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Part 3 – Road Works

3.20    Pedestrian Accessways

Access ways may be required to link one road to another in order to improve pedestrian and cyclist access.

  • Access ways shall be a minimum of 5 m wide (boundary to boundary).
  • Access ways shall be provided with lighting to P1 standard.
  • Footpaths shall be a minimum of 3 m wide.
  • Access paths bounded by private lots and linking between public roads shall be fenced both sides by the Developer.  The fence shall be a minimum of 1.2 m high, 3 rails with timber palings.
  • Access ways should have sight lines from one end to the other.
  • The fence shall provide security for the resident and allow passive surveillance of the walkway.


Note:  All fencing shall meet the principles of “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” (CPTED).  The MPDC Guide to Urban Design Considerations provides useful information.