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Minor Change Existing Approval OPW16 0303 02 (As Published)
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13. Where landscaping/garden beds are proposed adjacent to the bioretention basin, or where
the basin is located adjacent to naturally forested areas, a 900mm deep root barrier must be
installed to the interface between the landscape/garden/forest area and the bioretention
basin to prevent root intrusion to the biobasin infrastructure.
14. Landscaping to the surface of the bioretention basin filter media area must not commence
until 80% of building work within each contributing catchment is complete or after 3 years,
whichever occurs first. An uncompleted works bond of 150% of the value of the planting to
the surface of the bioretention basin filter media area must be provided to Council prior to
the release of the Plan of Survey.
15. Where required, mulch within the batters of bioretention basins must be installed in a manner
that it will not escape into receiving stormwater drainage infrastructure or water courses.
Bioretention Devices - Education
16. The development shall be provided with approved permanent signage to educate the public
on the function of the bioretention basin. The wording for the signage for each bioretention
basin is to include: “BIORETENTION BASIN - This bioretention basin reduces the pollution
of our waterways by reducing the amount of heavy metals, litter, suspended solids, and
nutrients discharged to Six Mile Creek”.
FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
Supervision/Certification
17. Prior to commencement of use the following (prepared by respective qualified persons*
and certifying compliance with approvals) must be submitted to Council:
a. Landscaping certification confirming all works have been constructed in accordance
with conditions of approval.
b. NATSPEC certification (Specifying Trees: a guide to assessment of tree quality
addressing each specimen).
(* Refer to Advisory Note)
Site Stability
18. Prior to the completion of the development, all site surfaces must be effectively stabilised.
For the purpose of this condition, an effectively stabilised surface is defined as one that does
not, or is not likely to result in visible evidence of soil loss caused by sheet, rill or gully
erosion or lead to sedimentation, or lead to water contamination.
FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
Bonds
19. Bonds must:
a. Meet the requirements of the relevant Council Planning Scheme Policy for performance
and uncompleted works.
b. Be calculated using a schedule of works and relevant bond equation.
c. Include GST.
d. Have approval of the bond calculations and amount from Council, prior to lodgement.
e. Be lodged with Council and accompanied by the Bond Administration Fee/s.
f. Be requested for release by writing to Council, when relevant approval requirements
have been met.
20. A Maintenance Bond of $7000 must be lodged for:
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