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Approved Plan - MCU22 0196.01 & OPW22 0295.01 (As Published) · MCU22/0196.01
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- Excavation inspection - at completion of excavation and drainage works and prior to topsoil addition.
LANDSCAPE NOTES Ensure sufficient supply of each species shown on the drawings is available to achieve the required layout and densities, and in the event of - Pre-planting inspection - at commencement of placement of advanced plant material.
EXTENT OF WORKS supply for replacement stock due to failure, damage, unhealthy specimens or theft. Prior to plant stock arriving to site, a Nursery inspection - Setout inspection - at first setout of containerised plant stock.
Contractor shall allow to carry out items of landscaping as detailed on the Landscape Plans listed on 22479 Cover Sheet CD-000. including the Landscape Architect and Landscape Contractor is required. The plant supplier is to ensure all stock (or good selection of stock) is - "On Maintenance" - at practical completion.
Contractor to ensure they have the latest issue of the documents prior to tendering and construction. Contractor should also present during the inspection. It is also recommended that the Landscape Architect is on site to inspect plant stock and plant set out prior to - "Off Maintenance" - 365 days after practical completion.
take full account of documentation of Architectural, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering and Electrical Engineering works planting.
which will be made available on site. Hard surface layout is to be at the discretion of the Project Manager. Where there is Contractor to provide shop drawings and structural design certification for review and approval of any custom designed
conflicting information, contact the Landscape Architect. Landscape works for this contract are to include the following: Plant stock notes: structures, furniture or fencing.
- Container sizes are noted as follows:-
1. Co-ordination with Other Trades and Conduit Installation - Pots in millimetres. 15. As Constructed Requirements
2. Removal of Debris - Bags in litres. The Landscape Contractor is to clearly mark up and provide the Landscape Architect any changes to the built landscape from the
3. Sediment and Erosion Control - Stock may be rejected if plants are:- issued construction drawings. As Constructed information is to include dimensions, materials and depths which vary from and/or
4. Excavation and Drainage of Planting Areas - Undersized proportional to specified container size or if the root system is underdeveloped. are not included on the construction issue plans. Contributed Landscape Assets are to be captured and included in the ADAC
5. Topsoil - Supply and Incorporation - Oversized proportional to specified container size or severely root bound. survey for the development as per the Sunshine Coast Council As Constructed Data Standards and Guidelines. The Landscape
6. Soil Amendments - Unbalanced or uncharacteristic of normal or specified growth pattern for the species. Contractor is to coordinate asset capture with the Project Surveyor and allow for hold points accordingly, especially with
7. Edging to Planting Areas - where not already supplied - Not suitably acclimatised for the specific environment. underground services. Landscape contractor is to provide the following documentation as relevant:
8. Shaping of Garden Areas - Diseased, infested with pests or suffering from other form of significant stress. - Certification that all street trees comply with AS2303:2018.
9 Containerised Plant Material - Supply and Installation - Have poor root development or root defects. - Contractor to provide MDS or Product Data Sheet of any proprietary furniture or structural items.
10. Street Tree Planting Location Notes - Substitution of specified plant species only by written instruction from Landscape Architect. - Certification of supplied topsoil to AS4419
11. Garden Mulch - Supply and Spread - For amended site topsoil provide delivery dockets of ameliorant to confirm quantities supplied.
12. Turf - Supply and Lay Implementation notes:
13. Services Ensure all planting procedures result in healthy plant species within the prevailing soil, climatic and management environment of this project. 16. Maintenance of Landscape Works
14. Inspection Plan & Shop Drawing Review The following minimum is expected: The Maintenance Period commences at the date of Practical Completion of Works. During the Establishment Period maintain best
15. As Constructed Requirements - Excavate a hole for each plant twice the diameter of the rootball and 100mm deeper than the root ball. Break up the base of the hole to a horticultural practices including (but not limited to) the following items where required: watering, weeding, fertilising, pest and
16. Maintenance of Landscape Works (12 months) further depth of 100mm and loosen the sides of the hole. disease control, mulching, pruning, rubbish removal and keeping the site neat and tidy. Rectify defects that become apparent in
17. Landscape Carbon Emissions - Remove the plant from the container with minimum disturbance to the root ball, place in final position, ensure it is central the works under normal use.
