The Benefits of Concrete Pathways in Toowoomba

Concrete paths are an easy and affordable way to provide dependable access around your home. They can be crafted to suit any space and can even be releveled to repair damaged pathways.

The client’s objective for the concrete pedestrian and platform walkways at the new Neil Street Toowoomba Bus Station was to achieve a decorative, bright and up market look and feel. Transitions Honed Concrete was selected as the product of choice to meet this requirement.

Aesthetics

Concrete paths are a practical, cost-effective way to access and circulate areas around your home or business. They can be crafted to match the style of your property and can add value and appeal when done correctly. The new Toowoomba bus station in Neil Street utilised Transitions Honed Concrete on its pedestrian and platform walkways to achieve a decorative, bright and up market look for passengers departing and arriving on long-distance Greyhound Australia services. Unlike pavers, which tend to shift and allow weeds to grow between them, concrete pathways are durable, economical and visually appealing. They can also be coloured to suit your specific design preferences.

Durability

Concrete paths offer a cost-effective and durable solution to providing reliable access around the home or commercial premises. They can be designed to meet any layout requirements and are able to accommodate stairs or drains. The Team at Griffiths Concrete & Construction can also assist with repairs or re-levelling of existing concrete paths.

While plain concrete is the cheapest finish option, exposed aggregate allows for much more creative design options and creates an eye-catching aesthetic. The pebbly surface makes it nonslip and is extremely hardwearing, and it comes in a wide range of stone colours to suit any style. It is also more durable than other decorative finishes such as oxide, colour sealers or paint. It can even be used on driveways, as it is an acceptable development under Section 9.4.6 of the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme.

Safety

Concrete paths are a reliable means of access around your home, and can be crafted to meet specific needs including the addition of stairs and drains. They can also be relevelled and repaired to get them back into shape after years of weathering. Our Team can provide a comprehensive range of concrete solutions for new installation or repairing your existing path or driveway.

This course familiarises designers, civil engineers and practitioners with best practice concrete pathway design based on Australian Standard AS 3727. While the focus is on pathways, the learning outcomes can be extended to other concrete design projects incorporating ground slabs subjected to light traffic conditions.

The construction of a driveway for a house, dual occupancy, bed and breakfast or home-based business is generally considered to be an accepted development under the provisions of Part 9.4.6 Transport, Access and Parking Code in the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme. Please refer to the links in ‘Related documents’ for further information.

Maintenance

Concrete is one of the most durable and low-maintenance surfaces available. Professionally installed concrete pathways are ready to use within a day and can withstand heavy traffic with minimal damage. Concrete specialists can also customize the surface to resemble a variety of different materials, including brick, cobblestone, and slate. This technique, called stamping, is achieved by pressing a stamp into the wet concrete.

A good builder will make sure the concrete is tamped down well. This drives out the air and binding it to the hardcore below. On long paths it’s a good idea to put an expansion joint every 3 metres.

A driveway for a house, dual occupancy, bed and breakfast or home-based business is an acceptable form of development subject to the requirements in Part 9.4.6 Transport, Access and Parking Code of the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme. To determine whether or not a permit is required for constructing a driveway, please refer to the Council’s Development Information.

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