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Approved Plans OPW26-0069
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14. Bio-Basin
LANDSCAPE NOTES 10. Containerised Plant Material - Supply and Installation Bio Basin filter media to contain 5% organic matter to support plant growth as per Water by Design Guidelines. Provide filter
EXTENT OF WORKS All planting is to be carried out in a manner consistent with good horticultural practice. All plant stock is to be in accordance with the scheduled media test results to confirm organic content. Plant Macrophytes with pre-soaked water retentive material such as coir and slow
nomenclature, well formed, hardened off nursery stock. They are to be container grown in potting mixture with a healthy root system and not release plant starter fertiliser. In the absence of regular rainfall, ensure basins are watered twice weekly through a 3 month
Contractor shall allow to carry out items of landscaping as detailed on the Landscape Plans listed on 24228 Cover Sheet CD-000. pot bound. All pots shall be free of weeds and plant stock is to be free from living insects, pests and disease. All plants are to be fully sun or
establishment period.
Contractor to ensure they have the latest issue of the documents prior to tendering and construction. Contractor should also shade hardened-off to suit their on-site growing position for a minimum period of 6 weeks. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing failed
take full account of documentation of Architectural, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and Electrical Engineering works plant stock within the 12 month maintenance period. It is therefore recommended that the Contractor does not accept below Standard stock 15. Services
which will be made available on site. Hard surface layout is to be at the discretion of the Project Manager. Where there is from the Nursery/Supplier. The location of all underground or overhead services shown on these drawings are indicative only. They have been incorporated
conflicting information, contact the Landscape Architect. Landscape works for this contract are to include the following: at the design or Council Approval stage for general information. The Landscape Contractor shall be responsible for liaising with
Ensure sufficient supply of each species shown on the drawings is available to achieve the required layout and densities, and in the event of the Principal Contractor to determine where the 'As Constructed' location of all water, sewer, stormwater, electrical,
1. Co-ordination with Other Trades and Conduit Installation supply for replacement stock due to failure, damage, unhealthy specimens or theft. Prior to plant stock arriving to site, a Nursery inspection communication or other existing services before commencing any excavation works.
2. Removal of Debris including the Landscape Architect and Landscape Contractor is required. The plant supplier is to ensure all stock (or good selection of stock) is
3. Sediment and Erosion Control present during the inspection. It is also recommended that the Landscape Architect is on site to inspect plant stock and plant set out prior to 16. Inspection Plan & Shop Drawing Review
4. Excavation and Drainage of Planting Areas planting. The Contractor shall co-ordinate the following inspections with the site superintendent:
5. Topsoil - Supply and Incorporation - "Pre-start" - prior to commencement of works, for setout approval and construction timetable
6. Soil Amendments Plant stock notes: confirmation.
7. Edging to Planting Areas - where not already supplied - Container sizes are noted as follows:- - Excavation inspection - at completion of excavation and drainage works and prior to topsoil addition.
8. Shaping of Garden Areas - Pots in millimetres. - Pre-planting inspection - at commencement of placement of advanced plant material.
9. Fences - Bags in litres. - Setout inspection - at first setout of containerised plant stock.
10. Containerised Plant Material - Supply and Installation - Stock may be rejected if plants are:- - "On Maintenance" - at practical completion.
11. Street Tree Planting Location Notes -- Undersized proportional to specified container size or if the root system is underdeveloped. - "Off Maintenance" - 365 days after practical completion.
12. Garden Mulch - Supply and Spread -- Oversized proportional to specified container size or severely root bound.
13. Turf - Supply and Lay -- Unbalanced or uncharacteristic of normal or specified growth pattern for the species. Contractor to provide shop drawings and structural design certification for review and approval of any custom designed
