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Decision Notice - OPW22 0303 [As Published]
6. A minimum maintenance period of 12 months will apply to all municipal works and thereafter
until such time as the works are performing in accordance with the approved design unless
noted otherwise.
Prestart
7. Tree Protection Bond:
a. may be drawn upon by Council if:
i. the recommendations of the Arborist report are not implemented and,
ii. any trees identified for retention are damaged to the point where they cannot be
saved (as confirmed by the site Arborist and agreed in writing by Council).
b. will be returned upon receiving certification from the site Arborist that all requirements
nominated in the Arborist report referenced within this Decision Notice have been
completed.
Retention of Existing Trees
8. The existing trees on adjoining properties must be retained and protected during construction
wherever achievable. To avoid doubt, this advisory note is not intended to exclude the
operation of Chapter 3 of the Neighbourhood Dispute Resolution Act 2011 following
construction of the development which is the subject of this development approval.
Removal of Existing Trees and Vegetation
9. Stockpiling mulch to the appropriate volume and separation is required for fire mitigation as
well as optimum weed seed sterilisation.
Qualified Person
10. Qualified Person, for the purpose of:
a. Supervising landscape works and preparing a landscape certification, is considered to
be a landscape architect, landscape designer or horticulturist with a minimum of three
years current experience in the field of landscape design.
b. Undertaking landscape construction and establishment works is considered to be a
person with five years current experience in commercial landscape construction
projects.
c. Undertaking rehabilitation construction and establishment works is considered to be a
person with five years current experience in revegetation and regeneration.
d. Undertaking, supervising tree works and preparing arboriculture certification, is
considered to be a person with a minimum three years current experience in tree
protection, hazard identification/mitigation and assessment and either:
i. International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification; or
ii. A Diploma of Arboriculture.
e. Undertaking Fauna site works and calculating compensatory habitat is considered to
be a Fauna Spotter Catcher with current certification under the Queensland Parks and
Wildlife Service.
f. Preparing certification and managing declared plant pests, is considered to be:
i. an environmental consultant with a minimum of 3 years current experience in the
field of pest plant management.
g. Assessing and certifying soil quality is considered to be an Agronomist or
Horticulturalist with three years current experience in soil testing.
Landscape Works
11. The applicant must pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with Council's Fees and Charges
Register where:
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Version: 3, Version Date: 21/04/2023
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