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

FAIRSHORE APARTMENTS REFURBISHMENT
• Tree Protection Plan


Tree Protection Specifications

Existing In-ground Plants to be Retained and Protected
5 mature Palms and 12 Pandanus to Main Beach (northern) frontage
All mature Palms in the two raised planter beds to Hastings Street car park entry (southeast corner)

Tree Protection Zones (TPZ)
The TPZ is a restricted area to ensure maximum viability of trees to be retained throughout the construction
period Activities to be excluded are
          machine excavation,
          storage,
          preparation of chemicals & cement products,
          parking or cleaning of plant & equipment,
          refuelling,
          dumping of waste,
          placement of fill or other soil level changes,
          fighting of fires,
          installation of signage or utilities,
          and physical damage to trees
Generally TPZ for Pandanus is I 5m radius from the trunk and TPZ for palms is 1 m outside the crown projection
Temporary fencing is to be erected around individual or groups of trees where possible before commencement of
works including demolition Fencing should be secured to restrict access Existing perimeter fencing can be
retained as part of protective fencing until replaced by new fence
Where this is not achievable due to existing or proposed structures, care should be taken to protect trunks,
branches and roots as outlined below

Trunk and Branch Protection
Provide padding around trunk or branch and position battens over this around the trunk/branch and strap together
Do not use screw or nails and do not attach temporary power lines, guys or stays to trees

Root Protection
Where works are to be undertaken within TPZ, such as for construction of new swimming pool and wading pool,
manual excavation should be carried out in these areas
Exposed roots should be pruned with a final cut to undamaged wood using sharp tools such as secateurs, pruners
or handsaws Do not treat cut ends with dressings or paints
Roots left exposed during the construction process should be covered with jute mesh or hessian sheeting, pegged
in place and kept moist until re-covered

Mulching
The area within the TPZ should be mulched with Cypress or Hardwood chip mulch to be maintained to a depth of
50 -100mm

Watering and Fertilizing
All retained trees and palms are to be kept moist during the construction process to reduce stress on the plants
Existing trees that undergo root disturbance due to construction within TPZ are to have monthly applications of
Seasol or similar liquid fertilizer as per instructions on packaging

Root Barriers
Appropriate root barriers to be installed between root systems of existing trees and new permanent structures
located within TPZ to prevent future structural damage




Reference AS 4970-2009 Protection of Trees on Development Sites




Winter & Co Pty Ltd                                                                                                I