Viridian III Technical Specification OPW1 [As Published] · 142008.256

                                                                        VIRIDIAN III - Landscape Works

15.    MAINTENANCE


15.1   HARD AND SOFTSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD

The work contained in this section comprises the establishment maintenance and defects
liability of all works executed under this contract. Maintain the contract areas for a period of
26 weeks after the date of Practical Completion. Maintenance of the works prior to the date
of Practical Completion shall not be included in this period.

Complete maintenance works schedules and submit to the Builder as a record of the
maintenance activities.

Promptly make good any defects or damage resulting from defective construction, materials
or workmanship to the complete satisfaction of the Builder during this period.

In the event of any failure to rectify defective work the Builder may instruct that the work be
carried out by another company, the cost of which will be charged to the Contractor.


15.1.1 WATERING

Implement an appropriate hand watering regime to supplement the irrigation (off tank)
system if required, or in times when the irrigation system is being maintained or has failed.
The Contractor shall monitor the irrigation system as an integral part of the maintenance
program.

Frequency: Weekly or as required.


15.1.2 WEEDING

During the Contract period remove weed growth that occurs throughout all contract areas.
This shall be executed regularly so that at weekly intervals (at least) the landscape contract
areas may be observed in a completely clean and tidy condition, free from rubbish and
weeds.


15.1.3 PLANT / TREE REPLACEMENT

Immediately replace plants / trees that die or fail to thrive, are damaged or stolen, with plants
of the same species and of similar size and quality, unless otherwise specified.

Replacement plant material shall have the maintenance period extended in accordance with
the Contract conditions.

Frequency: as required


15.1.4 STAKES AND GUYS

Adjust and/or replace stakes and ties where required. Remove staking and guying when
instructed by the Builder

Frequency: monthly




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