provided in
individual yards.
Trench grates shall be a minimum of 150mm wide x 225mm deep and have transverse bar
‘Gatic’ grates or an approved alternative.
The minimum size pipe required for drains collecting surface water through gratings, from paved
or landscaped areas is 150mm diameter. The minimum size pipe required beneath trafficked
areas is 150mm diameter.
Pits are to be provided along pipes at all changes of direction and all changes in grade. Pit lids
must be able to be opened easily with no proprietary tools required.
The type of construction of all drainage pits is to be pecified. The minimum dimensions of pits
within allotments is to be 450mm x 450mm. These may be reduced to 300mm x 300mm in
minor landscaped or paved areas where the contributing area is less than 25m2.
Minimum cover requirements are: -
For non-trafficked areas
90mm, 100mm and 150mm diam pipes 225mm clear cover
225mm diam pipes and larger 300mm clear cover
For trafficked areas 450mm clear cover
For easements and nature strips 450mm clear cover
For road reserves 600mm clear cover
5.3 Detention Systems

Where an ‘On-Site Detention System’ is required, the system must not be sited on land to be
maintained by Council. The system must be designed in accordance with the following
requirements and the computations of the proposed system must be submitted for approval.
A.R.I. = 10 years (for discharge control and storage)
C (pre-dev) = 0.35 or as determined (Pervious – 0.3 Impervious – 0.9)
C (post-dev) = as determined (Pervious – 0.3 Impervious – 0.9)
An ‘orifice plate’ type control pit, SVC Multi-Cell device, or other approved flow restriction device
is to be used. Where the control orifice is less than 90mm in diameter, an approved mesh
screen must be installed to prevent blockages. The minimum orifice size is to be 63mm.
Overflow from the flow restriction device must be taken into account when designing the outlet
pipe, to allow for blockages etc.
5.4 Construction Detail

The minimum life expectancy for all materials used shall not be less than 100 years.
Where modified type semi-mountable kerb and channel is used all pits shall, where practicable,
be side entry type and incorporate precast lintels.
Unless pipe is continued through to form pit invert, all pits should have at least 50mm fall
through them for dry weather flow.
Straight pipes laid in an arc will not be permitted unless the pipe diameter exceeds 600mm.
Minimum radius of arc to be not less than 10 times the diameter.
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Pipe diameter cannot be reduced downstream.
All pits shall conform in all respects to Banyule City Council standard drawings, and are to be
specified in the Pit Schedule.
Pits should not be located on kerb returns and care should be taken to locate pits clear of
driveways.
Changes of pipe direction at pits are to be no greater than 45 degrees wherever possible and
never greater than 90 degrees.
A house drain connection is to be provided for each lot in accordance with Banyule City Council
standard drawings.
Rubber ring jointed pipes are to be used where the pipe diameter is smaller or equal to 375mm
and for all pipes in fill areas.
All PVC pipes shall be sewer quality.
Only reinforced concrete pipes are to be used under roadways.
Anchor blocks are to be installed as per Standard Drawing B042, where the pipe grade is
steeper than 1 in 10.
Pipes should be well aligned vertically.
House drains shall not be connected directly into a drain smaller than 225mm diameter unless a
pit is provided.
Step irons are to be used where depth of pits exceeded 1m.
Drainage pipes are not permitted to be constructed directly in line with and underneath the kerb
and channel.
Drainage pipes should be located outside the road pavement.
Agricultural drains to be provided under all kerbing, as per Standard Drawing B041.
Minimum clear cover requirements: -
450mm in nature strips and easements
600mm under road pavement
Kerb and Channel deflectors are to be used where grades of kerb exceeds 1 in 6.
5.5 Ownership of Drainage

