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Public realm framework
Public Realm Framework - Section 2.4 - Tree hardware
Subsection 4 details tree hardware requirements.

Tree grate - Code - TBC

Design

Stainless steel frame 316 stainless steel plate with laser cut slots flush fixings to achieve flush finish with adjacent pavements. Fabricate grate in 2-parts with locking points to achieve flush finish between parts.

Use

Install to new and existing trees where in pedestrian areas requiring trafficable surface.

Installation

Below ground footings to support base frame. Recess base frame to achieve flush finish of top grate with adjacent pavement.

Custom installation

Run slots in top grate perpendicular to dominant pedestrian travel direction where uplights installed provide cut-out for specified light and breaking grate slots.

Material

8mm thick 316 Stainless steel no.4 finish 1500x1500m - typ.

Variation

Where format and size of grate varies from standard the same detailing of slots etc. should be used.

All grates and grated pit covers are to be P4 slip resistance rated. Provide evidence of slip resistance by manufacturer or have grates tested under AS 4586-2013.

Typical

Diagram of a typical grate with optional uplight installatin dominant direction of travel by pedestrians and base frame; also includes installed examples including typical gate to existing tree and variation installed to Malop Street Green Spine with bead blast finish

Designer

Outlines Landscape Architecture (03) 9326 5692

Supplier

Previously supplied by J.C.Brown (03) 5221 3177

Refer to City of Greater Geelong furniture suite drawings for full sizes finishes and specifications.

Tree Guard - Code - TBC

Design

Circular form stainless steel tree guard to be used and integrated with tree grate.   

Use

To be used in conjunction with tree grate (page 26) for all new trees.

Installation

Fix tree guard down to tree grate with countersunk fixings to achieve flush finish.

Material

8mm thick 316 Stainless steel no.4 finish 50mm polyester webbing. Colour: Red

Diagram showing tree webbing and tree grate; includes an istalled examples

Designer

Outlines Landscape Architecture (03) 9326 5692

Supplier

Previously supplied by JC Brown (03) 5221 3177

Refer to City of Greater Geelong furniture suite drawings for full sizes finishes and specifications.

Permeable Pavement - Code - TBC

Use

Use a poured permeable pavement to locations within existing street trees in pedestrian zones where a tree grate is not viable. Tree grates (page 26) should be used to new tree installations where possible.

Installation

Install a 2-part galvanised collar around the trunk. Install perimeter galvanised surround to extent of paving. Ensure pavement is installed on base course to manufacturers specifications and local site conditions.

Material

Pebble pave on approved equivalent. Colour: 1/2 Silver Ash 1/4 Dove 1/4 Black

Installed examples