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SUPERSEDED Compiled Reference Document - MCU24 0153 & OPW24 0202 (As Published)
· Coordinate installation of sediment & erosion control devices with civil contractor LEVELS 3. PLANTING & GROUNDWORKS
LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATIONS to ensure compatibility & consistency in control measures. · For all road, drainage and lot levels refer to Civil drawings. Ensure civil grades
The landscape plans must be read in conjunction with the operational works · All exposed surfaces, once completed shall be immediately stabilised. and levels are maintained, any changes to be confirmed by SUPER. TREE PLANTING
landscaping decision notice once issued. This plan has been developed to
· Verify with SUPER all relevant construction levels and service locations. SUPER is · Refer to Street tree & tree planting details (as applicable) for information.
comply with the SCC Planning Scheme and the SCC Open Space SITEWORKS to advise on required outcomes where discrepancies occur, · All trees to be certified that they comply with this specification & with 'AS
Landscape Infrastructure Manual (LIM). · Remove all unwanted material, deleterious & operational debris from site. · Where critical levels need verification such as lot boundaries, services and basins 2303:2015 tree stock for landscape use'. Furnish LA with certification prior to
· Where bad ground occurs or levels provided are not functional refer to SUPER. confirmation by a licensed surveyor is required. installation.
ABBREVIATIONS · Ensure site drainage can occur to whole of site & where paths, edges, & gardens · Grade evenly between prescribed levels & finished surface levels ensuring · Landscape contractor to peg group & individual street tree positions for approval
AS - Australian Standard HD - Hot dipped etc. may impede drainage, refer to super before continuing works. positive drainage & no ponding areas. by LA & SCC before excavation.
EP - Establishment Period LA - Landscape Architect · Ensure drainage works correlate with adjacent land. · Undertake soil works in accordance with Topsoil.
· The following grades are to be followed where practicable:
N/A - Not applicable OC - On centre · Civil design has provided a positively drained site however, where drainage issues · Street trees to have a full & even crown.
- Turf 1:4 (25%) max.
MRTS - Main Roads Technical Standard MP - Maintenace Period are identified refer SUPER. · Install trees at locations indicated on the plans, per notes & details herein.
- Road reserve slope up to back of path 1:33 (3%) max.
m2 - Square metres m3 - Cubic Metres · Refer to Landscape Construction - Drainage for more information. - Gardens 1:3 (33%) max. · Root prune trees as required to meet AS 2303:2015.
NATA - National Association of Testing Authorities SUPER - Superintendent
- Slopes / inverts away from structures 1:50 (2%) min. · Install street tree drainage per detail if required by civil engineer or tree pits do not
TYP - Typical SLEEVING & CONDUITS drain after they are tested for drainage by filling with water prior to planting.
uPVC - Unplasticised polyvinyl Chloride SCC - Sunshine Coast Council · Supply & install 100mm diameter solid HVPC piping at low points under all · Tree staking - per detail.
DRAINAGE
WBD - Water by Design · All trees to be located as per SCC policy
footpaths that; · The Civil design and construction has provided a specific catchment based
· Ensure trees located in accordance with Engineering requirements for safe vehicle
- Bisect landscape areas for landscape drainage purposes. drainage outcome that drains the site. Refer to Civil Stormwater Design drawings
1. GENERAL NOTES & pedestrian sight lines.
Extend ends 300mm beyond paths, each side and cap. for detail.
PRELIMINARIES - Are required to convey roof water from lots to kerb adapters. · Landscape works are to ensure that the civil drainage intent is realised. GENERAL PLANTING
· Refer to plans by others for all services locations, footpath works, levels · Refer to Landscape Construction - Drainage for more information. · Where the Civil stormwater drainage design intent conflicts with landscape works · Refer to Topsoil Specification & detail(s) herein respectively.
(other than those indicated on these plans) & boundaries. All services & refer to SUPER for direction. · Supply & place plants according to planting schedule, setout notes & details for
related infrastructure including street lighting shown on these plans are TOPSOILS · Ensure drainage outcomes correlate with upstream and downstream catchment approval by LA prior to planting.
indicative only. In Natural Ground integrity. · Where discrepancies occur advise super prior to planting.
