Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01306:reg:86:p7
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2021L01306
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 86 (pt 7/7)
Character Range: 171049–172590

to the original administrative section at Acton. It is located on rising ground giving prominence of position over adjacent sites.

     4.2.3   Setting & Landscape

     4.2.3.1   General

  There remains on site some remnant planting of woodland trees and (possibly) grasses which formed part of Acton Ridge woodland.

  The landscape setting and (original) formal front lawns form contribute to the strong sense of place of the building and assists in distinguishing the building. It also reinforces Griffin's concept of a Garden City.

  One key element of the landscape surviving from the original plan is the perimeter tree planting around the site particularly the avenues along Liversidge Street and McCoy Circuit, predominantly featuring inner and outer rows of trees of contrasting species. The main setting consists of mixed native, deciduous and coniferous trees set in an open area throughout the site. Surface carparks have been added to the open landscape areas, but broad vistas across the site remain evident. There remain only remnants of the more intensively developed garden in front of the main building (open main lawn, and original plan form of front drive) and residence garden (garden beds against building, Residence lawns area, and perimeter hedge).

      4.2.3.2    Courtyard

  The courtyard has changed but its current form with paving crossing the courtyard retains the original path pattern. The original lawns have been removed and replaced with more intensive development which has assumed its own identity