Looking GoodStrategy

5 December 2006

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ContentsContentsContentsContents

1.0 Introduction 2

2.0 Defining the Places2.1 Bondi Junction 52.2 Bondi Beach 62.3 Local Village Centres 82.4 Residential Areas 92.5 Beaches 102.6 Parks and Reserves 112.7 Gateways 132.8 Green Links 142.9 Main Roads 15

3.0 Defining the Elements 183.1 Bus Shelters 183.2 Directional Signage 203.3 Fences and Railings 213.4 Footpaths 223.5 Garden Beds 253.6 Graffiti and Bill Posters 263.7 Lighting 273.8 Nature Strips 283.9 Public Art and Commemorative Features 303.10 Street Furniture 323.11 Street Trees 343.12 Traffic Control Devices 35

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1.0 INTRODUCTION1.0 INTRODUCTION1.0 INTRODUCTION1.0 INTRODUCTION

The ‘Looking Good Strategy’ provides a consolidated framework to guide thedesign and maintenance of the public domain in the Waverley localgovernment area. It directs capital works and maintenance activities toconsider both the functionality and the attractiveness of the physicalenvironment, as well as the needs of residents, businesses and visitors andthe health and safety of staff. In short, the Strategy describes how, when andby whom Waverley will be kept looking good.

1.1 ObjectivesThe objectives of the ‘Looking Good Strategy’ are to� develop a consistent approach to the design of the public domain across

the local government area, which also allows for the expression of specificplace identities

� ensure that the entire public domain is well maintained, while alsoacknowledging and meeting the differing needs of specific places

� provide clear direction to Council managers and officers� ensure that design solutions and maintenance practices are financially

feasible� ensure that construction and maintenance actions can be easily

incorporated into Management Plans.

1.2 PrinciplesPlaces in Waverley look good when they are� clean: designed in a simple and elegant style and maintained so as to be

free from billposters, graffiti, rubbish and dirt� green: designed using plants and materials which are durable and

sustainable and maintained using practices which do not negatively impacton the natural environment

� consistent: designed to be harmonious with each other and with thesurrounding environment and maintained to the same high standardthroughout the year

� smart: designed cleverly and functionally and maintained efficiently� welcoming: designed to be safe and inviting for use by people of all ages

and abilities and maintained so as to create a positive impression of thearea

1.3 StructureThe Looking Good Strategy has three sections. Section 1 provides theobjectives and principles. Section 2 defines the places within the Waverleylocal government area in which Council will concentrate its efforts to improvethe design and maintenance of the public domain. These places are� Bondi Junction Major Centre� Bondi Beach Town Centre� Local Village Centres

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− Bronte Beach Neighbourhood Centre− Bronte (Macpherson Street) Neighbourhood Centre− Charing Cross Small Village− Murray Street Neighbourhood Centre− Bondi Road Village− Old South Head Road Neighbourhood Centre− Hall Street Town Centre− Glenayr Avenue Neighbourhood Centre− North Bondi Neighbourhood Centre− Murriverie Road Neighbourhood Centre− Rose Bay Small Village− Blake Street Neighbourhood Centre

� Residential Areas� Beaches� Parks and Coastal Reserves� Gateways� Greenlinks� Main RoadsWith the exception of the Greenlinks, these places are identified on the mapon the following page.

Section 3 describes the individual elements from which all places within theWaverley local government area are created. It sets out Council’s existingdesign and maintenance approaches to each element and recommends apreferred approach for the future. The elements which are considered inSection 3 are� bus shelters� directional signage� fences and railings� footpaths� garden beds� graffiti and bill posters� lighting� nature strips� public art and commemorative features� street furniture� street trees� traffic control devices.

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Bondi Junction

Bondi Beach

Local Village Centres

Residential Areas

Beaches

Parks and Reserves

Gateways

Main Roads

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2.0 DEFINING THE PLACES2.0 DEFINING THE PLACES2.0 DEFINING THE PLACES2.0 DEFINING THE PLACES

2.1 Bondi Junction2.1 Bondi Junction2.1 Bondi Junction2.1 Bondi Junction

Bondi Junction is the commercial centre of the Waverley local governmentarea and the entire Eastern Beaches region. It is defined in the StateGovernment’s Metropolitan Strategy as a ‘major centre’ and comprises asignificant bus/rail transport interchange. Over 10 000 people work in BondiJunction and it is home to some 6 500 residents. For the purposes of the‘Looking Good Strategy’, Bondi Junction is bounded by Syd Einfeld Drive tothe north, Bondi and Council Roads to the east, Birrell Street to the south andYork Road to the west. This area is identical to the Bondi Junction PlaceManagement area.

As befits Waverley’s major centre, the public domain in Bondi Junction isdesigned and maintained to the highest standards. Much of the area receiveda significant upgrade in the early 2000s, when the Oxford Street Mall andWaverley Street Mall, as well as Westfield Bondi Junction, were redeveloped.Other parts of Bondi Junction, such as Newland Street and Oxford StreetWest, have been upgraded more recently. The design of the public domain inBondi Junction is guided by specific standards which are set out in thefollowing documents� Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Urban Design Development Control

Plan (1994)� Bondi Junction Commercial Centre Design Framework (1999)� Bondi Junction Technical Manual (2000)Currently, a new LEP, a new part of the Waverley DCP 2006 and a newPublic Domain Technical Manual are being prepared for the Bondi Junctioncommercial centre.

