Extract Planning Scheme 20222 · OPW22/0022

                 potable water supplies).


  (22)    Watering Plants
          (a)    Thoroughly water immediately after planting with minimum 5 litres per plant to remove air, settle soil around roots and to
                 activate water crystals. Deep watering encourages strong deep root growth and is preferred to more regular shallow
                 watering.
          (b)    Watering should be carried out on a daily basis for three days after planting followed by twice weekly for two weeks and then
                 as required according to rainfall, weather conditions and nature of the soil.


  (23)    Staking of Trees
          (a)    Staking is necessary only if plants are exposed to strong winds or subject to damage from adjacent works. Staking can
                 cause plants to rely on support other than their own stems, resulting in a weaker plant.
          (b)    The preferred method is to place three stakes around the plant beyond the root ball and secure loosely with plastic ring­lock
                 or hessian ties so that the plants move freely within the enclosure.
          (c)    Large transplanted trees require guying and staking until the roots are well established in the natural ground. It is
                 suggested that a specialist carry out the staking in these instances


  Figure SC6.3.5 Preferred method of staking trees




  (24)    Establishment
          (a)    Following completion of landscape works, on­going maintenance is required to ensure successful establishment of
                 planting. The following points should be complied with:
                 (i)     Any inferior or damaged plant material should be replaced;
                 (ii)    All necessary weeding, watering and pruning should be undertaken to ensure healthy growth. Continue pruning as
                         necessary for maintenance of sight lines and shaping of plants;
                 (iii)   Mulch should be kept in place and be replenished as necessary;
                 (iv)    Irrigation systems should be maintained in operational order; and
                 (v)     All debris should be disposed of in a thoughtful manner.


  SC6.3.8                Landscaping Guidelines for Council works and works on public land

  (1)     The development and maintenance of public spaces in accordance with this policy is important due to their extensive areas, high
          visibility and contribution to local character values.
  (2)     This policy is to provide consistent direction and guidance when undertaking landscaping works within parks, road reserves and
          other public places to offer some direction to private development and to ensure integration of such works with the natural
          environment and private development sites.
  (3)     Should a development approval require the removal of any landscaping on public land, replacement landscaping must be
          provided to the satisfaction and standard of council.
  (4)     Council will utilise these guidelines in designing planting schemes for such areas. It will also ensure advanced and semi­
          advanced trees are established in street planting programs.


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