RFI - Ecological Assessment Report

SETTLERS COVE NOOSA
Landscape Master Plan

 

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15. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

In general construction materials shall be chosen that will complement and/or blend into
the natural environment. They are required to be durable and structurally sound. Fire
and pest resistance is to be considered when selecting products. Finishes shall be safe
to people as well as flora and fauna with consideration for the aesthetic of the
constructed landscape.

Landscape features will be constructed in a way that effectively integrates structures and
hardstand areas with planting areas. Typically hard edges shall be installed between
grassed and planted areas for ease of maintenance. Edging shall be:

e Extruded coloured (earth pigment blends) concrete with flat profile that is
unobtrusive
e Treated hardwood min. 50mm viewable width with all exposed edges chamfered.

Path ways and driveway cross-overs in the Road Reserve - Landscaped areas shall be
in accordance with civil contractors operation works plans. Pathways shall be:

Coloured concrete with slip resistant finish such as broom finish.

Exposed aggregate concrete with light coloured aggregate mix.

Configured where possible with contrasting banding of charcoal or earth coloured
concrete or select paver finish.

Articulation or gentle curves shall be introduced in pedestrian circulation pathways to
increase visual interest. Where constraints exist between built elements, straight
pathways shall be articulated with natural plantings incorporated in a manner
sympathetic with the human scale.

Lesser trafficked pathways such as maintenance accesses shall be select coloured
pavers, plinths in gravel or river pebble mulch. Selected hardwood sleepers may also be
placed in gravel bed for low traffic paths.

Retaining in Road Reserves shall be natural rock, well rounded and or of a weathered
appearance without sharp edges or angles. Rock type selected for individual sites will
be maintained consistently throughout that site. Large expanses of retaining shall be
appropriately treated with vegetation below ,over or within retaining structures where
appropriate.

Decking, andother structures are required to be constructed of durable natural materials
and to be well integrated with associated landscape elements.Where appropriate,
prominent timber elements shall be treated via staining to enhance the woods natural
features and not painted over.

 

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