A new maintenance regime was introduced at the time of the public domainupgrades in the early 2000s. These were an important part of the introductionof a Place Management approach to Bondi Junction, which aims to build andsustain a vital, competitive location by enhancing the public realm, achievingphysical and economic regeneration and supporting a healthy social andbusiness environment. Maintenance standards are specified in service levelagreements between the Bondi Junction Place Manager and relevant servicemanagers within Council. The agreements cover� construction and maintenance of paving� construction and maintenance of street furniture and public art� cleaning of streets� emptying of litter bins� maintenance of parks� maintenance of traffic control devices� pruning of street trees� patrols by rangers� removal of garbage and recycling from residences.Agreements have also been made with individual businesses regardinggarbage removal and recycling. These service levels achieved in Bondi

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Junction are being monitored through a six monthly survey of resident andbusiness satisfaction, the first of which was undertaken between December2005 and January 2006.

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2.2 Bondi Beach2.2 Bondi Beach2.2 Bondi Beach2.2 Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is an eclectic residential and commercial area which draws alarge number of local, national and international visitors to its magnificentbeach and other recreation and cultural attractions. The Bondi Beach TownCentre, which is focused around Campbell Parade and Hall Street, is thesecond largest centre in the Waverley local government area. For thepurposes of the ‘Looking Good Strategy’, Bondi Beach is bounded generallyby the Pacific Ocean to the east, Warners Avenue to the north, Glenayr andChambers Avenues to the west and Lamrock Avenue to the south. This areais consistent with the Bondi Place Management area.

Around the time of the Sydney Olympic Games, Bondi Beach experienced asignificant increase in visitor numbers. Council services at that time were notadequate to the growth in visitation and an increase in litter and poorpresentation of the public domain resulted. In order to coordinate a responseto these and other issues facing Bondi Beach, a Place Management approachwas introduced in late 2003. This approach has been instrumental in� improving cleaning and maintenance services� improving waste management processes� organising for the removal of billposters and illegal graffiti� improving the approach to events and safety� undertaking and implementing the recommendations from safety audits.

There is currently a large program of capital works occurring in and aroundBondi Beach. This includes the Hall Street and Seven Ways ImprovementProjects, Campbell Parade (East) Upgrade and Bondi Park PlaygroundUpgrade. Some aspects of the design of the public domain in Bondi Beachare guided by Part F2 – Bondi Beach of Waverley DCP 2006 and other partsof the area, particularly on Hall Street, will be incorporated into draft Part F5 -Local Village Centres, Waverley DCP 2006 (Amendment No. 1).

As in Bondi Junction, specific service level agreements have been developedto ensure that the public domain in Bondi Beach is maintained to a highstandard. These cover� construction and maintenance of paving� construction and maintenance of street furniture� cleaning of streets� emptying of litter bins� maintenance of parks� pruning of street trees� patrols by rangers� removal of garbage and recycling from residences.Agreements have also been made with individual businesses regardinggarbage removal and recycling. In recent years, additional cleaning andwaste management services have been provided over the summer to cater forthe increased use of the public domain.

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2.3 Local Village Centres2.3 Local Village Centres2.3 Local Village Centres2.3 Local Village Centres

In addition to the major centre at Bondi Junction and the town centre at BondiBeach, the Waverley local government area has a large number of smallervillage centres. These centres have a 3(a) Business General, 3(b) BusinessMixed or 3(c) Business Neighbourhood zoning under the Waverley LocalEnvironment Plan 1996. The village centres contribute significantly to thecharacter and sustainability of the local government area, as they enableresidents to access a range of goods and services without travelling far.

The village centres are:� Bronte Beach Neighbourhood Centre� Bronte (Macpherson Street) Neighbourhood Centre� Charing Cross Small Village� Murray Street Neighbourhood Centre� Bondi Road Village� Old South Head Road Neighbourhood Centre� Hall Street Town Centre� Glenayr Avenue Neighbourhood Centre� North Bondi Neighbourhood Centre� Murrivale Road Neighbourhood Centre� Rose Bay Small Village� Blake Street Neighbourhood Centre

A new planning framework is being established for these centres. Thisframework will include the first amendment to Waverley DCP 2006, Part F5 –Local Village Centres (Amendment No. 1), a new Public Domain ImprovementPlan and a new Technical Manual. The Public Domain Improvement Plan forHall Street and Macpherson Street (Lugar Street) commercial centres havebeen prioritised. Construction has already been finalised in the MaphersonStreet (Lugar Street) centre and the Hall Street commercial centre and isanticipated to be finalised in May 2007.

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2.4 Residential Areas2.4 Residential Areas2.4 Residential Areas2.4 Residential Areas

The residential areas of Waverley are generally located on undulating terrainand have an irregular street network which reflect this topography. Manyresidential areas offer spectacular views west to the city and harbour or eastto the ocean. The residential areas support a very wide range of housingtypes, from high rise residential towers to heritage-listed villas, walk-up flatsand newly-renovated family homes. Many homes in the Waverley localgovernment area are built on sloping sites, with buildings and landscapingdesigned to reflect the topography and maximise views. Although theresidential areas are largely devoid of remnant bushland, vegetation which ishardy enough to cope with the sometimes extreme coastal environment hasbeen planted in much of the public and private domain. Parts of the localgovernment area are planted with street trees, in some places withinappropriate species which result in trip hazards in footpaths.

There are several residential areas within the Waverley local government areawhich have been noted for their special character. These include theresidential parts of Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach, which are discussed inprevious sections of the ‘Looking Good Strategy’. Development controls forthese areas, which include guidance on the design of the public domain, arecontained in Waverley DCP 2006, Part F1 - Bondi Junction CommercialCentre and Part F2 - Bondi Beach.

In addition, Waverley DCP 2006, Part D1 - Dwelling House and DualOccupancy Development and Part D2 - Multi-Unit Housing identify thefollowing areas as having unique physical qualities and intrinsic residentialcharacters that should be preserved� Ben Buckler� Bondi Heights� Bronte� Dover Heights� Mill Hill� North Bondi� Queens Park.

