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Lockhart Shire CouncilLockhart Business Centre

Master Plan Project

Draft Master Plan

29 April 2019 l Revision APrepared by with on behalf of

Project: Lockhart Business Centre Master PlanCommissioned by: Lockhart Shire CouncilPrepared by Fiona Slade Landscape Architect, PO Box 1198, Albury NSW 2640 Australia ABN 68 437 343 209

This Document is copyright protected and may only be used for the purpose for which it was commissioned. Unauthorised use prohibited. All dimensions and levels to be checked on the project before commencing any works or shop drawings. Drawings not to be scaled. Concept design only. Images and concepts are intended to demonstrate possible design outcomes only. Final design outcomes are subject to detailed design and budget. Not to be used for construction purposes.

© April 2019 Trustee for the Sims and Slade Family Trust trading as Fiona Slade Landscape Architect

STATUS DATE BY REVISIONCouncil approval 15.04.19 FS -Community consultation 29.04.19 FS A

Contents

1.0 The Master Plan project page 4

Project summary The Brief The project so far Project process

2.0 Preliminary concepts and the engagement process page 6

What was the preliminary concepts phase? The engagement process Findings High level opportunities Considerations for the draft master plan

3.0 Draft Overview Master Plan page 10 What is a draft master plan? Respecting the heritage Celebrating the strengths Guiding principles Overview master plan 4.0 Draft Master Plan for Green Street West page 12

5.0 Draft Master Plan for Green Street Retail page 16 Ramps and terracing Detail Plan

6.0 Draft Master Plan for Green Street Civic page 22

7.0 Street trees page 26

8.0 Garden bed treatments page 27

9.0 Paving and lighting page 28

10.0 Streetscape treatments page 29

11.0 Street furniture and technology page 30

12.0 Signage and public art page 31

13.0 Structures and built elements page 32

14.0 Next steps page 33

PLANS Plan 1 Context Plan page 5

Plan 2 Overview Master Plan page 11

Plan 3 Green Street West Master Plan page 13

Plan 4 Green Street Retail Master Plan page 17

Plan 5 Ramps and Terracing Detail Plan page 19

Plan 6 Green Street Civic Master Plan page 23

Lockhart Business Centre Master Plan page 4 Images and concepts are intended to demonstrate possible design outcomes only.Final design outcomes are subject to detailed design and budget.

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1.0 The Master Plan project

Project summaryFSLA, in association with Projectura, have been engaged by Lockhart Shire Council (LSC) to work with the community to prepare a Master Plan for Lockhart’s Business Centre. The Master Plan is a high level strategic document to guide future funding applications and on-ground works.

A thorough engagement process and existing conditions study has been undertaken to ensure that the outcomes of the Master Plan will create economic benefit for the community and help create a livable, vibrant environment for Lockhart’s future. The Master Plan seeks to achieve a design solution which improves access, safety, functionality, aesthetics, connectivity, pedestrian amenity and traffic movement.

Reinforcing the town’s unique historic identity and sense of place and appreciating the role town centre upgrades will play in the development of tourist potential are also key drivers for the project.

This report represents the third part of this project where the consultant team have prepared the Draft Master Plan which develops the aspirations and recommendations from Phase 2, which will be presented back to the community for further discussion.

The BriefLockhart Shire Council called for a master plan to be developed for Lockhart’s business centre and for the following to be investigated as part of the process: ` Vehicle parking arrangements, including parking for RV’s and caravans. ` All abilities parking and access. ` Pedestrian access including disability access; shared spaces. ` All abilities access into shops. ` Traffic calming initiatives; speed limits. ` Street trees and other beautification measures; landscaping. ` Seating and tables for public use; street furniture. ` Possible underground stormwater. ` Charging bays for electric cars; consideration for future provision for driver-less vehicles.

` Signage for public toilets and parking. ` Provision for promotion of community events. ` Heritage nature of the street to be maintained, including the verandahs as part of the appeal; maintain heritage paving theme.

The project so farPhase 1 and 2 of the project has been completed. Phase 1: Issues and Opportunities identified key strengths, issues and opportunities, while Phase 2: Preliminary Concepts explored initial ideas for future development, and included a comprehensive community engagement process. Full details can be found in the following reports: ` Issues and Opportunities document. ` Preliminary Concepts document. ` Community engagement report for Lockhart Business Centre Master Plan project - Stage 2.1: Preliminary Concepts document.

These reports are also available to view at www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au.

The current phase is the Draft Master Plan which reflects community feedback, issues and opportunities and provides detailed recommendations for future design and development of the business centre.

page 5Draft Master Plan Report

Project process

The Study Area covers the Green Street business centre from Brookong Bridge to Day Street and includes Urana, Halliday, Matthews and Day Streets to the respective lane-ways behind Green Street.

September 2018. Project commenced

September - October 2018Review of previous studies, reports and strategiesExisting Conditions Study. Focus Group Meeting

November 2018Preparation of Issues and Opportunities report, including Focus Group

Outcomes to LSC and Focus Group for comment

November 2018 - January 2019Preparation of Preliminary Concepts

February 2019. On-line survey (open for 3 weeks)Face to face with traders and residents living within the Green Street

project area. Interactive community sessions (2 no.)

April - May 2019Focus group meeting and interactive community sessions (2 no.)

Informal public feedback (2 weeks)

June 2019. Interactive community sessions (2 no.)

End June 2019. Final Master Plan adopted by LSC

May 2019Preparation of Draft Final Master Plan

Costing and Staging Plan

March 2019Feedback on concept options to LSC. Agree preferred option.

March 2019. Preparation of Draft Master Plan

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ISSUE DATE COMMENTProject: LOCKHART BUSINESS CENTRE MASTER PLAN

Date: 24/03/2019

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What was the Preliminary Concepts phase?

The Preliminary Concepts phase (phase 2) explored initial ideas to show how Lockhart’s business centre could be developed and improved in the future. The plans were intended to illustrate big ideas to encourage community discussion and feedback.

A comprehensive engagement process was delivered as part of the phase 2 The aim of the engagement was to seek community input and feedback on the Preliminary Concepts.

