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SUPERSEDED - Decision Notice OPW26 0033 (As Published)
ii. as Constructed details in accordance with Council’s Planning Scheme Policy;
and
iii. maintenance and operational manuals for all proprietary or site-specific devices.
b. Council must inspect and agree to accept the municipal works as ‘On Maintenance’.
Any defect or substandard work observed by Council during the inspection must be
rectified to the satisfaction of Council prior to Council’s acceptance of the ‘On
Maintenance’ status.
(*) Refer to Advisory Note
c. A maintenance bond must be submitted to Council in accordance with Council’s
Planning Scheme Policy 6. The maintenance bond shall be 5% of the agreed value of
the municipal works to become ‘On Maintenance’ or $2,000 (whichever is greater).
76. Maintenance periods (*) must be:
a. 12 months for Streetscape Landscaping works.
b. 12 months for Rehabilitation or subject to meeting criteria outlined in the Vegetation
Covenant Area – Rehabilitation Management Plan.
(*) Refer to Advisory Note
77. Prior to requesting an On Maintenance inspection, the following information (prepared by
respective qualified persons* and certifying compliance with approvals) must be submitted
to Council:
a. All required bonds.
b. Landscaping certification.
c. AS2303:2018 Tree stock for landscape use certification.
d. Fauna Report documenting the findings and outcome of the fauna protection works
undertaken.
e. Bushfire management certification.
Off Maintenance
78. Prior to requesting an Off Maintenance inspection, the developer must provide a written
request for the Off Maintenance inspection and include certifications from the Project Arborist
that all trees in public land have been inspected and rectification works for public safety and
longevity of the tree/s has been completed.
79. Off Maintenance will only be accepted after all works are confirmed in good order including,
but not limited to:
a. Rectifying any damaged grassed areas.
b. Topdressing to grassed areas.
c. Remulching, fertilising and aeration of garden areas.
d. Replacement of plant material.
80. A re-inspection fee in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charge Register will be charged
where:
a. a Council inspection reveals works do not comply with approval requirements
b. submitted certification falsely states works comply with approval requirements.
Final Inspection
81. A final inspection and approval of the new driveway and completed reinstatement works by
Council’s Inspector is required. Please contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange for the
inspection.
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