This is the third guideline published under the Beyond the Pavement initiative. It accompanies Bridge Aesthetics and Noise Wall Design Guidelines and addresses the issue of the visual impact of shotcrete. While shotcrete is a useful and cost effective means of stabilising or supporting cuttings it is particularly unsightly and it would be better if  he need for its use could be avoided. This document recommends that the best way to do this is to consider the ramifications of the vertical and horizontal alignment very early on in the route selection and concept design stages. However this is a practical document and it is recognised that in certain situations there are sound reasons for its use. For these cases a number of measures are provided to minimise its extent and improve its appearance all with the aim to make the application as unobtrusive as possible.