RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

SETTLERS COVE NOOSA
Landscape Master Plan

 

14. ON-GOING MAINTENANCE

Landscaping schemes are to be designed with consideration to low maintenance
requirements that will achieve good long-term results in Road Reserves and the High
Density Residential Building Envelopes. During design and construction, facilitation of a
low maintenance regime will include the following design elements and practices:

e Careful preparation of garden areas prior to planting. This is essential for
successful growth of plants and minimising maintenance.

e Weed removal and collection of debris from planting bed soils and surrounds is
to occur prior to planting and be ongoing during construction.

e Native plants chosen for landscaping are to be carefully selected from species
listed in section 8.4 for their suitability to planting location.

e Extensive use of mulch to provide a better growing environment for plants,
suppress weeds and retain moisture.

e Where applicable watering systems are to be installed, tested and operational
before mulching to render plumbing inconspicuous.

Following completion of landscape works in the Road Reserve - Landscaped and High
Density Residential Building Envelopes, on-going maintenance is required to ensure
successful establishment of plantings. The landscape contractor shall be required to
maintain all of their works for a minimum 90 days. Thereafter the developer shall provide
for on-going maintenance. Works constructed within council assets such as Road
Reserves shall be maintained for a period of 12 months after practical completion and
on-maintenance certification. Thereafter council shall take control at successful off-
maintenance certification.

Areas within the Building Envelopes Lots shall be maintained indefinitely by their
respective owner or bodie corporate whichever applies.

Operational works plans for landscaping in the Road Reserve - Landscaped and High
Density Residential Building Envelopes will provide detailed specifications for
maintaining all works constructed. Included, but not limited to, the following points:

e Any inferior or damaged plant material shail be replaced prior to planting. Note all
materials brought on to the site shall be certified weed and pest free in
accordance with the Environmental Management Plans.

« Ail necessary weeding, watering and pruning should be undertaken to ensure
healthy growth. Continue pruning as necessary for maintenance of required
sight lines and shaping of plants.

e Mulch shall be kept in place and be replenished when the majority of mulch
approaches 50mm or less.

Irrigation systems are to be maintained in good operational order.
All debris should be disposed of in accordance with the Environmental
Management Plans.

 

LandGraphics Maroochydore 04.05.2005
Landscape Architects and Environmental! Planners PAGE 23