Full details of the engagement process and outcomes can be found in the Community engagement report for Lockhart Business Centre Master Plan project - Stage 2.1: Preliminary Concepts prepared by Projectura, March 2019. The Executive Summary and Consideration for the Draft Master Plan sections of the community engagement report have been reproduced below.

The engagement processEngagement activities took place between 7 and 28 February 2019 and included face-to face interviews with residents and business operators in the business centre, an on-line survey, and two community drop-in sessions; one held in the Lockhart Council Chambers, and another in Green Street outside the IGA.

The consultant team engaged with approximately 117 people. This included face-to-face interviews with 27 people living and working in the business centre, 17 respondents to the Online Survey, approximately 70 people who attended the two community sessions, and 3 written submissions.

FindingsBelow are highlights from the community.

The community generally supported the project and the preliminary drawings. Three strong themes emerged during community engagement: heritage, accessibility and parking.

The Lockhart community is proud of Lockhart’s heritage, particularly the town’s verandahs and heritage pavers. Respondents were adamant that any upgrade works must be sympathetic to Lockhart’s heritage.

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Respondents noted that accessibility is poor through the Business Centre and responded well to proposed improvements.

Respondents valued the ease of finding a car space; however, many found the angle reverse parking challenging. Concern surrounded loss of parking at Cowin Gardens and Green Street Retail, and the need for recreation vehicle parking.

High level opportunities

Lockhart already attracts visitors with its verandahs, unique art and Spirit of the Land Festival and more recently, with the water tower mural. Further building on these strengths will make Lockhart economically viable into the future, especially as the Lockhart population ages.

During Phase Two: Preliminary Concepts engagement, community members pointed to ways the draft plan could build on existing strengths. This was mainly expressed through requests that any visual aspects are sympathetic and respectful to existing heritage features.

Community members also suggested ways to strengthen Lockhart’s centre through making it more liveable. People carefully considered the number of street crossings, for instance, concerned to make Lockhart not only visually pleasing but also practical for the town’s aging population and tourists. Several community members emphasized the importance of strengthening basic infrastructure to encourage tourism. The absence of public toilets in Green Street (Retail) was a major concern. Community members noted that visitors would likely drive into Lockhart, and finding a toilet only at the water tower, would probably not drive back into the retail precinct.

Another opportunity was addressing the campervan and caravan parking through the Business Centre. This parking is currently sufficient but not necessarily in the right place, or easy to find.

Amenities like public toilets, parking, and improved signage would lay a strong foundation for Lockhart, ensuring visitors stay to appreciate features such as the art and verandahs. As one community member noted, the combination of visitor attractions and quality infrastructure could secure Lockhart a good reputation amongst tourists, particularly ‘grey nomads’.

Preliminary Concepts and the engagement process

Draft Master Plan Report page 7


Considerations for Draft Master Plan Key findingsIssue Opportunity from Phase 2 engagement Considered in

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Green Street (West)See ‘Cowin Gardens’ heading.

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Proposed café viability Proposed café needs to be economically viable without putting other cafes out of business.

Noted as potential event space.

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Footpath outside Rio Building too narrow.

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School bus pickup Direct school buses to drop-off in the existing bus stop next to the Post Office on Matthews Street.

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Kerbing at corner of Urana Street and Green Street (outside Rio Building) is damaged by trucks.

Review turning circle requirements for truck maneuverability outside Rio Building.

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Cowin GardensVehicle access Ensure vehicle access and on-street parking for

residents and retailers on Halliday Street.•

Ensure access for semi-trailer trucks into the laneway between Halliday Street and Matthews Street.

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Widen the laneway entry to avoid damage by trucks to gutters and curbs.

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Tidy town awards in Cowin Gardens.

Repurpose / reinstall awards. •

Historic horse water trough

Retain water trough in new designs. •

Green Street RetailThere are no public toilets in Green Street Retail. Drives people out of the town centre.

Consider establishing public toilets in Green Street Retail along with sufficient directional signage.

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Railing required for proposed terracing along Green Street Retail will cause visual clutter.

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Proposed terracing too narrow.

Consider terracing wide enough for two-way traffic of scooters, wheelchairs, and pedestrians.

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Too many pedestrian access-ways (road crossings) detailed in the Concepts.

Reduce the number of pedestrian access-ways in Green Street Retail to three crossings.

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Consider placing pedestrian access-ways outside high-activity businesses including IGA and Ex-Serviceman’s Club.

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Location of accessible car spaces.

Accessible car spaces should be available at popular areas including the supermarket, medical centre, community health centre, and Ex-Servicemen’s Club.

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Vacant shop fronts Limit residential occupation of shop fronts where possible, as per Lockhart Shire Council’s Development Control Plan.

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In completely vacant fronts, there is potential for artists or the Green Gunyah Museum to activate windows.

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Encourage non-retail shop fronts to create more visually stimulating window displays.

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Too many trees in Green Street Retail precinct

Reduce the number of pocket parks in Green Street Retail.

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Number of car spaces in Green Street Retail

Increase the number of car spaces lost in the Business Centre.

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Long vehicles are regularly parking outside the water tower and council offices.

Install designated and signed RV parking (and for mobile library and blood bank) outside the CWA park, or on opposite side of road.

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Corners at intersection of Green Street and Matthews Street very dangerous for wheelchair users.

Ensure people with limited mobility can move from footpath onto the road safely.

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Pharmacy is difficult to access due to uncompliant pram ramps.

Ensure new paving allows access to pharmacy. •

Proposed installation of heritage pavers on corner outside post office.

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Pram ramps currently non-existing or not compliant with standards.

Review and fix all pram ramps accordingly. •

Garden beds may restrict access.

Ensure garden beds do not limit access for people using wheelchairs, scooters, prams, or others with mobility issues, especially during busy Spirit of the Land Festival.

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Consider putting breaks in garden beds outside essential shops.

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Accessibility to essential shops.

Consider prioritizing access improvement (eliminate steps) to all shops and services.

