Response to Information Request - REC13/0015

             Weed growth occurs.



Corrective   The Council Landscape Gardener will check up stream sediment control and fix failures. The     Contractor and   As required
Action       sediment build up will be removed without damage to existing vegetation.                       Council

             Unsuccessful plantings will be placed as required. A normal allowance of 10% should be made
             for unsuccessful plantings.

             Ensure watering rates are adequate and investigate plants with higher drought tolerances if
             significant numbers of plants die during dry periods.
             Replace geotextile, check and if necessary replace sand media with coarser sand. Check that
             slotted pipe is not blocked and outlet free draining. Replace and repair where necessary.

             Erosion should be repaired and investigate ways to reduce erosion occurrence e.g. place rock
             spalls upstream of the erosion so as to dissipate the flow across a broad area.
             Dominating weeds should be removed by hand and taken to the Council’s Refuse Centre.