VLine - Fencing Right of Way (SAST-1)

Document Number: SAST-1
STANDARD Date of Issue: 23/02/2012
Revision Number: 01
Fencing Right of Way – Project New Construction
Fencing Right of Way

Project New Construction
Revision 01 | Issued: 23/02/2012 | Printed copies are uncontrolled
Approved by: General Manager, Safety Security & Environment
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 3
2. Scope ........................................................................................................................... 3
3. History .......................................................................................................................... 3
4. Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 3
5. Fencing – which application? ........................................................................................ 4
6. Corridor safety fencing (typically urban residential areas) ............................................. 5
6.1. Common installation specifications ...................................................................... 6
6.2. Residential Timber Paling/colour bond/Zincalume Steel panel fence
specification: ........................................................................................................ 7
6.3. Intermediate Welded Mesh Corridor Fencing Specification .................................. 8
7. Corridor safety fencing (typically industrial areas) Specification .................................... 8
8. Security Welded Mesh Fencing .................................................................................... 9
9. Platform Fencing ........................................................................................................ 11
10. Track worker safety fencing ........................................................................................ 11
11. Barrier / Crib Fencing .................................................................................................. 12
12. Road Crossing Truncation .......................................................................................... 12
13. Farm/Stock Fencing.................................................................................................... 12
14. Containment barriers .................................................................................................. 14
15. Junctions and Waterways ........................................................................................... 15
16. Maintenance of all fencing types ................................................................................. 15
17. References ................................................................................................................. 16
Appendix 1 – Security Fences .................................................................................................. 17
Appendix 2 – Corridor Safety Fences Sample images .............................................................. 21
Appendix 3 – Track Work Safety Fencing Sample Images ....................................................... 22
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1. PURPOSE
This Standard describes the requirements for the design, construction and maintenance of
fencing around railway infrastructure for new construction works.
2. SCOPE
The Standard applies V/Line leased railway tracks and the construction of infrastructure and
material changes in operations because of major rail projects on the V/Line Regional
Infrastructure lease. Where a third party such as developers, VicTrack or the Department of
Transport are delivering projects and these parties construct fencing around railway
infrastructure, this Standard will apply.
This standard recognises V/Line‟s long-term aim to improve existing infrastructure and that
achievement is constrained by limited maintenance and renewal resources, budgets and
other constraints.
This standard replaces the fencing component of superseded standard NIST-2662.
3. HISTORY
This is a new document. No existing standard for Fencing Right of Way – Major New
Projects exists.
4. DEFINITIONS
Please refer to the V/Line Corporate Dictionary for abbreviations and terms used in this
Standard.
Security fencing – is utilised to protect high-value rail assets and safety critical
equipment such as Stabling Yards, Signal Equipment Rooms and Disaster Recovery
Rooms
Platform fencing – provides safety solutions at station platforms and is an integrated
part of the overall precinct fencing plan
Corridor Safety fencing – protects the railway form trespass hazards. The risk profile
of the specific location determines the selection of corridor fencing
material/specification
Rural fencing – keeps livestock out of the rail corridor or acts as a physiological
barrier for less determined trespassers. The fencing design must be commiserate
with the adjoining land use
Containment barriers – generally deployed at cuttings and adjacent to roads to
separate public access and to prevent vehicles entering the rail cutting and colliding
with trains or infrastructure.
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5. FENCING – WHICH APPLICATION?
This section defines requirements for the construction and maintenance of new fencing
throughout the rail network. Fencing may be defined according to the following broad
categories:
1. Corridor safety fencing (typically urban residential areas)
2. Corridor safety fencing (typically industrial areas)
3. Security fencing
4. Platform fencing
5. Track worker safety fencing
6. Level crossing barrier/crib fencing or road crossing truncation
7. Farm/stock fencing
8. Containment barriers
9. Fencing at junctions and waterways
Where new track is installed or major project works carried out, the fencing requirement will
be assessed and, depending on the circumstances:
The rail authority may direct adjoining landowners to construct and maintain fencing
The rail authority may construct and maintain fencing
The rail authority may construct fencing for landowners to maintain
There may be no requirement for new fencing.
The following sub-sections provide sample specifications for the construction and
maintenance of each fencing type. In addition:
All fencing designs for new work or major upgrades must be approved by the
Accredited Rail Operator
The responsibility for the construction and maintenance of new fences will be agreed
to by all stakeholders prior to commitment to construct the fence
Corridor fencing constructed by the project but will be the responsibility of the
adjoining landowner to maintain. V/Line is not required to provide, or share the cost
of, construction or maintenance of boundary fences
Fencing repairs at property boundaries; dilapidated or damaged property boundary.
Fencing replacement shall be the obligation of the adjacent landowner unless agreed
otherwise
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6. CORRIDOR SAFETY FENCING (TYPICALLY URBAN RESIDENTIAL AREAS)
Corridor safety fencing is to be constructed wherever rail operations pose a health and safety
risk to the surrounding community. For example fencing may be required at low to medium to
high density residential housing developments, where the new rail reserve that cuts through
the housing developments, recreation reserves, shopping precincts and other areas where
there is a high risk of the public, in particular children, straying onto the railway track.
For semi-rural areas blending into urban areas, the selection of fencing type must be risk
driven and mitigate the local hazards of trespass on the corridor So Far as is Reasonably
Practical (SRAIRP). Corridor safety fencing requirements must be designed after
consideration of the following determining factors:
Frequency and speed of rail operations within the corridor
Adjoining land use immediate to the corridor
Consistent with V/Line‟s obligations under the Rail Safety Act
After a second order change is identified within the V/Line Management of Change
procedure (see SAPR-13), a risk assessment in the form of a local survey / sensitivity
analysis is required to define trespass hazard risk exposure that uses a checklist site based
risk approach. See SAFO-135 Fencing Risk Assessment Checklist SAWI-48 Fencing Risk
Assessment Work Instruction) to understand potential for trespass risk realisation:
Motivation to cross – e.g. shops are located just across the rail tracks from the
housing development but it is some distance to an authorised crossing point and
there is no impediment to cross the rail track illegally.
Capability – e.g. the location is vulnerable because of a gap in the fence line making
it physiologically easy to make a decision to cross
Opportunity – e.g. the person wanting to cross has no physical barrier to prevent
making a decision (rational or otherwise) to cross
Subject to risk assessment verification, generally welded mesh intermediate safety fencing
will be required as follows: (Sample specification attached at Appendix 2).
At all common areas within residential zones that abut the rail reserve that do not
have / or will have in the future if a new development is built, a 1.8 metre solid timber
paling or colour bond/zincalume steel panel fence
Where either type of welded mesh is utilised, wing fencing will be designed to extend
a reasonable distance past residential areas into rural zones. This will be determined
by the risk profile of the local installation but is generally between 50 to 100 metres
For areas that will soon be developed, the existing farm/stock fence will be retained
and it is a prescribed requirement that new developments must provide an adequate
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fence line prior to any development occurring i.e. 1.8 metre high timber overlapping
solid paling fencing (subject to State Government / Shire planning stipulation).
Even in remote or rural areas that do not operate peak services, corridor safety fencing
should still be considered for use in locations where there are pockets of dense
community/pedestrian activity. All fencing shall be installed such that „exclusion of persons is
effectively achieved SFAIRP over the extent of the fence‟. The design must not have gaps or
foot holds in the fencing to aid persons to climb over the fence in the rail corridor.
6.1. COMMON INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
Meet the requirements described in Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group