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Parking for scooters. Consider including scooter parking. •

Insufficient seating on Green Street

Install seating so that people with mobility issues can rest (and socialise) on Green Street. Residents suggested seating at crossings and/or outside IGA, newsagent and Men’s Shed. Ensure seating is shaded.

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Footpath from Hebden St to Crafts Shop is in very bad condition.

Fix footpath to improve accessibility. •

Sloping footpath Flatten the footpath by reducing the cross fall towards the road.

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Heritage protection – residents expressed concern redevelopment may compromise Lockhart’s heritage.

Ensure design is respectful and complementary to heritage features such as verandahs, verandah posts, and architecture.

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Paving preservation concerns.

Assure residents that lifting, cleaning, sealing, and relaying heritage pavers in original position will not cause damage to pavers.

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Public art Provide allocated spaces for community owned farm art to be displayed permanently.

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Consider commissioning more murals. •

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Street trees

Tree suitability Ensure that the choice of trees is suitable for Lockhart’s soil type, climate, and environment.

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Ensure trees do not detract from Lockhart’s heritage features. Some residents prefer evergreen trees, others prefer deciduous, others native.

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Leaf litter. Install leaf litter collection devices, including verandah gutter guards and drainage baskets.

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Council to continue to be responsible for clearing leaf litter in a timely manner throughout the Business Centre.

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Car parkingDifficultly reversing from steep car spaces.

Ensure reconfigured Green Street parking is easy for all residents to use, particularly when reversing from car spaces.

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Wheel stops are unattractive.

Move the kerb out to reduce the need for wheel stops. •

Business owners and staff parking on Green Street.

Organise car parking to allow for additional car spaces in side streets.

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Limited parking for caravans and campervans.

Ensure plans include adequate parking for caravans and campervans, including provisions for future increase in tourism.

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Furniture, lighting, pavingNew features (e.g. bins) may detract from heritage.

Ensure features like bins and seating are sympathetic to Lockhart’s heritage features.

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New lighting may attract birds perching.

Curved posts may prevent birds from perching. •

Fairy lights condition. During most recent fairy lights maintenance, warm yellow bulbs were replaced with harsh white bulbs, and lights were repositioned.

Fairy lighting can be improved by returning bulbs to original warm yellow colour, and by repositioning to accentuate verandah posts.

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Current seating insufficient for socialising.

Install seating in strategic positions to encouraging social interaction, for example outside IGA, newsagent and Men’s Shed.

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Bicycle racks. Install bicycle racks in suitable locations. •

Play parks and recreationNo feedback.

Signage and gatewaysPublic art interpretative signage

Upgrade interpretative signage attached to public art for greater aesthetic integration in streetscape, with improved directional signage.

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Install sign at East Street sculpture informing people that there are many sculptures throughout Lockhart, sculptures are central to the town’s identity, and are celebrated annually through the Spirit of the Land Festival.

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Toilet signage Improve signage to public toilets in Lockhart, including potential new public toilets.

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RV signage Improve signage to RV parking spaces and amenities. •

Improved buildings and street activation

Paint condition and colour of buildings

Repaint buildings in updated colours (being implemented by Council as part of a separate project).

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3.0 Draft Overview Master Plan

4 Unified DesignProvide a consistent treatment of paving, furniture, lighting and signage to improve the appearance of the town and visually unify the business centre.

2 Access for AllEncourage and facilitate an equitable and accessible environment which responds to the needs of the different user groups. Incorporate all abilities parking and access for all measures.

1 Prioritise the PedestrianCreate a safe and comfortable environment for the pedestrian.Incorporate traffic calming measures such as kerb outstands and raised road access-ways. Rationalise and define car parking areas.

5 Space for Public LifeActivate and link the public open spaces within the business centre, creating connected areas for public recreation and gathering.

6 Reinforce the Sense of Place Respect and celebrate Lockhart’s unique heritage streetscape, rural community and ‘Spirit of the Land’ public art festival.

7 Resilience for the Future

Embrace new smart technologies and respond to possible future climate impacts and peak oil shortages. Incorporate best practice storm-water management principles in design.

3 Green the Streets

Soften, cool and green the streets with tree and garden beds planting to create a more attractive and comfortable environment.

Guiding principlesSeven (7) key guiding principles have been formulated which underpins the Draft Master Plan. They are:

What is a draft master plan?

The Draft Master Plan provides recommendations for future development and improvement of Lockhart’s business centre, and shows the detail and locations of elements and features. The Draft Master Plan is a progression of the Phase 2: Preliminary Concepts report and reflects the outcomes of the community engagement process.

It is envisioned that the outcomes of the master plan project will be used as a basis for future detailed engineering and landscape design, costing, tender and construction of the streetscape improvements.

Respecting the heritage Lockhart is known as the verandah town and its main street is unique and highly valued for its heritage; the historic verandahs and architecture, the wide main street and generous shaded footpaths collectively create the ‘sense of place’ for Lockhart. The proposed business centre master plan design will seek to respect the heritage fabric of Lockhart, and the improvements will include subtle design interventions that improve the public realm without detracting from the existing environment.

The philosophy has been to design thoughtfully and carefully so as not undermine the town’s character, and to ‘look to the future while respecting the past’ by letting ‘old be old’ and ‘new be new’. New works should reference the heritage by way of material and colour selection rather than replicating forms and designs.

Celebrating the strengthsOther strengths include recent upgrades and developments in town, including the Lockhart Pool, water tower mural, IGA supermarket, museum and gallery expansion and the proposed bakery, which provide further reasons for visitors to stop, stay and spend in the town. The town also has a strong artistic identity developed through the Spirit of the Land farm-art sculpture festival held every October.

The master plan design will seek to retain, reinforce and celebrate the town’s strengths.

Overview Master Plan Plan 1 Overview Master Plan shows the extent of the overall study area and the three key precincts:

` Green Street West: Intersection of Green Street, Green Street (West), Halliday Street and Urana Street. This is a key connection point for vehicle traffic from Urana Rand, Boree Creek, Morundah and Narrandera, and pedestrian traffic from Lockhart Swimming Pool, Lockhart Central School, Lockhart Caravan Park and Brookong Creek.

