Approved Decision Notice - OPW24/0110

                      Retention of Existing Trees and Vegetation
               6.     All trees and vegetation identified for retention must be protected in accordance with AS
                      4970, Protection of trees on development sites.
               7.     Vegetation areas for protection must:
                      a.      Be protected with a 1.8m high temporary safety fence or temporary barrier mesh /
                              three-strand wire with pickets at 3m centres.
                      b.      Have the fence installed prior to the prestart meeting and maintained for the entire
                              period of construction.
                      c.      Have ‘Exclusion Zone’ (‘No Go’) signage fixed to the fence at 10m centres.
                      d.      Have no construction material, equipment or personnel entering the area except to
                              undertake approved rehabilitation activities.
                      *(Refer to Advisory Note)
                      Landscaping Works
               8.     Landscape works must be supervised, undertaken and certified by qualified persons*. All
                      works must be completed in accordance with this Decision Notice.
                      (* Refer to Advisory Note)
               9.     Where damage occurs to any Council asset as a result of the development works, it must be
                      repaired immediately where it creates a hazard that presents risk to person or property. Other
                      damage must be repaired prior to completion of works.
               10.    Landscape works must:
                      a.      Ensure amenity or sales signage and ancillary infrastructure is not installed within the
                              road reserve.
                      b.      Ensure permanent irrigation is not installed within the road reserve.
                      c.      Ensure mulch is aged, comprised of leaf and limb material of varying sizes, free of
                              foreign matter including anthropogenic waste, rock, soil/sediment contamination and is
                              applied to all planting areas to ensure a minimum 100mm depth once settled.
                      *(Refer to Advisory Notes)
               11.    Public amenity trees* must:
                      a.      Meet AS 2303 – Tree Stock for landscape use.
                      b.      Be located in accordance with engineering requirements for safe vehicle and
                              pedestrian sight lines.
                      *(Refer to Advisory Note)
               12.    Turfed areas must be free of pest, diseases and weeds and level with adjoining surfaces.
               13.    Soil for landscaping must:
                      a.      Provide for healthy and sustained site specific vegetation performance.
                      b.      be tested for horticultural suitability by a NATA accredited laboratory.
                      c.      comply with AS 4419, Soils for landscaping and garden use.
                      FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTION
               14.    A final inspection and approval of the new landscaping works by Council’s Inspector is
                      required. Please contact Council on 5329 6500 to arrange for the inspection.
               5.     REFERRAL AGENCIES

               Not applicable.




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Version: 2, Version Date: 25/10/2024