Roadside rest stops
Prioritising safety, functionality, aesthetics, and visitor experience.
Roadside rest stops toilet facilities bring unique design challenges
Remote roadside rest stops present unique challenges that must be carefully considered to ensure functionality, durability, and user safety.
One of the primary concerns of isolated locations is the absence of passive surveillance. Urban areas have a constant presence of people that can deter misconduct; remote rest stops lack this natural oversight. This isolation increases the risk of vandalism and anti-social behaviour and can easily become targets for graffiti, and intentional damage that degrades the facility and affects user experience.
The environmental conditions of the outback further complicate the design process. These areas are subject to harsh weathering — extreme temperatures, intense sunlight, heavy rains, dust storms. Materials and construction methods must be exceptionally durable.
Durability directly ties to another factor: the need to minimise maintenance costs. Remote locations mean that every maintenance visit is costly. Thus, design must incorporate materials and systems that require minimal upkeep.
Key considerations for success
An ideal solution acknowledges the need for the facility to be off-grid.
A single contractor with a turnkey solution is often a very effective response to a remote location. You want to get the design and install right the first time because sheer remoteness means repairs to damage or vandalism cost a lot more.
Using durable, corrosion-resistant stainless-steel fixtures and fittings, and robust, impact-resistant wall and building materials (such as our mini-orb) will resist both weather and vandalism.
The likely absence of water, mains power and sewerage require a design that is completely self-sufficient, including solar lighting and a water tank.
Good lighting will help deter vandalism and help road users feel safe while at the rest stop. A shade shelter attached to the toilet facilities themselves also improves usability.
Products ideal for park settings
Yarra
The Yarra Toilet Building distinguishes itself from a standard toilet building with a distinctive skillion style roof line; a versatile design which integrates seamlessly into any environment.
Yarra
Atlantis
Combines a shade shelter with toilet facilities in a contemporary design suited to rest stops. Supplement with a table settings, bollards and bin surrounds.
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