14. Bio-basin -- Not suitably acclimatised for the specific environment. structures, furniture or fencing.
15. Services -- Diseased, infested with pests or suffering from other form of significant stress.
16. Inspection Plan & Shop Drawing Review -- Have poor root development or root defects. 17. As Constructed Requirements
17. As Constructed Requirements - Substitution of specified plant species only by written instruction from Landscape Architect. The Landscape Contractor is to clearly mark up and provide the Landscape Architect any changes to the built landscape from the
18. Maintenance of Landscape Works (12 months)
issued construction drawings. As Constructed information is to include dimensions, materials and depths which vary from and/or
19. Landscape Carbon Emissions Implementation notes: are not included on the construction issue plans. Contributed Landscape Assets are to be captured and included in the ADAC
20. Podium Soils Ensure all planting procedures result in healthy plant species within the prevailing soil, climatic and management environment of this project. survey for the development as per the Sunshine Coast Council As Constructed Data Standards and Guidelines. The Landscape
The following minimum is expected: Contractor is to coordinate asset capture with the Project Surveyor and allow for hold points accordingly, especially with
1. Co-ordination with Other Trades - Excavate a hole for each plant twice the diameter of the rootball and 100mm deeper than the root ball. Break up the base of the hole to a underground services. Landscape contractor is to provide the following documentation as relevant:
Contractor is to make full allowance for the reasonable activities of other trades. Where directed by the Principal Contractor all
further depth of 100mm and loosen the sides of the hole. - Certification that all street trees comply with AS2303:2018.
must comply with soil and erosion control measures. Contractor shall allow for the installation of electrical services for - Remove the plant from the container with minimum disturbance to the root ball, place in final position, ensure it is central - Contractor to provide MDS or Product Data Sheet of any proprietary furniture or structural items.
landscape lighting at the appropriate time in the construction program. Contractor shall pay due consideration to installation of
and plumb. Ensure the root ball is level with the finished surface of the soil surrounding the hole or bed. - Certification of supplied topsoil to AS4419
irrigation lines so as to minimise disturbance to planted areas. The coordination of appropriate conduit lines forms part of this - Ensure correct placement of fertiliser requirements such as Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life-Force Gold' + Life Force Carbon is - For amended site topsoil provide delivery dockets of ameliorant to confirm quantities supplied.
contract. Contractor shall take due care with any machinery to site. Particular care is to be taken with newly poured concrete
ameliorated into existing or imported topsoil and that any water retention additive and the above fertilisers are installed as per the
curbing and with newly laid A.C. road surfacing. Any damage to existing structures or services will be rectified at the contractors
manufactures specification. 18. Maintenance of Landscape Works
expense. Any disputes will be settled by the site Superintendent.
- Thoroughly water plants immediately after planting with sea change KFF and at such times during the contract period The Maintenance Period commences at the date of Practical Completion of Works. During the Establishment Period maintain best
as required. All large stock will require a minimum of 10ltrs of water and smaller stock 5ltrs of water at the time of planting. horticultural practices including (but not limited to) the following items where required: watering, weeding, fertilising, pest and
2. Removal of Debris
- Backfill with topsoil as specified. Lightly tamp and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets. Ensure that disease control, mulching, pruning, rubbish removal and keeping the site neat and tidy. Rectify defects that become apparent in
Site is to be cleared and is to remain clear of any deleterious material prior to commencement and throughout construction of
topsoil is not placed over the top of the rootball. the works under normal use.
landscape works. Planting areas are to contain planting and selected drainage materials only and are not to contain any
building material waste.
All advanced trees 25L or greater are to be certified as AS2303 compliant. Contractor to sight and supply certification to superintendent The Landscape Contractor is to allow for topping up mulch, rectifying defects, top dressing sunken edges, replacing failed or
prior to accepting trees from the nursery. Contractor is to review all tree stock at unloading and prior to planting to ensure the compliance with under-performing plant stock at the end of the Maintenance Period. All Council controlled works to be inclusive of a twelve (12)
3. Sediment and Erosion Control
the below. Trees that fail these criteria should not be planted and are to be returned to nursery month maintenance program.
