160831 58 Noosa Pde_Tender · OPW16/0308

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SPECIFICATION NOTES
REFER TO THE LEGEND / MATERIALS SCHEDULE FOR DETAILS OF LANDSCAPE
ELEMENTS DOCUMENTED WITHIN THESE DRAWINGS.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 GENERAL NOTES
A.    Sub-grade to planting & turf areas                            For a minimum of eight (8) weeks prior to delivery, all plants         L.    Pavers                                                          1. These drawings are to be read in conjunction with
Test drainage of sub-grade to all planting and turf areas. If       shall be grown in open areas receiving a minimum time of               Supply and install sandstone pavers at locations shown on             other project team consultant drawings.
necessary excavate down through impermeable material to a           75% full sun. Watering and fertilising of plants shall be              the surface treatments plan.                                                                                                                                          LEGAL
permeable sub-grade depth, removing excavated material              gradually reduced for a similar time period leading up to                                                                                    2. Do not scale, used figured dimensions.                       THE DESIGN ILLUSTRATED IN THESE DOCUMENTS IS THE
                                                                                                                                           Subgrade to be lightly compacted and levelled. Pavers are to
from site and replacing with a porous material and suitable         delivery to aid in hardening of plants.                                                                                                                                                                      EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF VEE DESIGN ABN 30 128249
                                                                                                                                           be placed and levelled on a 50mm sand bedding layer at a                                                                              641 AND MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED, OR USED IN
growing medium for nominated species. Settle backfill to            If plants are being grown / propagated outside a 100km radius                                                                                3. Refer to engineers drawings for all services locatons.
                                                                                                                                           nominal spacing of 75mm. Contractor is to install pavers in                                                                           WHOLE OR PART WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN
prevent subsidence.                                                 of the project site, move all plant stock to a nursery within this                                                                           All existing service locations to be confirmed on site prior    PERMISSION OF VEE DESIGN.
                                                                                                                                           accordance with the design intent indicated on the drawings,
                                                                    radius so that the plants may become acclimatised for a                                                                                      to landscaping works.
                                                                                                                                           to suit the final product sizes selected.
B.      Cultivation                                                 period of not less than (8) weeks prior to date of delivery. The
Cultivate all planting areas by ripping, to the specified depths    plants must all be hardened off in accordance with the above                                                                                 4. Final planting location and numbers subject to as built
prior to back filling with soil and/or fill material. Set down      clause.                                                                M.    Concrete footpath                                               services locations.
sub-grade to accommodate soil to specified depths. Do not           Do not plant in unsuitable weather conditions such as                  Install a 1200mm wide reinforced concrete footpath to the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 5. Landscape setout to be confirmed onsite by
disturb tree roots or services, if necessary, cultivate around      extreme heat, cold, wind or rain. In other than sandy soils,           verge frontage of the property as shown on surface
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 landscape architect prior to any construction.                                                 NOTES
tree roots and services by hand. Remove unwanted material           suspend excavation when the soil is wet, or during frost               treatments plan. The footpath to be min.100mm thick,
such as stones exceeding 50mm, clay lumps, sticks, tree             periods.                                                               designed and constructed in accordance with Noosa Council                                                                             ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLMETRES UNLESS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 6. All paths, planting and turf areas to be grade evenly.       OTHERWISE NOTED.
                                                                    Thoroughly water the plants before planting, immediately after         engineering standards.
roots, rubbish, rubble or any other deleterious material. During
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 REPORT ALL OMISSIONS & ANY DISCREPANCIES TO THE
cultivation, thoroughly mix in any materials required to be         planting, and as required to maintain growth rates free of                                                                                   7. Install all proprietary products in strict accordance with   LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT.
                                                                    stress.                                                                N.    Boulders                                                        manufacturers recommendations. Where issues/conflicts
incorporated in the subsoil. Spread gypsum over the entire
