09/1227 - Operational Works - Landscaping [As Published] · 142009.1227

O41,

FAIRSHORE APARTMENTS REFURBISHMENT
* Notes for Landscape Masterplan

Pianting Specifications

Refer to Drawing No....

Soil Preparation

Retain all 5 mature Palms and 12 Pandanus to Main Beach frontage. Ensure root damage is minimised
during external works

Retain alt mature Paims in raised planter beds to Hastings Street car park entry.

Remove ail unwanted plants, debris, rubbish, grass, etc. from areas to be planted, including root balls of
removed plants.

Break up soil as necessary to provide friable planting medium, taking care around existing trees

Form garden beds & spread any stockpiled topsoil. Beds adjacent to hard areas to finish 100mm betow
paved level to allow for depth of mulch.

Any imported topsoil to be free of large stones, weeds, sticks, rubbish, or any material toxic to plant
growth & shall be guaranteed free of Nut Grass & Oxalis.

Plants

Plants to be ordered in advance from reputable source/s to ensure availability.
Plants to be well-formed, hardened-off stock, well-branched & foliated, true to type.
Root system to be sturdily established in container with no large roots extending.
Form & habit to be normal for species scheduled & pruning scars to be clean cut.
Leaves to be of norma! shape, colour & texture with minimal physica! damage.
Plants to be free of living insect pests and free from any disease or physical injury
Containers are to be free of weeds.

All plants to be delivered to site clearly & accurately labelled.

Contractor shail maintain piants on site until planted.

Planting Procedures

Do not plant in extreme hot, cold or atmospheric disturbances.

Dig separate holes for each plant, 100mm wider & deeper than container. Loosen soil

at base of holes a further 150mm depth. Fill holes with water & allow to drain away.

Position ptant in centre of hole, set plumb & backfill, incorporating controlled release fertiliser as
instructed on packaging.

Gently & firmly tamp down around foot ball, leaving a shalfow watering depression. Water immediately
and thoroughly using minimum 5 litres per plant.

Mulching

All garden areas are to be mulched after planting and installation of irrigation.

Where rock mulch is denoted to garden areas around swimming pool reuse existing rock from Hastings
Street podium.area spread 100mm minimum depth.

Rock mu!ch to outdoor shower to be 40mm Tumbled Sandstone rock spread 100mm minimum depth.
Pebbie infill to tessellated pavers to be 20mm Tumbled Sandstone to finish flush with top of Travertine.
Existing rock mulch to Hastings Street podium area to be replaced with 40mm Tumbled Sandstone
spread 50-75mm deep after placement of containers.

All other garden areas to have 100mm minimum depth of 25-30mm Cypress or Hardwood chip mulch
as selected.

Mulch to be kept at least 50mm from ail plant stems to prevent collar rot.

Turfing

Grass species to be ‘Sea Isle 2000’. Keep ail turfs moist.

Turf to be first quality (A Grade), typical of the species, free from all pests, diseases & other deleterious
matter.

Turf to be guaranteed free from Oxalis and Nut Grass.

Ensure existing turf and roots are completely removed before re-turfi ing.

Cultivate soit over areas to be turfed to a minimum depth of 150mm, rake over to remove clods & debris
Grade all areas evenly prior to laying. Top of turf is to finish 40mm below adjacent kerbs, paths and
edgings.

Turf to be laid by supplier, using best practices and materials.

Water whole of the area thoroughly but lightly after completion of turfing & top dressing.

Establishment

The Contractor shall establish and maintain the landscaping works until the end of the Defects Liability
Period.

Make good any defects due to inferior materials, workmanship or damage during construction and
maintenance.

Carry out all necessary watering, weeding, pruning & plant replacements to ensure healthy growth.
Replace any dead or damaged plants with same species and similar size at the contractor's expense
(except for vandalism).

Remove all debris and leave site in a clean and tidy manner.