Arborist Report inc VMP

Arborist Report
14 Serenity Close, Noosa Heads




6 VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
This section of the plan sets outs tree protection measures for retained trees, including:

   i.    Detailed design,
  ii.    Pre-construction and clearing management measures,
 iii.    Demolition,
 iv.     Construction measures,
  v.     Compliance measures, and,
 vi.     Post-construction management measures.

The purpose of the measures is to minimise development impacts on the trees.

Proposed tree retention procedures have been prepared in accordance with Australian
Standard AS 4970-2009 Protection of trees on development sites (Standards Australia
2009) and current best practice.

The nominated measures can be conditioned as part of a permit and implemented as part
of the demolition and construction stages to maintain the long-term viability of the tree.



6.1     DETAILED DESIGN


The design of the overall development footprint was modified to avoid and minimise
impacts to adjacent trees. Notwithstanding, further detailed design is necessary to obtain
future operational works and building approvals. As part of these stages, detailed design
should review and consider:

   ● Detailed location of ground protection measures.
   ● Allowance for use of low-pressure vacuum excavation, pier and beam, cantilevering
        or screw piles.
   ● Allowance for natural air circulation and rainfall to the existing ground surface (e.g.,
        uncovered and spaced timber decks).
   ● Sheet piling detail to avoid encroachment from batters associated with basement or
        footing excavation (Refer to VMP03a and VMP03b),
   ● The detailed design of the suspended slab and elevated driveway construction from
        Serenity Close / Banksia Ave (Refer to VMP03a and VMP03b).

The abovementioned requirements can be conditioned as part of a development permit.



6.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CLEARING


Pre-construction and clearing management measures for removal and retention of trees
are indicated on the VMP (Appendix 1). These recommendations can be conditioned by




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