Where directed by the Principal Contractor all must comply with soil and erosion control measures. Refer Civil Engineers
- Roots should be of good form and free from circling, girdling, J-rooting or other defects/abnormalities. Contractor
drawings for all sediment and erosion control measures.
to tease out roots and prune as required to encourage healthy root development. Maintenance and Inspection Program:
- Trees are to be self supporting, of good form and health with single undamaged leader, no bifurcations or bark inclusions. Responsibility Weeks after practical completion Maintenance Inspection Frequency
4. Excavation and Drainage of Planting Areas
- Ensure trunk is not buried below flare in trunk at top of roots, contractor to scrape off excess potting mix as required. Contractor 0-2 3 per week
Break up and remove any asphalt, roadbase material or excess concrete slurry from kerbing works to achieve required planting
Contractor 3-4 2 per week
depths. Excavate site soil as required to ensure consistent high quality planting material. Break up existing subgrade to a depth
Collect all empty plant containers daily during planting operations, remove from site and return for nursery to re-use. Do not vary the plant Contractor 5 - 13 1 per week
of 300mm. Any excavated planting areas are to be scarified at sides to provide anchorage for future root development.
locations from those specified on the drawings unless otherwise directed by the Superintendent. Should it be necessary to vary the locations and Contractor 14 - onwards As per established maintenance regime
Additional excavation works will be required in areas of advanced plant material. Drainage is to be incorporated to all planting
spacing for any reason, immediately apply for directions by the Superintendent. Replace failed or damaged plants. This does not include
areas that are enclosed by hard edging and not otherwise drained. Contractor should allow for drainage to all garden areas.
vandalised or stolen plant material - this will be replaced prior to practical completion. Trees are to be planted 20-30mm above finish level to Maintenance Program General Notes
allow for settling. - Maintenance inspection frequencies are minimum.
5. Topsoil - Supply and Incorporation
- Monitor plant performance and stress constantly and take appropriate remedial action. Soil moisture
All soils are to comply with AS 4419 Table 1 (both site topsoil and imported topsoil)
11. Street Tree Planting Location Notes. levels are critical during early establishment. Avoid over irrigating planting areas.
Topsoil for garden areas should be a minimum 300mm depth. Where available maximise the use of soil from on site. Site topsoil
Locate road verge street trees in accordance with Local Authority Requirements or as indicated below: - Mow turf every 2 weeks.
shall be screened to break up clumps, remove unwanted material and ensure soil is easy to work. Screening to take place within
- Minimum 2.0 metres from driveway cross over. - Prune and shape all shrubs and trees on a monthly basis as required.
2 weeks of requiring soil for use. Top soils are to be tested for horticultural suitability and receive appropriate amelioration if
- A minimum of 1.0 metre from all services to prevent root/service conflict and to provide future ease of maintenance requirements. - Remove all stakes at 90 day inspection, or after satisfactory establishment.
required. All topsoil must be free from noxious weeds, rocks, roots, nut grass, rubbish or any other deleterious material.
- A minimum of 2.0 metres from stormwater pit. - Fertilise all garden beds and street trees at 3 monthly intervals.
Place all topsoil in the areas directed and specified. Ensure that the topsoil is spread and graded evenly to prevent any ponding.
- A minimum of 4.0 metres from street lights. - Contractor shall maintain an up to date written log book to record inspection observations and actions.
Prevent excess compaction by construction plant. Stripped site topsoil needs to be stored in piles no greater than 2m high x 3m
- A minimum of 750mm behind the kerb or centrally if between footpath and back of kerb.. - The log will be made available to the site superintendent, upon request, at any time for examination.
