SUPERSEDED OPW21/0104 - Landscaping Plans for Approval (13 Noosa Dr, Noosa Heads)

        GENERAL PLANTING NOTES                                                                                                                                                                PLANTING NOTES FOR THE PROPOSED PANDANUS FEATURE TREE
        1. PLANT QUALITY                                                                                                                                                                      The proposed exground Pandanus feature tree is to be in a healthy condition and a good structural form.
        All plant stock is to be be to the scheduled nomenclature, well formed, hardened off nursery stock.                                                                                   When transplanting the Pandanus, the hole must be dug to a width and depth greater than that of the
        They are to be container grown in potting mixture with a healthy root system and not pot bound.                                                                                       rootball by 300mm. A sandy soil mix shall be added to the hole prior to placement of tree. The tree is to be
        All pots shall be free of weeds and plant stock is to be free from living insects, pests and disease. All                                                                             craned into position ensuring that any slings used do not compress the bark tissue. The tree to be located
        plants are to be fully sun or shade hardened-off to suit their on-site growing position for a                                                                                         into position with the soil level established at 150mm above natural ground level.
        minimum period of 6 weeks.
                                                                                                                                                                                              During installation a water probe is to be used to ensure all sandy soil content is evenly distributed around
        2. ADVANCED TREE NOTES
                                                                                                                                                                                              the root ball negating any air pockets and consolidation of the soil mix. A soil berm is to be constructed just
        All advanced trees 25L or greater are to be certified as either Natspec or AS2303 compliant.
                                                                                                                                                                                              outside the trees root ball and left intact for the 12 months watering and maintenance program.
        Contractor to sight and supply certification to superintendent prior to accepting trees from the
        nursery. Contractor is to review all tree stock at unloading and prior to planting to ensure the                                                                                      Refer to Details 1 & 2 below regarding the typical planting and guying.
        following: Trunk is not burried below flare in trunk at top of roots; There is no sign of root girding;                                                                               A regular weekly and then monthly watering program must be undertaken which fills inside the soil berm
        Tree is self supporting; Tree is of good form and health; When bag is removed roots are not circling                                                                                  along with crown watering during the establishment period. The root hormone Auxinone is to be applied at
        or pot bound. Trees that fail these criteria should not be planted and are to be returned to nursery.                                                                                 2 week intervals for a period of 3 months to assist in root development. Liquid fertiliser is to be added at
        Trees are to be planted 20-30mm above finish level to allow for settling. Rip side of root ball prior to                                                                              alternative weeks during the 3 month period and monthly thereafter.
        planting to loosen roots.
        3. IMPLEMENTATION                                                                                                                                                                     During the 12 month establishment period the condition of the Pandanus trees will be monitored for
        Ensure all planting procedures result in healthy plant species within the prevailing soil, climatic and                                                                               foliage and root development as well as pest and disease.
        management environment of this project. Refer to Details 1 to 3 of the landscape design.                                                                                              All the above works are to be carried out in accordance with horticultural industry best practices and
        The following minimum is expected:                                                                                                                                                    overseen by a suitably qualified and experienced arborist or horticulturist familiar with the requirements
                                                                                                                         FIGURE 11:
        - Excavate a hole for each plant twice the diameter of the rootball and 100mm deeper than the root                                                                                    needed to achieve success with large tree transplant operations. A NATSPEC Certificate shall be issued by a
        ball. Break up the base of the hole to a further depth of 100mm and loosen the sides of the hole.                EXAMPLE OF A STATELY
                                                                                                                                                                                              qualified arborist to Council declaring the Pandanus are free from disease, in good general health and
        - Remove the plant from the container, tease out roots and place in final position, ensure it is central         PANDANUS TREE                                                        vigour and free from injury.
        and plumb. Ensure the root ball is level with the finished surface of the soil surrounding the hole or           AS A FEATURE PLANT
        bed.
        - Ensure correct placement of fertiliser and/or water retention additive as per manufacture's
        specification and requirements.
        - Backfill with topsoil as specified. Lightly tamp and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets.
                                                                                                                               01        DETAIL 1: TYPICAL GUYING                                                                02
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       DETAIL 2:
        Ensure that topsoil is not placed over the top of the rootball or where base of trunk flares.
        Thoroughly water plants immediately after planting and at such times during the contract period as                    L-05       OF PALMS AND PANDANUS TREES                                                            L-05   TYPICAL PLANTING OF X-GROUND PLANTS
        required. All plant stock will require a minimum of 10ltrs of water at the time of planting.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Notes:
        Collect all empty plant containers daily during planting operations and remove from site.                                                                                                                                      - Place the rootball on a firmed base to achieve required FSL.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       - Thoroughly water the root ball immediately after planting.
        Keep soil level and flush so that watering will not not push soil in around trunk of tree.                                                                                                                                     - Number of stakes will vary with pot size. Refer plant schedule.
        Any watering berms are to be made of mulch only.                                                                                                                                                                               - Cultivate sides of excavated hole 50mm.
        Do not vary the plant locations from those specified on the drawings unless otherwise directed by
        the Superintendent. Should it be necessary to vary the locations and spacing for any reason,
        immediately apply for directions by the Superintendent.
        4. PLANT ESTABLISHMENT                                                                                                                                                PALM COLLAR:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Deep watering pipe
        The Establishment Period commences at the date of Practical Completion of Works.                                                                                      Guy ropes tied to palm
                                                                                                                                                                              collar. Refer Inset Detail A
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Raise plant 100mm above
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       finished surface level.
        During the Establishment Period maintain best horticultural practices including (but not limited to)                         INSET DETAIL A                                                                                    Mulch - pull away from
        the following items where required: watering, weeding, fertilising, pest and disease control,                                PALM GUYING:                                                                                      base of trunk
                                                                                                                                     Fix Palm Collar as                       TURNBUCKLE:
        mulching, pruning, rubbish removal and keeping the site neat and tidy. Rectify defects that become                           specified to                             Refer notes.                                             Form an earthen basin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       around base of plant.
        apparent in the works under normal use.                                                                                      manufacturers
                                                                                                                                     recommendations. Guy                                                                              Topsoil blend
        5. PLANT REPLACEMENT                                                                                                         at 2/3 height of trunk.
                                                                                                                                                                              FIXING:
        Replace failed or damaged plants. This does not include vandalised or stolen plant material - these                                                                   Refer Notes.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           300
        will be replaced prior to practical completion or at the superintendents direction.                                                                                                                                            Water retention
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       additive
        6. MULCH                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Fertiliser: Do not
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       1