Subject to agreement by Council drainage constructed within easements or road reserves, will
be handed over to Council for future care and maintenance and control after the expiry of the
contractors maintenance period.
Drainage constructed outside an easement or within private/common property shall remain the
property of the owner/body corporate and the responsibility for the future care and maintenance
of the drain shall rest with the owner/body corporate.
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6 INTERNAL PAVING
Show the extent of all existing and/or proposed internal driveways and means of drainage
thereof on the plans.
Driveways shall be aligned so as to provide effective access to carports and/or garages.
Minimum internal radius for domestic vehicles is 3.0m.
Council recommends that driveways be constructed of either concrete, asphalt, brick paving or
similar sealed pavement.
Pavement depth shall be in accordance with relevant standards and manufacturer’s guidelines
however the minimum depth shall be as follows: -
¾ For concrete driveways
Up to 2 dwellings 100mm reinforced with F72 mesh
From 3 to 6 dwellings 125mm reinforced with F72 mesh
For 7 and over dwellings 150mm reinforced with F72 mesh
All concrete driveways are to be constructed of concrete having a 25 MPa 28 day test
value placed on a 50mm compacted depth of class 2 FCR bedding.
¾ For asphalt driveways
Up to 2 dwellings 150mm class 2 FCR with 35mm Asphalt wearing Course
From 3 to 6 dwellings 175mm class 2 FCR with 35mm Asphalt wearing Course
For 7 and over dwellings 200mm class 2 FCR with 35mm Asphalt wearing Course
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7 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 Plans General

Council’s standard detail drawings for road and drainage works shall be used.
Sheet size shall be A1.
Council’s Standard Notes (see appendix C) are to be incorporated in the plans.
Scales may be varied to suit the sheet size but should generally conform to the following: -
Layout Plan 1:1000 on large areas
1:500 on small areas
1:100
Longitudinal Section 1:500 horizontally & 1:50 vertically
Cross Sections 1:100 horizontally & 1:25 vertically
Intersection Details 1:100 to 1:200
Drainage 1:500 horizontally & 1:50 vertically
1:100 horizontally & 1: 50 vertically
7.2 Layout Plans

The layout plan shall show the following: -
Entire subdivision (where practicable) on one sheet, orientated with North to the top of
the sheet.
Streets/roads to be constructed.
Lots facing on to such streets/roads.
Numbers, dimensions and bearings on all lots.
Existing and proposed levels (to AHD) on allotment corners, and at ridges, gullies, etc.
Easements and their descriptions and widths.
Drainage in streets and easements.
Drainage pits and their numbers.
Offset to drain centre line from building line.
House drains under nature strips and property inlets in easements – these should be
located to control drainage from all parts of allotment.
Bench marks and reduced levels (All levels to AHD).
The limits of extensive filling with contour lines. These should be cross-hatched for
clarity. Existing and proposed final levels along areas of fill must be shown (where depth
of fill is greater than 300mm).
Set out details of traverse lines.
Extent and details of flood levels if applicable.
Trees to be retained/removed (in accordance with Planning Permit Requirements).
The full extent of work to be done. This will include kerb and channel, pavements,
footpaths, driveways, street drainage and pits, signage and line marking etc.
Chainage at all tangent points, pits, side boundaries and positions where cross sections
are given.
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Minimum kerb radius of 8m should be used for all curves and radials.
Kerb levels at tangent, quarter and mid points.
Grades of existing kerbing in adjoining streets.
Location and extent of retaining walls
Spot levels on road and an indication of crown line. In certain cases it may be necessary
to show contours (for intersections of proposed streets, and intersections of proposed
streets with existing streets).
Kerb ramps
Location of existing services, poles, etc.
Levels at back of footpath and building line.
Sufficient dimensions to fix all points and features.
Traffic treatments where applicable.
Location and type of all proposed signs and line marking
7.3 Longitudinal Sections

The longitudinal section shall be a continuous plot, set out as follows: -
Datum RL
North (or West) Building Line
North (or West) Proposed Top of Kerb
Centreline Existing
Centreline Proposed
South (or East) Proposed Top of Kerb
South (or East) Building Line
Chainage in Metres
The longitudinal sectional shall show: -
All grade lines
All vertical curve details
The location, level and surface of existing driveways
The existing conditions for a minimum distance of 80m at either end of the proposed
construction
Location of existing services
Chainage and design kerb levels shall be shown at: -
All tangent points
All cross sections
All changes or grade
All low points and crests
20m intervals on straight grades
5m maximum intervals on vertical curves
At beginning and end of vertical curves.
No drainage longitudinal section shall be superimposed on the roadway plot.
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It is desirable that the longitudinal section and the corresponding plan be drawn on one sheet
for ease of supervision.
7.4 Cross Sections

