15 - (Lot.1) Technical Specification - General

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ALSABEEN –PARK -SANAA, YEMEN
REHABILITATION LANDSCAPING WORKS FOR AL-SABEEN PARK IN

SANAA YEMEN
(LOT.1)
United Nations Office for Project Services (“UNOPS”)
GENERAL
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Contract No : ……………………………
Number Date of Issuance: ……. 2020
Case No :………………………………
REHABILITATION OF LANDSCAPING WORKS
FOR AL-SABEEN PARK IN SANAA -YEMEN
ALSABEEN STATE - SANAA YEMEN
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents .................................................................................................................................. 2

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Existing Utility Services ................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Service Authorities ........................................................................................................... 4
1.3. Minerals, Fossils and Relics ............................................................................................ 4
1.4. Protection Against Flood Waters etc.............................................................................. 4
1.5. Contractor’s Offices and Sheds ...................................................................................... 4
1.6. Services for Construction ................................................................................................ 5
1.7. Sanitary Provisions .......................................................................................................... 5
1.8. Water .................................................................................................................................. 5
1.9. Site Meetings ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.10. Reporting ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.11. Programming of the Works.............................................................................................. 5
1.12. items/ materials supplied by principal ........................................................................... 5
Preliminaries ......................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Site Investigation .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2. Adjoining Properties / Structures ................................................................................... 6
2.3. Inspection and Testing ..................................................................................................... 6
2.4. Geotechnical Testing ....................................................................................................... 7
2.5. Survey ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.6. Inspections ...................................................................................................................... 10
EARTHWORKS .................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1. Demolition ....................................................................................................................... 12
3.2. Earthworks ...................................................................................................................... 12
SERVICES............................................................................................................................................ 16
4.1 STORMWATER ................................................................................................................ 16
4.2. Products .......................................................................................................................... 16
4.3. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 17
4.4. Stormwater drains .......................................................................................................... 18
4.5. Electrical Service ............................................................................................................ 19
PAVEMENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.1. Unbound Pavements ...................................................................................................... 20
CONCRETE WORKS ........................................................................................................................... 22
6.1. Footpaths......................................................................................................................... 22
6.2. Quality Requirements ..................................................................................................... 25
6.3. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE ................................................................................................ 26
6.4. concrete water channel AND CASCADE ...................................................................... 26
6.5. Selections ........................................................................................................................ 26
6.6. Line Marking .................................................................................................................... 28
Fences ................................................................................................................................................. 30
7.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 30
7.2. Products .......................................................................................................................... 30
7.3. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 30
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walling and edging ............................................................................................................................. 31

8.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 31
8.2. Products .......................................................................................................................... 31
8.3. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 32
soils ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
9.1. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 34
9.2. Products .......................................................................................................................... 35
9.3. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 37
9.4. Selections ........................................................................................................................ 38
Soft Surfaces ....................................................................................................................................... 39
10.1. General............................................................................................................................. 39
10.2. Products .......................................................................................................................... 39
10.3. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 40
10.4. Selections ........................................................................................................................ 41
planting ................................................................................................................................................ 42
11.1. General............................................................................................................................. 42
11.2. Product ............................................................................................................................ 42
11.3. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 44
plant procurement .............................................................................................................................. 47
12.1. General............................................................................................................................. 47
12.2. Products .......................................................................................................................... 48
12.3. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 50
12.4. Selections ........................................................................................................................ 51
fitness equipment, furniture and fixtures......................................................................................... 52
13.1. General............................................................................................................................. 52
13.2. Products .......................................................................................................................... 53
13.3. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 53
13.4. Selections ........................................................................................................................ 54
maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 64
14.1. General............................................................................................................................. 64
14.2. Execution ......................................................................................................................... 66
14.3. Selections ........................................................................................................................ 69
Appendices ......................................................................................................................................... 73
A. IRRIGATION TECH SPEC
B. WEATHER SAFE SHADE SAIL

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1. EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES

The location and details of services shown on the accompanying Drawings are neither necessarily
complete nor accurate and are not guaranteed.
The Contractor shall determine the existence and location of buried and overhead public and
private services and the Contractor shall satisfy itself as to their exact location in liaison with the
relevant service authority.
The Contractor shall exercise the greatest care during the progress of the work to avoid damage
to any utility service including, optical fibre, gas, water, sewer, electricity power, telephone,
permanent survey marks, irrigation lines etc., within the limits of the work.
The Contractor shall comply with all regulations and safety requirements of the relevant authorities
responsible for the services within and around the works, and with the appropriate regulations.
The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to services through construction operations
and it shall take all necessary precautions during the Contract to protect all services from damage.
The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the effect of the works on services and shall
make all arrangements and necessary payments to the respective authorities for any temporary or
permanent relocation of service installations and new service connections which may be required
by or as a consequence of its operations and the project requirements. Authorities shall be given
six weeks’ notice prior to any service work requiring to be done.
If, while works are in progress, any authority desires to place a service, the Contractor shall allow
reasonable access and working space for the authority to carry out such placement, if so requested
by the Superintendent.
Any existing or abandoned service that is disturbed shall be restored to the satisfaction of the
service authority at the Contractor’s cost.
1.2. SERVICE AUTHORITIES

