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Futher RFI -Attachment H - Concept Landscape Plans (Updated Revision F) · MCU20/0071
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LANDSCAPE NOTES
EXTENT OF WORKS 7. Containerised plant material - supply and installation 9. Turf - supply and lay
All planting is to be carried out in a manner consistent with good horticultural practice. All plant stock is to be in Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf.
Contractor shall allow to carry out items of landscaping as detailed on the Landscape Plans listed on 20024 Turf notes:
accordance with the scheduled nomenclature, well formed, hardened off nursery stock. They are to be container grown in
Landscape Plan CD-001. Contractor to ensure they have the latest issue of the documents prior to tendering - "A" Grade Buffalo 'Sir Walter' turf as per Material Schedule with a minimum sod depth of 25 mm
potting mixture with a healthy root system and not pot bound. All pots shall be free of weeds and plant stock is to be free
and construction. Contractor should also take full account of documentation of Architectural, Civil Engineering - Turf to be laid within 24 hours of being cut and on day of delivery.
from living insects, pests and disease. All plants are to be fully sun or shade hardened-off to suit their on-site growing
and Electrical Engineering Works which will be made available on site. Hard surface layout is to be at the - Grade turf areas evenly with falls to drains.
position for a minimum period of 6 weeks. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing failed plant stock within the 12 - Allow for ground preparation and deposition of 75 mm imported premium quality garden loam topsoil.
discretion of the Project Manager. Where there is conflicting information, contact the Landscape Architect.
month maintenance period. It is therefore recommended that the Contractor does not accept below Standard stock from - Apply 'turf starter' fertiliser prior to laying (as per Manufacturer's specifications).
the Nursery/Supplier. - Lay turf parallel to slope contours with staggered, close-butted joints so that the finished turf surface is
Landscape works for this contract are to include the following: Ensure sufficient supply of each species shown on the drawings is available to achieve the required layout and densities, flush with adjacent finished surfaces.
and in the event of supply for replacement stock due to failure, damage, unhealthy specimens or theft. Prior to plant stock - Turf to be laid 10mm proud of adjoining surfaces to allow for settling of topsoil and to ensure there is a
1. Co-ordination with other Trades and conduit installation arriving to site, a Nursery inspection including the Landscape Architect and Landscape Contractor is required. The plant flush finish at at the end of the maintenance period.
2. Excavation and Drainage of planting areas supplier is to ensure all stock (or good selection of stock) is present during the inspection. It is also recommended that the - Water in well and roll after laying to remove undulations - ensure all joins are gap-free. Top-dress any
3. Topsoil - Supply and incorporation Landscape Architect is on site to inspect plant stock and plant set out prior to planting. gaps or undulations with coarse washed sand.
4. Edging to planting areas where not already supplied - Keep lawn moist until established and rooted in. Install temporary barriersn(flagging tape) to ensure
5. Irrigation system Plant stock notes: walking and driving on turf areas is prevented and avoided.
6. Shaping of garden areas 1. Container sizes are noted as follows:- - Replace failed turf and relay with new turf.
7. Containerised Plant Material - Supply and installation - Pots in millimetres.
8. Organic Garden Mulch - Supply and Spread - Bags in litres. 10. Services
9. Turf - Supply and lay 2. Stock may be rejected if plants are:- The location of all underground or overhead services shown on these drawings are indicative only. They have
10. Install landscape pavements as shown on drawings - Undersized proportional to specified container size or if the root system is underdeveloped. been incorporated at the design or Council Approval stage for general information. The Landscape Contractor
11. Maintenance of landscape works (3 months) - Oversized proportional to specified container size or severely root bound. shall be responsible for liaising with the Principal Contractor to determine where the 'As Constructed' location
of all water, sewer, stormwater, electrical,communication or other existing services before commencing any
- Unbalanced or uncharacteristic of normal or specified growth pattern for the species.
excavation works.
- Not suitably acclimatised for the specific environment.