Plans of cross sections should show the following: -
Chainage
Offset and level at back and front of footpath(s)
Offset and level of top of each kerb
Offset and level of crown line
Existing natural surface levels at each building line.
Plot of existing surface and proposed design profile
Offset and level of batters into allotments where applicable.
The typical cross sections should show the composition and thickness of the road pavement,
offset and level of all services, and sub grade (which must extend 150mm past back of kerb).
7.5 Drainage Plans

A copy of drainage computations and catchment plan including any catchment area extending
beyond the site shall be submitted, together with longitudinal sections for all drains which
should show: -
Pipe size and type
Invert level of pipe
Pipe Grade
Chainage
Levels of any existing or proposed underground services
Natural surface levels and finished surface levels
Pit locations and type, pit numbers and chainage of pits
Pit Schedule.
Allotment dimensions.
All allotments along alignment of drain.
Existing and proposed buildings.
Streets.
Existing drainage.
Existing services (water, gas, sewer, telephone, poles, etc).
Existing driveway crossings.
Existing features such as kerb and channel, car parking, footpath, trees, etc.
Stormwater flow through pipes (actual and capacity) and flow velocity.
All levels shall be to A.H.D.
Pavement levels with cross fall shown.
7.6 Services Plan

The Service Plan should show locations and extent of all services including depths to AHD and
offsets from building line.
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Scale to be not less than 1:500.
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8 ADMINISTRATION
8.1 Plans to be Submitted for Approval

For all developments five (5) copies of the plan(s) are to be submitted to Council for approval.
A digital copy in AutoCAD .dwg or .dxf format is also required. This digital copy, in the required
format, must be submitted before Council will approve the plans.
Council is able to convert plans to digital format, however, applicants wishing to use this service
will be charged $50 per sheet.
For subdivisions with road and drainage works, a Works Specification and Cost Schedule for
road and drainage works is to be provided when final civil works plans are lodged for approval.
All works are to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and no
deviation to these plans shall be made without the prior approval of the Engineering Services
Department.
8.2 Memorandum of Consent for Works

A Memorandum of Consent for Works (MOC) must be obtained before any works are carried out in
a road reserve, reserve or easement. The cost of the consent is for supervision only. Consent will
only be issued to a Contractor who has a $10 million current public liability insurance policy,
provides Council with a satisfactory traffic management plan complying to Australian and
VicRoads standards, and other documents as may be requested by Council as evidence of
contractors experience in executing similar works.
If, during construction, damage occurs to Council, Public Authority or private assets, the contractor
will be responsible for the full reinstatement of such assets as directed by the Construction
Supervisor.
The MOC holder may be requested to lodge a bond for reinstatement of Council’s assets. The
MOC holder is liable and will be charged for any additional costs in excess of the amount of
bond being held in trust. Accordingly, if the MOC holder carries out reinstatement works in
compliance with Council’s regulations, the bond will be refunded in full.
8.3 Temporary Bench Marks

A temporary benchmark (eg. spike in pole) shall be established in the vicinity of the proposed
works and all levels for such works related to this T.B.M. All levels are to be to AHD.
8.4 As Constructed Plans
Upon completion of construction, a full set of transparencies and computer disk marked up with
any as-constructed details, must be provided for permanent Council records.
8.5 Certified Fill Plan
A certified fill plan, which includes natural and final surface levels and maximum depth of fill at
all relevant locations, must be provided where the depth of fill exceeds 300mm.
8.6 Inspections
The relevant Building Surveyor is responsible for all buildings, internal site works, paving and
drainage within the property. An inspection certificate must be provided to Council’s
Construction Department at completion of the works
Inspections of all external site works (i.e. Construction of vehicle crossings, outfall drainage, on
site detention systems and connection of internal drainage to Council’s drainage system within
the road reserve or easements) must be carried out by Council’s Construction Section under a
MOC.
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Under no circumstances will an inspection be carried out without evidence of the relevant
consent first having been obtained. A copy of the MOC should be kept and made available to the
inspector on request.
It is important that Council’s inspection procedures be adhered to at all times. The relevant
inspections must be carried out at the appropriate stages of the development. Failure to comply
may result in delays in completion of the works and may ultimately affect the economic potential
of the development.
All inspections are to be booked through Customer Service on 9490 4222
24-hour prior notice of the inspection must be given and inspection will be carried out between the
hours of 9:00am – 12:00 noon and 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
8.7 Maintenance Period

