Approved Plans OPW21-0038

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          9.     Services
LANDSCAPE NOTES                                                                                                               Ensure sufficient supply of each species shown on the drawings is available to achieve the required layout and densities, and in the        The location of all underground or overhead services shown on these drawings are indicative only. They have been
EXTENT OF WORKS                                                                                                               event of supply for replacement stock due to failure, damage, unhealthy specimens or theft. Prior to plant stock arriving to site, a        incorporated at the design or Council Approval stage for general information. The Landscape Contractor shall be
                                                                                                                              Nursery inspection including the Landscape Architect and Landscape Contractor is required. The plant supplier is to ensure all stock        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 19261 Cover             (or good selection of stock) is present during the inspection. It is also recommended that the Landscape Architect is on site to            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.
                                                                                                                              inspect plant stock and plant set out prior to planting.
Contractor should also take full account of documentation of Architectural, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering                                                                                                                                                      10.      MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPE WORKS
and Electrical Engineering works which will be made available on site. Hard surface layout is to be at the discretion of
                                                                                                                         Plant stock notes:
the Project Manager. Where there is conflicting information, contact the Landscape Architect.                                                                                                                                                                             Where directed by the Principal Contractor all must comply with soil and erosion control measures.
                                                                                                                         -       Container sizes are noted as follows:-
                                                                                                                         -       Pots in millimetres.                                                                                                                     The Landscape Contractor is to allow for topping up mulch, rectifying defects, top dressing sunken edges, replacing
Landscape works for this contract are to include the following:                                                                                                                                                                                                           failed or under-performing plant stock at the end of the Maintenance Period. All Council controlled works to be
                                                                                                                         -       Bags in litres.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          inclusive of a twelve (12) month maintenance program.
        1. Co-ordination with other Trades and conduit installation                                                      -       Stock may be rejected if plants are:-
        2. Excavation and Drainage of planting areas                                                                     -       Undersized proportional to specified container size or if the root system is underdeveloped.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Maintenance and Inspection Program
        3. Topsoil - Supply and incorporation                                                                            -       Oversized proportional to specified container size or severely root bound.                                                               Responsibility Weeks after practical completion                       Maintenance Inspection
        4. Edging to planting areas where not already supplied                                                           -       Unbalanced or uncharacteristic of normal or specified growth pattern for the species.                                                                                                                          Frequency
        5. Shaping of garden areas                                                                                       -       Not suitably acclimatised for the specific environment.                                                                                  Contractor          0-2                                               3 per week
        6. Containerised Plant Material - Supply and installation                                                        -       Diseased, infested with pests or suffering from other form of significant stress.                                                        Contractor          3-4                                               2 per week
        7. Garden Mulch - Supply and Spread                                                                              -       Have poor root development or root defects.                                                                                              Contractor          5 - 13                                            1 per week
        8. Turf - Supply and lay                                                                                         -       Substitution of specified plant species only by written instruction from Landscape Architect.                                            Contractor          14 - onwards                                      As per established maintenance regime
        9. Services
        10. Maintenance of landscape works (12 months)                                                                   Implementation notes:                                                                                                                            Maintenance Program General Notes
        11. Tree protection                                                                                              Ensure all planting procedures result in healthy plant species within the prevailing soil, climatic and management environment of                -    Maintenance inspection frequencies are minimum.
                                                                                                                         this project. The following minimum is expected:                                                                                                 -    Monitor plant performance and stress constantly and take appropriate remedial action. Soil moisture
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                   levels are critical during early establishment. Avoid over irrigating planting areas.
Contractor is to make full allowance for the reasonable activities of other trades.                                              the hole to a further depth of 100mm and loosen the sides of the hole.                                                                   -    Mow turf every 2 weeks.
Contractor shall allow for the installation of electrical services for landscape lighting at the appropriate time in the -       Remove the plant from the container with minimum disturbance to the root ball, place in final position, ensure it is central             -    Prune and shape all shrubs and trees on a monthly basis as required.
construction program. Contractor shall pay due consideration to installation of irrigation lines so as to minimise                                                                                                                                                        -    Remove all stakes at 90 day inspection, or after satisfactory establishment.
                                                                                                                                 and plumb. Ensure the root ball is level with the finished surface of the soil surrounding the hole or bed.
disturbance to planted areas. The coordination of appropriate conduit lines forms part of this contract.                                                                                                                                                                  -    Fertilise all garden beds and street trees at 3 months.
                                                                                                                         -       Ensure correct placement of fertiliser requirements such as Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life-Force Gold' + Life Force Carbon is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          -    Contractor shall maintain an up to date written log book to record inspection observations and actions.
