Some of the things we consider in the design process include (in no particular order):
- Use of the asset
- Its capacity (both current and future, given the growing needs of the community)
- Weather impacts (including resilience in extreme weather events)
- The impacts of climate change now and in the future
- Materials used (both from a sustainability and durability perspective, because maintenance costs impact our budget)
- Environmental impacts (vegetation, runoff/ drainage etc.)
- Accessibility (where applicable)
- Heritage
- Compliance with legislation and Australian Standards
- Value for money
Sometimes there has to be a compromise to achieve the things that we need to, but we do our best to balance the needs of our residents.