The Maintenance Period for the works shall be twelve (12) months.
8.8 Further Information

Any queries should be directed to Banyule City Council’s Developments Engineer on the above
phone numbers.
8.9 Notification of Affected Parties

If the design of the outfall drain necessitates utilising drainage easements on adjoining
properties, then letters of advice informing that works will be occurring and consent from the
adjoining property owners must be submitted with the drainage plan.
If the design of the outfall drain necessitates utilising Council’s roads, right-of-ways or drainage
reserves, the developer shall be required to give adjoining property owners at least two weeks
written notice of his intention to construct the drain.
8.10 Standard Conditions of Approval

Approval for the construction of road works and outfall drainage is at all times subject to
Council’s Standard Conditions of Approval, a copy of which is available on request.
8.11 Fees
¾ The following fees for subdivisional developments are payable prior to issue of the
Statement of Compliance: -
Supervision fee 2.5% of the cost of in ground works
Memorandum of Consent for Works as determined
Plan checking fee 0.75% of the cost of in ground works
Maintenance bond 10% of the cost of in ground works
Non Standard Lighting fee (if applicable) Refer Section 2 -10
Street Nameplate(s) To be installed as part of works
Street tree contribution To be confirmed with Council’s Planning
Department
Public open space contribution (and any other planning fees) as per planning
requirements.
¾ The following unit development fees are payable prior to the approval of the plans
Plan checking fee Up to 2 units $49.50
3 units & over $99.00
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Industrial and Commercial $99.00
Memorandum of Consent for Works as determined
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9 APPENDIX A – CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE CROSSINGS
9.1 Maintenance and Reinstatement
If it is necessary for Council, or any other Authority, to lay mains or carry out any work,
necessitating breaking up or trenching, through or under a non-standard crossing, the property
owner is required to bear any cost over and above that of the reinstatement of a standard
concrete crossing.
For a standard crossing, in the above situation, Council or the appropriate Authority will reinstate
the vehicle crossing at no cost to the property owner.
The property owner is responsible for the maintenance and replacement of both standard and non
-standard crossings arising from normal wear and tear.
9.2 Removal of Existing Paving and Kerb and Channel
Existing footpaths, considered by Council to be in good order, may be left in tact to form part of the
vehicle crossing. If the path thickness is less than 150mm at the crossing, the property owner will
be advised that it is sub-standard. However, the path may be retained on the understanding that
should this section be damaged, the owner will be held responsible for the cost of reinstatement.
Where any path is damaged within the cross over, it must be broken out to an existing joint and
replaced with 150mm thick concrete.
Where there is no layback, all kerb and channel must be removed to the nearest joint.
Alternatively, with the approval of Council’s Supervising Officer, the complete kerb and channel may
be cut through neatly so as to leave no section of kerb and channel less than 1.5m long. Care
should be taken when breaking out kerb and channel so that the asphalt edge of roadway is not
damaged. Should roadway damage occur, the property owner would be charged with subsequent
costs for Council to reinstate.
Where an existing kerb layback is not used for the crossing, it must be removed and reinstated in
kerb and channel.
9.3 Crossing Inspections
After obtaining a MOC, the work may proceed to the stage where all excavation and formwork is
set up. At this stage the Contractor must obtain approval from the Construction Supervisor before
pouring concrete. 24 hours prior notice is required to arrange an inspection. Please call Council’s
Customer Service Centre on 9490 4222.
Once all works are completed, arrangements for a final inspection should be made. The
Construction Supervisor retains the right to order the demolition of the cross over if it does not
conform to Council’s specifications.
9.4 Preparation of Sub-Base
Any filling and the entire sub-base area must be thoroughly compacted using sufficient moisture
content to obtain a uniformly hard even surface.
Any soft or spongy areas within the sub-base course will be rejected, as will any areas not showing
the required minimum depth.
In summer, the base course should be well watered prior to pouring concrete.
9.5 Pouring Against Existing Concrete
All concrete surfaces abutting new concrete should be thoroughly cleaned and watered immediately
before pouring.
The poured concrete should be densely compacted. In all instances, surface density should be
obtained by heavy floating. Construction joints must be straight. The configuration shall conform
to Council's Standard drawings.
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A first class standard of finishing and jointing is required to give a uniform medium-rough textured
surface with a steel trowel finish.
If it is in the opinion of the Construction Supervisor that excessive damage has occurred due to
rain, footprints, cracking or any other blemishes; he may order the removal of the crossing.
9.6 Curing of New Concrete
At temperatures above 25°C the Contractor must keep the concrete moist and green for seven (7)
days and may use such methods as frequent watering, Polythene, Hessian sheet covering, or damp
sand. Prematurely dried concrete, showing surface crazing, or shrinkage cracks the Construction
Supervisor may order the removal of the crossing.
9.7 Protection of Works
The contractor must erect sufficient barricades and lighting and carry out such cleaning up of
debris to fully protect vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Any breach of this requirement will result in
Council carrying out this work at the contractor's expense.
9.8 Cleaning of the Site
On completion of the crossing, the adjacent nature strips shall be neatly trimmed to match new
crossing and left in a safe condition. All excavation material, broken concrete, formwork etc., shall
be removed from the site and the whole site shall be left in a neat and tidy condition.
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10 APPENDIX B - CONDITIONS OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIVIL WORKS
ASSOCIATED WITH DEVELOPMENTS
10.1 The manager, Construction, shall be the Manager, Construction (Rosanna Office) of the
Banyule City Council, or his representative.
10.2 All works are to be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and
no alterations shall be made without the prior approval of the Engineering Services Department.
10.3 Seven (7) days notice in writing must be given to the Manager, Construction by the
developer (or his agent) of his intention to commence works on the site. Failure to do so will result
in the refusal to accept work done without Council’s knowledge and supervision.
10.4 Prior to Commencement of works the developer shall submit the following information to
the Manager, Construction
¾ The program of operations including the probable dates of completion of various

