IPWEAQ UPDATES likely be: • PSD (Parks Standard Drawings) • RSD (Roads Standard Drawings) • DSD (Drainage Standard Drawings) • ASD (Active Transport Standard Drawings) • PCD (Pedestrian/Cycle Facility Standard Drawings) • FBD (Fence/Barrier/Retaining Walls Standard Drawings) One specific area being considered is the suitability of existing drainage drawings and their application to all types of pipes. The working group welcomes practical input on this topic from experienced practitioners. CAD Standards and Survey Standards The Survey Standards have been completed and the draft user guide is currently under review. The Department of Transport
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and Main Roads has recently expressed interest in these standards and discussions have commenced about the alignment of standards sector-wide.
version reflects best practice and can be applied appropriately and consistently across the sector.
The CAD Standards have been finalised and the draft user guide is nearly complete. While some councils represented in the working group have already adopted the new standards, the CAD Standards and Survey Standards will be released at the same time.
This group will also investigate the development of an app that links the risk matrices to the evaluating scoring system. Functionality would involve taking geo-coded photos onsite that would be included in a formal report documenting the decision-making process. Progress updates will be provided to industry on a regular basis.
Lower Order Road Design Guidelines The Lower Order Road Design Guidelines has been used across Queensland since its release in 2016. In 2020, IPWEAQ requested feedback from practitioners regarding issues, conflicts and potential improvements on the current version. A Review Group has been formed to consider the feedback received and update the guide to ensure the new
Street Design Manual The Street Design Manual: Walkable Neighbourhoods was released in September 2020. To ensure the Manual continues to document leading practices, we are seeking feedback from users. If you would like to contribute your knowledge and experience, please complete the form at the bottom of the Street Design Manual webpage and return to Jodie Oldfield by 17 December.
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