Standards – VRIOGS 00001-2005 Structural Gauge Envelopes – Minimum
clearances for Infrastructure adjacent to the Railway and V/Line Standard NIST-2617
Transit Space Clearances
Gates are to be designed to facilitate locking from both sides
Ground clearances shall be sufficient to achieve rotation, such that gate is completely
clear of access width where not clearly delineated by edge of pathway shall be at
least 90 degrees to the fence alignment
Gates shall be sourced from same manufacturer as mesh panels and shall be
compatible in appearance
Installed fence height must be within tolerance of 50mm from specified height
(minimum 1.8m)
Clearance from base of bottom rail to natural surface shall be a maximum of 100mm.
Where local variations occur in the natural surface profile over a length of less than
2.4m, a minimum ground clearance of 100mm shall be acceptable
The fence may be either raked, stepped or a combination of both in order to comply
with maximum ground clearance requirements
Fence posts shall not be founded within drains or impede drain function
Posts set in concrete footings with the top of the concrete crowned to shed water
The condition of the site shall not present any hazard to the public or Rail Operations
staff because of construction activities. Hazards, loose or stockpiled material within
the fence alignment must be removed prior to commencement of works and the
ground shall be compacted and/or consolidated
Excavations of soil from postholes shall be spread neatly inside the fence line. Any
rock excavated and surplus debris from postholes shall be removed from site. Ground
shall be reinstated to as close to its original condition as possible
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Permits where required will be obtained from the relevant authorities by the project
Where fence is located in an asphalt surface, asphalt shall be reinstated with cold mix
asphalt and compacted to an intact condition
Areas utilized by rail patrons shall be maintained in a tidy condition throughout the
course of the works and appropriate temporary signage and barriers shall be erected
during the course of the works.
Installation and maintenance to manufacturer‟s specifications
6.2. RESIDENTIAL TIMBER PALING/COLOUR BOND/ZINCALUME STEEL PANEL