sections of the work and the various areas where works will be carried on
simultaneously.
¾ A 24 hour 7 days a week telephone number for the contractor, the Engineer
supervising the contractor and the Developer.
¾ The Developer’s address for the service of notices and the name of the officer in
charge of the works.
10.5 Prior to the commencement of works the developer shall lodge with Council a deposit to
cover the cost of any work carried out by Council under clauses 10.10 and 10.11. The lodging of
this deposit does not imply any limit on the developers liability and the developer shall be charged
the actual cost of any works carried out
10.6 The engineering supervising the contract shall not permit the contractor to carry out work
outside normal working hours prior to obtaining the permission of the Manager Construction.
10.7 Any existing construction which is to be removed and which is deemed by the manager
Construction to be the property of the Council is to be salvaged and delivered free of charge to the
Council Depot in Waterdale Road if so desired
10.8 All works shall be adequately protected and lighted for the protection of the general public
and the developer shall indemnify Council against claims arising from any injury to the public and
or private property and for all damage to services of public authorities and private persons and any
injuries arising from such damage resulting from the execution of the works.
10.9 If at any time the Manager Construction is satisfied that the works have been left in an
unsafe condition he may forthwith rectify such unsafe condition as he thinks fit and charge the cost
of this work to the developer. The cost of such work shall include the cost of repairs or
replacement of any lights barricades signs etc provided by Council and damaged or lost while on
site.
10.10 If at any time the Manager Construction is satisfied that any area outside the new
development has been adversely affected during these works and has not been reinstated to
original condition he shall notify the developer accordingly. If the necessary reinstatement is not
carried out within fourteen (14) days of such notice the manager construction may carry out such
reinstatement and charge the cost of this work to the developer.
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10.11 The whole of the works shall be carried out in such a way as to cause the least
inconvenience to residents of the area.
The developer shall ensure that any specific directions given by the manager construction to
reduce any such inconvenience caused by dust excess noise blasting, construction work outside
the area of development, movement of vehicles on existing council roads, discharge of
stormwater runoff either on to or from the area of the works or any other aspect of the
construction is promptly complied with. Work on busily trafficked roads is restricted to between
9:00am and 3:30pm unless satisfactory arrangements for the contrary have been made with the
Manager Construction.
10.12 After the works have been completed the developer shall supply Council with one set of
transparencies of the as constructed plans
10.13 Prior to the works being taken over by Council the developer shall pay (or cause to be
paid) to Council any charges made for the following items: -
¾ Supervision fees as provided for in the subdivision act
¾ Future planting of street trees by Council
¾ Any street name signs to be supplied or supplied and erected by Council
¾ Any STOP signs or other traffic direction signs erected by Council including Line
marking
¾ Any accounts rendered in connection with Clauses 10.10 and 10.11 above
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11 APPENDIX C – STANDARD NOTES
Where applicable and not covered elsewhere, the following notes are to be included on the
plans.
GENERAL
1 All levels to A.H.D.
2 All workmanship and materials shall be to the approval of Council’s Construction Supervisor
3 The Contractor shall take all care to preserve existing trees.
4 The Contractor shall notify Council 7 days prior to commencement of any works.
5 The Contractor is responsible for locating existing services and any damage caused to such
services whether shown on the drawings or not.
6 All excess spoil is to be disposed of off-site.
7 The topsoil from cut and fill areas shall be stripped and stockpiled and spread to a minimum
depth of 75mm over excavated and filled areas.
8 All works are to be carried out to the standards and specifications of the Banyule City
Council.
9 Permanent survey marks are to be located at positions indicated on the plans, or as
directed by Councils Construction Supervisor or the Supervising Engineer.
10 Unused dams are to be breached, de-sludged and cleaned out to a firm foundation and
filled as per note 34.
11 The Contractor is to make provision for the safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic during
the currency of works to the satisfaction of Council’s Construction Supervisor according to a
Council approved Traffic Management Plan.
12 Any footpaths, driveways, roadways, kerbs, right-of-ways or existing features disturbed,
broken or affected by the works are to be reinstated to the complete satisfaction of
Council’s Construction Supervisor.
13 All concrete is to be saw cut and broken out to nearest joint.
14 No tree root shall be cut without the specific permission of Council’s Construction
Supervisor.