wide. Topsoil storage piles for storage greater than 4 months should be seeded with a suitable grass mix and screened prior to
use. Eradicate weeds using environmentally acceptable methods. Project Urban discourages the use of Glyphosate and is happy 19. Landscape Carbon Emissions
12. Garden Mulch - Supply and Spread
to discuss alternative options with the Landscape Contractor. Noxious weeds need to be screened out of the topsoil prior to Reduction of greenhouse gasses created during the construction or maintenance of the landscape works and embodied
All mulch is to be free of deleterious or extraneous matter such as soil, weeds, rocks, and twigs. The finish level of the mulch is to be level with
placement. greenhouse gasses in materials is strongly encouraged. Contractors are to provide a written statement outlining carbon reduction
the finish level of all adjacent surfaces after settlement allowances of the topsoil and mulch. Ensure all mulch is placed clear of plant stems to
avoid rotting at ground level. Mulch is to be coarse chipped forest mulch (a combination of wood, leaves and bark) with no more than 10% fines measures adopted by their business which are applicable to this project. These could include items such as the following:
6. Soil Amendments
nominal 25-50mm size or approved equal. Mulch shall be to a predominant depth of 100mm as described above. Mulch is to be formed to avoid · Use of electric powered equipment for construction and maintenance
The Contractor shall allow to amend the garden and podium soil with the following components, to be confirmed by soils test:
placement against green plant stems and overflow from purpose formed edges, kerbs and pathways. Samples of all mulch types to be provided · Use of electric or hybrid vehicles or fleet for transportation and construction
- Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life Force Carbon' - Spread a 3 - 5 mm layer of Life Force® Carbon™ over garden beds. Work into
to Landscape Architect for approval prior to installation. · Purchase of power from sustainable sources or production of own power through Solar PV cells
the top 10- 15 cm of soil where practical and water in well. Apply 2-3 times a year for best results. Planting New Trees: 1 -
· Use of organic fertilisers rather than petrochemical products
2 cups per tree in the hole.
13. Turf - Supply and Lay · Use of low carbon concrete or materials fabricated through low carbon supply chains
- Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life Force Gold' - For Landscapes - 200 g (or 1 cup) per square metre and for Podium Media - 15
Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf. · Use of local materials with low transport carbon costs.
grams per litre
Turf notes: · Offsetting greenhouse gas emissions through accredited offset schemes
- "A" Grade turf as per Material Schedule with a minimum sod depth of 25 mm
7. Edging to Planting Areas- where not already supplied
- Turf to be laid within 24 hours of being cut and on day of delivery. Project Urban is in the process of reviewing products that we specify to favour the use of low embodied greenhouse gas
All planting areas adjoining turf are to be edged as specified on the landscape plans or detail sheets. Edging should finish flush
- Grade turf areas evenly with falls to drains. emissions materials. Contractors should review materials schedules and ensure their pricing reflects the specified materials.
with adjoining finished levels and hard pavements. Round / Ease all edges where applicable.
- Allow for ground preparation and placement of 100mm topsoil to specification requirements. Substitutions of materials should consider the embodied greenhouse gas in those materials. We are happy to consider alternative
- Apply 'turf starter' fertiliser prior to laying (as per Manufacturer's specifications). lower carbon footprint products suggested by the contractor.
8. Shaping of Garden Areas
- Lay turf parallel to slope contours with staggered, close-butted joints so that the finished turf surface is flush with
Planting areas are to be finished in a well mounded fashion to facilitate drainage of excess water and to show planting to best
adjacent finished surfaces.
advantage. Mounds to be generally of 1:3 max and 1:5 minimum at time of practical completion.
- Turf to be laid 10mm proud of adjoining surfaces to allow for settling of topsoil and to ensure there is a flush finish at at NOOSA COUNCIL
9. Fences the end of the maintenance period.
All fences and footings to be located within private property where applicable. Fencing to common boundaries are to be - Water in well and roll after laying to remove undulations - ensure all joins are gap-free. Top-dress any gaps or APPROVED PLAN
located on the boundary line as determined by a registered surveyor. Refer to Fencing notes and specification. Where new undulations with coarse washed sand. OPW26/0069 5 AUG 2026
fences are indicated on the drawings, existing fences are to be demolished, unless otherwise noted. - Keep lawn moist until established and rooted in. Install temporary barriers (flagging tape) to ensure walking and driving on turf areas is
prevented and avoided.
- Replace failed turf and relay with new turf.
Revision Date Amendment Drawn Checked
SPECIFICATION NOTES TENDER ONLY
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
A 17.04.2026 For Tender XL CS
CD-001 scale: N/A
62 LAKE MACDONALD DRIVE, COOROY
JOB NUMBER: 24228 CLIENT NAME: COAST2BAY HOUSING GROUP
Document Set ID: 24771667
Version: 1, Version Date: 18/05/2026
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