FENCE SPECIFICATION:
Fence material section will be dependent on local bush fire planning requirements and
wind speed loadings.
Residential timber paling fence must achieve the following minimum specification:
Panel height 1800mm
3 rail solid overlapping paling fencing made of pressure treated Cypress or
similar
75mm x 50mm rails – top bottom & middle
150mm x 25mm plinth
150mm x 25mm rear palings – space 50mm apart, 100mm front palings –
overlap 25mm
1 x Cypress 125mm x 75mm post per 2.7m spacing at least 450mm in ground.
Residential colour bond/zincalume steel panel fence must achieve the following
minimum specification:
Panel height 1800mm
The sizes of post footings are dependent on the wind speed, soil type and the
height of the fence. Footings shall be founded in natural soil only. Concrete
shall have a minimum 28-day characteristic strength of 20MPa (Grade 20). For
the three footings adjacent to a free end and posts supporting a gate, the
footing size will need to be increased in depth by 100mm. All posts are to be
embedded at least 500mm into the footing
Fence post spacing: To manufacturer‟s specification
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6.3. INTERMEDIATE WELDED MESH CORRIDOR FENCING SPECIFICATION

Intermediate welded mesh fencing must achieve the following minimum specification:
ARC Fencing Garden or equivalent
Panel height – 1800mm
Horizontal aperture: 50mm
Vertical aperture: 150mm
Attack Face: Narrow aperture in the horizontal plane
Wire Type: 5mm
Warranty: 5 years manufacturer‟s warranty
Post Material: Round or Square Hollow Section (SHS) 50 x 50mm set into
concrete footings at 2400mm with galvanised post cap
7. CORRIDOR SAFETY FENCING (TYPICALLY INDUSTRIAL AREAS) SPECIFICATION
Industrial development sites where there is no public through fare

