Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174:reg:10:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00174
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10 (pt 9/99)
Character Range: 369722–372684

ground to first floor level must be well articulated and modulated to provide scale and shelter for people circulating around the buildings.
The size and detailing of the material in the lower portions of the buildings must similarly be of an appropriate human scale to provide richness and interest.

Heritage (refer Figure 122)
Developments on Acton Peninsula must respond to and incorporate recommendations and management practices prepared as part of a Conservation Management Plan for the protection and/or conservation of elements considered of significant natural and cultural heritage.
The historic Lennox Crossing landscape corridor should be maintained.
The cultural and historic importance of the area should be acknowledged.
Where appropriate, future developments should incorporate key heritage elements on the Peninsula.
Figure 122: Acton Peninsula – Heritage

Transport and movement (refer Figure 123)
Acton Peninsula should be accessible and relevant to all Australians.
A clear hierarchy of roads and paths which creates a logical, legible and safe visitor circulation and site servicing pattern should be provided.
The local road and path system should provide a legible and safe network for cyclists and pedestrians.
Public access to the entire foreshore should be maintained. Continuous pedestrian access is required around the Lake edge of the Peninsula.
Cycle access between west Lake Burley Griffin and West Basin must be maintained.
Pathways are to meet current accessibility requirements.
Lawson Crescent is to be maintained as the main access road to the site.
Separate service and public access roads are to be provided.
Facilities suitable for future ferry or water taxi services to Acton Peninsula should be provided. Jetty facilities must have direct pedestrian links to the main building entry(s).
Impacts of surface parking should be minimised by use of parking structures, landscaping and basement parking.
Provision for public transport terminals, stations, alignments and parking should be made.
Servicing access should meet emergency and functional needs.

Car parking
Proponents of new developments on the lower Peninsula are required to provide on‑site car parking to meet 95 percentile demand as agreed by the National Capital Authority.
The impact of car parking on the Peninsula is to be minimised by use of structured and/or underground parking and through effective use of landscaping.
Figure 123: Acton Peninsula – Transport and movement

Detailed site development
There should be a positive relationship between buildings and the landscape with the all main building entries and exits to be from a 'natural' ground level. Elevated entries are to be minimised.
A minimum three per cent gradient away from the base of all buildings is to be established.
Surface drainage must be collected and dissipated on site. Appropriate measures to reduce runoff to the Lake are to be provided.
Overall the developed landscape must