Knowledge Centre Community:https://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/70902024-03-28T08:04:54Z2024-03-28T08:04:54ZLower Order Road Design GuidelinesIPWEAQhttps://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/70922022-01-05T06:08:14Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Lower Order Road Design Guidelines
Authors: IPWEAQ
Abstract: n 2012, IPWEA Queensland (IPWEAQ) developed the
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA)
Guidelines for Restoration Works to assist those working in
the public works sector with submissions to the Queensland
Reconstruction Authority for works arising from natural
disasters.
Discussions with local councils in 2013 and 2014 highlighted
the frustrations experienced during the submission process.
In particular, the level of rectification required when
accepting funding under NDRAA Guidelines exceeded
the needs of many lower order roads and its users thereby
placing councils in a difficult position.
70% of the roads in our network across Queensland are
‘lower order’ and unfortunately the funding required
to maintain this network is reducing while the costs of
upgrading continues to increase. This situation is worsened
when guidelines impose a higher level of rectification than
what is needed.
A solution for reducing the gap between funding and the
cost of delivery was to apportion the level of risk across the
entire network and maximise the return on funds invested.
And by applying a more cost effective treatment across a
larger proportion of the road network in a targeted way,
overall network risk is improved. A review of the design
parameters was therefore required.
IPWEAQ engaged Harrison Infrastructure Group (HIG) and
formed a Steering Committee to develop an acceptable
general Standard for lower order road design and
construction; not just in relation to reconstruction following
a natural disaster. McCullough Robertson Lawyers provided
in-kind support and this publication was also reviewed by
Jardine Lloyd Thompson.
The Lower Order Road Design Guidelines (LORDG) were
launched in October 2015 at the state conference in Mackay
by Ged Brennan (IPWEAQ President, 2014-2015). Further
amendments were made in August 2016 including an
editable Table 19, ‘Hazard Treatment Evaluation Score Card’.
These Guidelines specify minimum standards for the
design and construction of lower order road assets and
provide practitioners with a risk-based approach to capital
improvements. It is important to note however, that these
Guidelines are not prescribed Standards; they are simply
guidelines. They will be reviewed regularly to ensure they
reflect best practices together with a sensible approach to
the design and construction of lower order roads across
Queensland.2016-01-01T00:00:00ZStreet Design Manual - Walkable Neighbourhoods and Practice NotesIPWEAQhttps://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/70952021-07-30T11:14:12Z2020-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Street Design Manual - Walkable Neighbourhoods and Practice Notes
Authors: IPWEAQ
Abstract: Several major changes to urban development have occurred
since Queensland Streets and Complete Streets were
released, including:
• the adoption of several important state government
policy documents (e.g. the State Planning Policy,
Regional Plans and a Model Code for Neighbourhood
Design);
• the creation of the Urban Land Development Authority
(ULDA) which evolved into Economic Development
Queensland (EDQ) and its approval role in major
greenfield areas in SEQ; and
• greenfield development densities rising from around
10dws/ha in the early nineties to 15-20+dws/ha today.
While development densities have been steadily rising,
many regulations, guidelines, standards, and practices have
not been revised since they were established to support
much lower density forms of development.
Unfortunately, during this period the overall health of our
communities has declined when measured against a range
of benchmarks. Our communities are experiencing high
levels of chronic disease which are partially contributed to
by our increasingly sedentary lifestyles.
Queensland is part of a growing international movement
that is implementing measures aimed at making our
neighbourhoods more walkable and healthier.
The objectives of this document therefore are threefold:
1
to complement and support the implementation of key state
government policy initiatives such as the Model code for
neighbourhood design;
2
to provide leading practice guidelines to facilitate healthier
communities by maximising active transport and recreation
in our new neighbourhoods; and
3
to provide a resource document of leading practice solutions
to assist developers, designers, and local authorities to plan
and deliver high quality attractive neighbourhoods with a
great sense of place and community.
This document is focused on greenfield development with
a predominately residential land use focus. Designing for
other land uses and brownfield development introduces
a breadth and scope of issues and challenges beyond the
intent and scope of this publication. However many of the
principles, objectives, and strategies provided are still
applicable to brownfield development.
The Manual has been produced to reflect the key principles
and objectives espoused by the state government policies
and other sources of leading development practice. Our
new communities:
• are founded on a site-responsive design approach;
• incorporate a diverse range of housing options with
residential densities achieving expressed policy targets;
• provide safe, comfortable, and convenient walking
environments for all members, in particular unescorted
primary school children, carers with babies in prams,
people with walking impairments, and the elderly;
• ensure all active transport modes and public transport are
prioritised and catered for;
• have streets that are fit for purpose and reflect their role
within the wider urban context;
• have open spaces that are sized, located, and
embellished to support the needs of their residents; and
• ensure land is treated as a finite and precious resource
that is used as efficiently as possible2020-01-01T00:00:00ZSupervisor's Handbook for Construction and Maintenance of InfrastructureIPWEAQhttps://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/70942021-07-27T11:14:46Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Supervisor's Handbook for Construction and Maintenance of Infrastructure
Authors: IPWEAQ
Abstract: This handbook has been produced by the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia - Queensland Division Inc. (IPWEAQ), for use by Works Supervisors and works staff within the local government and public works industry. The Institute is a professional organisation providing member services and advocacy for those involved in and delivering public works and engineering services to the community. Its members represent practitioners in state and local government and in private industry. It promotes professionalism, education and technical knowledge and holds strategic alliances with other relevant organisations. The first edition of this Handbook was developed from a New South Wales prototype and was extensively modified to take into account the many changes in legislation, regulations, practices and procedures that have taken place over the past few years, and the State differences. The Handbook is Copyright and must not be duplicated in any form. The Handbook is for use by field staff in city, urban and country environments, and it will be of value to younger engineers as they gain their experience in the field. It should be used by members of the workforce to find out what “works staff” do and to open up opportunities for workers seeking advancement in their careers. IPWEAQ can provide assistance to workers who seek recognition for the experience they have gained and also develop their skills – in a non-threatening environment, such as ‘on the job’. In covering such a broad range of activities in the Handbook it has been kept at a level that is not too technical, and assistance of a more qualified person should be sought where required. IPWEAQ acknowledges the NSW Gangers Handbook, the Queensland Department of Main Roads 11AT document, documentation provided by Fitzroy and Sarina Shire Councils, and gratefully thanks Kevin Kerr AM, Murray Donald, Darren Shepherd, Steve Hughes and others who have given of their valuable time, experience and knowledge to the original edition. I commend it for use by all public works practitioners in local and state governments and in private industry.2016-01-01T00:00:00ZQueensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM) and QUDM Background NotesIPWEAQhttps://ipweaq.intersearch.com.au/ipweaqjspui/handle/1/70932021-07-27T11:14:35Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Queensland Urban Drainage Manual (QUDM) and QUDM Background Notes
Authors: IPWEAQ2016-01-01T00:00:00Z