Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p18
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 18/99)
Character Range: 394964–398095

be of asphaltic concrete with a clean edge, unless other materials are shown to be more appropriate.

Lighting

Where provided, lighting should reinforce the design intent of the Federal Highway as a 'rural' highway road. Further, the colour temperature of the lights should be such that the true colours and features of the landscape are perceived. Light spillage is to be minimised to prevent unnecessary night sky illumination.

Equestrian Trails

Ensure the design of the highway incorporates appropriately located and connected underpasses for equestrian use and facilitates the continuation of existing equestrian trails; and

Enhance where possible, the trail concept with provisions for additional facilities at appropriate locations.

Signs

Ensure informative, well presented, factually correct and relevant visitor information is displayed on signs and boards and plays a key role in informing the visitor.

Ensure information signage conforms to a uniform standard for Approach Routes. All signs which are not essential to be read from the road, such as interest group signs, are to be located in a visitor lay‑by.
Information appropriate for inclusion in visitor lay‑by signage includes:

       * natural landscape – environment information regarding the distinctive natural landscape and features
       * cultural/historical landscape – information regarding Aboriginal history and influences and early European settlement and impact
       * siting of Canberra – diagrammatic development of Canberra, basic structure of Canberra's layout including important features and elements, monuments and institutions

       * community organisations and relevant local information.

Visitor directional signage, other than in the visitor lay‑by, will be permitted where shown on Figure 130 assist identification of destinations between Antill Street and Stirling Avenue, Watson.

No other visitor information signs will be permitted along the highway.

Visitor Lay‑By

Ensure access to a visitor lay‑by at a convenient location for visitors.

Landscape

General
The policy is:

       * to ensure Canberra's unique setting within the natural landscape is reflected in the sensitive design and landscape treatment for the highway which reinforces the perception of the National Capital

       * to recognise the significance of views to the surrounding hills and ensure engineering structures respect the landform and landscape patterns.

Figure 131: Federal Highway landscape realms and patterns

Major Landscape Realms
The Federal Highway is divided into two broad realms for the purposes of detailing landscape patterns. They are a Rural Realm and an Open Parkland Realm (see Figure 131 'Federal Highway landscape realms and patterns).

       * Rural Realm: identifies the location of Canberra and establishes the setting of the 'bush capital'. The pastoral setting is a cultural and historical reminder and recognises that the colour and scale of the landscape are important in creating an identifiable and memorable image. Views to the Gungahlin ranges and Black Mountain should be maintained and enhanced.

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