updated landscaping · MCU22/0087

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          11. Services
LANDSCAPE NOTES                                                                                                              8.       Containerised plant material - supply and installation                                                                              The location of all underground or overhead services shown on these drawings are indicative only. They have been
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       incorporated at the design or Council Approval stage for general information. The Landscape Contractor shall be
                                                                                                                             the scheduled nomenclature, well formed, hardened off nursery stock. They are to be container grown in potting mixture with a                responsible for liaising with the Principal Contractor to determine where the 'As Constructed' location of all water,
Contractor shall allow to carry out items of landscaping as detailed on the Landscape Plans listed on 22432 Cover            healthy root system and not pot bound. All pots shall be free of weeds and plant stock is to be free from living insects, pests and          sewer, stormwater, electrical,communication or other existing services before commencing any excavation works.
Sheet CD-000. Contractor to ensure they have the latest issue of the documents prior to tendering and construction.
                                                                                                                             disease. All plants are to be fully sun or shade hardened-off to suit their on-site growing position for a minimum period of 6 weeks.
Contractor should also take full account of documentation of Architectural, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering                                                                                                                                                      12. Inspection Plan
                                                                                                                             Contractor shall be responsible for replacing failed plant stock within the 12 month maintenance period. It is therefore
and Electrical Engineering works which will be made available on site. Hard surface layout is to be at the discretion of                                                                                                                                                  The Contractor shall co-ordinate the following inspections with the site superintendent.
                                                                                                                             recommended that the Contractor does not accept below Standard stock from the Nursery/Supplier.
the Project Manager. Where there is conflicting information, contact the Landscape Architect.                                                                                                                                                                             -    "Pre-start" - prior to commencement of works, for setout approval and construction timetable
                                                                                                                             Ensure sufficient supply of each species shown on the drawings is available to achieve the required layout and densities, and in the               confirmation.
Landscape works for this contract are to include the following:                                                                                                                                                                                                           -    Excavation inspection - at completion of excavation and drainage works and prior to topsoil addition.
                                                                                                                             event of supply for replacement stock due to failure, damage, unhealthy specimens or theft. Prior to plant stock arriving to site, a
                                                                                                                             Nursery inspection including the Landscape Architect and Landscape Contractor is required. The plant supplier is to ensure all stock         -    Pre-planting inspection - at commencement of placement of advanced plant material.
      1. Co-ordination with other Trades and conduit installation                                                                                                                                                                                                         -    Setout inspection - at first setout of containerised plant stock.
      2. Removal of Debris                                                                                                   (or good selection of stock) is present during the inspection. It is also recommended that the Landscape Architect is on site to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          -    "On Maintenance" - at practical completion.
      3. Excavation and Drainage of planting areas                                                                           inspect plant stock and plant set out prior to planting.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          "Off Maintenance" - 365 days after practical completion.
      4. Topsoil - Supply and Incorporation
      5. Soil Amendments                                                                                                     Plant stock notes:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          13.   Maintenance of Landscape Works
      6. Edging to planting areas - where not already supplied                                                               -       Container sizes are noted as follows:-
      7. Shaping of garden areas                                                                                             -       Pots in millimetres.                                                                                                                 Establishment notes:
      8. Containerised Plant Material - Supply and installation                                                              -       Bags in litres.                                                                                                                      The Establishment Period commences at the date of Practical Completion of Works. During the Establishment Period
      9. Garden Mulch - Supply and Spread                                                                                    -       Stock may be rejected if plants are:-                                                                                                maintain best horticultural pratices including (but not limited to) the following items where required: watering,
      10. Turf - Supply and lay                                                                                              -       Undersized proportional to specified container size or if the root system is underdeveloped.                                         weeding, fertilising, pest and disease control, mulching, pruning, rubbish removal and keeping the site neat and tidy.
      11. Services                                                                                                           -       Oversized proportional to specified container size or severely root bound.                                                           Rectify defects that become apparent in the works under normal use.
      12. Inspection Plan                                                                                                    -       Unbalanced or uncharacteristic of normal or specified growth pattern for the species.
      13. Maintenance of landscape works (12 months)                                                                         -       Not suitably acclimatised for the specific environment.                                                                              The Landscape Contractor is to allow for topping up mulch, rectifying defects, top dressing sunken edges, replacing
      14. Bio-basin                                                                                                          -       Diseased, infested with pests or suffering from other form of significant stress.                                                    failed or under-performing plant stock at the end of the Maintenance Period. All Council controlled works to be
      15. Podium soils                                                                                                       -       Have poor root development or root defects.                                                                                          inclusive of a twelve (12) month maintenance program.