Council undertakes a number of core cleaning and maintenance activities inthe public domain of all residential areas. These include� cleaning and sweeping of streets and gutters� collection of garbage, recycling and green waste� spraying of weeds� maintenance of parks and reserves� maintenance of landscaped traffic calming devices� planting and maintenance of street trees.In addition, Council maintains nature strips for residents who have need ofspecial assistance.

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2.5 Beaches2.5 Beaches2.5 Beaches2.5 Beaches

Waverley Council is responsible for keeping three of Australia’s mostprominent beaches looking good. The beaches contribute significantly to thecharacter of the local government area and are highly valued and well usedby residents and visitors.

2.5.1 Bondi BeachBondi is the largest and most northern of the three beaches in Waverley. Itincorporates three ocean-fed pools: the Children’s Wading Pool and WallyWeekes Pool at the north end of the beach and the Bondi Baths to the south.The two northern pools are cleaned and maintained by Council, as is the sandon the beach. The beach is surrounded by a large number of recreational andcultural attractions, including Bondi Park, Bondi Pavilion and the EasternBeaches Walk. The Bondi Beach commercial centre is also located close tothe beach and is part of its attraction for many visitors.

Nine Council officers are allocated to beach maintenance in Bondi throughoutthe year, with an additional six to manage the impacts on the beach and thetown centre associated with the increase in visitors over summer. There areseveral existing and forthcoming plans which relate to keeping Bondi Beachlooking good. These include Bondi Park and Pavilion Plan of Management(1995), Bondi Litter and Waste Management Policy (2006) and the draft BondiBasin Master Plan (2006).

2.5.2 Tamarama BeachTamarama is located south of Bondi Beach and is the smallest of the threebeaches maintained by Waverley Council. It is particularly popular withsurfers and local swimmers. There are two staff allocated to beachmaintenance in Tamarama. The appearance of the neighbouring TamaramaPark is guided by a draft Plan of Management, which was exhibited in 2006.

2.5.3 Bronte BeachBronte is located at Nelson Bay, a short walk south of Tamarama Beach. Itincludes the ocean-fed Bronte Baths and is surrounded by the extensivegrounds of Bronte Park. A small village centre, which consists mainly of cafesand take-away outlets, is located near the beach. The appearance of BronteBeach is closely linked to the appearance of Bronte Park, the design andmaintenance of which is guided by the Bronte Park Plan of Management(2004). There are currently four staff allocated to beach maintenance atBronte.

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2.6 Parks and Reserves2.6 Parks and Reserves2.6 Parks and Reserves2.6 Parks and Reserves

Waverley Council maintains over 70 parks and reserves of varying size. Theyrange from high use sports fields to local pocket parks and small coastalreserves. Many of the parks have spectacular ocean views and some drawvisitors from well outside the local government area. Although there are anumber of specific and generic plans of management for parks and reservesin Waverley, a number of these are over ten years old and hence in need ofreview.

For the purposes of the ‘Looking Good Strategy’, the parks and reserves havebeen divided into the four categories described below. It should be noted thatalthough Queens Park and Bondi Golf Course are located within the Waverleylocal government area, they are not managed or maintained by Council.

2.6.1 Major Parks and ReservesThe major parks and reserves are large areas of open space for whichspecific plans of management are prepared and which are maintained on adaily basis. They all incorporate Crown or Community lands. The majorparks and reserves are� Bondi Park, for which a Plan of Management was adopted in 1995� Bronte Park, for which a Plan of Management was adopted in 2004� Tamarama Park, for which a draft Plan of Management was exhibited in

2006� Thomas Hogan Reserve� Waverley Park, for which a Plan of Management was adopted in 1993.

2.6.2 Other ParksThere are many other parks in the Waverley local government area, including� Blair Street Reserve, Dickson Park, Fletcher Street Reserve, Forrest Knoll

Reserve, Francis and Edwards Street Reserve, Gilgandra Reserve, HunterPark, Niblick Reserve, Sir Thomas Mitchell Reserve and Stephen StreetReserve in Bondi

� Clemenston Park, Eora Park, Fingleton Reserve and St James Reserve inBondi Junction

� Faith Patterson Reserve, Gipps Street Reserve, Hewlett Street Reserve,Murray/Belgrave Street Reserve and Palmerston/Murray Street Reserve inBronte

� Caffyn Park and Dover Road Reserve in Dover Heights� Barracluff Park and O’Donnell Street Reserve in North Bondi� Cuthbert Street Park in Queens Park� Onslow Street Reserve in Rose Bay� Kimberley Reserve in Vaucluse� Macpherson Park, Marlborough Reserve, Simpson Park, Varna Park and

Victoria Park in WaverleyThese design and maintenance of the majority of these parks is guided by ageneric Small Parks Plan of Management, which is some years old and inneed of review.

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2.6.3 Coastal ReservesOne of the most distinctive characteristics of the Waverley local governmentarea is the network of coastal reserves running along much of its easternboundary. They include� Marks Park and the soon to be constructed Sam Fiszman Park in Bondi� Calga Reserve in Bronte� Dudley Page, Raleigh and Rodney Reserves in Dover Heights� Hugh Bamford and Ray O’Keefe Reserves in North Bondi� Clark, Diamond Bay and Eastern Reserves in Vaucluse

Together with beachside parks and other areas of open space, includingBondi Golf Course and Waverley Cemetery, the coastal reserves areconnected through the Eastern Beaches Regional Walk. Some significantproject have recently been undertaken or are underway in the coastalreserves, including the construction of the Cliff Walk and completion of theCoastal Walk.

The design and maintenance of the coastal reserves is guided by a genericCoastal Reserves Plan of Management, which is also some years old and inneed of review.

