Landscape Technical Specification - OPW14/0197

Doonella – Stage C

1.2       EXCLUDED WORKS


All works described in this specification and on the drawings shall be carried out by the contractor, those
works required by regulation or law to be carried out by other authorities (water connections, electrical
certifications, etc) shall be engaged directly by the contractor. The contractor shall pay for all fees and
charges for such work.



1.3       DEFINITIONS


The terms ‘directed’, ‘selected’, ‘required’ and ‘approved’ mean directed, selected, required and approved
by the Superintendent unless expressly specified otherwise.

Unless the contract otherwise requires, the following definitions apply:

          Head Contract:                   “Head contract” shall mean contract to which the contractor is
                                           nominated as subcontractor. The head contract is under and
                                           being performed under AS4000
          Supply:                           “Supply”, “furnish” and similar expressions mean “supply only”.
          Provide:                          “Provide” and similar expressions mean “supply and install”.
          Approved:                         “Approved”, “reviewed”, “directed”, “endorsed” and similar
                                           expressions mean “approved (reviewed, directed, rejected,
                                           endorsed) in writing by the contract administrator.”
          Give Notice:                      “Give notice”, “submit”, “advise”, “inform” and similar
                                           expressions mean “give notice (submit, advise, inform) in writing
                                           to the contract administrator”.
          Proprietary:                      “Proprietary” means identifiable by naming manufacturer,
                                           supplier, installer, trade name, brand name, and catalogue or
                                           reference number.
          Samples:                         Includes samples, prototypes and sample panels.
          NATA:                            National Association of Testing Authorities.

1.4       CONSTRUCTION OF WORKS


Work may be performed between the hours of 7.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday and 8.00am to noon
Saturday. Work can be performed outside these hours with the written approval of the Superintendent.
Work on Sunday will not normally be approved.



1.5       CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM


A construction program is to be submitted to the Superintendent prior to commencement of work for
approval no less than seven (7) days following notification of being awarded the contract.

Construction program will clearly indicate the following information on a weekly basis:
    Project Milestones
         Critical path of construction
         Tasks
         Progress

The Contractor is to ensure the work is organised, sequenced, and implemented in a manner which
eliminates unreasonable disturbance to the site, property and disruption to continuing property users, and
access.



1.6       REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Use latest editions of referenced documents and refer to any amendments. Other editions or amendments
required by statutory authorities will take precedence over referenced documents.


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