Decision Notice OPW20 145 06 (As Published) · OPW20/0145.06

               79.    The developer is responsible for the maintenance of all development works which are to
                      become Council assets (includes civil infrastructure, landscaping, open space areas, park
                      improvements) for a minimum period of 12 months or as otherwise advised by Council. This
                      period will commence from Council’s formal acceptance of the development “on
                      maintenance”.
               80.    The developer must submit a Maintenance Bond to Council to ensure the above works are
                      maintained during this period. The maintenance bond must be:
                      a.      5% of the agreed value of the development obligations; or
                      b.      $1500, whichever is the greater amount.
               81.    Prior to requesting an On Maintenance inspection, the following information package
                      (prepared by respective qualified persons* and certifying compliance with approvals) must
                      be submitted to Council:
                      a.      All required bonds.
                      b.      Landscaping certification including certification of street trees to meet Australian
                              Standard AS2303 – Tree Stock for Landscape Use
                      c.      Safety Risk Assessment of all the publicly accessible areas dedicated to Council.
                              Certification that all recommendations for appropriate control measures have been
                              undertaken.
                      d.      Arborist Report documenting and certifying the findings and outcome of the arboreal
                              risk assessment.
                      e.      Fauna Report documenting the findings and outcome of the fauna protection works
                              undertaken.
                      f.      Bushfire certification
                      Off Maintenance
               82.    Prior to requesting an Off Maintenance inspection the developer must provide a written
                      request for the Off Maintenance inspection.
               83.    Final Arborist Report documenting and certifying the findings and outcome of the arboreal
                      risk assessment.
               84.    A re-inspection fee in accordance with Council’s Fees and Charge Register will be charged
                      where:
                      a.      a Council inspection reveals works do not comply with approval requirements
                      b.      submitted certification falsely states works comply with approval requirements.
               85.    All cleared areas as a result of these works must be effectively stabilised, and densely
                      revegetated with local native species suitable for the location where located within an open
                      space area or covenant area.
               Additional Conditions – 28 March 2022
               86.    Vegetation removal required for the pipe and headwall works and the swale drain works must
                      occur in accordance with the approved Arborist Report (no. J28316 dated March 2022).
               87.    Trees to be removed are required to be offset at a ratio of 2:1 with final planting locations to
                      be determined on site in accordance with Council’s delegate.
               88.    Offset replacement planting species must be a mix of species removed during the approved
                      works including; Eucalyptus resinifera (Red Mahogany), Syncarpia glomulifera subsp.
                      glomulifera (Turpentine), Corymbia intermedia (Pink Bloodwood), Eucalyptus robusta
                      (Swamp Mahogany), Melaleuca quinquenervia (Broadleaf Paperbark) and Eucalyptus
                      grandis (Flooded Gum) or other species approved by Council.




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