                                                                                                                                 ameliorated into existing or imported topsoil and that any water retention additive and the above fertilisers are installed as
Contractor shall take due care with any machinery to site. Particular care is to be taken with newly poured concrete                                                                                                                                                      -    The log will be made available to the site superintendent, upon request, at any time for examination.
                                                                                                                                 per the manufactures specification.
curbing and with newly laid A.C. road surfacing. Any damage to existing structures or services will be rectified at the  -       Thoroughly water plants immediately after planting with sea change KFF and at such times during the contract period                      Inspection Plan
contractors expense. Any disputes will be settled by the site Superintendent.                                                    as required. All large stock will require a minimum of 10ltrs of water and smaller stock 5ltrs of water at the time of planting.         The Contractor shall co-ordinate the following inspections with the site superintendent.
                                                                                                                         -       Backfill with topsoil as specified. Lightly tamp and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets. Ensure that                          -    "Pre-start" - prior to commencement of works, for setout approval and construction timetable
Removal of Debris                                                                                                                 topsoil is not placed over the top of the rootball.                                                                                          confirmation.
Site is to be cleared and is to remain clear of any deleterious material prior to commencement and throughout
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          -    Excavation inspection - at completion of excavation and drainage works and prior to topsoil addition.
construction of landscape works. Planting areas are to contain planting and selected drainage materials only and are All tree stock within the landscape works must be healthy, true to form and free of defects:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          -    Pre-planting inspection - at commencement of placement of advanced plant material.
not to contain any building material waste.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               -    Setout inspection - at first setout of containerised plant stock.
                                                                                                                         -       Roots should be of good form and free from circling, girdling, J-rooting or other defects/abnormalities. Contractor
                                                                                                                                 to tease out roots and prune as required to encourage healthy root development. Contractor is not to accept trees                        -    "On Maintenance" - at practical completion.
2.      Excavation and drainage of planting areas
                                                                                                                                 which are not of a high quality or grown to best horticultural practice.                                                                 -    "Off Maintenance" - 365 days after practical completion.
Break up and remove any asphalt, roadbase material or excess concrete slurry from kerbing works to achieve
                                                                                                                         -        All tree stock to be inspected at unloading and prior to planting. Trees that fail to meet the above criteria are not be
required planting depths. Excavate site soil as required to ensure consistent high quality planting material. Break up
existing subgrade to a depth of 300mm. Any excavated planting areas are to be scarified at sides to provide
                                                                                                                                  planted and are to be returned to the Nursery/Supplier.                                                                                 11.     Tree protection

anchorage for future root development. Additional excavation works will be required in areas of advanced plant           -       Collect all empty plant containers daily during planting operations, remove from site and return for nursery to re-use.
                                                                                                                         -       Do not vary the plant locations from those specified on the drawings unless otherwise directed by the                                    Tree protection fencing (TPZ) is to consist of 1.8m high ATF fencing erected around the tree protection zone as per council conditions and
material. Drainage is to be incorporated to all planting areas that are enclosed by hard edging and not otherwise                                                                                                                                                         as directed by project arborist. Fix 'Construction No Go Zone' sign at top section of fence at 25m intervals. Ensure that no storage or
drained. Contractor should allow for drainage to all garden areas.                                                                Superintendent. Should it be necessary to vary the locations and spacing for any reason, immediately apply for                          placement of bulk and/or harmful materials occurs under protected tree drip-lines; do not store or manoeuvre heavy machinery under or
                                                                                                                                  directions by the Superintendent. Replace failed or damaged plants. This does not include vandalised or stolen plant                    within the drip-line of protected tree canopies; do not attach guys or stays to any protected trees; and any excavation within the tree
3.      Topsoil - supply and incorporation                                                                                        material - this will be replaced prior to practical completion.                                                                         drip-line is to be done by hand methods to prevent damage to root systems. Ensure suitable storm water measures/devices are
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          implemented to prevent contamination due to erosion of disturbed areas.
All soils are to comply with AS 4419 Table 1 (both site topsoil and imported topsoil)
Topsoil for garden areas should be a minimum 300mm depth. Where available maximise the use of soil from on site.              Establishment notes:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          All debris such as plastics, building materials and other dumped vegetative matter is to be disposed of appropriately and at regular
Top soils are to be tested for horticultural suitability and receive appropriate amelioration if required. All topsoil must   The Establishment Period commences at the date of Practical Completion of Works. During the Establishment Period maintain best              intervals and not stockpiled on site unless written instructions from Superintendent.