Generally, road fencing is provided in addition to side and rear fencing when the block abuts
the rail corridor. In this situation, the front fence provides an additional layer of risk control. In
addition, industrial sites may provide less motivation; capability and opportunity for trespass
form the site on to the rail corridor. Industrial sites must also apply a risk survey of local area
with a checklist (See SAST 135) Fencing Risk assessment checklist). As a concession to the
generally less attractive crossing environment offered by industrial sites, rail corridor fences
at these locations must have the following reduced minimum specification unless a higher
level of protection is determined by the risk fencing survey. For industrial development
sites where there is a public through fare – typically intermediate welded mesh
corridor fencing is required (see Section 6.3).
Chain wire fencing must achieve the following minimum specification.
ARC Chain Wire or equivalent
Chain link fence materials and coatings must be in accordance with AS1725-2010
Panel height: 1.8 metres
Wire Type: 5mm galvanized to specification W05Z
Post Material: Round or Square Hollow Section (SHS) 50x50mm set into concrete
footings at 2400mm with galvanised post cap
Fixings: All to be tamper proof
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Chain wire fencing shall be tightened and securely fastened to the posts and line
wires. Fastening to end, corner and gate posts shall be by lacing through each outer
mesh with 2.5mm diameter galvanised tie wire. Chain wire shall be fastened to line
posts and line wires with 2.5mm diameter galvanised tie wire or clips. The fastenings
shall be spaced at not more than 400mm intervals on line posts and at not more than
500mm intervals on line wires.
8. SECURITY WELDED MESH FENCING
This section specifies the minimum requirements for the supply and installation of security
fencing and gates. Security fencing must be considered for use in locations posing a higher
than usual security or economic risk. All security fencing and gates shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer‟s requirements.
Security fencing must be provided in high-risk locations, where there is a particular significant
danger to the public or where increased security is required to protect the network. Particular
attention should be given to areas of:
Unusual or concealed dangers exist
Where hazardous substances are stored
Buildings housing high voltage equipment
Critical assets e.g. Stabling Yards, Workshops, Signalling Equipment, Signalling
Equipment Rooms, Disaster Recovery Sites, fuel points and Electrical Sub-stations.
Security welded mesh fencing must achieve the following minimum specification (in addition
to the requirements described in Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards –
VRIOGS 004.13 Train Stabling Facilities):
Example: Gryffin‟s Securifor 358 (or V/Line Infrastructure group approved equivalent
– refer examples Appendix 1) and meet the general requirements specified in
Appendix 1
Panel Width: 2366mm
Height: 2400mm with 0.5m flat loop razor wire on top. Inward angled razor wire must
not be used as it poses a safety risk for train drivers entering or exiting their carriages
Horizontal aperture: 72mm
Vertical aperture: 8mm
Dimension tolerance: +/- 2.5mm
Squareness: + 0.2% of nominal panel size
Flatness: +/- 50mm clear of surface laid flat
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Solidity: 35%
Attack Face: Narrow aperture in the horizontal plane
Wire Type: 4mm Ǿ Bright Drawn Inter Annealed
Tensile strength: 540-615 N/mm²
Fatigue resistance: 13 No. 90º bends (before welding) 8 No. 90º bends (after welding)
Weld shear strength: 75% of tensile strength wire to EN10223-4 : 1998
Wire Coating: Bezinal coated with zinc – aluminium alloy (95% - 5% aluminium).
Minimum coating - 240 g/m2
Post Material: Square Hollow Section (SHS)100 x 100 x 5mm x 14.2kgs/mtr or
100UC; Grade C350LO; P of I : About both axis : 2.66 (106mm4); Minimum tensile
strength 350-430 MPa; Hot Dip Galvanised after fabrication to AS 1650/1989;
Australian Standard AS 1163-1991
Clamp Bar: Square Edge Flat 40x5mm MS to AS3679/250 cut to suit above ground
section of post and slotted at 300mm centres with 25x10mm slot and hot dip
galvanised after fabrication
Bolts: M8 Coach head hot dip galvanised
Nuts: M8 Security Shear Dome and thread tapped after hot dip galvanising to BS729
Mid Anchors: Square Edge Flat 300x40x8mm MS to AS3679/250 (for in ground),
angle 75x50x6mm MS to AS3679/250 (for surface mount)
Support footings for all fence and gate posts should be in accordance with the
manufacturer‟s requirements for the given site specific conditions
In some instances, modifications may be required to existing services or on site
adjustments required for proposed services, to facilitate the installation of fence/gate
footings. Engineering consultation will be sought in such situations
A continuous 300mm (minimum) wide, 250mm-450mm (approximate) deep, concrete
base is to be located at the base of all secure fencing and gates to prevent breach by
digging underneath
All fence bracing must be kept within the interior of the complex to avoid offering a
foothold on the attack face of the perimeter
The base of the fence panels are to be secured to the concrete base in accordance
with the manufacturer‟s requirements
Insulation panels and fittings must be incorporated in fences in close proximity to
overhead power transmission lines
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Flat loop razor wire is to be included above all gates to match the form of the fence
Gate hinges must be of adequate strength for each type of gate and include large
bearing surfaces for clamping in position. The hinges must not twist or turn under the
action of the gate and must prevent the easy lifting of the gates by use of lever or
hydraulic lifting aids
Gate latches, stops and keepers must be provided for all gates.
9. PLATFORM FENCING
Station platform fencing must meet safety, functionality and architectural requirements.
Station fencing must be designed in line with the principles of station design; recognition
being given to the station category, local environmental conditions, heritage issues, DDA
requirements etc. OPMG-18 – Station Design Principles identifies four different station types:
Category 1 – Premium Stations (high population catchment, high patronage and high
service frequency)
Category 2 – Modal Hub Stations (significant modal interchange facilities)
Category 3 – Commuter Stations (high patronage and high service frequency during
peak times)
Category 4 – Regional Stations (low population catchment, low patronage and low
service frequency)
Recommended fencing for all platforms, regardless of station category, is 1800mm high
galvanised and powder-coated, heritage red, ARC Vanguard tubular with 40mm x 40mm
horizontal rails and 25mm x 25mm vertical rails spaced at 125mm maximum centres and
crimped spear top. All fencing must be installed and fence posts fixed to the platform in
accordance with the manufacturer‟s recommendations. Platform gates must be
approximately 1000mm wide (except where specific design requirements vary) and match
the form and finish of the fence. Gates may need to be wider where there is a requirement
for vehicles to access the platform for maintenance purposes (e.g. elevated work platform to
access lights on poles). All gates must be installed and gateposts fixed to the platform in
accordance with the manufacturer‟s recommendations. Platform gates should be installed at
the end of each platform. Gate latches with provision of padlock, stops and keepers must be
provided for all platform gates.
10. TRACK WORKER SAFETY FENCING
Track worker safety fencing is to be in accordance with VRIOGS and V/Line standard NIST-
2616 – Rail Structure Design Requirements. The minimum typically specification must be:
See sample drawing at Appendix 3.
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11. BARRIER / CRIB FENCING
Barrier or Crib fencing is a „half-height‟ fence used primarily as a barrier to segregate and/or
to direct the flow of pedestrian traffic around areas such as pedestrian railway crossings.
Barrier fences should be see-through and sufficiently high to discourage climbing by young
children, but sufficiently low to avoid blocking the views of shorter pedestrians or those using
wheelchairs etc.
VRIOGS 003.2-2006, Section 4.4 Criteria for the Infrastructure at Railway Level Crossings-
Pedestrian Crossings defines the requirements for a typical barrier/crib fence.
For new or upgraded level crossing, wing fence extend must be assessed by designers
within the safety in design phase of the design development activity.
12. ROAD CROSSING TRUNCATION
A site-specific plan must be provided by the project to V/Line for approval.
13. FARM/STOCK FENCING
Fence posts must be constructed from hardwood, treated pine, steel or concrete conforming
to relevant Australian Standards (refer Table 1 below). Timber posts and stays shall be
straight, cut from sound timber, free from external bark, splinters or other defects that could
affect their longevity. Treated and untreated timber posts and stays must be hardwood timber
or pine in accordance with AS/NZS 2082.
Post Type Material Australian Standard Other Requirements
Timber (Untreated) Hardwood AS 2062
Timber (Treated) Hardwood AS 2062 Hazard Protection Level 4 – AS 1604
Timber (Treated) Treated Pine AS 2858 Hazard Protection Level 4 – AS 1604
Steel Tubular Steel AS 1074 Galvanised - AS/NZS 4680
Steel Star / Cross Section Galvanised - AS/NZS 4680
Concrete Precast Concrete AS3600 Reinforcing – AS 3600
Table 1 – Australian Standard References for Fence Posts