This precinct features the Brookong Creek bridge, Cowin Gardens, Green’s Gunyah Museum, Doris Golder Gallery and the Visitor Information Centre.

` Green Street Retail: Green Street between Halliday and Matthew Streets. This is the main business and retail centre of Lockhart and features heritage paving and historic verandahs.

` Green Street Civic: Green Street between Matthew and Day Streets. Features Lockhart Shire Council offices, and mixed retail, commercial, and residential dwellings.

Plan 1 Overview Master Plan also represents ideas for which pertain to the whole study area including:

` Improving visual amenity and the opportunities to plant shade trees by under-grounding the power supply and providing decorative street lights from Matthews Street to the Brookong Creek bridge.

` Creating an iconic sense of arrival through street trees. ` Improving pedestrian connectivity and safety through improved opportunities for crossings.

` Providing adequate and well distributed disabled car spaces and public toilets within the business centre.

` Connecting and activating public open spaces within and beyond the business centre.

Supporting plans and imagery for each of the key precincts are included to further explain design rationalise, materials and potential locations and arrangements.

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ISSUE DATE COMMENTProject: LOCKHART BUSINESS CENTRE MASTER PLAN

Date: 24/03/2019

Address: LOCKHART NSWDrawing Title: GREEN STREET RETAIL

Future Town Loop: to the Showground.


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Existing elements at intersection to be retained.

Study area. Proposed RV parking.

Opportunity for pedestrian connection beyond the study area.

Proposed pedestrian access-way.

Small feature street tree at intersections and pedestrian access-ways.

Proposed disabled car space.

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Existing public toilet facility.

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Under-grounding of power and installation of decorative light poles from Lockhart Caravan Park to Day Street.

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Link to the Walter Day Park, Lockhart Pool and Lockhart Central School.

Link to Lockhart Caravan Park.

Green Street RetailRefer Plan 4, pages 16 - 21.

Green Street CivicRefer Plan 5, page 22 - 25.

Green Street (West)Refer Plan 3, page 12 - 15.

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Deciduous street tree to median, side streets and open spaces. Refer Street Trees.

Deciduous street tree to replace Melaleucas in Green Street Civic footpath and beyond to East Street.

Evergreen street tree to replace existing peppercorns in Green Street Civic roadway and beyond to East Street.

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4.0 Draft Master Plan for Green Street West

Design approachBrookong Creek, Lockhart Caravan Park, the recreational facilities south of Cowin Gardens and the Museum and Gallery precinct are key destinations forming part of the arrival experience into the business centre. There is an opportunity to better link and identify these spaces by: ` Improving the physical and visual connection at the intersection.

` Making it easier and safer to cross the road with designated access-ways and refuge points in the middle of the intersection.

` Improving lighting, signage, street trees and garden beds.

Key actions include:

` The existing sculpture walk and connection to Lockhart’s upgraded pool and the recreational facilities at Walter Day Park will be enhanced by creating a small park facing Green Street and providing a direct, all abilities pedestrian path from the museum precinct to the facilities beyond.

` The Museum and Gallery precinct, and the associated tourist information facilities is the key visitor destination for Lockhart. The development of Council owned land and buildings provide a great opportunity to build upon recent upgrades to the precinct and could include adaptive re-use for Council owned building for events, community and public use.

` Streetscape improvements such as upgraded paving, shade trees, disabled parking and seating opportunities, as well as car charging bays will further enhance the amenity and usability of this area.

` Car parking arrangements in Halliday Street will be formalised with line-marking providing improved opportunities for shaded all-day parking.

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Consider sculptural signage / mural to existing fence facing Green Street to direct visitors into Urana Street.

Investigate the potential to provide line-marking for parallel parking.

Create a small park facing Green Street by removing the brick wall and planting, and re-aligning the kerb (road edge).

Strengthen the physical and visual connection to Walter Day Park with a 2m wide concrete path framed by a pergola structure with vertical planting.

Retain and relocate decorative way-finding sign, tidy town signs and historic stock trough to new locations.Consider an iconic sculpture, potentially incorporating shade and seating. This would be an ideal location of a digital community noticeboard and information station.

Remove existing 90º parking spaces at the end of Halliday Street. Re-align kerb to provide 45º nose-in parking spaces with shade trees and pedestrian access. Provide space for vehicle turning movements into adjacent businesses and residences.

Promote the existing farm-art through a defined sculpture walk on the axis to Walter Day Park. Remove vegetation which is obscuring views to artworks. Provide seating and interpretive signage at key locations.

Strengthen the connection to Walter Day Park by providing a DDA compliant kerb ramp to relevant Australian Standards.

Provide a new 2m wide footpath of the eastern side of Halliday Street.

Investigate widening of kerb on the laneway corners to allow for truck turning movements.

Informal pedestrian crossing strengthens link between the Museum precinct and Walter Day Park. Raised rumble strip slows down vehicles traveling through intersection, signifies the town entry point and provides an at-grade crossing point.

New feature paving, including heritage paving, to the museum frontage and Billabong Motors building, includes gathering spaces with furniture and signage.

Disabled parking space with DDA compliant buffer area and kerb ramp connecting to building ramp.

Provide 2 or more electric car charging stations at the angle parking area. Shade the space with spreading street trees in permeable paving or decorative tree grilles within the paving.

Define 45º and parallel parking bays for improved parking quantity. Provide consistent street trees to nature strip for shade, improved amenity and environmental values.

Pedestrian access-way (informal crossing) raised so that it is at-grade with footpath. Contrasting road paving further defines the designated crossing location for motorists and pedestrians alike.

Extended kerbs and pavement (kerb outstand) at the intersection to narrow the crossing distance and improve pedestrian safety and amenity. Provide trees, garden beds and furniture.

Extended median islands at intersection to control vehicle movement and provide pedestrian refuge. Provide low planting and column street trees appropriate to maintain sight-lines.

a Shaded and comfortable gathering spaces outside the museum and gallery entrance.

