Main Roads
- Tree planting must comply with Austroads Guide Clear Zones: Intersection Site Distances and Clear Zones.
- Plans must be prepared considering surrounding infrastructure and services and provision for passive irrigation.
- Select a variety of plant species that thrive in the relevant conditions and require minimal maintenance.
- Ensure good soil drainage and amend the soil to enhance water retention where needed.
- Provide consistent and equal spacing between street trees where possible.
- Introduce soft landscaping along the edges of roadways, between pedestrian paths and vehicle lanes, to create a visual buffer and enhance the pedestrian experience.
- A variety of low shrubs or grasses can be used to soften the edges of the street.