2.6.4 CemeteriesIn addition to its parks and reserves used for active and passive recreation,Council maintains two significant cemetery sites. These are� Waverley Cemetery, for which draft Plan of Management was prepared in

2005� South Head General Cemetery.

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2.7 Gateways2.7 Gateways2.7 Gateways2.7 Gateways

In addition to having a significant length of boundary along the Pacific Ocean,Waverley Council shares a land boundary with Woollahra and RandwickCouncils. The gateways are places where these boundaries coincide withmajor roads and with changes in topography and landscape character.

The gateways are

� Western Gateway at the intersection of Syd Einfeld Drive at Oxford Street

� Northern Gateway at the intersection of Old South Head Road and NewSouth Head Road

� Southern Gateways at the intersections of Macpherson Street, CarringtonRoad and Darley Road and of Macpherson and Albion Streets

� Bondi Junction Gateway at the intersection of Syd Einfeld Drive and OldSouth Head Road

� Bondi Gateway at the intersection of Old South Head Road and BlairStreet

� Queens Park Gateway at the intersection of York Street and Darley Road

� Bronte Gateway at the intersection of Macpherson Street and ArdenStreet

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2.8 Green Links2.8 Green Links2.8 Green Links2.8 Green LinksThe aim of the green links project is to improve accessibility in and around theWaverley local government area by developing pedestrian links betweenareas of open space and community facilities and attractors such as beaches,schools and commercial centres. The links will be green, clean, safe andpromote a sense of well being within the community. Where possible, theywill be made accessible for people who use prams, wheelchairs and mobilityaids.

It is envisioned that the links will encourage people to walk, rather than relyingon vehicular transportation. This will, in turn produce a greener Waverleylocal government area with enhanced public open space. Another objective ofthis project is to make public transport more easily accessible. Five greenlinks have initially been identified and will be progressively implemented in theorder of priority set out below.

2.8.1 Green Link 1: Centennial Park to Bondi Beach via Bondi JunctionThis green link connects Centennial Park, which is located at the boundary ofthe Waverley local government area, with Bondi Beach. The route includesOxford Street, Old South Head Road, Orr Street, Francis Street, Forest KnollAvenue and Lamrock Avenue. The route passes the Bondi Junctioncommercial centre and transport interchange, Dickson Park and the BondiBeach commercial centre.

2.8.2 Green Link 2: Bondi Junction to Queens ParkThe second green link consists of two routes between the Bondi Junctioncommercial centre and transport interchange and Queens Park. One of theseroutes runs west on Ebley Street and then south on Lawson and Alt Streets toQueens Park and, via Queens Park Road, Centennial Park. This route alsopasses Clemenston Park in Bondi Junction and Moriah College. The otherroute runs east on Ebley Street and then south on Brisbane, Bourke andBlenheim Streets to Queens Park. It runs close to the Charing Crosscommercial centre and also Waverley Public School.

2.8.3 Green Link 3: Queens Park to Bronte ParkThis green link provides two east-west routes between Queens Park andBronte Park. The northern most of the routes traverses Bronte Road, Gippsand Brown Streets, Langlee Lane and Hewlett Street to enter the northwestern corner of Bronte Park. This route runs directly in front of the BrontePublic School and the southern part of the Bronte Road commercial centre.The southern most route traverses MacPherson Street, Chesterfield Paradeand Pembroke and Gardyne Streets to the southern end of Bronte Park. Itruns past a number of significant community facilities, including St Catherine’sSchool, Simpson Park, the MacPherson Street village centre, MacPhersonPark, Clovelly Public School and the Bronte Beach village centre.

2.8.4 Green Link 4: Bondi Junction to Tamarama Park and Bronte ParkThe fourth green link begins at Bondi Junction commercial centre andtransport interchange and runs south on Bronte Road. It connects into Allens

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Parade before running along the south western boundary of Waverley Park.The link diverges into two routes at the intersection of Birrell and DicksonStreets, with one continuing along Birrell Street to Tamarama Park and theother running along Dickson Street into Hewett Street and from there into thenorth western corner of Bronte Park. The this green link thus connects threemajor areas of open space, in Waverley Park, Tamarama Park and BrontePark, with the Bondi Junction commercial centre and other communityfacilities such as Charing Cross commercial centre, Waverley College andBronte Primary School.

2.8.5 Green Link 5: Bronte Park to Tamarama ParkThe fifth green link provides a direct route between Tamarama Beach andBronte Park. It runs south along Wolaroi Crescent, Mirimar Avenue andBayview Street.

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2.9 Main Roads2.9 Main Roads2.9 Main Roads2.9 Main Roads

Main roads in the Waverley local government area are those which have thehighest levels of traffic and serve as the primary thoroughfares to significantdestinations such as Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach. As they are driven bythousands of vehicles a day, the main roads should be attractive andwelcoming in appearance. A Greening Master Plan is currently beingprepared to identify the kinds of trees which should be planted on Council’smain roads in order to improve the appearance of the road and reflect thecharacter of the surrounding area.

The main roads are:

� Arden Street is a major connection from the Waverley local governmentarea south to beachside suburbs in neighbouring municipalities. Thestreet runs generally north-south. Its intersection with MacPherson Streetis marked by a small village centre.

� Birrell Street runs directly east-west from its commencement at YorkStreet across most of the local government area. The street connects anumber of significant open spaces and community facilities, includingCentennial Park, Waverley Park and Waverley College.

� Blair Street runs due east-west from Old South Head Road to the BondiGolf Course. It is a significant defining feature of the Bondi Basin and iswell used by local residents.

