Landscape Technical Specification - OPW14/0197

Doonella – Stage C



14.      MAINTENANCE




14.1     HARD AND SOFTSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD

The work contained in this section comprises the establishment maintenance and defects liability of all
works executed under this contract. Maintain the contract areas for a period of 12 weeks after the date of
Practical Completion. Maintenance of the works prior to the date of Practical Completion shall not be
included in this period.

Complete maintenance works schedules and submits to the Superintendent as a record of the maintenance
activities.

Promptly make good any defects or damage resulting from defective construction, materials or
workmanship to the complete satisfaction of the Superintendent during this period.

In the event of any failure rectify defective work the Superintendent may instruct that the work be carried
out by another company, the cost of which will be charged to the Contractor.

14.1.1 WATERING

Implement an appropriate hand watering regime to supplement the irrigation system if required, or in times
when the irrigation system is being maintained or has failed. The Contractor shall monitor the irrigation
system as an integral part of the maintenance program.

Frequency: Weekly or as required.

14.1.2 WEEDING

During the Contract period remove weed growth that occurs throughout all contract areas. This shall be
executed regularly so that at weekly intervals (at least) the landscape contract areas may be observed in a
completely clean and tidy condition, free from rubbish and weeds.

14.1.3 PLANT / TREE REPLACEMENT

Immediately replace plants / trees that die or fail to thrive, are damaged or stolen, with plants of the same
species and of similar size and quality, unless otherwise specified.

Replacement plant material shall have the maintenance period extended in accordance with the Contract
conditions.

Frequency: as required




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