15 All nature strips and disturbed lawn areas within private property to be reinstated with
topsoil and seeded.
16 The Contractor is to verify the location of existing services prior to commencing works.
17 The Contractor is to contact Construction Department on 9457 9888 at least 24 hours prior
to commencing any works on site to arrange for Council supervision.
DRAINAGE
18 All drainage pipes shall be Reinforced Concrete Class 2, or approved alternative and are to
be laid in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
19 Junction pits are to be in accordance with BCC Standard Drawing No. B023.
20 Side entry pits are to be in accordance with BCC Standard Drawing No. B025.
21 All trenches under roadways are to be backfilled with 20mm Class 2 F.C.R. compacted in
150mm layers.
22 Asphalt pavement joints over trenches in roadways are to be at a width of 150mm greater
than the trench edges.
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23 Bedding and backfilling for concrete pipe drains as per Standard Drawing B041. Bedding
and backfill for other pipe types is to be as per manufacturer’s specifications.
24 All easements are drainage and sewerage easements and are 3 metres wide unless shown
otherwise.
25 Property inlets are to be located 1.0m from side or rear boundaries unless shown otherwise.
26 House drains are to be located as shown on plans, generally 6.0m from low side
boundaries. Location of drains to be marked on the kerb and channel and end of pipe to be
capped.
27 All pipe centre-lines within allotments are to be offset one metre from the title boundary
unless shown otherwise.
28 All lots are to fall at a minimum grade of 1 in 150 to drainage outlet.
29 The floors of all drainage pits shall be shaped as per the standard drawings to ensure good
streamlining and correctly sloped to move debris into the stream.
30 Trenches shall be water compacted as directed by Council’s Supervising Engineer.
31 All existing house drains terminating within an easement or kerb and channel along the
alignment of the new outfall drain shall be connected to the outfall drain.
ROADWORKS
32 65mm diameter ‘Agroflex’ AG drain to be installed directly under all kerbing, with 14mm
screenings.
33 Unless otherwise noted all vegetation shall be stripped to a minimum depth of 150mm
under all pavements and fill areas.
34 All filling shall be of approved material compacted in 150mm layers to 95% A.S. modified
compaction.
35 All concrete to have 25 MPa strength at 28 days.
36 All cross road service conduits to be laid at a minimum grade of 1 in 100 and extend 0.30m
behind the kerb, and must accord with the relevant authorities requirements.
Conduits are to be located in the positions shown on the plan or as close as practicable.
Both ends of the conduit are to be capped and their location and purpose marked on the
kerb and channel.
37 Fire hydrant locations are to be clearly marked on site in accordance with relevant
Australian Standard.
38 Concrete vehicular crossings shall be provided to each allotment as directed by Councils
Construction Supervisor. Crossings are to be 150mm deep, reinforced with F72 mesh.
39 Where SM2 rollover kerb is used, a 30mm layback (from top of kerb) is to be provided at
vehicle crossings.
40 Vehicular access shall be provided to all allotments at a grade no greater than 1 in 6.
RESERVES
41 Provide gas, water and electricity conduits to serve all Council reserves as required and
provide water conduit and service.
42 Provide vehicular access to Council Reserves located in the subdivision, including a vehicular
crossing and if necessary a concrete ramp of maximum grade 1 in 6 into the reserve.
43 All Reserves are to be cleared of debris, old fences, sheds, stumps, blackberries, noxious
weeds etc., and the Reserve levelled and top-dressed all to the satisfaction of Council’s
Construction Supervisor.
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44 A Memorandum of Consent for Works is to be obtained from Council for works within an
existing easement, drainage reserve or road reservation.
45 Footpaths within Reserves must be constructed with 100mm thick concrete reinforced with
F72 mesh, on 50mm compacted depth of 20mm nominal size Class 2 F.C.R.
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13 APPENDIX E – STANDARD DRAWINGS
Drg No Description
Kerb and Channel
B001 Kerb Profiles
B002 Former Heidelberg Eltham and Diamond Valley Profiles
B003 Open Invert Channels
B004 Pitcher Kerbs
B005 Two Pitcher Tray Kerb & Channel at Crossing
B006 House Drain Kerb Adaptors
Pit Details
B021 Step Irons
B022 Pit Covers
B023 Junction Pit
B024 Precast Lintels for SEP's
B025 Side Entry Pit – B Type Kerb
B026 Side Entry Pit – SM Type Kerb
B027 Grated Side Entry Pit
B028 Extended Throat Side Entry Pit
B029 Footpath Grated Pit
B030 Combination Grate and Side Entry Pit
Drainage Details
B041 Bedding & Backfilling for Concrete Pipe Drains
B042 Anchor Block
B043 Sub-Surface Drain and Service Conduit Details
B044 House Drain Connections
B045 Property Gully Inlet
Crossings
B051 Vehicle Crossing
B052 Pam Crossing
RDN 9-15 VicRoads – Guidelines for the placement of Tactile Ground Surface Indicators
Retaining Walls
B061 Low side Stone Retaining Wall
B062 High Side Stone Retaining Wall
Miscellaneous
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TC-1200 VicRoads Standard Drawings for Traffic Signals – “Foundation for Pedestals”
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BANYULE COUNCIL