� Bondi Road connects Bondi Junction with Bondi Beach and thus runsthrough the heart of the local government area. The road was oncefamous for its trams and still provides the primary means of access for thenumerous visitors to the beach. Bondi Road is also a key access route forresidents and contains a relatively large village centre.

� Bronte Road is a winding road which follows the topography. It is thecentral route through the southern half of the local government area toBronte Beach and contains several village centres, including CharingCross and the Bronte Beach strip.

� Campbell Parade is the primary entry to Bondi Beach and separates theBondi Beach Town Centre from Bondi Park.

� Carrington Road runs generally north-south and links Bondi Junction withsuburbs such as Randwick and Coogee. It provides a spine for a range ofsignificant activities, including Queens Park, Waverley Park, War MemorialHospital and Waverley College.

� Curlewis Street is an important access road to Bondi Beach, particularlyfor local residents. It provides a connection between Old South HeadRoad and the beachside avenue of Campbell Parade.

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� MacPherson Street runs generally east-west from Carrington Road to theocean. It contains two village centres and provides the main route intoBronte.

� Military Road is aligned close to the coastline. It is a significant routethrough North Bondi and Dover Heights and provides access, via feederstreets, to oceanside cliffs and to many small reserves and other areas ofopen space.

� Murray Street is a short route which traverses a significant change intopography between Bronte Road and Birrell Street.

� Old South Head Road is a sinuous road which was established in thevery early years of Sydney’s development and forms the boundarybetween Waverley and Woollahra local government area. Old South HeadRoad contains a number of village centres, as well as several significantgateways.

� Penkivil Street runs generally north-south and between Bondi Road andOld South Head Road in Bondi.

� York Street is the western boundary of the Waverley local governmentarea and also separates the residential areas of Bondi Junction andQueens Park from the open green spaces of Centennial Park. The streettherefore marks a significant transition point in urban character.

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3.0 DEFINING THE ELEMENTS3.0 DEFINING THE ELEMENTS3.0 DEFINING THE ELEMENTS3.0 DEFINING THE ELEMENTS

3.1 Bus Shelters3.1 Bus Shelters3.1 Bus Shelters3.1 Bus Shelters

Existing Situation

There are currently at least six different types of bus shelters in the Waverleylocal government area. These include� heritage-style shelters� tram shelters located at Bronte Park and Waverley Park� brick shelters located on Macpherson Street and Queens Park Road� pale blue timber and perspex shelters� metal and perspex JC Decaux (JCD) shelters� metal and perspex Adshell shelters.

The heritage-style, tram and brick shelters all reflect the heritage andcontribute to the character of the Waverley local government area and shouldthus be retained.

JCD is responsible for maintaining their own shelters and the heritage-styleshelters. Each of these shelters is attended for maintenance purposes once aweek and emergency actions are undertaken within 24 hours. Installation ofnew shelters, subject to development approval, is by mutual agreementbetween JCD and Council. All JCD shelters under the current contract are tohave the capacity for advertising.

The pale blue shelters do not add to the attractiveness of the public domain,are in poor condition and are difficult to maintain due to their age and colour.In recent years, the pale blue shelters have gradually been replaced withAdshell shelters at a rate of two to three shelters per year. The Adshellshelters are installed and maintained by Council, as this is a more costeffective way of improving the facilities than incorporating them into the JCDcontract. It is expected that his process will continue until all of the pale blueshelters have been replaced. The two brick shelters are owned andmaintained by Sydney Buses.

Council is required by Commonwealth legislation to ensure that 25% of publictransport infrastructure is accessible by December 2007, with 100%compliance expected by 2022.

Policy Approach

1. Bus shelters will be designed and located in consideration of the followingcriteria� provision of disability access� provision of shade� provision of shelter from wind and rain� incorporation of crime prevention through environmental design

principles

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� protection of local heritage� expression of local character� ease of maintenance.

2. Heritage-style bus shelters will be retained and will continue to bemaintained by JC Decaux.

3. Tram shelters will be retained and will continue to be maintained byCouncil.

4. Brick bus shelters will be retained and will continue to be maintained bySydney Buses.

5. JCD bus shelters will be retained and will continue to be maintained byJCD in accordance with the contract.

6. All other bus shelters located on operational bus routes will be graduallyreplaced with Adshell shelters. These shelters will be maintained byCouncil.

7. All pale blue, JCD or Adshell bus shelters not located on operational busroutes will be relocated or removed.

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3.2 Directional Signage3.2 Directional Signage3.2 Directional Signage3.2 Directional Signage

Existing SituationThere is currently a plethora of different signage in Waverley’s public domain.The oldest and most consistent is the street signage, which consists of darkblue or black lettering on a yellow background. Signs on main roads are150mm in height while signs on other streets are 100mm in height. Many ofthe signs include the former Council logo and, on streets which are more thanone block long, indicate the range of street numbers in each direction.

Council has recently initiated a range of signage projects to ensure greaterconsistency. These projects include� preparation of the Waverley Coastal Zone Signage Manual� preparation of the Bondi Junction Signage Strategy� preparation of a concept design for gateways signage

Way finding signage for the Greenlinks is also being commissioned.

Policy Approach

1. Signage will be designed in consideration of the following criteria� sense of welcome� consistency of appearance� readability of text and images� expression of local character� durability of materials� ease of maintenance

2. Signage in Bondi Junction will be designed in accordance with the BondiJunction Signage Strategy.

3. Signage in the Beaches and Parks and Coastal Reserves will be designedin accordance with the Waverley Coastal Zone Signage Manual.

4. Signage in gateways will be designed in accordance with the approvedconcept design.

5. Street signage will be designed with black lettering on a yellowbackground. Signs will be 150mm in height on Major Streets and 100mmin height and on other streets. New signs will include the new Council logoand, on streets which are more than one block in length, indicate the rangeof street numbers in either direction.

