3.8.3.1 Hard Landscaping

3.8.3.1 Hard Landscaping
• Good station presentation will be enhanced by a landscape design utilising low
maintenance, robust, quality materials and details that are fit for purpose and cost
effective. Consideration must be given to:
• The strength and durability of each element
• Limiting opportunities for graffiti and vandalism
• Developing a minimal and consistent palette of materials selected for their robust
and durable characteristics
• The incorporation of vehicular access for emergency and routine maintenance work
• Durability to allow vehicle access
• Coordination of service pit locations and cover set outs with hard and soft
landscaping works
• Minimisation of maintenance requirements.
The hard landscaping materials and details will need to be carefully considered. The
consistent treatment of all public domain materials will develop the station theme. For
example:
• Retaining walls and up-stands can be used to define station entries and direct
pedestrian flows
• The position and detail of elements such as totem signage, trees and tree grates to
coordinate with the adjacent paving will help to develop the station geometry,
colour and texture and clarify way finding