Steel posts must be hot dip galvanised in accordance with AS/NZS 4680 and free of
distortion or damage. Tubular steel posts, rails and stays must be of medium grade steel
tube in accordance with AS/NZS 1074 and fitted with watertight galvanised steel tops.
Non-tubular steel posts shall be of „Star‟ or other specified cross section and may be black
varnished in place of galvanising in accordance with AS/NZS 4680.
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Precast concrete posts shall be steel reinforced and designed in accordance with AS/NZS
3600. Concrete should be N32 standard strength grade, placed, compacted and cured.
Steel reinforcement to comply with AS/NZS 3600.
Fence lines should be marked out prior to construction; and trees, logs, stumps, saplings and
undergrowth within 1000mm of the fence line removed and disposed of in accordance with
the V/Line requirements for vegetation clearance with Right of Ways. Any high points, which
interfere with the fence, must be cut down to provide the required clearance, and low spots
must be filled with surplus earth from holes and trimmings. All posts should be set in line so
that the tops line up uniformly without sudden dips or irregularities. Wires must not be kinked,
loose or overstrained. Posts shall be set at least 600mm into the ground. Posts shall be set
solidly; any space left around the posts shall be backfilled and the backfilling compacted.
Concrete and timber posts should be set in dug or drilled holes. Treated round timber posts
and steel posts may be driven provided the method of driving does not damage the post.
Posts at grade changes where posts are liable to be lifted by strained wires must be at least
2100mm long, set at least 900mm into the ground and tied down with galvanised wire to a
600mm galvanised star steel post driven into the ground at an angle of 45 degrees.
Tolerances for the construction of new fencing should be ± 20mm for vertical height and
longitudinal line, and 1 in 50 for verticality.
Timber droppers must be sawn hardwood timber or pine in accordance with AS 2082. Bored
hardwood droppers should be 50mm x 38mm cross section. Treated hardwood droppers
attached without boring should not be less than 35mm x 19mm cross section. Pine droppers
should be 42mm x 35mm minimum size timber. Metal droppers must be hot dipped
galvanised.
All wire products including tie wire must comply with the requirements of AS 2423 and be
galvanised in accordance with AS 4534. Plain wires shall run through holes drilled in the
posts or attached to treated posts with staples after straining. Staples should be 50mm for
treated pine posts and 40mm for treated hardwood posts. Barbed wire shall be secured with
galvanised tie wire of not less than 2.5mm diameter passed through holes bored in the posts,
and twisted to the barbed wire on each side of the post, or shall be stapled to treated posts
with staples. Top and bottom wires shall be firmly attached to droppers by preformed ties or
twisted galvanised tie wire of not less than 2.5mm diameter. Intermediate wires shall be
similarly attached or shall be threaded through holes bored in the droppers.
Where wire netting is used, it must be tight and fastened to timber posts and droppers with
25mm staples at 150mm intervals and to steel posts and droppers with proprietary
galvanised clips or 2.5mm galvanised tie wire, at 150mm intervals. The netting must also be
fastened to each wire with 2.5mm diameter galvanised tie wire or proprietary galvanised clips
at intervals not exceeding 1000mm.
Where wire mesh is used, it must be attached to the posts and droppers by stapling or tying
the top and bottom line wires and at least every alternate intermediate wire to each post after
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straining. Insulation panels and fittings must be incorporated in fences in close proximity to
overhead power transmission lines.
Gates must be standard proprietary manufactured items with galvanised tubular steel frame
in accordance with AS4680. Hinges, catches and other fittings for gates must be standard
proprietary manufactured items fabricated from grade 250/300 structural steel and hot-
dipped galvanised in accordance with the requirements of AS4680.
Gateposts must be firmly set into the ground (in accordance with manufacturer‟s design and
based on ground conditions) and fitted with a supporting strut. Tubular metal posts shall be
set in concrete with the top of the concrete crowned to shed water. Gate hinges must be
securely attached to the gateposts and permit the gate to swing freely, but not loosely. Each
gate must have a galvanised catch to permit secure closing.
All ferrous bolts, nuts and washers, must be standard proprietary manufactured items
complying with the requirements of AS/NZS 1111, AS/NZS 1390, AS/NZS 1112 and AS
1237. Bolts, nuts and washers must be hot-dipped galvanised in accordance with the
requirements of AS 1214. Ties, staples and other minor fittings for fences must be
galvanised standard proprietary manufactured items. All brackets for steel posts and treated
timber posts shall be standard proprietary manufactured items fabricated from grade 250/300
structural steel and hot-dipped galvanised in accordance with the requirements of AS 4680.
All concrete must be strength grade N20. Steel nails shall be manufactured in accordance
with AS 2334 and shall be hot-dipped galvanised in accordance with AS 4680.
14. CONTAINMENT BARRIERS
Suitably designed containment barriers are to be provided at the following locations:

Where there is a road located next to the railway lines, to mitigate the risk of road
vehicles causing an obstruction to the railway traffic.
On top of a cutting, where there is a maintenance access track. The containment
barriers are to be provided to mitigate the risk of maintenance road vehicles falling
into the cutting. Suitable openings must be provided in the containment barriers to
maintain access, for the maintainers, to the railway track.
Where the containment barriers also form corridor safety fencing or where the containment
barriers are provided also to protect the railway assets from trespass, welded mesh fencing
(or an acceptable alternative, acceptable to V/Line) shall be provided on top of the barriers to
form a total height of the barrier and fencing of at least 1.8m. The design of the barrier and
the fencing should be such that there are no toeholds presented in the barriers or the fence.
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15. JUNCTIONS AND WATERWAYS
Fence Junctions
Posts must be placed at junctions where new fences connect to existing fences. The posts
must have braces for every direction of strain at the junction. Wire in existing fences must be
strained and securely fastened to the junction posts. Strainer assemblies shall be provided at
all ends, angles, abrupt changes of grade, and intersections of cross fences.
Waterways
Where the fence line is intersected by a permanent waterway, the fence should be returned
to the abutment of the bridge or culvert as a “wing” fence. Where fence lines are intersected
by small variable flow waterways, and the exact location is difficult to define, each case is to
be treated on its merits in line with the principles of:
Avoiding storm damage to the fence
Preventing access by the public to the rail land containing the waterway/culvert etc
Retaining effective stock control.
16. MAINTENANCE OF ALL FENCING TYPES
Safety fencing shall be inspected on a regular, at least annual basis. Any breaches of a
safety fence or gate shall be secured immediately and reported to the responsible authority.
All safety fencing and gates shall be maintained such that all posts remain firm and vertical;
and the intermediate wiring, chain wire, or weld mesh remains securely attached, continuous
and taut between posts. Sections requiring replacing shall be as per the requirements for
new fencing and gates specified in this document.
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17. REFERENCES
AS/NZS 1074 - Steel tubes and tubulars for ordinary service