                                                                                                                                           Supply and install sandstone boulders at locations shown on           occur on site, or discrepancies occur between the
area of all gardens and turf areas at a minimum rate of 2 kg        Photographic evidence of all species is required 4 weeks after
                                                                                                                                           the surface treatments plan.                                          drawings, schedules and / or specification, work should
per square metre and thoroughly blend & incorporate into the        contract has been let. Photographs must contain at least two
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 be stopped and advise sought from the relevant
subgrade during cultivation.                                        plants / trees per species including a measuring staff or other
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 consultant.
                                                                    measuring devices illustrating height and spread of individual
C.     Imported topsoil blend                                       species. All substitutions must be approved by landscape               P.    Plant pots - First floor
Imported soil blend shall be in accordance with AS 4419             architect prior to order.                                              Install terracotta pots to first floor areas as shown on plans.
Table 1. Additional requirements:                                                                                                          Final number & sizes of pots to be confirmed.
Organic Matter: >6% but less than 8% by mass.                                                                                              Install plants (species TBC) per pot in good quality
                                                                    H.     Fill associated with the landscape design
Texture: Sandy loam, fine Sandy loam or Loam.                                                                                              planter/potting soil mix to AS 4419 Soils for Landscaping &
Phosphorus: <20mg/kg                                                Compaction of any fill associated with the landscape design to         Garden Use.
                                                                    be designed / specified by engineer or specialist consultant.
Soil shall be free from material such as stones, clay lumps,
sticks, tree roots, rubbish, rubble or any other deleterious                                                                               Q.     Finished grades
material. The soil shall be certified weed free (including nut                                                                             Ensure positive drainage on planted areas and pathways to
                                                                    I.     Garden Edging
grass).                                                                                                                                    drainage collection points as indicated on the drawings.
                                                                    Timber : Treated pine.
                                                                                                                                           Ensure a maximum grade of 1:4 to planted areas and 1:6 to
D.    Fertiliser & Soil Additives                                   Aluminium : Brushed alloy.                                             turf areas.
Application and installation to manufacturer's                      Space stakes evenly & sufficiently to prevent warping or bowing.
recommendations. Apply approved slow release fertilizer, 8-9        Edges are to be free of burs, splinters and sharp corners.
                                                                                                                                           All pavement areas to fall [minimum gradient 1:100] to
months formulation 16-4,4-8.3Npk to all plants at time of                                                                                  planting & turf area (away from building) unless otherwise
planting. Mix the required amount into the soil blend evenly        J.     Turf                                                            shown. Maximum crossfall to pavement areas 1:50 - in
around each individual plant and tree rootball prior to                                                                                    accordance with Noosa Council engineering standards.
                                                                    Species
backfilling. Do not place fertiliser in contact with rootballs.
Apply "Terracottem" or approved equivalent to each individual       Stenotaphrum secundatum 'B12' (Sapphire Buffalo).
plant and tree.                                                                                                                            R.    Services:
                                                                                                                                           Verify the location of all existing elements and services prior
                                                                    General                                                                to commencement of works. Locations shown are indicative
E.    Organic Mulch                                                                                                                        only.
                                                                    Deliver turf to site within 24hrs of cutting and prevent from
Forest blend. Mulch shall finish flush with adjacent finished       drying out. Lay within 36hrs of cutting. Minimum Thickness             Protect and do not disturb existing in-ground services. locate
surface levels, allow for settling of soil and mulch. Place         25mm of soil attached.                                                 all services before commencing any excavation and                                                                                             PO Box 2006           Sunshine Coast     PO Box 5594
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         New Farm, QLD         Office             Townsville, QLD
mulch clear of plant and tree stems. Mulch shall be free from                                                                              cultivation. excavate / cultivate areas within 500mm of                                                                                       4005 Australia                           4810 Australia