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3.3 Fences and Railings3.3 Fences and Railings3.3 Fences and Railings3.3 Fences and Railings

Existing SituationFences are usually constructed in the public domain to protect the safety ofpedestrians and vehicles when there are changes in level. There arecurrently a wide variety of fencing types used in the Waverley localgovernment area. These include� white arris rail� galvanised steel� treated pine logs� timber and safety wire� sandstone� unpainted metal road guard rails� green metal� white picket.Some fencing types are particularly associated with heritage or characterfeatures of an area, such as the sandstone walls in Bronte and the whitepicket fencing around the oval in Waverley Park. A small number of fences orwalls in the public domain are heritage listed.

Council maintains all fencing in the public domain. Some arris rail fencing inWaverley is in poor repair and needs to be upgraded or replaced.

Policy Approach

1. Fencing will generally be designed in consideration of the following criteria� incorporation of crime prevention through environmental design

principles� disability access� consistency of appearance� expression of local character� protection of local heritage� durability of materials� origin of materials� ease of replacement� ease of maintenance

2. Fencing in parks and reserves will be designed in consultation with aCouncil landscape architect.

3. Fencing along the Eastern Beaches Regional Walk will be constructed oftimber and safety wire.

4. Fencing in heritage listed places, such as at Bondi Park, Campbell Paradeand Waverley Park, will be designed so as to harmonise with existingheritage features.

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5. Fencing in other areas will generally be constructed of white arris rail, withgalvanised steel for safety and hand rails which meets AS 1428.

6. Fencing will be maintained through regular painting and maintenanceprograms.

7. White arris rail fencing will gradually be upgraded or replaced until all suchfencing in the local government area is of a similarly high standard ofrepair.

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3.4 Footpaths3.4 Footpaths3.4 Footpaths3.4 Footpaths

Existing SituationThere is currently a very large variety of footpath treatments within theWaverley local government area, including concrete, asphalt, pavers andexposed aggregate. There are specific access standards and legislation withwhich all local governments, including Waverley, must comply. A DisabilityAccess Policy and Action Plan was prepared in 1999, and updated in 2002, tohelp ensure that the public domain in Waverley is universally accessible. APedestrian Access and Management Plan is also being prepared to improvethe design of footpaths for all users.

Footpaths are repaired through an ongoing program which classifies hazardsaccording to their� location within the footpath reserve� location along the street� type� trip sizeWeeds in and alongside footpaths are currently sprayed six times per yearthroughout the entire local government area.

Council maintains all footpaths in the local government area.

Policy Approach

1. Footpaths will be designed in consideration of the following criteria� safety� consistency of appearance� expression of local character� provision of disability access� durability of materials� cost of materials� ease of replacement� ease of maintenance

2. Footpaths in Bondi Junction will be designed in accordance with the BondiJunction Technical Manual.

3. Footpaths in Campbell Parade in Bondi Beach will be designed inaccordance with the Campbell Parade Concept Plan. Footpathselsewhere in Bondi Beach will be designed in accordance with the LocalVillage Centres Public Domain Improvement Plan.

4. Footpaths in the village centres will be designed in accordance with theLocal Village Centres Public Domain Improvement Plan.

5. Footpaths residential areas and main roads will be designed of concretecast in situ.

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6. Footpaths in Greenlinks will be designed of concrete cast in situ withsubtle artworks or other markers set into the surface of the footpath.

7. Footpaths in beaches and in parks and coastal reserves will be designedaccording to the relevant Plan of Management.

8. Upgrading of large areas of footpaths will be prioritised in� Bondi Junction� Bondi Beach� Village Centres

9. Replacement of small areas of damaged footpath will be prioritised in� Bondi Junction� Bondi Beach� major roads� outside schoolsand in response to requests from residents with disabilities and the AccessCommittee.

10. Footpaths in Bondi Junction will be cleaned in accordance with the specificservice level agreement.

11. Footpaths in Bondi Beach will be cleaned in accordance with the specificservice level agreement.

12. Weeds in and alongside footpaths will be sprayed six times per year.

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3.5 Garden Beds3.5 Garden Beds3.5 Garden Beds3.5 Garden Beds

Existing Situation

Garden beds in Waverley local government area are generally located inparks and reserves. These garden beds often contribute to the character ofan area and are highly valued by the local community. There are also a smallnumber of garden beds in other parts of the public domain, such in front of theCouncil Chambers and in various locations in Bondi Junction and BondiBeach. Although garden beds in these locations require intensivemaintenance, they bring focus to places with a civic or ceremonial function.

Landscaping in traffic calming devices such as roundabouts and kerbextension islands are considered in a separate section of this Strategy.

Policy Approach

1. Garden beds will be designed in consideration of the following criteria� expression of local character� protection of heritage character� use of a majority of native species� protection of native fauna� use of food source plants for native fauna� avoidance of noxious species� incorporation of ecologically sustainable development principles� incorporation of water sensitive urban design principles� incorporation of crime prevention through environmental design

principles

2. Garden beds in parks and reserves will be designed in accordance withthe relevant plan of management, where applicable, and in consultationwith a Council landscape architect.

3. Major parks will be maintained daily, while other parks and reserves will bemaintained on an ongoing six weekly cycle.

4. Garden beds in places with a civic function, that is Bondi Junction, BondiBeach and outside the Council Chambers, will be maintained according tothe specific service level agreement.

5. Garden beds will generally not be constructed elsewhere, unless a specificmaintenance regime has been negotiated and resourced.