Compliant disabled car space with buffer, line-marking, signs and kerb ramps to Australian Standards.

Existing tree to be protected and retained.

Public artwork - future opportunity.

Public vertical artwork - future opportunity.

Existing public art to be retained, protected and highlighted.

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Contrasting colour and material to at-grade pedestrian access-ways.

Textured road pavement rumble strip.

Asphalt roadway.

Granitic gravel paving.

New feature concrete paving (e.g. exposed aggregate).

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Rain garden for stormwater management.

Feature planting.

Small feature street tree at intersections and pedestrian access-ways e.g. Crepe Myrtle.

Deciduous street tree to side streets. Refer Street Trees.

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Car parking summary (Indicative only. Final car parking arrangements and quantity subject to civil and traffic engineering detailed design).

Existing Proposed76 no. car spaces. 67 no. car spaces in Green Street Retail.

Urana, Halliday and Matthews Street will now be line-marked which will show an increase overall in parking allocations, as noted below:

11 no. car spaces in Halliday Street. 14 car spaces in Urana Street.23 car spaces in Matthews Street.

1 no. disabled space (not compliant with current Australian Standards).

3 no. disabled spaces including ‘shared space’ buffers as required by current Australian Standards.

Develop a visitor rest stop, with public toilets and tourist information,within the existing vacant building.

Create a usable pocket art park by re-locating post and rail fence to the rear of the space and including seating and gravel paving.

Potential opportunity to activate vacant lot by removing the fencing/wall and creating a ‘pocket art park’, or install vertical artworks.

5.0 Draft Master Plan for Green Street Retail

Design approachLockhart’s iconic ’Verandah Town’ streetscape character is located in the Green Street Retail precinct. The opportunity is to protect and enhance the existing character and create a more pedestrian friendly environment for all by:

` Making it easier and safer for people of all abilities to use the area.

` Improving access from parked cars to the footpath and into shops.

` Highlighting the heritage paving and verandahs.

` Further developing Lockhart’s unique artistic and heritage identity.

` Creating shaded and comfortable spaces for people to gather and connect.


` New underground road drainage with stormwater pipes and pits, which should form part of a larger stormwater strategy for the town, will address the current drainage issues and flood risk. The road profile can therefore be flatter, which will provide a safer parking and driving environment. A lower, more easily accessed standard kerb of 150mm will also make it easier to access the footpath from parked cars.

` Extended kerbs and landscaping at the approaching intersections of Matthews and Urana Streets will help slow traffic, cool the space and improve amenity with ornamental plantings.

` The heritage pavers will be lifted, cleaned, sealed and relaid in the same locations. Extension of the footpath 600mm from the verandah provides opportunity for contrasting paving or continuation of the heritage paving, as well as providing a buffer between vehicle fronts and verandah posts. Downpipes attached to verhandah pipes could be further protected by utilising the construction detail used the Bendigo Bank building.

` Three new informal pedestrian crossing locations with extended kerbs and pavements (kerb outstands) replace the existing informal pedestrian crossings at the intersection with Matthews Street and Green Street and at the Commercial Hotel. The proposed informal crossings are located at key gathering points and link the cafe with the supermarket, Hotel to the medical centre and men’s shed to the proposed bakery. The kerb outstands follow the shape of the 45 angle parking spaces in order to minimise car parking loss.

` While car parking has reduced in overall quantity on Green Street Retail, three compliant disabled car spaces (each with an additional car space width buffer) have been included. Urana, Halliday and Matthews Street will now be line-marked which will provide an increase overall in parking (refer summary table).

` Three new compliant disabled car spaces will replace the existing car space close to the bank. The disabled car spaces are located adjacent to kerb outstands and connect to ramps and a terraced footpath providing access to the threshold of shops where this has not previously been possible. The details of the terracing and ramps is explained on pages 16 - 17.

` Fairy lights (with yellow light globes) are to be reinstated to the verandahs to encourage night-time use and create ambiance. The existing historic hitching rings are to be reproduced and fixed to the verandah posts, accompanied with a small interpretive plaque explaining the heritage significance.

` Shop window displays will help create further visual interest and activation of the street. There is an opportunity for Council to engage a shop window display designer to assist owners in providing a display for each shop building, even if the shop building is vacant or has been converted to residential use.

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Retain 45º angle parking arrangements, and provide new line-markings as required. Raise road level to achieve 150mm kerb height for improved access.

Provide disabled car spaces adjacent to pedestrian access-ways.Extend footpath by 600mm towards the road to provide a buffer between parked vehicles and verandah posts and negate the requirement for wheel stops.

Provide underground storm-water drainage system, including water sensitive urban design (WSUD) landscaping where possible and appropriate.

Road, parking and drainageBetter accessRemove existing pedestrian crossing structure in front of the Commercial Hotel and replace with new designated pedestrian access-way.

Create better access to businesses between the cafe and pub by raising pavement of upper terrace to the finished level of first step at the building threshold. Provide disabled access ramps and steps from the lower terrace to the upper terrace.Create opportunities for gathering and al fresco dining by widening the upper terrace in front of the cafe, hotel and stock and station agent building.Refer Detail Plans pages 16 - 17 for further detail.

Create better access to businesses between the real estate and electrical contracting business by raising pavement of upper terrace to the finished level of first step of building thresholds. Create opportunities for gathering and al fresco dining by widening the upper terrace in front of the proposed bakery.Refer Detail Plans pages 16 - 17 for further detail.

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Define 45º parking bays in side streets for improved parking quantity. Provide consistent street trees to nature strip for shade, improved amenity and environmental values.

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Pedestrian access-way (informal crossing) raised so that it is at-grade with the footpath. Contrasting road paving further defines the designated crossing location for motorists and pedestrians alike.

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Extended median islands at intersection to control vehicle movement and provide pedestrian refuge. Provide low planting where appropriate to maintain sight-lines.

Extended kerbs and pavement (kerb outstand) at the intersection to narrow the crossing distance and improve pedestrian safety and amenity. Provide trees, garden beds and furniture.





