09/1227 - Response to Information Request [As Published] · 142009.1227

FAIRSHORE APARTMENTS REFURBISHMENT
• Notes for Landscape Masterplan


Planting S^eclfications
Refer to Drawing No WD 103 T3

Soil Preparation
Retain all 5 mature Palms and 12 Pandanus to Main Beach frontage Refer to Tree Protection Plan to ensure
damage is minimised during external works
Retain all mature Palms in the two raised planter beds to Hastings Street car park entry
Remove all unwanted plants, debris, rubbish, grass, etc from areas to be planted, including root balls of removed
plants
Break up soil as necessary to provide friable planting medium, taking care around existing trees
Incorporate composted organic material into soil in all planting areas at rate of 1 m3 per 20 m2
Form garden beds & spread any stockpiled topsoil Beds adjacent to hard areas to finish 100mm below paved
level to allow for depth of mulch
Any imported topsoil and compost to be free of large stones, weeds, sticks, rubbish, or any material toxic to plant
growth & shall be guaranteed free of Nut Grass & Oxalis

Plants
Plants to be ordered in advance from reputable sources to ensure availability
Substitute species and container sizes are to be approved by Landscape Architect
Plants to be well-formed, hardened-off stock, well-branched & foliated, true to type
Root system to be sturdily established in container with no large roots extending
Form & habit to be normal for species scheduled & pruning scars to be clean cut
Leaves to be of normal shape, colour & texture with minimal physical damage
Plants to be free of living insect pests and free from any disease or physical injury
Containers are to be free of weeds
All plants to be delivered to site clearly & accurately labelled
Contractor shall maintain plants on site until planted
Keep existing container plants indicated for re-use well maintained during the construction period prior to
transplanting into new containers as specified Dead or damaged plants to be replaced at contractor's expense

Planting Procedures
Do not plant in extreme hot, cold or atmospheric disturbances
Dig separate holes for each plant, 100mm wider & deeper than container Loosen soil at base of holes a further
150mm depth Fill holes with water & allow to drain away
Position plant in centre of hole, set plumb & backfill, incorporating controlled release fertiliser as instructed on
packaging
Gently & firmly tamp down around root ball, leaving a shallow watering depression Water immediately and
thoroughly using minimum 5 litres per plant

Irrigation
New automatic irrigation system with rain sensors to be installed to all garden beds, turfed areas and planted
containers by qualified contractor using best practices and materials
Ensure conduits are installed under paved areas to enable watering of isolated areas
Existing irrigation system to podium areas to be rerouted to suit new positions of containers Irrigation lines
between containers are to be concealed as much as possible
Connect irrigation system to new rainwater tanks

Mulching
All garden areas are to be mulched after planting and installation of irrigation
Rock mulch to outdoor shower to be 40mm Tumbled Sandstone rock spread 100mm minimum depth
Existing rock mulch to Hastings Street podium area to be replaced with 40mm Tumbled Sandstone spread 50-
75mm deep after placement of containers
All other garden areas to have 100mm minimum depth of 25-30mm Cypress or Hardwood chip mulch as selected
Mulch to be kept at least 50mm from all plant stems to prevent collar rot

Turfing
Grass species to be 'Sea Isle 2000' Keep all turfs moist
Turf to be first quality (A Grade), typical of the species, free from all pests, diseases & other deleterious matter
Turf to be guaranteed free from Oxalis and Nut Grass
Ensure existing turf and roots are completely removed before re-turfing
Cultivate soil over areas to be turfed to a minimum depth of 150mm, rake over to remove clods & debris
Grade all areas evenly prior to laying Top of turf is to finish 40mm below adjacent kerbs, paths and edgings
Turf to be laid by supplier, using best practices and materials
Water the whole of the area thoroughly but lightly after completion of turfing & top dressing




Winter & Co Pty Ltd                                                                                                    I