Application for permit to damage vegetation - OPW13/0572

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     4. INFILL PLANTING TO POOL AREA


     Hardy tropical foliage plants have been specified to green up the northern &
     western boundaries, and other planting beds surrounding the pools. These
     species require incorporation of generous amounts of humus-rich material into
     the backfill for optimum growth as outlined in the Planting Specifications below.


     Re-establishing a groundcover to the island beds in turf and paving will be
     particularly difficult due to the mat of fibrous roots from established Palms that
     compete for water and nutrients. The Gardenia radicans planted here will never
     thrive. When excavating planting holes in any area with masses of roots, a larger
     hole needs to be dug to maximise opportunity for new plants to establish.


     Remove excess build up of needles from problem area under the Casuarina
     and Callitris trees before planting. Two large pots, as provided by the Body
     Corporate, are located in this area to provide focus, height and colour. Provide
     600 x 600mm Travertine paver (to match existing) installed level, on concrete
     bedding, to support each pot.

     To provide an effective screen more planting has been incorporated on the
     inside northern facing (and therefore sunnier) face of the boundary fence. Spiky
     plants have been favoured to deter trespassers that periodically scale the
     fence and use the facilities uninvited. An informal river pebble path provides
     access    through this area.



     5. INFILL PLANTING TO ACCESS PATHS


     These planting areas have been well managed and maintained, but there are
     some gaps where         mainly groundcovers have died back or been removed.
     Treatment to existing plantings is covered in Guideline #1 above. Refer to
     attached plan for species quantities & locations of infill planting.




     6. PEDESTRIAN ENTRY REDESIGN


     Refer to Detail 1 for design and construction of proposed new Entrance
     Statement. Check for services before digging.


     Transplant Doryanthes prior to construction as indicated on attached plan.
     Remainder of planting in this vicinity is to be installed upon completion of
     construction.




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