Kerb and Channel - format and size

Use

Sawn bluestone kerb units are designated for Central Geelong as a robust and urban pavement material. Kerb and tray units are to adhere to the performance requirements set out on pages 11 and 12 of this document.

Installation

Installation of type 1 & 2 kerbs is to be in line with all City of Greater Geelong Infrastructure Design Manual specifications.

Material

Type 1

300mm wide 300mm high kerb stone on engineered base. Kerb stone lengths vary. Grout: 5mm grout flush joint Bullnose edge facing carriageway.

Asphalt may be laid up against raised kerb as a channel where specified and detailed by Civil engineer.

Type 1 Kerb

Type 2

Recycled or refinished bluestone pitchers may be used as a channel.

For example: 200x300mm nom. pitchers set flush adjacent road to achieve civil design.

Option

Recycled and refurnished bluestone pitchers may be used in channel for example: 200x300mm nom. pitchers set flush to achieve civil design detail.

An asphalt tray may be used as an appropriate option where deemed suitable by civil engineer.

Type 2 Kerb

Pram Crossing - format and size

Format

Typically stone unit pavers per section 2.1

Use

Pram crossings to be located where at-grade and DDA compliant access is required from a footpath to a lower street level at a crossing point in line with AS1428.1&2 (2009). Size is particular to situation and must be designed by suitably qualified professional.

Installation

Installation of type 1 & 2 kerbs is to be in line with all City of Greater Geelong Infrastructure Design Manual specifications.

Typical Plan

Distribution