Guidelines for the Civil Infrastructure Works associated

2.1 Road Reserve Widths

2.2 Pavement Widths

The minimum requirements for road pavement widths are: -

2.3 Pavement Depths

2.5 Horizontal Alignment

2.6 Pavement Cross Falls

2.7 Kerb and Channel

2.9 Rights of Way

2.10 Street Lighting

2.11 Boundary Fences

3.2 Additional Crossing

3.3 Standard Crossings

3.4 Commercial and Industrial Crossings

3.5 Asphalt Crossing Specifications

5.1 Drainage Design

5.2 Internal Drainage

5.3 Detention Systems

5.4 Construction Detail

5.5 Ownership of Drainage

7.1 Plans General

7.2 Layout Plans

7.3 Longitudinal Sections

7.4 Cross Sections

7.5 Drainage Plans

7.6 Services Plan

8.1 Plans to be Submitted for Approval

8.2 Memorandum of Consent for Works

8.3 Temporary Bench Marks

8.7 Maintenance Period

8.8 Further Information

8.9 Notification of Affected Parties

8.10 Standard Conditions of Approval

¾ The program of operations including the probable dates of completion of various

¾ Supervision fees as provided for in the subdivision act

¾ Future planting of street trees by Council

¾ Any street name signs to be supplied or supplied and erected by Council

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