- Diseased, infested with pests or suffering from other form of significant stress. 11. MAINTENANCE OF LANDSCAPE WORKS
1. Co-ordination with other trades - Have poor root development or root defects.
Contractor is to make full allowance for the reasonable activities of other trades. 3. Substitution of specified plant species only by written instruction from Landscape Architect. Where directed by the Principal Contractor all must comply with soil and erosion control measures.
Contractor shall allow for the installation of electrical services for landscape lighting at the appropriate time in
The Landscape Contractor is to allow for topping up mulch, rectifying defects, top dressing sunken edges,
the construction program. Contractor shall pay due consideration to installation of irrigation lines so as to Implementation notes: replacing failed or under-performing plant stock at the end of the Maintenance Period. All Council controlled
minimise disturbance to planted areas. The coordination of appropriate conduit lines forms part of this Ensure all planting procedures result in healthy plant species within the prevailing soil, climatic and management works to be inclusive of a twelve (12) month maintenance program.
contract.
environment of this project. The following minimum is expected:
- Excavate a hole for each plant twice the diameter of the rootball and 100mm deeper than the root ball. Break up the Maintenance and Inspection Program
Contractor shall take due care with any machinery to site. Particular care is to be taken with newly poured Responsibility Weeks after practical completion Maintenance Inspection
base of the hole to a further depth of 100mm and loosen the sides of the hole.
concrete curbing and with newly laid A.C. road surfacing. Any damage to existing structures or services will be Frequency
- Remove the plant from the container with minimum disturbance to the root ball, place in final position, ensure
rectified at the contractors expense. Any disputes will be settled by the site Superintendent. Contractor 0-2 3 per week
it is central 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 as listed in materials schedule and/or water retention additive as per \ Contractor 3-4 2 per week
Removal of Debris Contractor 5 - 13 1 per week
Site is to be cleared and is to remain clear of any deleterious material prior to commencement and throughout manufacturer's specification and requirements.
Contractor 14 - onwards As per established maintenance regime
construction of landscape works. Planting areas are to contain planting and selected drainage materials only - Thoroughly water plants immediately after planting and at such times during the contract period as required.
and are not to contain any building material waste. All large stock will require a minimum of 10ltrs of water and smaller stock 5ltrs of water at the time of planting. Maintenance Program General Notes
- Backfill with topsoil as specified. Lightly tamp and water thoroughly to eliminate any air pockets. Ensure that - Maintenance inspection frequencies are minimum.
2. Excavation and drainage of planting areas topsoil is not placed over the top of the rootball. - Monitor plant performance and stress constantly and take appropriate remedial action. Soil moisture
Break up and remove any asphalt, roadbase material or excess concrete slurry from kerbing works to achieve - All plants should be watered in with Sea Change KFF by Nutri-Tech Solutions and diluted as per manufacturers levels are critical during early establishment. Avoid over irrigating planting areas.
required planting depths. Excavate site soil as required to ensure consistent high quality planting material. recommendation - Mow turf every 2 weeks.
Break up existing subgrade to a depth of 100mm. Any excavated planting areas are to be scarified at sides to - Prune and shape all shrubs and trees on a monthly basis as required.
provide anchorage for future root development. Additional excavation works will be required in areas of All tree stock within the landscape works must be healthy, true to form and free of defects. - Remove all stakes at 90 day inspection, or after satisfactory establishment.
advanced plant material. Roots should be of good form and free from circling, girdling, J-rooting or other defects/abnormalities. Contractor to tease - Fertilise all garden beds and street trees at 3 months.
Drainage is to be incorporated to all planting areas that are enclosed by hard edging and not otherwise out roots and prune as required to encourage healthy root development. Contractor is not to accept trees which are not of - Contractor shall maintain an up to date written log book to record inspection observations and actions.
drained. Contractor should allow for drainage to all garden areas. a high quality or grown to best horticultural practice. All tree stock to be inspected at unloading and prior to planting. - The log will be made available to the site superintendent, upon request, at any time for examination.
Trees that fail to meet the above criteria are not be planted and are to be returned to the Nursery/Supplier.
