08/1787 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 132008.1787

Seahaven Development Pty Ltd- 9-19 Hastings Street Noosa QLD 4567 10

 

 

Prior to construction works, the site arborist should consult with the
construction company or builder to outline appropriate tree protection methods
dunng construction, to convey the importance of irce protection, and open
communication channels.

The builder or construction company is responsible for all tree protection
procedures on the site as per this document, whenever the site arborist is not
on site. [t is the responsibility of the builder to advise the site arborist of when
their presence is required on site or of any breaches of the tree protection
procedures.

All trees being retained as specified by Sunshine Coast Regional Council on
the council reserve should be appropriately marked by the site arborist.

Tree Protection Fencing (where used or designated) is to consist of 1800mm
high chain mesh fencing or similar appropriate fencing approved by the site
arborist. TPF is to be anchored by star pickets to prevent movement during
construction. TPF is to be instalied atong the northern boundary of the site to
protect the whole of the council reserve.
o For Tree No.57 the. TPF is to be extended onto the site to the edge of
the existing in ground pool. ~
o For Tree No 48 the TPF is to be extended onto the site to a distance of
7.2 metres from the trunk, until such time that construction of the
underground carpark is required.

The construction workers or subcontractors working on the site are to be
informed of tree protection importance by the builder.

The site‘arborist and the builder should agrec upon and designate storage,
dumping.and wash arcas that will riot impact on the trees during construction.

The site arborist should organise soil injection treatments to improve the
health and assist root regeneration in Trees No 48 & 57.

At no point should a tree be removed unless approved by Sunshine Coast
Regional Council (site arborist (6 document reasons for removal and contact
council to organise a site meeting).

During Construction

The sitc arborist shall be present to supervise any excavation, trenching or
tunnelling ocated on the site that may affect any tree roots, and shall keep a
record of works to present to Council after completion of construction.

The site arborist should supervise all excavation along the northern boundary
within 7 metres of a Council reserve tree. Specifically;
o Removal of the existing in ground poo! near Tree No 57.
o Removal of the existing stairwell near Tree No 70.
o Excavation for the underground carpark near Tree No 48. TPF then
moved to the location shown in the attached diagram.

 

Leaf and Limb Horticultural Consultancy®
Prepared by Samuel Cowie 29" of January 2009