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3.6 Graffiti and Bill Posters3.6 Graffiti and Bill Posters3.6 Graffiti and Bill Posters3.6 Graffiti and Bill Posters

Existing Situation

The defacement of the public domain with graffiti and bill posters is a concernin local government areas across Sydney, including Waverley. In order toaddress this issue and to assist in the rapid removal of illegal graffiti andbillposters from property, Council adopted a Graffiti Management Policy andPlan in 2006.

Policy Approach

1. Graffiti and bill posters throughout the local government area will bemanaged in accordance with the Graffiti Management Policy and Plan.

2. The principles of the Graffiti Management Policy are that Council� believes that unauthorised graffiti detracts from the visual amenity of

the public domain� views any unauthorised drawings, names, words or marks on public

buildings, infrastructure or private property as illegal� views billposting as a form of graffiti� believes that the prevention and removal of graffiti is the responsibility

of all levels of government as well as private residents, businesses andagencies

� is committed to the apprehension and prosecution of graffiti vandalsand where possible will use the law to prosecute those who perpetrateacts of graffiti in Waverley

� recognises that it must use its position to provide leadership in themanagement of graffiti within Waverley. As such, Council will look toform partnerships with other stakeholders to assist in the elimination ofgraffiti throughout the public domain of Waverley

� will work in partnership with key stakeholders to identify appropriatelocations and processes for the placement of legal graffiti as oneelement of public art

� is committed to a program of systematic inspection and the rapidremoval of graffiti from Council owned property

� accepts that while it does not have sufficient resources to removegraffiti from non Council owned property, it will lobby, assist andencourage other parties to remove graffiti from their property includingpublic authorities and other government departments

� recognises that its approach to graffiti needs to be managedsystematically and to achieve this Council will introduce a GraffitiManagement Plan.

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3.7 Lighting3.7 Lighting3.7 Lighting3.7 Lighting

Existing Situation

There are currently some four thousand street lights in the Waverley localgovernment area, which are provided and maintained by Energy Australia.Lights on main streets are generally high pressure sodium or mercury vapouron metal poles, while lights elsewhere are often fluorescent on timber or metalpoles.

Waverley Council is part of the ‘Street Lighting Improvement Program’ beingcoordinated by SSROC over the next four years. The program aims toaccelerate the deployment of energy efficient street lighting and deliverenergy, greenhouse and financial benefits to local governments. It will allowthe upgrading of street lights, particularly on main roads, and the retirement ofinefficient lights before the end of their design lives.

Policy Approach

1. Street lights will be designed in consideration of the following criteria� maximisation of energy efficiency� reduction of greenhouse gas emissions� reduction of light pollution� incorporation of crime prevention through environmental design

principles� durability of materials

2. All new street lights will be of high pressure sodium, mercury vapour orsimilar design on metal poles.

3. All fluorescent street lights will gradually be replaced.

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3.8 Nature Strips3.8 Nature Strips3.8 Nature Strips3.8 Nature Strips

Existing Situation

Nature strips are the landscaped areas of the public domain located betweenthe roadway and the boundary line of private properties. Nature strips areusually turfed but can include footpath gardens, which are constructed andmaintained by residents on areas adjacent to their front gardens.Encouraging communities to maintain and feel proud of nature strips andfootpath gardens may become a component of Council’s Civic Pride Program

Council currently has eight staff permanently dedicated to the maintenance ofnature strips. These staff prioritise the maintenance of nature strips in� main roads� gateways� laneways� areas which are difficult to mow due to their gradient or configuration� areas outside schools or other special buildings� areas which are located outside the properties of people with special

needs, such as where the resident has mobility difficulties or ispermanently blind

Weeds on nature strips are currently sprayed six times per year throughoutthe entire local government area.

Policy Approach

1. Footpath gardens may be planted, in accordance with the Guidelinesfor Footpath Gardens, with species considered appropriate by aCouncil horticulturalist and on approval of an application.

2. Footpath gardens will be maintained by residents of the adjacentproperty.

3. Nature strips will be planted with turf.

4. Nature strips will generally be maintained by residents of the adjacentproperty.

5. Nature strips in� main roads� gateways� laneways� areas outside schools and other special buildings� areas which are difficult to mowwill be maintained by Council.

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6. Nature strips outside the residences of people with special needs willbe maintained by Council on approval of an application.

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3.9 Public Art and Commemorative Features3.9 Public Art and Commemorative Features3.9 Public Art and Commemorative Features3.9 Public Art and Commemorative Features

Existing Situation

Council adopted a Public Art Policy in February 1999 and continues tosupport placement of artworks and commemorative features in the publicdomain following the principles outlined in the Policy and in consultation withthe Public Art Committee. Council, through the public art acquisition program,endeavours to create artistic ‘nodes’ by clustering similar types of artwork (interms of style, colour, texture, materials and representations) within publicspaces, enhancing the character of local areas and realising a sense of placefor their users.

Public artworks developed for the public domain should be� sensitive to perceived cultural barriers, recognising the high volume of

foreign visitors to the area� accessible, particularly for children, older people and people with a

disability.

The draft ArtsPlus Plan identifies that public art should be seen as a centralpart of the urban fabric, as well as integrated into other broader Councilprograms. It is proposed that public art be incorporated into newdevelopments, be part of everyday life across the local government area, wellmaintained and funded by both the public and private sectors. This whole ofCouncil/community approach will ensure that new works enliven andcomplement local areas, increase the visibility of local culture and providevaluable support to local practising artists, thus ensuring quality outcomes forCouncil the community and visitors alike.

On an operational level the ArtsPlus Plan, once adopted, will identify keytarget sites such as gateways, corridors, hubs, parks and shopping precinctsto advance the ongoing development of quality, diverse and creative public artthroughout Waverley. It will also act as a guide in decision making with regardto capital works, new commissions and budgeting.

