Development Application Part 2 - Environmental & Stormwater Management Plans · OPW11/0335

Matrix Projects (QLD)- Essence of Peregian, David Low Way Peregian Beach QLI) 4573      Page 14



    •   Prior to construction works, the site arborist should consult with the
        construction company to outline appropriate tree protection methods during
        construction, to convey the importance of tree protection, and open
        c^mui^unicatitm channels.

    •   The construction company is responsible for all tree protection procedures on
        the site as per these specified recommendations, whenever the site arborist is
        not on site. It is the responsibility of the builder to advise the site arborist of
        when their presence is required on site or of any breaches of the tree protection
        procedures.

    •   All trees being retained as specified by Sunshine Coast Regional Council on
        site should be appropriately marked by the site arborist.

    •   Tree Protection Fencing (where used or designated) is to consist of 1800mm
        high chain mesh fencing as per AS 4970-2009 or similar appropriate fencing
        approved by the site arborist. TPF is to be installed as per TPZ radiu s
        measured as per AS4970-2009, 12 times trunk DBH. The site arborist
        should document any modification to the TPZ or TPF.

    •   All TPF will have signage indicating the importance of tree protection, the
        arborists contact details, and that it's a hanging offence to disregard these.

    •   The construction workers or subcontractors working on the site are to be
        informed of tree protection importance by the contractor.

    •   The site arborist and the contractor should agree upon and designate storage,
        dumping and wash areas that will not impact on any TPZ.

    •   Any pruning or removal works required (such as deadwood removal or
        clearance pruning, selective removal of Phellinus infected branches), including
        root pruning, shall be carried out by the tree contractor to Australian Standards
        AS 4373 -2007 `Pruning of Amenity Trees'.

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    •   The site arborist shall be present to supervise any excavation, trenching or
        construction located on the site that may affect any tree roots within a
        designated TPZ, and shall keep a record of works to present to the project
        supervisor after completion of construction.

    •   Access within a TPZ for foot traffic will be done only as per guidelines
        described within 4.5 of AS 4970-2009.

    •   Absolutely no machinery traffic is allowed within a TPZ.

    •   Where possible the first 500mm of any excavation should be dug by hand or
        other appropriate method designated by the site arborist to identify any
        significant tree roots (25mm or greater in diameter).


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Prepared by Samuel Cowie                                                      11'h of June 2009