      16. Irrigation system                                                                                                  -       Substitution of specified plant species only by written instruction from Landscape Architect.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Maintenance and Inspection Program
1.     Co-ordination with other trades                                                                                       Implementation notes:                                                                                                                        Responsibility Weeks after practical completion                Maintenance Inspection Frequency
Contractor is to make full allowance for the reasonable activities of other trades. Where directed by the Principal          Ensure all planting procedures result in healthy plant species within the prevailing soil, climatic and management environment of            Contractor     0-2                                             3 per week
Contractor all must comply with soil and erosion control measures. Contractor shall allow for the installation of                                                                                                                                                         Contractor     3-4                                             2 per week
                                                                                                                             this project. The following minimum is expected:
electrical services for landscape lighting at the appropriate time in the construction program. Contractor shall pay                                                                                                                                                      Contractor     5 - 13                                          1 per week
                                                                                                                             -       Excavate a hole for each plant twice the diameter of the rootball and 100mm deeper than the root ball. Break up the base of
due consideration to installation of irrigation lines so as to minimise disturbance to planted areas. The coordination                                                                                                                                                    Contractor     14 - onwards                                    As per established maintenance regime
                                                                                                                                     the hole to a further depth of 100mm and loosen the sides of the hole.
of appropriate conduit lines forms part of this contract.                                                                    -       Remove the plant from the container with minimum disturbance to the root ball, place in final position, ensure it is central         Maintenance Program General Notes
                                                                                                                                     and plumb. Ensure the root ball is level with the finished surface of the soil surrounding the hole or bed.                          -    Maintenance inspection frequencies are minimum.
Contractor shall take due care with any machinery to site. Particular care is to be taken with newly poured concrete         -       Ensure correct placement of fertiliser requirements such as Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life-Force Gold' + Life Force Carbon is            -    Monitor plant performance and stress constantly and take appropriate remedial action. Soil moisture
curbing and with newly laid A.C. road surfacing. Any damage to existing structures or services will be rectified at the              ameliorated into existing or imported topsoil and that any water retention additive and the above fertilisers are installed as            levels are critical during early establishment. Avoid over irrigating planting areas.
contractors expense. Any disputes will be settled by the site Superintendent.
                                                                                                                                     per the manufactures specification.                                                                                                  -    Mow turf every 2 weeks.
                                                                                                                             -       Thoroughly water plants immediately after planting with sea change KFF and at such times during the contract period                  -    Prune and shape all shrubs and trees on a monthly basis as required.
2.      Removal of Debris
                                                                                                                                     as required. All large stock will require a minimum of 10ltrs of water and smaller stock 5ltrs of water at the time of planting.     -    Remove all stakes at 90 day inspection, or after satisfactory establishment.
Site is to be cleared and is to remain clear of any deleterious material prior to commencement and throughout
                                                                                                                             -       Backfill with topsoil as specified. Lightly tamp and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets. Ensure that                      -    Fertilise all garden beds and street trees at 3 months.
construction of landscape works. Planting areas are to contain planting and selected drainage materials only and are                                                                                                                                                      -    Contractor shall maintain an up to date written log book to record inspection observations and actions.
                                                                                                                                     topsoil is not placed over the top of the rootball.
not to contain any building material waste.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               -    The log will be made available to the site superintendent, upon request, at any time for examination.
3.     Excavation and drainage of planting areas                                                                             All tree stock within the landscape works must be healthy, true to form and free of defects:
                                                                                                                             -       Roots should be of good form and free from circling, girdling, J-rooting or other defects/abnormalities. Contractor                  14. Bio-Basin
Break up and remove any asphalt, roadbase material or excess concrete slurry from kerbing works to achieve                                                                                                                                                                Bio Basin filter media to contain 5% organic matter to support plant growth as per Water by Design Guidelines.
required planting depths. Excavate site soil as required to ensure consistent high quality planting material. Break up               to tease out roots and prune as required to encourage healthy root development. Contractor is not to accept trees
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Provide filter media test results to confirm organic content. Plant Macrophytes with pre-soaked water retentive
existing subgrade to a depth of 300mm. Any excavated planting areas are to be scarified at sides to provide                          which are not of a high quality or grown to best horticultural practice.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          material such as coir and slow release plant starter fertiliser. In the absence of regular rainfall, ensure basins are
anchorage for future root development. Additional excavation works will be required in areas of advanced plant               -        All tree stock to be inspected at unloading and prior to planting. Trees that fail to meet the above criteria are not be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          watered twice weekly through a 3 month establishment period.
material. Drainage is to be incorporated to all planting areas that are enclosed by hard edging and not otherwise                     planted and are to be returned to the Nursery/Supplier.
drained. Contractor should allow for drainage to all garden areas.                                                           -       Collect all empty plant containers daily during planting operations, remove from site and return for nursery to re-use.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           15. Podium Soils
                                                                                                                             -       Do not vary the plant locations from those specified on the drawings unless otherwise directed by the                                 Lightweight podium soil mix shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor to planters and podium areas to
4.      Topsoil - supply and incorporation                                                                                            Superintendent. Should it be necessary to vary the locations and spacing for any reason, immediately apply for                       locations shown on plans.
All soils are to comply with AS 4419 Table 1 (both site topsoil and imported topsoil)                                                 directions by the Superintendent. Replace failed or damaged plants. This does not include vandalised or stolen plant                 The soil mix shall be:
Topsoil for garden areas should be a minimum 300mm depth. Where available maximise the use of soil from on site.                      material - this will be replaced prior to practical completion.                                                                      i.    Free from perennial weeds and their roots, bulbs or rhizomes.
