Parking & External Works

Purpose

Parking & External Works provide safe, functional and well-integrated external environments that support residential living, access, circulation and outdoor amenity within staff residences. These elements should enhance the overall residential setting while accommodating vehicles, pedestrians, service requirements and landscape features.

 

Design Objectives

Parking & External Works should:

• Provide safe and convenient access for residents and visitors.

• Support efficient vehicle and pedestrian circulation.

• Ensure clear separation between vehicle and pedestrian movement where practical.

• Promote safety, security and accessibility.

• Integrate with the surrounding landscape and campus environment.

• Incorporate durable, low-maintenance materials and finishes.

• Provide appropriate drainage and stormwater management.

• Support environmental sustainability and resilience.

• Enhance the visual character and amenity of staff housing areas.

• Accommodate service, maintenance and emergency vehicle access where required.

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Typical Features & Facilities

A standard staff residence external area should typically include:

Parking Facilities

• On-site parking space(s)

• Covered carport (where applicable)

• Visitor parking (where applicable)

• Accessible parking space (where required)

• Vehicle driveway and access

• Wheel stops or kerbing.

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External Works

• Pedestrian pathways

• Building entry pathway

• External steps and ramps (where required)

• Security and pathway lighting

• Retaining walls (where required)

• Boundary fencing and gates

• Landscaped areas

• Trees and shade planting

• Waste and recycling storage area

• Clothes drying area

• External water tap

• Service access routes

• Stormwater drainage infrastructure