3. Topsoil - supply and incorporation Collect all empty plant containers daily during planting operations and remove from site. Inspection Plan
All soils are to comply with AS 4419 Table 1 (both site topsoil and imported topsoil) Do not vary the plant locations from those specified on the drawings unless otherwise directed by the Superintendent. The Contractor shall co-ordinate the following inspections with the site superintendent.
Topsoil for garden areas should be a minimum 300mm depth. Where available maximise the use of soil from Should it be necessary to vary the locations and spacing for any reason, immediately apply for directions by the - "Pre-start" - prior to commencement of works, for setout approval and construction timetable
on site. Top soils are to be tested for horticultural suitability and receive appropriate amelioration if required. confirmation.
Superintendent. Replace failed or damaged plants. This does not include vandalised or stolen plant material - this will be
All topsoil must be free from noxious weeds, rocks, roots, nut grass, rubbish or any other deleterious material. - Excavation inspection - at completion of excavation and drainage works and prior to topsoil addition.
replaced prior to practical completion.
Place all topsoil in the areas directed and specified. Ensure that the topsoil is spread and graded evenly to - Pre-planting inspection - at commencement of placement of advanced plant material.
prevent any ponding. Prevent excess compaction by construction plant. Stripped site topsoil needs to be - Setout inspection - at first setout of containerised plant stock.
Establishment notes:
stored in piles no greater than 2m high x 3m wide. Topsoil storage piles for storage greater than 4 months - "On Maintenance" - at practical completion.
The Establishment Period commences at the date of Practical Completion of Works.
should be seeded with a suitable grass mix. Eradicate weeds using environmentally acceptable methods, such - "Off Maintenance" - 180 days after practical completion.
During the Establishment Period maintain best horticultural pratices including (but not limited to) the following items
as a non-residual Glyphosate herbicide in any of its registered formulae, at the manufacturer's recommended where required: watering, weeding, fertilising, pest and disease control, mulching, pruning, rubbish removal and keeping
maximum rate. Noxious weeds need to be screened out of the topsoil prior to placement. the site neat and tidy. rectify defects that become apparent in the works under normal use.
Note soil types for GB1
8. Garden mulch - supply and spread
4. Edging to planting areas
All mulch is to be free of deleterious or extraneous matter such as soil, weeds, rocks, and twigs. The finish level of the mulch
Edging to Unit planting areas adjoining turf to be hardwood timber edge or equivalent or otherwise stated on
is to be level with the finish level of all adjacent surfaces after settlement allowances of the topsoil and mulch. Ensure all
landscape plan. Line of edging to be set out and approved onsite by Landscape Architect prior to the
mulch is placed clear of plant stems to avoid rotting at ground level. Mulch is to be coarse chipped forest mulch (a
construction.
combination of wood, leaves and bark) with no more than 10% fines nominal 25-50mm size or approved equal.
5. Irrigation Sample to be provided to Landscape Architect for approval prior to installation.
Contractor is to install D&C fully automated irrigation system including pumps, valves, controllers and irrigation - Organic Mulch GB1
components. Refer to separate Irrigation Performance Specification. Connection provided to storage tanks and Mulch shall be to a predominant depth of 100mm. Mulch is to be formed to avoid placement against green plant
town water supply. stems and overflow from purpose formed edges, kerbs and pathways.
6. Shaping of garden areas
Planting areas are to be finished in a well mounded fashion to facilitate drainage of excess water and to show
planting to best advantage. Mounds to be generally of 1:3 max and 1:5 minimum at time of practical
completion. Contractor is to seek confirmation of finished levels prior to final plantings and application of
mulch.
Revision Date Amendment Drawn Checked
APPROVAL ONLY
LANDSCAPE NOTES NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
A
B
C
2020.02.14
2020.02.24
2020.02.25
For Approval
Amendment - For Tender
OPW / For Tender
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PS
PS
AL
AL
AL
CD-002 D 2020.10.09 Amendment - For Approval AK CS
24 MOORINDIL STREET, TEWANTIN
JOB NUMBER: 20024 CLIENT NAME: Thynne Property Trust
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