        All mulch is to be free of deleterious or extraneous matter such as soil, weeds, rocks, and twigs. The                                                                                                                         allow contact with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       roots.                                        width (w)
        finish level of the mulch is to be level with the finish level of all adjacent surfaces after settlement




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 150
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       10-20mm
        allowances of the topsoil and mulch. Ensure all mulch is placed clear of plant stems to avoid rotting                                                                                                                          drainage gravel
        at ground level. Mulch is to be Hoop Pine Curls or chipped forest mulch (a combination of wood,                                                                                                                                Sub-soil drain - refer detail.
        leaves and bark) or approved equal. Refer to the arborist's report and notes on Sheet 20313-L05
                                                                                                                          NOTES:                                                                                                       Rootball anchor
        regarding the mulch for the existing trees to remain.                                                             All metal work to be hot dipped galvanised.                                                                                                                  2xw
                                                                                                                          Turnbuckles to be HDG, eye to eye type, 8mm dia. with lock nut.
                                                                                                                          All guy ropes are to be tensioned evenly to ensure pandanus is maintained
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                                                                                                                          in an upright position.                                                                                      400ltr to X-Ground
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                                                                                                APPROVED PLANS            Wire guy rope to be 5mm dia. and secured with HDG 'D' clamps.                                                Note: The feature tree Pandanus tectorius
        PLANTING NOTES FOR THE 'VERTICAL GARDEN':                                                  OPW21/0104             Rope to be fixed with Duckbill Anchors.
                                                                                            NOOSA COUNCIL 24 JUNE 2021    Duckbill Tree Anchors to be appropriate size as recommended by manufacturer.                                 to be certified free of any pests and diseases.
        REFER TO SHEET 20313-L-03.                                                                      -

                                                                                                                                                                              SCALE 1:10 @ A1


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PLANTING NOTES                                                                                 SCALE FOR DETAILS:
                                                                                               AS SHOWN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 A      10/05/2021     For Approval                       MB            CS


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13 NOOSA DRIVE NOOSA HEADS QLD 4567                                                                                                                   FIGURE 12:
                                                                                                                                                      EXAMPLE OF THE GUYING OF AN
20313           GOLDEN BREED                                                                                                                          ADVANCED PANDANUS AFTER
                                                                                                                                                      REPLANTING IN A NEW LOCATION