18. Podium Soils and plumb. Ensure the root ball is level with the finished surface of the soil surrounding the hole or bed.
- Ensure correct placement of fertiliser requirements such as Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life-Force Gold' + Life Force Carbon is The Landscape Contractor is to allow for topping up mulch, rectifying defects, top dressing sunken edges, replacing failed or
1. Co-ordination with Other Trades ameliorated into existing or imported topsoil and that any water retention additive and the above fertilisers are installed as per the under-performing plant stock at the end of the Maintenance Period. All Council controlled works to be inclusive of a twelve (12)
Contractor is to make full allowance for the reasonable activities of other trades. Where directed by the Principal Contractor all manufactures specification. month maintenance program.
must comply with soil and erosion control measures. Contractor shall allow for the installation of electrical services for - Thoroughly water plants immediately after planting with sea change KFF and at such times during the contract period
landscape lighting at the appropriate time in the construction program. Contractor shall pay due consideration to installation of as required. All large stock will require a minimum of 10ltrs of water and smaller stock 5ltrs of water at the time of planting. Maintenance and Inspection Program:
irrigation lines so as to minimise disturbance to planted areas. The coordination of appropriate conduit lines forms part of this - Backfill with topsoil as specified. Lightly tamp and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets. Ensure that Responsibility Weeks after practical completion Maintenance Inspection Frequency
topsoil is not placed over the top of the rootball. Contractor 0-2 3 per week
contract. Contractor shall take due care with any machinery to site. Particular care is to be taken with newly poured concrete
Contractor 3-4 2 per week
curbing and with newly laid A.C. road surfacing. Any damage to existing structures or services will be rectified at the contractors
All advanced trees 25L or greater are to be certified as AS2303 compliant. Contractor to sight and supply certification to superintendent Contractor 5 - 13 1 per week
expense. Any disputes will be settled by the site Superintendent.
prior to accepting trees from the nursery. Contractor is to review all tree stock at unloading and prior to planting to ensure the compliance with Contractor 14 - onwards As per established maintenance regime
the below. Trees that fail these criteria should not be planted and are to be returned to nursery
2. Removal of Debris
- Roots should be of good form and free from circling, girdling, J-rooting or other defects/abnormalities. Contractor Maintenance Program General Notes
Site is to be cleared and is to remain clear of any deleterious material prior to commencement and throughout construction of
to tease out roots and prune as required to encourage healthy root development. - Maintenance inspection frequencies are minimum.
landscape works. Planting areas are to contain planting and selected drainage materials only and are not to contain any
- Trees are to be self supporting, of good form and health with single undamaged leader, no bifurcations or bark inclusions. - Monitor plant performance and stress constantly and take appropriate remedial action. Soil moisture
building material waste.
- Ensure trunk is not buried below flare in trunk at top of roots, contractor to scrape off excess potting mix as required. levels are critical during early establishment. Avoid over irrigating planting areas.
- Mow turf every 2 weeks.
3. Sediment and Erosion Control
Collect all empty plant containers daily during planting operations, remove from site and return for nursery to re-use. Do not vary the plant - Prune and shape all shrubs and trees on a monthly basis as required.
Where directed by the Principal Contractor all must comply with soil and erosion control measures. Refer Civil Engineers
locations from those specified on the drawings unless otherwise directed by the Superintendent. Should it be necessary to vary the locations and - Remove all stakes at 90 day inspection, or after satisfactory establishment.
drawings for all sediment and erosion control measures. - Fertilise all garden beds and street trees at 3 monthly intervals.
spacing for any reason, immediately apply for directions by the Superintendent. Replace failed or damaged plants. This does not include
vandalised or stolen plant material - this will be replaced prior to practical completion. Trees are to be planted 20-30mm above finish level to - Contractor shall maintain an up to date written log book to record inspection observations and actions.
4. Excavation and Drainage of Planting Areas - The log will be made available to the site superintendent, upon request, at any time for examination.
allow for settling.