Street furniture.

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Contrasting colour and material to at-grade pedestrian access-way.


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Commercial grade market umbrella with table setting.

PLAN 4 GREEN STREET RETAIL MASTER PLANpage 17Draft Master Plan Report

Car parking summary (Indicative only. Final car parking arrangements and quantity subject to civil and traffic engineering detailed design).

Existing Proposed76 no. car spaces. 67 no. car spaces in Green Street Retail.

Urana, Halliday and Matthews Street will now be line-marked which will show an increase overall in parking allocations, as noted below:

11 no. car spaces in Halliday Street. 14 car spaces in Urana Street.23 car spaces in Matthews Street.

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RationaleMany of the shops and buildings on Green Street can only be accessed by one or more high steps. While this served the purpose of protecting building from flooding and stormwater damage in the past, it has also created a streetscape which is not easily accessed by all. A high kerb and steeply crowned road profile also limits access. Lockhart Shire Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2017 recommends that the provision of all abilities access within the business centre is a key priority for Lockhart, particularly with the aging population.

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This proposal provides a way to provide all abilities access to premises where access is currently limited by steps. The treatment is broadly located between the cafe and hotel on the north side of Green Street and between the real estate and electrical contracting business on the south side. These two stretches represent where the majority of limited building access exists. The balance of the streetscape would remain as it exists at present.

The footpath will be raised to the level of the top of the first step at the building threshold. Where there is more than one step Council will work with landlords and tenants to remove steps and provide internal ramp access, where possible. The upper terrace could be widened at key locations, such as in front of the cafe, stock and station agent, hotel and proposed bakery to provide intimate and enclosed dining and gathering spaces.

A 2% cross-fall provides a comfortable grade appropriate for table settings and other furniture.

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Extended kerbs and paving at the Green Street Retail intersections provide opportunities for street trees, planting and furniture.

Reinstated fairy lights, low ornamental planting and new street furniture will provide amenity, comfort and night-time activation.

Upper terrace widened to create al fresco dining space in front of the proposed bakery.

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1:20 walkway. Low sloping wall and handrail.

Raise the footpath to the level of first step of inaccessible buildings (exact level to be confirmed at detail design). Where there is more than one step the Council will work with landlords and tenants to remove steps to shop fronts and provide internal ramp access.

Note: locations of terracing, ramps, steps, barriers and handrails is shown indicatively only to demonstrate the possible design outcomes. Final design and constructed outcomes is subject to full feature and level survey and detailed civil engineering design.


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6.0 Draft Master Plan for Green Street Civic

Design approach

The double row of street trees, Wal Alexander Park, CWA Park and the water tower mural are key elements which define the Green Street Civic block. The concept seeks to build upon these elements, and create a more accessible, connected and attractive streetscape by:

` Making it easier for people of all abilities to use the area.

` Maintaining the shaded and unique streetscape character of a double row of street trees.

` Improving the connection between the Shire offices / CWA Park and the south side of Green Street.

` Creating safer and more comfortable spaces for people to move around the area.


` The Water Tower is reinforced as an emerging visitor destination by re-locating the toilet facilities to the rear of the park and providing a mid-block pedestrian access-way connecting the area to the south side of Green Street.

` Extended kerbs and landscaping at the approaching intersections of Matthews and Day Streets will help slow traffic, cool the space and improve amenity with ornamental plantings.

` New even paving throughout, upgraded kerb ramps at the Matthews Street intersection and an increased quantity of compliant car spaces in the block will help provide a more accessible pedestrian environment for all.

` New street trees will replace the Peppercorns and Melaleaucas which are drought and heat tolerant (climate adaptive), appropriate for streetscape environments and provide seasonal interest and shade.

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Retain clear access to the existing bus stop on Matthews Street. Provide better signage for improved orientation and increased usage.

Provide new heritage paving in front of the post office, potentially referencing the history of the Lockhart’s postal service.

Improve accessibility from the street and footpath into the post office by providing a new disabled parking space with DDA compliant buffer area and kerb ramp connecting to the existing access ramp.

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Ornamental hedge planting to improve the visual impact of the Telstra exchange building.

Remove curved brick walls at roundabout and along the nature strip. Consider potential rain gardens as part of a future stormwater management strategy, and the incorporation of seat walls to accommodate grade change where required.

Remove curved brick walls and garden beds at the roundabout and along the Green Street Civic block. Provide new garden beds and consider the potential for rain gardens as part of a future stormwater management strategy. Any retaining or barrier walls should be multi-functional, where appropriate, and integrate bench seating or signage.

Open up the view and provide better access to the water tank from Green Street by removing the existing toilet constructing a new facility the rear of CWA Park.

Provide access path, landscaping and directional and way-finding signage at appropriate locations.

Link the Shire offices, water tower and CWA Park with destinations such as the pharmacy and medical practice on the south side of Green Street with an informal pedestrian crossing and kerb outstands with furniture and landscaping.

Provide new steps to the east of the existing access ramp. There is potential for a second disabled car space to share the existing buffer zone.

Define 45º and parallel parking bays for improved parking quantity. Provide consistent street trees to nature strip for shade, improved amenity and environmental values.

Pedestrian access-way (informal crossing) raised so that it is at-grade with footpath. Contrasting road paving further defines the designated crossing location for motorists and pedestrians alike.

Extended kerbs and pavement at intersection to narrow the crossing distance and improve pedestrian safety and amenity. Provide trees, garden beds and furniture.

New even paving, trees and low planting to nature strip. Opportunity for staged future installation of heritage pavers.

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Retain and enhance picnic facilities and play equipment. Selectively remove trees to open views into the park.

Consider a gateway sculpture incorporating play, shade and seating. Replace fencing with more sculptural form which reflects the farm-art character of the town.

Replace the existing double row of trees on both sides of street with larger scale canopy trees for more effective shade, longevity and visual impact. Provide permeable paving surround to trees in roadway.

Replace existing asphalt paving with new 2.0m wide even footpath with grassed verge.

Replace existing asphalt paving with new even concrete feature paving and garden beds. Consider potential for rain gardens as part of a future stormwater management strategy.