Top soils are to be tested for horticultural suitability and receive appropriate amelioration if required. All topsoil must                                                                                                                                                ii.   Free from building rubble, including bricks, concrete, plaster, timber, oil or any other matter deleterious to plant
be free from noxious weeds, rocks, roots, nut grass, rubbish or any other deleterious material.                             9.      Garden mulch - supply and spread                                                                                                       growth.
Place all topsoil in the areas directed and specified. Ensure that the topsoil is spread and graded evenly to prevent       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 iii. Free from rocks or stones greater than 8mm diameter, but in any case, to have less than 15% stone by dry
any ponding. Prevent excess compaction by construction plant. Stripped site topsoil needs to be stored in piles no          level with the finish level of all adjacent surfaces after settlement allowances of the topsoil and mulch. Ensure all mulch is placed          weight.
greater than 2m high x 3m wide. Topsoil storage piles for storage greater than 4 months should be seeded with a             clear of plant stems to avoid rotting at ground level. Mulch is to be coarse chipped forest mulch (a combination of wood, leaves and iv.             To have all components batch blended evenly throughout and have a pH range of 6.0 - 7.0 (i.e., slightly acid to
suitable grass mix. Eradicate weeds using environmentally acceptable methods Project Urban discourages the use of bark) with no more than 10% fines nominal 25-50mm size or approved equal. Mulch shall be to a predominant depth of 100mm as                              neutral).
Glyphosate and is happy to discuss alternative options with the Landscape Contractor. Noxious weeds need to be              described above. Mulch is to be formed to avoid placement against green plant stems and overflow from purpose formed edges,                    v.    To have a light to medium friable loam texture.
screened out of the topsoil prior to placement.                                                                             kerbs and pathways. Samples of all mulch types to be provided to Landscape Architect for approval prior to installation.                       vi. Free from Silt Material.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           vii. Conducive to the establishment and maintenance of healthy, thriving plants.
5.      Soil Amendments                                                                                                     10.     Turf - supply and lay
The Contractor shall allow to amend the garden and podium soil with the following components, to be confirmed by Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf.                                                                                                  The planter mix to planters shall be Hydrocell 40 Extensive Lightweight Soil / Podium Mix comprising 30% Washed
soils test:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sand, 40% Hydrocell, 20% 14mm scoria and 10% Composted Organics by volume. Supplier Fytogreen Australia Tel -
                                                                                                                            Turf notes:
-      Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life Force Carbon' - Spread a 3 - 5 mm layer of Life Force® Carbon™ over garden beds.                                                                                                                                                         1300 182 341
                                                                                                                            -       "A" Grade turf as per Material Schedule with a minimum sod depth of 25 mm
Work into the top 10- 15 cm of soil where practical and water in well. Apply 2-3 times a year for best results. Planting -          Turf to be laid within 24 hours of being cut and on day of delivery.
New Trees: 1 - 2 cups per tree in the hole.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Contractor may offer an alternative soil mix based on previous experience. Full details of such mix including
                                                                                                                            -       Grade turf areas evenly with falls to drains.                                                                                          situations of use elsewhere shall be submitted to the Superintendent for consideration. The Superintendent shall
-      Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life Force Gold' - For Landscapes - 200 g (or 1 cup) per square metre and for Podium           -       Allow for ground preparation and placement of 100mm topsoil to specification requirements.
Media - 15 grams per litre                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 provide written approval or otherwise to the Contractor prior to the Contractor ordering soil mix.
                                                                                                                            -       Apply 'turf starter' fertiliser prior to laying (as per Manufacturer's specifications).
                                                                                                                            -       Lay turf parallel to slope contours with staggered, close-butted joints so that the finished turf surface is flush with                16. Irrigation System
6.     Edging to planting areas- where not already supplied
                                                                                                                                    adjacent finished surfaces.                                                                                                            Contractor is to install D&C fully automated irrigation system including pumps, valves, controllers and irrigation
All planting areas adjoining turf are to be edged as specified on the landscape plans or detail sheets. Edging should
                                                                                                                            -       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          components. Refer to separate Irrigation Performance Specification, design intent and plans. Connection provided to
finish flush with adjoining finished levels and hard pavements. Round / Ease all edges where applicable.
                                                                                                                                    the end of the maintenance period.                                                                                                     site dam and town water supply.
7.       Shaping of garden areas                                                                                            -       Water in well and roll after laying to remove undulations - ensure all joins are gap-free. Top-dress any gaps or
Planting areas are to be finished in a well mounded fashion to facilitate drainage of excess water and to show                      undulations with coarse washed sand.
planting to best advantage. Mounds to be generally of 1:3 max and 1:5 minimum at time of practical completion.              -       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.
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   SPECIFICATION NOTES                                                                                                                                                                                         NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         A        24.11.2022           For Approval                 XL/PS        CS



    CD-001                scale: N/A

   37 BOTTLEBRUSH AVENUE , NOOSA HEADS
    JOB NUMBER: 22432                              CLIENT NAME: BOTTLEBRUSH PROPERTY TRUST