06/1168 - Change a Development Approval [As Published] · 132006.1168.02

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3. Clearing, Grubbing and Earthworks

3.1 Scope of Works

Work covered in this section of the Specification includes the requirements for clearing and grubbing and
all aspects of earthworks and shall be carried out in accordance with AS 3798 unless specified otherwise
in the following clauses.

All work shall be undertaken in accordance with the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
3.2 Clearing and Grubbing

3.2.1 Clearing

The whole area as defined below shall be cleared of all logs, undergrowth, noxious weeds, grass and alt
obstructions and rubbish of every description, trees, undergrowth and grass being cut as close to the
ground as possible.

The area to be cleared shall be the entire area over which roads, drainage works, embankments, playing
fields, excavations and services installations are to be constructed.

No other trees on site are to be removed unless identified.

Trees to be preserved will be identified on site by the Superintendent and these trees shall not be
disturbed in any way during the construction operations.

Trees currently identified to be preserved are shown on drawing C004..

All engineering and RP survey pegs are to be protected from damage during clearing work.

3.2.2 Grubbing

Grubbing shall mean the removal from the ground of all trees, roots, stumps, surface rocks and
obstructions to a depth of 200 mm below natural ground surface. Ungrubbed rocks under embankments.
may be left undisturbed providing there is a depth of at least 600 mm of earth covering over them when
the filling operations are completed.

Grubbing shall be carried out over the full cleared area specified herein.

All grub holes shall be refilled with approved backfill and compacted to at least the same standards as
adjacent undisturbed ground.

3.2.3 Disposal of Cleared Material

All rubbish, timber, rocks and other joose materials generated as a result of clearing and grubbing
operations shall be removed from the site and disposed of at an approved disposal site.

The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to grass, cultivation, fences, buildings, or stock, by

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