AS/NZS 1111 - ISO metric hexagon commercial bolts and screws
AS/NZS 1112 - Australian standards, bolts and screws
AS/NZS 1214 - Australian standards, Galvanized Steel
AS/NZS 1237 - Australian standards, Washers
AS/NZS 1390 - Australian standards, Bolts
AS/NZS 1725-2010 – Australian Standard for Chain-link Security Fences and Gates
AS/NZS 2062 - Non-destructive testing - Penetrant testing of products and components
AS/NZS 2082, Timber – Hardwood – Visually Stress Graded for Structural Purposes
AS/NZS 2334 - Australian standards, Nuts
AS/NZS 2423 - Coated steel wire fencing products for terrestrial, aquatic and general use
AS/NZS 2858, Timber – Softwood – Visually Stress Graded for Structural Purposes
AS/NZS 3600 – Concrete Structures
AS 4534 – Australian Standards, Galvanized Wire
AS/NZS 4680 - Hot-dip Galvanized (Zinc) Coatings on Fabricated Ferrous Articles (1999)
NIPR-2659 Earthworks, Drainage and Formation
NIPR-2714 Inspection and Assessment of Level Crossings
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Rail Corporations Act 1996
Rail Safety Act 2006
RDS 01 – Standard Fencing (Issue 1, March 2006)
RMP 05 – Boundary Fences – Maintenance Policy (Issue 1, March 2006)
Transport Act 1983
VicRoads Fencing Standard 707
VicTrack Fencing Specifications – (2006)
VRIOGS 003.2-2006 – Pedestrian Level Crossing Standard
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APPENDIX 1 – SECURITY FENCES
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Note: drawings are not to scale
Example 1 - Echuca Stabling Yard
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Example 2 - Ballarat Carriage Siding
Example 3 - Ballarat East Stabling Yard
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Example 4 - Bendigo Stabling Yard
Example 5 - Ararat Stabling Yard
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APPENDIX 2 – CORRIDOR SAFETY FENCES SAMPLE IMAGES
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APPENDIX 3 – TRACK WORK SAFETY FENCING SAMPLE IMAGES
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Document Number: SAST-1

