Commemorative Asset Application Form

COMMEMORATIVE ASSET PROCEDURE

1. Provision of Commemorative Assets

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

Council’s Infrastructure and Works department will arrange for the purchase and installation of the asset, with associated expenses to be on-charged to the applicant prior to its installation. All Commemorative assets must be approved by Council and must be consistent with Council’s current public 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 asset is to be affixed, unless Council determines otherwise. Council will be responsible for affixing any plaques to the asset, with the cost being borne by the applicant.

2. Location

The positioning of Commemorative Assets should consider the following:

• surface treatments surrounding the asset 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 a seat or the asset.;

Positioning will also consider the following:

• Safe lighting levels; and;
• Clear movement areas.