Break up and remove any asphalt, roadbase material or excess concrete slurry from kerbing works to achieve required planting
depths. Excavate site soil as required to ensure consistent high quality planting material. Break up existing subgrade to a depth 10. Street Tree Planting Location Notes. 17. Landscape Carbon Emissions
of 300mm. Any excavated planting areas are to be scarified at sides to provide anchorage for future root development. Locate road verge street trees in accordance with Local Authority Requirements or as indicated below: Reduction of greenhouse gasses created during the construction or maintenance of the landscape works and embodied
Additional excavation works will be required in areas of advanced plant material. Drainage is to be incorporated to all planting - Minimum 2.0 metres from driveway cross over. greenhouse gasses in materials is strongly encouraged. Contractors are to provide a written statement outlining carbon reduction
areas that are enclosed by hard edging and not otherwise drained. Contractor should allow for drainage to all garden areas. - A minimum of 1.0 metre from all services to prevent root/service conflict and to provide future ease of maintenance requirements. measures adopted by their business which are applicable to this project. These could include items such as the following:
- A minimum of 2.0 metres from stormwater pit. · Use of electric powered equipment for construction and maintenance
5. Topsoil - Supply and Incorporation - A minimum of 4.0 metres from street lights. · Use of electric or hybrid vehicles or fleet for transportation and construction
All soils are to comply with AS 4419 Table 1 (both site topsoil and imported topsoil) - A minimum of 750mm behind the kerb or centrally if between footpath and back of kerb.. · Purchase of power from sustainable sources or production of own power through Solar PV cells
Topsoil for garden areas should be a minimum 300mm depth. Where available maximise the use of soil from on site. Site topsoil · Use of organic fertilisers rather than petrochemical products
shall be screened to break up clumps, remove unwanted material and ensure soil is easy to work. Screening to take place within 11. Garden Mulch - Supply and Spread · Use of low carbon concrete or materials fabricated through low carbon supply chains
2 weeks of requiring soil for use. Top soils are to be tested for horticultural suitability and receive appropriate amelioration if 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 level with · Use of local materials with low transport carbon costs.
required. All topsoil must be free from noxious weeds, rocks, roots, nut grass, rubbish or any other deleterious material. the finish level of all adjacent surfaces after settlement allowances of the topsoil and mulch. Ensure all mulch is placed clear of plant stems to · Offsetting greenhouse gas emissions through accredited offset schemes
Place all topsoil in the areas directed and specified. Ensure that the topsoil is spread and graded evenly to prevent any ponding. avoid rotting at ground level. Mulch is to be coarse chipped forest mulch (a combination of wood, leaves and bark) with no more than 10% fines
Prevent excess compaction by construction plant. Stripped site topsoil needs to be stored in piles no greater than 2m high x 3m nominal 25-50mm size or approved equal. Mulch shall be to a predominant depth of 100mm as described above. Mulch is to be formed to avoid Project Urban is in the process of reviewing products that we specify to favour the use of low embodied greenhouse gas
wide. Topsoil storage piles for storage greater than 4 months should be seeded with a suitable grass mix and screened prior to placement against green plant stems and overflow from purpose formed edges, kerbs and pathways. Samples of all mulch types to be provided emissions materials. Contractors should review materials schedules and ensure their pricing reflects the specified materials.
use. Eradicate weeds using environmentally acceptable methods. Project Urban discourages the use of Glyphosate and is happy to Landscape Architect for approval prior to installation. Substitutions of materials should consider the embodied greenhouse gas in those materials. We are happy to consider alternative
to discuss alternative options with the Landscape Contractor. Noxious weeds need to be screened out of the topsoil prior to lower carbon footprint products suggested by the contractor.
placement. 12. Turf - Supply and Lay
Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf. 18. Podium Soils
6. Soil Amendments Turf notes: Lightweight podium soil mix shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor to planters and podium areas to
The Contractor shall allow to amend the garden and podium soil with the following components, to be confirmed by soils test: - "A" Grade turf as per Material Schedule with a minimum sod depth of 25 mm locations shown on plans.
- Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life Force Carbon' - Spread a 3 - 5 mm layer of Life Force® Carbon™ over garden beds. Work into - Turf to be laid within 24 hours of being cut and on day of delivery.
