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Emergency Service Premises (e.g. fire station, power substation, etc.)
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BJECTIVE
Encourage building development that is integrated within, and an asset
to, the immediate neighbourhood.
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REDITS ATTAINABLE
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REREQUISITES
None.
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REDIT REQUIREMENT
a) Provision of basic services
1 credit where at least 10 different basic services are located within
500m walking distance from the Site and pedestrian access to the
services is available for the Site.
b) Neighbourhood recreational facilities
1 credit where at least 2 different recreational facilities are located within
500m walking distance from the Site and pedestrian access to the
facilities is available for the Site.
c) Provision of basic services/recreational facilities
1 credit where at least 2 different recreational facilities or at least 5
different basic services are located within the Site and will be made
available for public use.
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SSESSMENT
Assessment is based on the overall provisions for local residents and
building users within the immediate vicinity of the building development,
whether these are provided within the immediate neighbourhood, or are
an additional provision within the development for the benefit of the
neighbourhood.
a) Provision of basic services
The Client shall provide a report based on a survey of the immediate
neighbourhood and details of the development itself to demonstrate
adequate provision of basic services for building users. Basic services
shall include (1) Restaurants; (2) Banks (including Automated Teller
Machine); (3) Medical Facility; (4) Dental Clinic; (5) Pharmacy; (6)
Supermarket; (7) Convenience Stores; (8) School; (9) Kindergarten or
Day Care Centre; (10) Library; (11) Post Box; (12) Laundry or Dry
Cleaner; (13) Hairdresser; (14) Retail shops; (15) Place of Worship; and
(16) Community Centre. The onus is on the Client to demonstrate that
basic services, appropriate to the needs of the intended building users,
exist within the site or within reasonable walking distances.
b) Neighbourhood recreational facilities
The Client shall provide a report based on a survey of the immediate
neighbourhood and details of the development itself to demonstrate
adequate provision of recreational facilities and open space for building
users. Recreational facilities shall include (1) Shaded/covered sitting out
areas/garden/park with seating facilities; (2) Waterfront Promenade; (3)
Public Swimming pool; (4) Public Indoor Sports Hall; (5) Public Outdoor
Sports Facility such as football field, basketball court, tennis court, etc;
(6) Bicycle Tracks. The onus is on the Client to demonstrate that the
facilities, appropriate to the needs of the intended building users, exist
within the site or within reasonable walking distances.
c) Provision of basic services/recreational facilities
The Client shall provide evidence that on-site facilities will be made