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7.0 Street trees

Street tree paletteThe following tree species are suggested for Lockhart’s business centre as they build on the existing tree character present throughout much of the town. The contrasting textures, foliage and flowers of the exotic species will improve the appearance of Green Street, be used to highlight key spaces and provide seasonal aesthetic variety.

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EVERGREEN STREET TREEWILGASpecies: Geijera parvifoliaLocation: Green Street Civic roadway from Matthews Street to East Street, replacing Peppercorns. Type: Evergreen, local to western NSW. Appropriate under power-lines.

SMALL FEATURE TREE CREPE MYRTLESpecies: Lagerstoemia indica ‘Biloxi’ or similar mauve / pink flowering variety to match existing along museum frontage on Green Street.Location: At intersections and kerb outstands throughout the business centre.Type: Deciduous, exotic

OTHER DECIDUOUS STREET TREE OPTIONSStreet tree suggestions for side streets and open spaces. Note: street trees should reflect and continue existing street tree planting where appropriate.

1. GOLDEN RAIN TREESpecies: Koelreuteria paniculataLocation: TBCType: Deciduous, exotic

2. FLOWERING ASHSpecies: Fraxinus americana ‘Autumn Applause’ or similar hybridLocation: TBCType: Deciduous, exotic

3. DANCER PEARSpecies: Pyrus betulaefolia ‘Southworth Dancer’Location: TBCType: Deciduous, exotic

DECIDUOUS STREET TREECHINESE PISTACHIOSpecies: Pistachia chinensisLocation: Green Street Civic verge from Matthews Street to East Street. Type: Deciduous, exotic. Appropriate under power-lines

COLUMNAR FEATURE TREEUPRIGHT FLOWERING CHERRYSpecies: Prunus cerasifera ‘Oakville Crimson Spire’.Location: At median islands between Brookong Bridge and the clock.Type: Deciduous, exotic

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Ornamental planting palettePlanting structure throughout the town centre should be simple, colourfuland dense with the aim of creating an attractive and easily maintainedenvironment.

Planting species should be hardy and require little maintenance. Drought and heat tolerant species should be considered that complement theproposed exotic trees and reinforce existing plantings elsewhere in the business centre. A pastel colour theme should be used focusing on plants with mauve, violet and pink flowers and lush green foliage. This continues planting themes already established in Walter Day Park. A semi-formal approach to planting with ornamental species will reflect with the turn of the century architecture. Examples of some suitable species are shown below.

Water sensitive urban designWater sensitive urban design (WSUD) refers to stormwater treatment and retention within the streetscape. Rain gardens commonly form part of new streetscape designs. They provide a stormwater treatment function by diverting run-off into a planted area where the water is filtered as it passes through the plants and planting media before returning to the stormwater system. Opportunities for rain gardens are noted on the plan below.

8.0 Garden bed treatments

AUSSIE BOX Westringia ‘Aussie Box’LOMANDRA Lomandra longifolia ‘Verday’

SOCIETY GARLIC Tulbaghia violacea

LIME DWARF NANDINA Nandina domestica ‘Lemon and Lime’

BINGO BLUE AGAPANTHUS Agagpathus hybrid

LILY TURF OR GRAPE HYACINCTH Liriope muscari ‘Just Right’ (sheltered locations only)

Breaks in the kerb allow stormwater to be diverted into the rain garden. A high edge to the rain garden provides seating opportunity. A rain garden where seating and tree planting is integrated.

The photo examples are intended to help portray how elements of the master plan may look and feel in the future. These images are indicative only.




9.0 Paving and lighting

LightingThe existing lighting should be upgraded and lighting for night-time activation could be considered.

Some ideas for lighting are included below. The style of light fixtures should reinforce established character of Lockhart and reflect the selected street furniture style. Lighting can also be incorporated with steps and ramps, and street furniture, to assist with pedestrian safety, highlight materials and enhance nearby public spaces at night. In-ground up-lights help create mood and ambiance. Smart technologies and solar lighting should also be incorporated.

PavingLockhart is well known for its existing heritage pavers which form a strong part of the town’s identity. The opportunity exists to highlight and continue the heritage paver treatment and extend it through a greater section of the business centre in conjunction with other paving types.

The other existing footpath surfaces of the town centre include concrete and asphalt. Some of the asphalt surfaces are uneven and the concrete paths are narrow and unattractive.

A lightly exposed aggregate concrete is suggested as a new footpath surface finish because it is hard wearing, attractive, functional and more slip resistant. The ‘exposed’ finish applied to concrete reveals the stones in the aggregate which can be selected to tie in with existing paving colours. A light sandblast or acid wash finish is suggested. Recommended concrete colours include ‘Brighton White’ (white pigment) or CCS ‘Ruby’ (red pigment). Aggregate should be locally sourced and pick up on existing paving colours.

` Green Street Retail: Retain and reinforce existing yellow and grey brick heritage paving elements. Consider ‘light exposed aggregate’ coloured concrete for ramps, landings and steps, as well as possible replacement of existing red brick banding.

` Museum and Gallery precinct and intersections: Continue the existing heritage paving treatment, and provide dark grey brick or paving bands.

` Green Street Civic, Cowin Gardens and Museum and Gallery precinct: Provide coloured exposed aggregate concrete with dark grey brick or paving bands. Install new heritage paving at key locations over time.

Example: Exposed aggregate concrete.Retain and reinforce existing paving.

Example: Exposed aggregate concrete with feature bands to break up expanse of concrete.

Example: Exposed aggregate concrete with feature bands to break up expanse of concrete.

Example: Different cement colours and aggregate types.

Promenade pole top and outreach by Sylvania Lighting.

Bourke Hill pole top and outreach by Sylvania Lighting.

Reinstate fairy lights to verandahs.

Example: In-ground up-lights highlighting trees. Example: Lighting built into steps

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11.0 Street furniture and technology

Furniture paletteMuch of the existing furniture is dated and the opportunity exists to install new seats, picnic tables, rubbish bins, bicycle racks, tree guards, drinking fountains and umbrellas.