The soil mix shall be:
the top 10- 15 cm of soil where practical and water in well. Apply 2-3 times a year for best results. Planting New Trees: 1 - - Grade turf areas evenly with falls to drains.
2 cups per tree in the hole. - Allow for ground preparation and placement of 100mm topsoil to specification requirements.
i. Free from perennial weeds and their roots, bulbs or rhizomes.
- Nutri-Tech Solutions 'Life Force Gold' - For Landscapes - 200 g (or 1 cup) per square metre and for Podium Media - 15 - Apply 'turf starter' fertiliser prior to laying (as per Manufacturer's specifications). ii. Free from building rubble, including bricks, concrete, plaster, timber, oil or any other matter deleterious to
grams per litre - Lay turf parallel to slope contours with staggered, close-butted joints so that the finished turf surface is flush with plant growth.
adjacent finished surfaces. iii. Free from rocks or stones greater than 8mm diameter, but in any case, to have less than 15% stone by dry
7. Edging to Planting Areas- where not already supplied - 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 weight.
All planting areas adjoining turf are to be edged as specified on the landscape plans or detail sheets. Edging should finish flush the end of the maintenance period. iv. To have all components batch blended evenly throughout and have a pH range of 6.0 - 7.0 (i.e., slightly
with adjoining finished levels and hard pavements. Round / Ease all edges where applicable. - Water in well and roll after laying to remove undulations - ensure all joins are gap-free. Top-dress any gaps or acid to neutral).
undulations with coarse washed sand.
v. To have a light to medium friable loam texture.
8. Shaping of Garden Areas - Keep lawn moist until established and rooted in. Install temporary barriers (flagging tape) to ensure walking and driving on turf areas is
Planting areas are to be finished in a well mounded fashion to facilitate drainage of excess water and to show planting to best prevented and avoided. vi. Free from Silt Material.
advantage. Mounds to be generally of 1:3 max and 1:5 minimum at time of practical completion. - Replace failed turf and relay with new turf. vii.Conducive to the establishment and maintenance of healthy, thriving plants.
9. Containerised Plant Material - Supply and Installation 13. Services The planter mix to planters shall be Hydrocell 40 Extensive Lightweight Soil / Podium Mix comprising 30%
All planting is to be carried out in a manner consistent with good horticultural practice. All plant stock is to be in The location of all underground or overhead services shown on these drawings are indicative only. They have been incorporated at the Washed Sand, 40% Hydrocell, 20% 14mm scoria and 10% Composted Organics by volume. Supplier Fytogreen
accordance with the scheduled nomenclature, well formed, hardened off nursery stock. They are to be container design or Council Approval stage for general information. The Landscape Contractor shall be responsible for liaising with the Principal Australia Tel - 1300 182 341
Contractor to determine where the 'As Constructed' location of all water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, communication or other existing
grown in potting mixture with a healthy root system and not pot bound. All pots shall be free of weeds and plant The Contractor may offer an alternative soil mix based on previous experience. Full details of such mix including
services before commencing any excavation works.
stock is to be free from living insects, pests and disease. All plants are to be fully sun or shade hardened-off to suit situations of use elsewhere shall be submitted to the Superintendent for consideration. The Superintendent
their on-site growing position for a minimum period of 6 weeks. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing failed 14. Inspection Plan & Shop Drawing Review shall provide written approval or otherwise to the Contractor prior to the Contractor ordering soil mix.
plant stock within the 12 month maintenance period. It is therefore recommended that the Contractor does not The Contractor shall co-ordinate the following inspections with the site superintendent:
accept below Standard stock from the Nursery/Supplier. - "Pre-start" - prior to commencement of works, for setout approval and construction timetable
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APPROVAL ONLY
SPECIFICATION NOTES NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
A 23.06.2023 For Approval XL CS
CD-001 scale: N/A NOOSA COUNCIL
APPROVED PLAN
128-132 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville MCU22/0196.01 & OPW22/0295.01
17 OCT 2025
JOB NUMBER: 22479 CLIENT NAME: Craig and Nathan Francis
Document Set ID: 22623777
Version: 1, Version Date: 17/10/2023
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