· Call dial before you dig 11 00 prior to any excavation. · Clear & remove all non-organic, deleterious and large organic matter such as · Landscape Plans show locations and specifications of field pits, conduits and · Ensure plants are placed & planted at equal centres, staggered, not in rows unless
· All site excavation works must comply with WHS, Excavation Works Code rocks greater than 40mm diameter, tree roots, trunks, limbs, and stumps from all subsurface drainage. Where conduits pass under paths in parks install brass D indicated on plans.
of Practice 2013 and Risk Management Principals. areas to be landscaped. on path at location. · Mass & group plantings to be spaced evenly in a triangular pattern to achieve
· In order to positively identify services prior to excavation, scan for service location · Excavate and remove off site any remaining fill to turf and garden areas to ensure · Where new field gully pits are required they are to be concrete sump with HDG optimum cover related to mature plant size and form.
verification using a CAT (Cable Avoidance Tool) scanner or similar. correct depths for topsoils. grate type, confirm size and final location with SUPER to ensure they meet the · Shrubs & spreading groundcovers to be set back a minimum 600mm from roads,
· For excavation within 2.5m of an identified service, the excavation process must · Cultivate subgrade for all street trees to a depth of 150mm for inspection before catchment needs. kerbs, garden edges & paths to allow for mature plant form. confirm with LA which
comply with the asset owner's instructions. If instructions are not available the require more distance.
installation of soil. · Conduits are required for conveyance of drainage from field gullies to the Civil
following must be adopted: · Cultivate subgrade in all turf areas to a depth of 150mm for inspection before · Terracottem universal soil conditioner. one application when planting as per
Stormwater system, roof water from lots to kerb adaptors or under structures.
-Manually excavate or Vacuum excavate to expose the services manufactures recommendation.
installation of soil. Conduits are to be 100mmØ uPVC pipe centered in a minimum 200mm x 200mm
· Soak plants thoroughly before removing from container.
for location verification prior to any mechanical or deep excavation · Cultivate subgrade in all garden areas to a depth of 300mm for inspection before trench backfilled with clean fill and minimum 300mm cover compacted to suit
plus 500mm.
· Remove plants from containers / bags / tubes carefully & inspect rootball, remove
installation of soil. surrounding landform. old matted & coiled roots to expose young roots. All stock to be free of structural
· If mechanical or deep excavation is to occur further than 2.5m from an identified · Contractor to import topsoil certified to AS4419 'Soils for Landscape and Garden · Subsurface drains are required to intercept seepage adjacent gardens, edges, defects above & below soil line (i.e. no girdled roots).
service, an assessment must be made to confirm that no services are located in Use' standard & spread to proposed plan finish levels. paths and structures. Subsurface drains are to be 100mmØ 'Ag line' centered in a · Do not mix soil from hole with mulch.
the area to be excavated such as: · To street trees install 700mm topsoil geofabric lined 300mm x 300mm trench backfilled with 20mm gravel at depths to · Roughly square hole sides.
-Scan the area to be excavated with the CAT and record findings · To turf areas install 200mm topsoil. ensure falls to receiving stormwater pits or filed gullies. · Fill hole with water, allow to drain before planting.
-Sample potholes, manual or vacuum excavate to required depth. · To garden areas install 500mm topsoil, generally with a tapering to turf and · Subsurface drains are also required under swales in large catchments to · Install fertiliser tablet(s), install plant, backfill plant with topsoil.
-Visual inspection of the area structures as required. Crown beds 100mm high at their centre point. compliment the civil drainage and enable use of the landscapes during wet · Water plant in well & maintain soil moisture levels through EP
-Utilise a spotter · Ensure smooth, flowing, even grades and positive drainage with no ponding. Fall periods. Subsurface drains are to be 100mmØ 'Ag line' centered in a geofabric · Do not compact plant pit.
· Before work commences the subcontractor is to organise a pre-start meeting with percentages 3% (minimum 2%), lined 300mm x 300mm trench backfilled with 20mmØ drainage gravel at depths to
the LA to establish scope of works, management procedures & clarify any issues. · Finished grades shall blend into existing grades providing a natural appearance ensure falls to receiving stormwater pits or filed gullies. NEW TURFED AREAS
· Install tree protection measures as per plans & detail. with no abrupt edges. · At the completion of all landscape works test all drainage systems where · Undertake soil works in accordance with Topsoil
· Prior to commencing construction works, verify dimensions, levels & location of · Trim topsoil, fill depressions & provide even falls per plans.
practicable. All damaged stormwater pipes and infrastructure are to be replaced
site services, refer engineer's drawings generally. In Podium Planter · Finished turf grades/contours shall be smooth & undulating, free from deleterious
/ relocated as necessary.
