Negotiated Decision Notice - MCU24 0125, OPW24 158 & RAL24 0021 (As Published) · MCU24/0125

               FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
                      Bonds
               56.    Bonds must:
                      a.      Meet the requirements of the relevant Council Planning Scheme Policy for performance
                              and uncompleted works.
                      b.      Be calculated using a schedule of works and relevant bond equation.
                      c.      Include GST.
                      d.      Have approval of the bond calculations and amount from Council, prior to lodgement.
                      e.      Be lodged with Council and accompanied by the Bond Administration Fee/s.
                      f.      Be requested for release by writing to Council, when relevant approval requirements
                              have been met.
               57.    Performance Bonds must be lodged for:
                      a.      Streetscape Landscape.
                      On Maintenance
               58.    Maintenance periods* must be:
                      a.      12 months for Streetscape Landscape.
                      *(Refer to Advisory Note)
               59.    Prior to requesting an On Maintenance inspection, the following information package
                      (prepared by respective qualified persons* and certifying compliance with approvals) must
                      be submitted to Council:
                      a.      All required bonds.
                      b.      Landscaping certification.
                      c.      Tree certification in accordance with AS 2302 – Tree Stock for landscape use
               60.    On Maintenance management includes:
                      a.      Establishing and maintaining the works in accordance with the intent and requirements
                              of all approvals.
                      b.      To aesthetically compliment the surrounding local area.
                      c.      Rectification of works failing ‘on ground’ to a solution that still meets approval intents.
                      d.      Regular mowing, weeding and fertilising of grass areas.
                      e.      Mulching, fertilising and aeration of garden areas.
                      f.      Cleaning of all external surfaces including prompt removal of graffiti.
                      g.      Replacement of dead or poorly performing plants.
                      h.      Repair and replacements of damaged landscape infrastructure (furniture and fixtures).




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