RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

SETTLERS COVE NOOSA
Landscape Master Plan

 

9.1 Planting Near Services

To minimise impacts to infrastructure. planting of tree species is to be avoided near all
services. The following planting distances are a guide to minimum distances between
services and tree plantings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Min. Distance Service
4.0m Power poles & Street lights
1.5m Sewer main & Water main
2.0m Stormwater pit
1.0m Other services
0.6m Hardstand path or kerb

 

 

 

Note: Careful consideration is required in selecting plant species near services. The
location of nearby services must be identified prior to planting works

Although not considered part of landscape operational works, this is especially relevant
for ecological restoration in the Road Reserve Bushland area adjacent to Single
Residential Lots 24 -33. In this situation a rising main runs parallel to the lot boundaries
and is to be restored to natural bushland. Future pathway connections may follow this
route and therefore it is recommended that tree species should be not be planted within
2.0m from the line of services. Endemic non-woody shrub species considered to be less
than 2.0m in height at maturity, ground covers, grasses and the like may be planted over
the services. These species may require slashing along this easement for various
reasons including fire management.

Plants under overhead power lines when mature should not grow within 2.0m of
powerlines. Species selected shall be in accordance with the Noosa Landscaping
Guidelines but shall also comply with the Energex Safe Tree Planting Guidelines in
respect to recommended plant heights and required distances from relevant services.

 

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LandGraphics Maroochydore 04.05.2005
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