Landscape Technical Specification - OPW14/0197

Doonella – Stage C
Responsibilities and duties of the Principal, Contractor and Contract Superintendent are not altered by
requirements in referenced documents.



1.7      MATERIALS & WORKMANSHIP
Where specified, materials which are not available or cannot reasonably be provided in time to meet the
program, the Superintendent will permit substitutions for such materials provided that applications for
substitution is made as soon as it is known that specified materials are unavailable. The Superintendent
shall approve substitutions if the Superintendent is satisfied that the proposed substitute is satisfactory for
the purpose intended.

Unless otherwise specified, manufactured items to be used in the work under the contract are to be used in
accordance with current recommendations published by the manufacturer.
Workmanship shall be the best of its respective kind and conform to the best practices of the trade. Only
suitably qualified persons shall perform work on this project relevant to their area of expertise.



1.8      INSPECTION


Minimum of 24 (twenty-four) hours notice for inspections to be made.



1.9      ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION


NOISE CONTROL
The Contractor is required to take all practical precautions to minimise noise resulting from work under the
Contract. Fit all motorised construction equipment with noise suppressors and use so that noise is
minimised. Do not use loud hailers. Wet saws are to be used to cut pavers, within a suitable enclosure to
the approval of the Superintendent. Wet cutting to be in accordance with Engineering Guidelines for
Queensland Construction Sites: Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (1996).

DUST CONTROL
Minimise air-borne dust arising from the performance of the works under the Contract. Dust control as in
accordance with The International erosion Control Association Guidelines (1993). As in accordance with
Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites: Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (1996).

WATER QUALITY
Water quality to be maintained. Sampling of water quality is to be undertaken if directed by the
Superintendent, in accordance with the Department of Environment: Water Quality Sampling Manual,
Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage (1995) and The Queensland Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) Riverine Environmental Protection Act (1997). As in accordance with Engineering
Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites: Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (1996), Environmental
Protection Act (1994), and Environmental Protection (Water) Policy (1994) and Guidelines for Managing
Environmental Risks Associated with Construction Activities (ICC)

CLEAN PLANT & EQUIPMENT
Ensure that the wheels, tracks and body surface of all vehicles and plant entering and leaving the site are
free of soil, organic material and pathogens. Ensure that soil, organic material and pathogens do not
contaminate the site or surrounding properties, as in accordance with Engineering Guidelines for
Queensland Construction Sites: Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (1996).

OZONE PROTECTION
Minimise the use of chlorofluorocarbons, halons and other compounds directly implicated in depletion of the
ozone layer. As in accordance with Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites: Soil Erosion
& Sediment Control (1996).

SOIL EROSION CONTROL
Minimise erosion of soil from any lands used or occupied in the performance of the work under the contract.
Soil erosion controls and measures to be in accordance with Engineering Guidelines for Queensland
Construction Sites: Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (1996), Environmental Protection Act (1994), and
Environmental Protection (Water) Policy (1994).

FIRE RESTRICTIONS
No fires are to be lit.

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