Appendix C - Operational Works - Landscape Plan · MCU18/0078

LANDSCAPE GENERAL NOTES:

THE CONTRACTORS SHALL:
·     Remove all un-wanted debris/material from site.
·     Confirm all dimensions in site prior to construction.                                                                                      MULCH:
·     Seek instruction from site foreman where level discrepancies and poor soil structure occurs.                                               ·         All mulch proposed to be used on site shall be free of foreign matter including anthrpogenic waste, rock,
                                                                                                                                                            soil, sediment, contamination, weeds and sticks.
SERVICES:                                                                                                                                        ·         Planted areas should be mulched to a minimum 100mm deep to ensure site water conversation
·         The contractor shall confirm the location of all services with relevant authorities prior to planting and                                        requirements are achieved as specified.
           excavating.
·         All trees must be planted a min. of 1500mm from underground services.                                                  GENERAL:
·         All trees must be planted 4 -5 m from overhead street lights.                                                          ·         For more detail regarding architecture or engineers refer to the projects Architect and Engineers
                                                                                                                                            drawings - when applicable
DRAINAGE:                                                                                                                        ·         Planting shown reflects the design intent, exact numbers and locations will require confirmation on site
·         Install sub-soil drains as required and where garden abuts building and connect into stormwater.                                 by the superintendent.
·         Sub-soil drains to be 100mm slotted ag pipe covered with filter fabric and shall be surrounded with a                  ·         Any changes to be made to the landscape plan must be approved by the landscape architect and
           minimum 100mm or 25mm diameter drainage gravel.                                                                                 superintendent.
·         Ensure drainage works correlate with adjacent land and specified finished levels.                                      ·         All planting layouts are to be approved by the landscape architect on site prior to planting.
                                                                                                                                 ·         All structures are to be approved by the appropriate government departments prior to any construction
GENERAL PLANTING:                                                                                                                          taking place.
·         Plant stock is to be approved by landscape contractor and qualified aborist prior to acceptance of delivery.           ·         All landscape plans presented assume that all base and survey information is accurate and to scale.
·         Mulch bed areas should not exceed a 1:3 grade; where slopes are more than 1:3, install biodegradable jute              ·         The contractor shall check landscape plans presented for any discrepancies with the existing site
          matt. Where slopes are greater than 1:2 install jute mesh product to manufacturers specification.                                conditions or other dwelling presented prior to any construction work taking place. If discrepancies do
·         Install specified topsoil and crown bed at centre with 1 inch Organic Hoop Mulch as specified.                                   occur these shall be highlighted at once to the superintendent prior to any construction work taking
·         All plantings shall incorporate the inclusion of a slow release native plant fertiliser, preferably Nutristore Gold              place.
          (as per manufacturers specification) and the use of soil moisture retention additive (as per manufactures
          specification), placed adjacent to the plant root ball at the time of planting.                                        IRRIGATION:
·         Trees are to be certified by a qualified aborist as natspec compliant prior to delivery to site.                       ·         These landscape plans assume all landscapes areas will be irrigated automatically to appropriate
·         Qualified aborist to select natspec compliant trees at nursery and check delivery to site.                                        standards and installed by a suitably qualified person and have a minimum 12 month warranty.

TOPSOIL:                                                                                                                                         MAINTENANCE:
·         All imported topsoil to comply with AS 4419.                                                                                           It is recommended that the whole landscape is maintained. This will be quoted on separately. Maintenance is
·         Where site soil is to be used as topsoil, ameliorate site soil as specified by the soil testing laboratory. All soil                   recommended fortnightly basis for the first 13-14 weeks.
          stockpiles are to be maintained to control weeds routinely and guard against dispersion by wind or water. ·                            ·        Weed removal and wick wiping, as required to reduce competition and seeding.
·         Stockpiles shall be limited to a maximum height of 2m and may require covering or retaining. Stockpiles are                            ·        Re- mulching, as required to maintain a consistent depth until plants are established.
          not permitted within close proximity to residential properties.
·         Generally soil to be used shall comply with AS 4419 and the contractor should ensure it complies with the                              IRRIGATION AND WATERING:
          following specification:
1.        Friable and free drainage.                                                                                                             ·         Daily for 3 weeks, every 2-3 days thereafter.
2.        Good texture and structure for selected use.                                                                                           ·         Irrigation system is installed which by the garden can be watered automatically for 30 mins per day for
3.        Acceptable conductivity and ph. levels for intended plant species to be planted.                                                                 watering or every second / third day.
4.        Evenly spread topsoil to meet desired grades at minimum of 300mm depth. For compaction of subgrades,     
           refer to garden bed detail.




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                                                                          to Createscapes Noosa. These           165 Gympie Terrace
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                                                                          All contractors are to confirm         CLIENT: Brent Threadgold
                                             CREATESCAPES NOOSA:          measurements on site prior to                                                        SCALE:                 ISSUE: C
                                             Abi Leybourne                construction or planting. The
                                                                          identification of existing services
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                                                                          commencement of works.
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