be free from noxious weeds, rocks, roots, nut grass, rubbish or any other deleterious material.                               horticultural pratices including (but not limited to) the following items where required: watering, weeding, fertilising, pest and
Place all topsoil in the areas directed and specified. Ensure that the topsoil is spread and graded evenly to prevent         disease control, mulching, pruning, rubbish removal and keeping the site neat and tidy. Rectify defects that become apparent in the         Existing trees marked to be retained must be protected from damage to ensure that the tree health is maintained with appropriate fences
any ponding. Prevent excess compaction by construction plant. Stripped site topsoil needs to be stored in piles no            works under normal use.                                                                                                                     and signage. The following is the minimum excepted:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          -      Do not store or place bulk and/or harmful materials under or within the drip line of trees.
greater than 2m high x 3m wide. Topsoil storage piles for storage greater than 4 months should be seeded with a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          -      Do not store or maneuver heavy machinery under or within the drip line of the tree canopy.
suitable grass mix. Eradicate weeds using environmentally acceptable methods Project Urban discourages the use of             7.     Garden mulch - supply and spread                                                                                                     -      Prevent wind blown materials such as cement from harming the tree.
Glyphosate and is happy to discuss alternative options with the Landscape Contractor. Noxious weeds need to be                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   -      Prevent damage to tree bark. Do not attach stays, guys or like to the trees.
screened out of the topsoil prior to placement.                                                                               level with the finish level of all adjacent surfaces after settlement allowances of the topsoil and mulch. Ensure all mulch is placed       -      Any excavation within the tree drip line is to be done by hand methods to prevent damage to root systems.
                                                                                                                              clear of plant stems to avoid rotting at ground level. Mulch is to be coarse chipped forest mulch (a combination of wood, leaves and
4.     Edging to planting areas                                                                                               bark) with no more than 10% fines nominal 25-50mm size or approved equal. Mulch shall be to a predominant depth of 100mm as               Refer to the SCC LIM Section 4 - Planning for Tree Protection on Construction and Development Sites.
All planting areas adjoining turf are to be edged as specified on the landscape plans or detail sheets. Edging should         described above. Mulch is to be formed to avoid placement against green plant stems and overflow from purpose formed edges,
finish flush with adjoining finished levels and hard pavements. Round / Ease all edges where applicable.                      kerbs and pathways. Samples of all mulch types to be provided to Landscape Architect for approval prior to installation.

5.     Shaping of garden areas                                                                                                8.     Turf - supply and lay
Planting areas are to be finished in a well mounded fashion to facilitate drainage of excess water and to show                Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf.
planting to best advantage. Mounds to be generally of 1:3 max and 1:5 minimum at time of practical completion.                Turf notes:
                                                                                                                              -      "A" Grade turf as per Material Schedule with a minimum sod depth of 25 mm
6.      Containerised plant material - supply and installation                                                                -      Turf to be laid within 24 hours of being cut and on day of delivery.
All planting is to be carried out in a manner consistent with good horticultural practice. All plant stock is to be in        -      Grade turf areas evenly with falls to drains.
accordance with the scheduled nomenclature, well formed, hardened off nursery stock. They are to be container                 -      Allow for ground preparation and placement of 100mm topsoil to specification requirements.
grown in potting mixture with a healthy root system and not pot bound. All pots shall be free of weeds and plant
                                                                                                                              -      Apply 'turf starter' fertiliser prior to laying (as per Manufacturer's specifications).
stock is to be free from living insects, pests and disease. All plants are to be fully sun or shade hardened-off to suit
                                                                                                                              -      Lay turf parallel to slope contours with staggered, close-butted joints so that the finished turf surface is flush with
their on-site growing position for a minimum period of 6 weeks. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing failed
                                                                                                                                     adjacent finished surfaces.
plant stock within the 12 month maintenance period. It is therefore recommended that the Contractor does not
                                                                                                                              -      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
accept below Standard stock from the Nursery/Supplier.
                                                                                                                                     the end of the maintenance period.
                                                                                                                              -      Water in well and roll after laying to remove undulations - ensure all joins are gap-free. Top-dress any gaps or
                                                                                                                                     undulations with coarse washed sand.                                                                                                                                                                                                           -
                                                                                                                              -      Keep lawn moist until established and rooted in. Install temporary
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                NOOSA COUNCIL
                                                                                                                                     barriers (flagging tape) to ensure walking and driving on turf
                                                                                                                                     areas is prevented and avoided.                                                                                                                                                                                            APPROVED PLAN
                                                                                                                              -      Replace failed turf and relay with new turf.                                                                                                                                                                            OPW21/0038 30 APR 2021


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   DUPLEX - 75 SOUTHERN CROSS PARADE, SUNRISE BEACH
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   Project No. 16261                       Client: BLACK AND WHITE PROJECTS