Landscape Specification

CONTENTS


4.           PRELIMINARIES

4.1.         PROGRAM
Prior to commencement of works, the Contractor must submit to the Superintendent and Landscape
Architect a detailed construction program which takes into account supply, delivery to site, and installation all
Landscape works. As well as identify any risks with the ordering of materials (expected lead times). The
forecast commencement date and program must be advised a minimum of four weeks prior to commencing
on site. Notification of intent to start site works to be supplied these parties one week prior to site works. An
Inspection schedule shall be developed in conjunction with the Superintendent.


4.2.         SITE, DRAWING AND REPORT EXAMINATION
The Contractor shall inspect the site, and examine all plans, drawings and reports, and check all aspects of
work under the Contract and refer any discrepancies to the Superintendent for decision, prior to
commencement. Failure to do so will not be taken as a reason to claim a variation.

•      Check all relevant dimensions on site before proceeding with work.
•      No claim for extras arising from failure to obtain measurements and other information on site will be
       allowed.
•      It is the Contractor's responsibility to thoroughly inspect the site and to assess the quantity of cut and fill
       of earthworks required to achieve the grades indicated on the grading plans.


4.3.         DILAPIDATION SURVEY
The Contractor shall prepare a dilapidation survey in the form of a detailed photographic record of the
conditions of adjacent existing trees (trunks and canopies), buildings, awnings, structures, features, poles,
street furniture and the like, adjacent to the works before commencing any site works. This may lead to a
simple resolution of possible future disputes.

A fully documented dilapidation report is to be submitted to the Superintendent and Landscape
Architect. This report and following site inspection is to be approved by the Landscape Architect
prior to the Contractor undertaking of any site works.


4.4.         DOCUMENTATION BY THE CONTRACTOR
Provide all requested work method statements, programs and quality assurance manuals.

Documents, which are to be prepared and updated as required by the Contractor, include but are not limited
to the following:

•      Construction Program
•      Environmental Management Plan which will include, noise, dust, vibration, sedimentation and water
       management controls;
•      Access Management Plan which will include pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic management and
       indicate proposed construction fencing details, extent and duration;
•      Safety and Incident Management Plan which will include safe-work methodology, incident management
       protocols and risk management initiatives proposed by the Contractor;
•      Method Statements where noted on the drawings

These and any other documents, which may be required, are to be submitted to the Project Manager for
review.




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