Public art and commemorative features bring a richness of colour, warmthand character to the Waverley area as well as capturing people’s imaginationsand stimulating critical debate. Creating an environment with these qualitiesdemands a view of the arts for everyone, from the exotic to the quirky from theinspirational to the whimsical, from the obscure to the popular.

Policy Approach

1. Public art and commemorative features will be commissioned, selectedand installed in accordance with the Public Art Policy, with criteria forconsideration including� Contribution to the enrichment of aesthetic experience and quality of

life amongst residents, workers and visitors by linking through art,

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aspects of Waverley’s cultural life including its indigenous heritage, itssocial history and its unique urban coastal environment.

� Consistency with Council’s values, including the value of culturaldiversity, local identity, integrity, safety, amenity and equity of access.

� Fostering community well being and social cohesion includingopportunities for community consultation.

� Celebrating, encouraging and providing opportunities for creativity andinnovation.

� Integrating public art into the natural and built environment throughaesthetic, architectural, spatial and socio-cultural considerations

� Treating artists equitably in the commissioning and selection processesand in contract negotiations, including recognising artist’ intellectualcopyright.

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3.10 Street Furniture3.10 Street Furniture3.10 Street Furniture3.10 Street Furniture

Existing Situation

Street furniture includes elements of the public domain which provide for thecomfort, safety and convenience of residents and visitors. These includebins, seats, tables, bollards, drinking fountains and bike racks.

A consistent palette of street furniture has been designed for Bondi Junction.Elsewhere, street furniture is of a variety of types and levels of repair.

Bin casings of teal coloured powder coated aluminium, to house 140 litre and240 litre bins, have recently been installed in places including Bondi Road,Bronte Road and parts of Old South Head Road. Similar bin casings instainless steel have also been installed in Bondi Beach. In other parts of thelocal government area, timber bin cradles remain. These older style bins willneed to be replaced as they are unattractive and raise various occupationalhealth and safety concerns.

There are also a variety of other street furniture, including timber and metalseats and tables.

Policy Approach

1. Street furniture will be designed and located in consideration of thefollowing criteria� proximity to community facilities� provision of disability access� incorporation of crime prevention through environmental design

principles� consistency of appearance� durability of materials� ease of replacement� ease of maintenance

2. Street furniture in Bondi Junction will be designed in accordance with theBondi Junction Technical Manual.

3. Furniture in parks and reserves will be designed in accordance with therelevant plan of management and in consultation with a Council landscapearchitect.

4. Street furniture elsewhere will be designed in consultation with a Councillandscape architect.

5. Bins in Bondi Beach will have stainless steel casings.

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6. Bins in village centres and on main roads will have teal coloured powdercoated aluminium casings.

7. Street furniture in Bondi Junction will be maintained in accordance with thespecific service level agreement.

8. Street furniture in Bondi Beach will be maintained in accordance with thespecific service level agreement.

9. Street furniture elsewhere will be maintained on request.

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3.11 Street Trees3.11 Street Trees3.11 Street Trees3.11 Street Trees

Existing Situation

There are currently a large number and variety of street trees in Waverleylocal government area. Although street trees are highly valued by thecommunity for their shade and contribution to the appearance of streetscapes,some existing street trees are inappropriately selected and located.

To ensure that the right street tree is located in the right place, Council hasprepared a Tree Management Plan. The Plan consists of three volumes andincorporates policies and an action plan for implementation.

Policy Approach

1. Street trees will be selected in accordance with the Tree ManagementPlan, with criteria for consideration including� use of native species� use of species suitable to a coastal urban environment� avoidance of noxious species� expression of local character� protection of heritage character� use of food source plants for native fauna� incorporation of ecologically sustainable development principles� provision of shade� protection from traffic� ease of replacement� ease of maintenance� provision of disability access.

2. Street trees will be maintained in accordance with the Tree ManagementPlan.

3. Street trees in Bondi Junction will be maintained in accordance with thespecific service level agreement.

4. Street trees in Bondi Beach will be maintained in accordance with thespecific service level agreement.

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3.12 Traffic Control Devices3.12 Traffic Control Devices3.12 Traffic Control Devices3.12 Traffic Control Devices

Existing Situation

Traffic control devices (TCDs) include roundabouts, pedestrian refuge islands,kerb extension islands, median strips and speed threshold devices. There arecurrently both paved and landscaped TCDs in Waverley local governmentarea, with over 50 landscaped TCDs totalling over 120 separate garden beds.In November 2001, Council adopted a policy approach to determine whichTCDs would be landscaped.

Paved TCDs are maintained on an ad hoc basis, while landscaped TCDs aremaintained four times per year.

Policy Approach

1. Landscaped TCDs may be located in places� with a high profile, such as Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, village

centres and gateways� where streetscape quality is poor, such as Bondi� where tree planting is needed, but is restricted by overhead wires� where the TCD is very large, such as a roundabout or an island greater

than 1.5m in width or 6m2 in area� where there is strong community commitment to residents ‘adopting’ a

garden bed.

2. Paved TCDs will be located in places� where the streetscape is of a reasonable quality, such as with

significant planting, large street trees or shrubby cover and/or welldeveloped private gardens

� in close proximity to large parks, where environmental values arealready high

� where the TCD is small� where the TCD is a pedestrian walkway or refuge� where there is little community commitment to residents ‘adopting’ a

garden bed.

3. Landscaped TCDs will be designed in accordance with the followingcriteria� use of a majority of native species� use of plants which grow to a maximum of 500mm in height� avoidance of noxious species� ease of replacement� ease of maintenance

4. Landscaped TCDs will be maintained four times per year, generally inFebruary/March, May/June, August/September ad November/December.

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5. Paved TCDs will be maintained on request.