13Hoarding (mesh screening)#

13.1Location#

The following applies when locating project recognition hoarding:

• should be constructed of a flexible material which is attached to existing permanent or temporary fencing
• shall not affect sight lines to other vehicles, other road users, or reduce the visibility of site ingress / egress points
• shall not be located where it will compete with roadside signs for a driver’s attention
• shall be placed to allow for safe access of pedestrians and on path cyclists where these users are expected to travel, and
• shall be suitably weighted / anchored to avoid deflection under wind pressure and shall comply with the construction and installation requirements within AS 4687.

13.2Design#

Project recognition hoarding shall comply with the following:

1. a)shall be weatherproof, UV-resistant, and exhibit good tear resistance, such that propagation of any tears is minimal and are less than 100 mm from the source
2. b)procurement of project recognition signs shall consider circular economy and waste management hierarchy (where feasible, source signs made from recycled materials and that are recyclable at the end of project):
3. i.upon decommission, recyclable signs should be transported to a waste recycler
4. ii.if recycling or re use is not feasible, dispose to landfill, and
5. iii.the party charged with removal of the project recognition signs (district, project or Maintenance Contractor) shall record the waste and its destination in their respective waste register.
6. c)shall only use short phrases or messages to reduce comprehension time
7. d)should be a similar height to the fencing modules to which it is being affixed, typically 1600 mm
8. e)where practical, hoarding should be the same length as the fencing modules to which it is being affixed
9. f)fonts, the Queensland Government Coat of Arms, and 'Delivering for Queensland' wordmark shall be as specified on the Department of Transport and Main Roads Communications Hub intranet site (government network access required), and
10. g)font heights shall be as follows:
11. i.low speed roads (70 km/h or less) use a minimum font height of 240 mm, and
12. ii.high speed roads (80 km/h and greater) use a minimum font height of 300 mm.

See Appendix A2 for information on design examples and approvals.

13.3Structural requirements#

Project recognition hoarding shall be securely fixed to the existing permanent or temporary fencing and shall comply with the requirements of AS 4687. The following requirements shall be met:

1. a)design wind loading shall be as per Table 4.5, AS 4687
2. b)the design shall be certified by an RPEQ engineer and shall provide for:
3. i.the effects of additional loading on the fencing structure; and
4. ii.design of the mesh material and fittings.
5. c)hoarding shall be fixed at the top and bottom to minimise any potential bowing due to wind effects on the hoarding, causing it to deflect into pedestrian or carriageway areas
6. d)the party responsible (see Section 9) shall inspect, or arrange the inspection of, the condition of the fabric, integrity of the fence structure, and condition of the hoarding as follows:
7. i.regularly throughout the period of installation as nominated by the Contract Administrator or Principal's Representative (as the case may be), and
8. ii.immediately prior to forecast severe wind events (that is, cyclones and so on) where practical, or after severe wind and gust events.
9. e)installed hoarding not complying with the structural requirements outlined here shall be removed and replaced by the party responsible (see Section 9), and
10. f)evidence of compliance with these items shall be submitted to the Transport and Main Roads Contract Administrator or Principal's Representative (as the case may be).

For further guidance on the structural design requirements for hoarding, contact Transport and Main Roads trafficengineering.support@tmr.qld.gov.au for advice.