Can you build a boardwalk over wetlands?
Building a boardwalk over wetlands is a great way to add value to a community. Wetland boardwalks give the public a way to enjoy the beauty of nature, in place that would otherwise be off-limits. But building a walkway in such a fragile environment brings many challenges.
How are boardwalks built?
A. Most boardwalks are constructed of pressure treated four by four’s or six by sixes (pilings) with two by six or two by eight cross members and two by six or two by eight deck material. However, some boardwalks also use two by tens for decking and cross members for longer spans or heavy use.
What holds up a boardwalk?
Timber, in order to hold up that long in a commercial setting, is pressure-treated with chemicals. This is a process that must be replicated over the years with stains and sealants as these treatments wear off and fade. We’ve now been in the public boardwalk business for 4 years.
How wide should a boardwalk be?
Standard Width – Equal or greater width than approaching trail. The standard trail is 12′-0” wide. Railing Height – 42” measured from the walking surface to be used if surface of boardwalk is 30” above finish grade. Extend boardwalk railing past abutment as needed to protect trail users from fall hazards, min.
Can you walk on wetlands?
Getting there and parking The Welcome walk is in the Ash Island precinct of Hunter Wetlands National Park. To get there: Cross the Ash Island Bridge off the Pacific Highway at Hexham. Park at the information shelters, where the walk begins.
What can I do with wetlands?
What can we do about it?
- Dredging, draining, and/or filling wetland areas for conversion to agricultural, industrial or residential lands.
- Population growth and urban development.
- Sand and gravel mining and mineral extraction activities.
- Peat extraction activities.
- Timber harvesting.
- Oil and gas exploration.
- Waste disposal.
What are the different types of boardwalks?
Introduction Boardwalks can range from narrow nature trails in fragile wetlands to wide beachfront entertainment decks;from golf course access to paths linking facilities in ecotourist projects; from recreational cycleways to observation decks in tourist parks; from f shing piers to small scale jetties.
Why did they choose to build a boardwalk?
Boardwalks are frequently chosen purely for the natural look and feel of timber. Added to this is the renewable nature of the material, its versatility and, often more importantly, for its reduced impact on the surroundings during construction and use.
Is the boardwalk required to conform to the BCA?
Boardwalks may be required to conform to the BCA (Building Code of Australia) where they form part of access to, or between, buildings or to AustRoads Bridge Code where they form an extension to a bridge.
What should be included in the design of a walkway?
The design requires a broad experience of local conditions and should only be attempted by trained professionals. Due attention should be given to the intended users, environment, aesthetics, available equipment and construction skills. Proper evaluation of soils is critical to the economy of the system and the performance of the walkway.