` The style of street furniture should be consistent, elegant and timeless and should be in keeping with Lockhart’s heritage character.

` Finish and colour for street furniture is recommended to be black and / or hot dip galvanised steel. Black is a recessive colour that will not date as quickly as other colours while galvanised steel is a practical, vandal resistant, timeless finish that will reference historical themes.

` Select materials which minimise the requirement for on-going maintenance, such as timber look aluminum or composite products.

Proposed street furniture suite is detailed below.

Technology Embrace new technologies for the public realm including:

` Smart technologies for street furniture which provide efficiencies in management and maintenance.

` WiFi access and engagement through apps and interactive social media. ` Digital community noticeboard and touch screen information stations.

Commercial market umbrella by Instant Shade Umbrellas.

Drinking fountain with water bottle refill, solar lighting, dog bowl and drainage, smart metering and customised branding by MeetPat.

‘Galleria’ seat by Street Furniture Australia.

‘Galleria’ seat with PowerMe table by Street Furniture Australia.

PowerMe charging table by Street Furniture Australia. This table can be coordinated with furniture which is in keeping with the heritage setting.

Future-proofing for a not-so-far-away world of electric cars.

Escola eBin by Street Furniture Australia provides digital statisitics to smart devices.

Touch screen information station provides information about the town.

Providing free wifi access may encourage more people to stop and stay. A digital noticeboard becomes a canvas for outdoor movies.‘Galleria’ bench by Street Furniture Australia.

‘Galleria’ table setting by Street Furniture Australia.

‘Frame’ bin enclosure with Escola eBin Smart sensor by Street Furniture Australia.

‘Spiral’ bicycle rack by Furphy Foundary.

Bollards for vehicle restriction. ‘Traditional’ bollards by Street Furniture Australia.

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12.0Signage strategy

Consistent way-finding and directional signage will help visitors stop and stay in the town. A signage strategy for directional, way-finding and interpretive signage will ensure future design and placement is consistent, unified and considers the town as a whole.

Directional signageDirectional signage directs vehicle traffic to parking areas, destinations and other spaces that can be accessed with a vehicle. Directional signage will typically be located at intersections.

Directional signage should be clear and simple to read from a distance so that drivers can locate and understand the directions with enough time for decision-making.

Installation of new directional signage should be considered at the town entry and throughout the town centre to public toilets, out of sight parking areas and RV vehicle parking areas. These should specify ‘parking ahead’ options so that location of alternative parking is easy to find.

Way-finding signageWay-finding helps pedestrians find their way around their environment, and locate destinations and routes. Most way-finding signage will be located along footpaths. Way-finding signage should direct pedestrian to public toilets and key visitor destinations, such as the farm-art sculpture walk.

The forms and colours of existing decorative way-finding signage at Cowin Gardens and Lockhart Lovelocks should be retained and referenced where appropriate.

Public artLockhart’s Spirit of the Land Festival and the various farm-art sculptures and sculpture walks are well established as part of the town’s cultural identity. Interactive, multi-use sculptures provide an opportunity to further reinforce and broaden the form and function of public art in the street. Sculptures can provide opportunities for playing, resting and gathering. They might be vertical in form to screen views or restrict movement, or include interpretive information.

Interpretive signageInterpretive signage provide information about points of interest. The colours, forms and materials of the existing signage in Walter Day Park should be referenced and continued.

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13.0 Structures and built elements

Buildings and structuresConstructed elements such as shelters, arbours or pavilion should reference the simplicity of the existing galvanised steel bus shelter in Matthews Street.

Barriers and handrailsBarriers are required where level changes may create a trip hazard or risk to the public. Handrails are a requirement for steps and disabled ramps. In keeping with the street furniture finish and colour for handrails and barriers should be black and / or hot dip galvanised. Handrails and barriers should be integrated and be as lightweight and visually unobtrusive as possible.

Walls and edgesLow walls are used to accommodate changes in level, and are proposed as part of steps, ramps and graded walkway construction. Seating, signage, barriers and handrails can be integrated with wall construction. Walls should be a simple constructed, such as in-situ concrete or rendered blockwork shown below.

Toughened glass provides a transparent barrier between the street and the al fresco areas.

Galvanised steel with perforated screens is a simple and contemporary design which works well in the heritage setting.

Lightweight construction, perforated metal and vertical planting opportunities. Adaptive reuse of an existing building could be an option for the Council owned buildings within the Museum precinct.

Handrails are an important element in facilitating access for all in public areas.

Walls provide an opportunity for integrated seating.

Walls provide an opportunity for integrated seating.

A wall with a handrail and signage.

Decorative metal frames or simple wire strands are also options for a barrier.

Would you like to have your say about the Lockhart Business Centre DRAFT Master Plan?

We want you to be involved in helping guide the council’s decision making for this project. There are several ways that you can have your say about the DRAFT Master Plan.

Community sessionsJoin us at one of the community drop-in sessions to find out more about the DRAFT Master Plan and provide feedback.

Community session 1Tuesday 7 May 2019From 3.30 to 5pmCouncil Chambers, Green Street, Lockhart

Community session 2Tuesday 7 May 2019From 6 to 7.30pmCouncil Chambers, Green Street, Lockhart

Written submissionsWritten submissions can be made by email or in writing.Written submissions must be clearly marked as ‘Lockhart Business Centre DRAFT Master Plan’ and will be received up until Friday 17 May 2019 at 5pm.

Submissions can be lodged by:

` Emailing [email protected] ` Via the on-line link at www.lockhart.nsw.gov.au ` In writing to Lockhart Shire Council, PO Box 21, Lockhart, NSW, 2656 ` Delivering to Lockhart Shire Council offices, 65 Green Street, Lockhart, NSW, 2656

Continued involvementWe thank you for your involvement and welcome your continued interest and participation in this project.

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Submission

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Documents

Lockhart Shire Council Lockhart Business Centre Master ......Ensure access for semi-trailer trucks into the laneway between Halliday Street and Matthews Street. • Widen the laneway