Landscape Specification Report URB-P0003847-001-SP (A)

Landscape works must not obstruct overland flow paths and must include adequate drainage to minimise
ponding. Mulch or any floatable material must not be located in swales, overland flow paths or around grated
drains; and must not encroach onto kerb and channel, footpaths, pedestrian or vehicular/ circulation areas.


2.3.        EXISTING WORKS
Where works are adjacent to existing works, the Contractor is responsible for making the proper junction
between new and existing works. The Contractor shall not disturb the existing ground surface outside of
areas or locations shown on the Drawings.

The Contractor is to repair or replace any damaged softscape, paving, kerbing, walls, fences, services,
building facades or structures inside or outside the extent of works, which were damaged due to the
Contractors.


2.4.        QUALITY & REGULATIONS
Performance of work is to be in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations required by
authorities having jurisdiction over such work. All work needs to comply with the National Construction Code
(NCC) and Australian Standards.

Further the Landscape works need to be compliance is with the:

•    Conditions of Approval
•    Approved Plan of Development
•    Approved Infrastructure Master Plan
•    Approved Concept Landscape Report

Any work which is not complying need to be notified to the Landscape Architect.

The landscape works must be coordinated with all relevant authorities and required development permits.

If fire ants are suspected on the development site or locality, the relevant authorities must be contacted,
being at the time of printing - the Department of Primary Industries & Fisheries Call Centre on 13 25 23.

If Myrtle Rust is suspected on the development site or locality, the relevant authorities must be contacted,
being at the time of printing – Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23

Any work or materials, which, in the opinion of the Landscape Architect, do not meet appropriate industry
standards of workmanship or quality will be rejected. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to remove
rejected work and reinstall it to an acceptable standard at no additional cost to the Head Contractor / Client.


2.5.        PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS
Substitutions, product details and technical information for all materials and proprietary items are to be
submitted to the Landscape Architect, and written approval gained prior to inclusion into the works. Obtain
and submit reports on relevant tests by an independent testing authority as per this Specification or as
requested by the Landscape Architect and/or Superintendent.

Overseas products and materials must be accompanied by relevant certification from a registered Australian
Testing Authority to confirm the product or material achieves the performance requirements complying with
the Australian Building Code, Australian Standards, Green Star Requirement (if applicable) or any other
relevant standards.

All materials and products are to be without sharp protrusions or abrasive edges, obtrusive fitting or fixtures.
Each colour is to be a uniform finish and there is to be no staining of adjacent materials. All materials are to
be corrosion free.

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