Landscape Specification

CONTENTS

4.5.        SUPPLIERS
The Contractor shall provide a complete list of proposed suppliers for the works within 7 days of the Letter of
Acceptance for review by the Superintendent.

•   Within 14 days of the date of letter of acceptance, furnish proof of ordering the required materials, and
    advise Superintendent immediately if any supply difficulties are encountered.
•   No extension of time or cost variation will be granted if any material or product is not available because
    of late ordering.


4.6.        MATERIAL SAMPLES & FINISHES
Samples, substitutions, product details and technical information for all materials and proprietary items are to
be submitted to the Landscape Architect, and written approval gained prior to inclusion into the works.
Obtain and submit reports on relevant tests by an independent testing authority as per this Specification or
as requested by the Landscape Architect and/or Superintendent.

All materials are to be without sharp protrusions or abrasive edges, obtrusive fitting or fixtures. Each colour is
to be a uniform finish and there is to be no staining of adjacent materials. All materials are to be corrosion
free. The Contractor is to make good any damaged paving, kerbing, walls, services or structure outside the
extent of works and any damage to existing building facades or structural.

If not approved, samples are to be rectified or removed and replaced as required by the Landscape
Architect. If approved, samples may be retained to form a part of the completed works.

Following approval, all remaining works are to match the quality of the sample.


4.7.        MATERIAL AND SOIL TESTING & CERTIFICATION
Any testing required must be carried out by an authority registered with the National Association of Testing
Authorities (NATA) to perform the specified testing.

The Contractor shall provide Construction Certification Form 16 for all proposed structural elements certified
under Form 15. Construction Certification Form 15 is included as APPENDIX B. Contractor will need to
provide Certification Form 15 for all design and construct components (ie. timber decking).

Provide confirmation of luminosity testing of specified tactile surface ground indicators on sample section of
concrete pavement.

Soil testing
All laboratory testing of work carried out shall be performed by a soil laboratory with the NATA and are to
conform with all relevant Australian standards. Sampling shall be carried out in locations selected by the
Superintendent.


4.8.        SETTING OUT
Prior to commencing each stage of the Landscape works, set out alignments of all paths, walls and planting
must be inspected and approved by the Landscape Architect.


4.9.        AS CONSTRUCTED AND RECORD DRAWINGS
The contractor must submit record drawings showing:

•    All constructed elements undertaken as part of the contracted works, including any rectification works.
•    ‘As constructed’ drawing




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