STANDARD Date of Issue: 23/02/2012

Fencing Right of Way – Project New Construction

Fencing Right of Way

Revision 01 | Issued: 23/02/2012 | Printed copies are uncontrolled

Approved by: General Manager, Safety Security & Environment

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5. FENCING – WHICH APPLICATION?

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6. CORRIDOR SAFETY FENCING (TYPICALLY URBAN RESIDENTIAL AREAS)

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6.1. COMMON INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS

Meet the requirements described in Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group

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6.2. RESIDENTIAL TIMBER PALING/COLOUR BOND/ZINCALUME STEEL PANEL

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6.3. INTERMEDIATE WELDED MESH CORRIDOR FENCING SPECIFICATION

7. CORRIDOR SAFETY FENCING (TYPICALLY INDUSTRIAL AREAS) SPECIFICATION

Industrial development sites where there is no public through fare

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8. SECURITY WELDED MESH FENCING

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10. TRACK WORKER SAFETY FENCING

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11. BARRIER / CRIB FENCING

12. ROAD CROSSING TRUNCATION

A site-specific plan must be provided by the project to V/Line for approval.

13. FARM/STOCK FENCING

Post Type Material Australian Standard Other Requirements

Timber (Untreated) Hardwood AS 2062

Timber (Treated) Hardwood AS 2062 Hazard Protection Level 4 – AS 1604

Timber (Treated) Treated Pine AS 2858 Hazard Protection Level 4 – AS 1604

Steel Tubular Steel AS 1074 Galvanised - AS/NZS 4680

Steel Star / Cross Section Galvanised - AS/NZS 4680

Concrete Precast Concrete AS3600 Reinforcing – AS 3600

Table 1 – Australian Standard References for Fence Posts

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14. CONTAINMENT BARRIERS

Suitably designed containment barriers are to be provided at the following locations:

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15. JUNCTIONS AND WATERWAYS

16. MAINTENANCE OF ALL FENCING TYPES

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AS/NZS 1074 - Steel tubes and tubulars for ordinary service

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