Landscape Technical Specification - OPW14/0197

Doonella – Stage C

PESTS
Do not introduce weeds, phytophthora, insect or animal pests to the property. As in accordance with
Engineering Guidelines for Queensland Construction Sites: Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (1996).

Note: Refer Landscape Management plan for site specific requirements and expectations during
the construction and maintenance process.


1.10     PLANT ESTABLISHMENT


The Plant Establishment Period is the time subsequent to Practical Completion during which the Contractor
has specific responsibilities for the maintenance of the plant material. Specific responsibilities are outlined
in the Specification and Maintenance Manual.

The Plant Establishment Period is twelve (12) weeks from the Date of Practical Completion.
At the end of the Plant Establishment Period, all plant material shall be in good health and have grown at a
rate deemed acceptable by the Superintendent. They shall be capable of growth independent of all
temporary works.

During Maintenance Period
Any plant material that shows signs of stress or decline during the Plant Establishment Period will be
inspected by the Superintendent. If in the opinion of the Superintendent the plant is stressed, failed or
deteriorating, the Contractor is required to replace that plant immediately with the same species and of an
equivalent size to that of the specified plant size in the contract and equivalent to normal growth rate prior
to its removal. This size will be determined by independent horticulturist appointed by the Superintendent if
required.

Completion of Maintenance Period
At the end of the Plant Establishment Period, any plant material which has not shown significant signs of
growth, failed, deteriorated, or in the opinion of the Superintendent requires replacement shall be replaced
immediately by the Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense. Plant material to be replaced is to be of the
same species and of an equivalent size to that of the specified plant size in the contract after twelve (12)
weeks of successful establishment. This size will be determined ICC if required.

The Council representative charged with assessing plant material shall be a suitably qualified horticulturist.



1.11     WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY

The contractor shall comply with all the requirements of the Health and Safety Act 1995 and perform and
shall accept appointment as the Principal Contractor responsible for all sub-contractors under his control.

1.12     VERIFICATION OF SERVICES

The contractor shall be responsible for the verification of services within and bordering the site. Service
lines are to be marked and brought to the attention of all workers. Any modification or temporary
interruption of services shall have attained permission from respective utility service authorities.

The Contractor shall be responsible for liaising with the appropriate persons, to organise on site detection
of respective services. Forty-eight hours notice is required for the organisation of such field personnel.

The Contractor will be held liable for any damage to services resulting from excavation works.

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