Commemorative Seat Application Form

COMMEMORATIVE SEAT PROCEDURE

1. Provision of Commemorative Seats/Plaques

A particular location may be requested for the installation of a Commemorative Seat, however final approval rests with Council. All costs associated with the purchasing and installation of the seat are to be borne by the applicant.

Council’s Infrastructure and Works department will arrange for the purchase and installation of the seat, with associated expenses to be on-charged to the applicant prior to its installation. All Commemorative Seats must be approved by Council and must be consistent with Council’s current public seating assets.

If a plaque is to be mounted on the Commemorative Seat, it must be:

• Restricted to a maximum dimension of 120mm x 80 mm;
• Made of stainless steel;
• Up to 3mm in thickness; and
• Limited to 20 words.

Costs for purchasing the plaque and its engraving will also be borne by the applicant. Only one plaque per seat is to be affixed, unless Council determines otherwise. Council will be responsible for affixing any plaques to the seating, with the cost being borne by the applicant.

2. Location

The positioning of Commemorative Seats should consider the following:

• Unwanted proximity between individual users of a single seat;
• Forced eye contact between seat users;
• surface treatments surrounding seats should provide ease of access for those with disabilities; and
• Consideration should be given to providing access for wheelchair users to draw up at the end of seats.

Positioning will also consider the following:

• A clear 180-degree line of sight when in open space;
• A protected back when in a confined space;
• Safe lighting levels; and
• Clear movement areas.

Seats will be located to:

• Maximise available shade in summer;
• Minimise undue noise;
• Minimise prevailing wind conditions; and
• Maximise shelter from rain.

Consideration will be given to the outlook, including:

• An interesting outlook/view;
• Views of the “passing parade”; and
• Options for more than one vista

Seats should also be located with a clear line of sight to litter bins