material such as stones, clay lumps, sticks, tree roots,                                                                                   services by hand.                                                                                                                             T 61 7 3358 5222      T 61 7 5471 3549

rubbish, rubble or any other deleterious material.                  Supply                                                                                                                                                                                                               F 61 7 3358 5233


                                                                    Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf. Provide       S.       Maintenance and establishment period: 12 weeks.                                                                                                            PROJECT
                                                                    turf of even thickness, free from weeds and other foreign matter.      Throughout the maintenance and establishment period continue
F.    Staking
Use new, unpainted 1800mm x 50mmsq straight hardwood
                                                                    All turf with nut grass is to be rejected and removed from site.       to carry out recurrent works of a maintenance nature including                                                                                58 NOOSA PARADE
                                                                                                                                           but not limited to; watering, mowing, weeding, re-turfing,
stakes embedded min. 600mm into the ground. Position two
                                                                                                                                           re-seeding, re-staking and tying, replanting, rectification of soil
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    NEW RESIDENCE
stakes equal distance from the plant centre and in line with        Installation
                                                                                                                                           subsidence, re-mulching, pruning, aerating, top dressing                                                                                                     16049
the prevailing wind directions or tri-stake as required. Do not     Lay turf parallel to slope contours with staggered, close
                                                                                                                                           fertilising, edging, pest and disease control, plant replacement,                                                                                                   DRAWING
stake through rootball. Secure the tree with suitable lengths of    butt-joints so that the finished turf surface is flush with adjacent
                                                                                                                                           and keeping the site neat and tidy.
non-abrasive material looped in figure-8 pattern around the
trunk as necessary to stabilise the tree.
                                                                    finished surfaces. Lightly roll turf to ensure roots are in direct                                                                                                                                                    SPECIFICATION &
                                                                    contact with soil.
                                                                                                                                           T.     Defects liability period: 6 months.
                                                                                                                                           Uphold the work against and rectify any defects due to failure
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          GENERAL NOTES
G.    Plant Stock                                                   Watering                                                               and / or inferior quality materials and / or workmanship, and                                                                                                       LP 1.03
                                                                                                                                           damage caused by inclement weather.                                                                                                                                  CLIENT
All plants to be true to scheduled nomenclature, well formed,       Irrigate thoroughly with a fine spray. Continue as necessary to
hardened off nursery stock. They are to be container grown in       maintain moisture root depth and maintain the grass in a
potting mixture with a healthy root system, fully established       healthy, green condition.                                              U.    Relevant Authorities:                                                                                                                    R. STEWART & L DOWD
but not pot bound. All plants to have a well balanced                                                                                      The landscape contractor shall be responsible for checking with                                                                             TIM DITCHFIELD ARCHITECTS
branching habit and no plant is to be cut back so severely that                                                                            relevant authorities and obtaining any necessary approvals to
growth and development of natural form are retarded. Pruning        Rejection                                                              construct the landscape works.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 NORTH          SCALE
scars to be clean cut to leave little or no protrusion from trunk   Replace failed turf and relay with new turf.
or branch and budding or grafting scars to be clean, with
well-developed calluses. Leaves shall be of normal size,            K.     Inorganic Mulch
shape, colour, and texture for the species, with a minimum of
                                                                    River Rock: supply and install as shown on the surface                                                                                                                                                                                     REVISION
physical or insect injuries, and to be free from living insects,
                                                                    treatments plan.                                                                                                                                                                                             No.   DATE         DESCRIPTION                           DWN APD
pests and disease. All pots shall be free of weeds.
                                                                    Crushed Limestone: supply and install at a min.depth of
Hardening off - all stock shall be grown in open areas which
                                                                    40mm between sandstone pavers and at other locations as
are exposed to the sun and wind to promote vigorous plant
                                                                    shown on the surface treatments plan.
growth and to harden plants off.
                                                                    Weed mat shall be installed under all areas of crushed
                                                                    limestone and pavers to manufacturers recommendations.                                                                                                                                                         B     31.08.16           TENDER ISSUE                   ATD      TM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   A     18.08.16           CLIENT REVIEW                  ATD      TM

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