· For construction works impacting on public roads, traffic control procedures must · Waterproofing and drainage layer installed to manufacturers details and materials, debris, large clods of soil, stones, free from pest, diseases, weeds &
· Further information located in Finishes Schedule, Details and Drawings. organic matter, positive flowing min. 2% slopes & no ponding areas. Co-ordinate
be adopted complying with WHS, State requirements and Risk Management specification .
on-site with SUPER & ensure levels are approved prior to laying turf. Where turf
Principles. Refer to the Principal Contractor for coordination or contact an · Ensure protection of planter box structure and drainage infrastructure during EDGING meets hard edges, adjust finish topsoil levels to allow stormwater to flow
authorized Traffic Control Consultant for implementation. installation of landscape works. · Supply, install, & maintain edges as specified & shown on the plans & details, unimpeded over laid turf to low area respectively.
· Dimensions take precedence over scale. · Refer engineers and architects drawings for heights of planters, podium set specifically where new gardens are located adjacent to new turf areas. Tie off · Supply & lay 'A' grade turf per plans & schedule.
· Contractor to review all schedules herein to confirm their correlation to these downs and construction levels. edge ends perpendicularly to paths at kerbs at control or expansion joints. · Where turf is installed on slopes >20% (1:5) - pin turf to industry standards.
plans. Where discrepancies occur within landscape documentation refer to LA · Import GTR Podium Plus Soil (Refer finishes schedule) and spread to 50mm · Remove pins once turf is well established.
prior to provision of tender pricing &/or construction. below top of planter and tamp down. There will be 50mm settlement over first few MULCHING · Water turf in well, apply water to maintain soil moisture until established & as
weeks. · Organic and inorganic mulches are required to be installed over all garden areas required during the maintenance period to maintain health & vigour.
SEDIMENT & EROSION CONTROL · Drainage Layer: where shown on the drawings.
· The landscape contractor to implement & maintain for the contract - Drainage Cell or Gravel under Geo · All mulches supplied must be clean, free from live weeds, weed seeds
duration, best practice erosion & sediment control measures in - Cloth layer to be determined by Builder (specifically nutsedge), pests, soil borne viruses and diseases. Further SUPER
accordance with the manual for erosion & sediment control (maroon - No Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertiliser is allowed for here and will with certifications respectively for approval prior to installations.
manual), good environmental practice & the consulting civil engineers need to be applied at the point of planting. The media however has been fully · State government Fire Ants regulations must be strictly adhered to refer to
specification for erosion & sediment control. Penalties & fines for charged with nutrients etc to give plants a warm welcome & kick start when
Biosecurity QLD on 132 523 for landscape suppliers and landscape contractor's
non-compliance will apply. transplanted.
requirements.
· Install silt control fencing in accordance with site environmental management plan - Mulch types include:
& local authority regulations. 2. LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION - Hoop Pine Mulch @ 100mm depth to all street trees and feature gardens.
· Devices to be installed where necessary & as directed on site by super. DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION SEQUENCE - Decorative Stone - 150mm depth over pinned geo-fabric to areas
· All sediment & erosion control devices are to be installed in accordance with · For each 'Construction item' in this landscape specification the information nominated.
manufacturer's specifications. needed to understand the full scope of construction requirements occurs in a
· The contractor is responsible for ensuring sediment & erosion control devices are number of places in the documents including: · Further information located in Finishes Schedule and drawings.
inspected & maintained as follows; - Legend / Finishes Schedule for type, finish and any further
a.) During construction: - daily during dry weather construction information STEPPING STONES
- prior to predicted storm events - Details for installation specification · Pavers setout generally in according with finishes schedule & plan
- twice daily during prolonged rain - Sections for installation guidance and specification NOOSA COUNCIL
b.) During establishment period: - weekly during dry weather · Drawings for locations, dimensions and quantities REFERENCE DOCUMENT
- prior to predicted storm events · Each 'Construction item' will reference where to look (Schedule, Detail drawing) to
- twice weekly during prolonged rain find relevant information from the documentation package.
MCU24/0153 & OPW24/0202
· All stockpiles are to be protected with suitable erosion control devices & graded · Where conflicts occur or further information is required refer to LA or SUPER. 11 AUGUST 2025
to ensure control of runoff.
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