The Contractor shall be responsible for liaison with all service authorities with regard to
programming of works.
Where work is to be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of SA Water, SAPN, Telstra,
NBN, APA and other authorities, the Contractor is to seek and obtain the necessary approvals.
1.3. MINERALS, FOSSILS AND RELICS

Valuable minerals, fossils, articles or objects of antiquity or of anthropological or archaeological
interest, treasure trove, coins and articles of value found on the site shall be and remain the
property of the Principal, and the Contractor, immediately upon the discovery thereof, shall inform
the Superintendent of the discovery and shall take precautions to prevent the loss or removal of or
damage to any such article or thing.
The extra costs, if any, incurred by the Contractor in taking such precautions, which the
Superintendent determines were reasonable, shall be borne by the Principal.
1.4. PROTECTION AGAINST FLOOD WATERS ETC.

The Contractor shall protect the works against damage caused by the action of floodwaters or
surface waters by means of temporary diversion drains or other methods.
1.5. CONTRACTOR’S OFFICES AND SHEDS

The Contractor shall establish such offices, sheds, store areas and fencing as may be required for
the housing and protection of its employees and for storage of materials, equipment and tools used
on this Contract.
These shall be located in an area to be agreed with the Principal and Superintendent. The
Contractor shall maintain these facilities during the construction period and remove them at
practical completion, including temporary access tracks and leave the areas clean and tidy to the
satisfaction of the Superintendent. 4
1.6. SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor is fully responsible for providing its own temporary services for its construction
activities and it shall liaise with the appropriate service authorities. At the termination of the work
all temporary services shall be removed and the area reinstated to the satisfaction of the
Superintendent.
The Contractor shall comply with the prescribed standards and procedures of the relevant service
authorities in the installation of any temporary or new services.
1.7. SANITARY PROVISIONS

The Contractor shall install adequate hygienic sanitation facilities for the construction period, for use by itself
and its sub-contractors, in accordance with statutory requirements.
The Contractor shall observe all rules and regulations of the State or Local Health Officials, and must take
such precautions as are necessary to avoid creating unsanitary conditions.
1.8. WATER
The Contractor shall allow for the purchase of water. Water not sourced from SA pipelines shall be tested for
dissolved salts and or contaminants and approved prior to use on site.
1.9. SITE MEETINGS

Site meetings attended by the Contractor, appropriate sub-contractors and the Superintendent, shall be held
throughout the duration of the Contract on a weekly basis.
The Superintendent shall keep minutes of such meetings and provide copies to each party within three working
days after each meeting.
At the first site meeting submit the names and telephone numbers of all responsible persons who may be
contacted after hours during the course of the Contract.
1.10. REPORTING
At each site meeting the Contractor’s Representative shall provide the Superintendent with a report of its
activities for the week/ fortnight. The report shall as a minimum include a statement of:
• Activities completed during that week / fortnight
• Activities programmed for next week / fortnight
• Any stoppages of work due to inclement weather, industrial action or similar causes together with the
number of hours so lost by the Contractor and its Sub-contractors
• All minor injuries, medically treated injuries or lost time incidents
• All environmental incidents
• Any non-conformances in the inspection and testing programme
These are to be recorded in the minutes of the site meeting.
1.11. PROGRAMMING OF THE WORKS

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate the activities of all other Sub-contractors and
service authorities on site, and to ensure that the works reach practical completion and is available for
occupation within the specified period of notification after acceptance of tender.
The Contractor shall make allowances for the activities of others on site, and shall indicate these on its
program. The Contractor shall consider the possibility of minor delays resulting from these activities and
make allowance in its program for such minor delays.
1.12. ITEMS/ MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY PRINCIPAL

Contractor to coordinate on items/ materials to be supplied by Council including logs, rocks, garden mulch,
bin enclosure, bollards, gate, trees – Brachychiton, among others.

1.13. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Drawings
Large scale drawings take precedence over small scale drawings. Written or calculate able
dimensions take precedence over scaled dimensions.
If there are any errors in dimensions, set out or size, immediately notify the Engineer.
Schedule
The schedule forms part of the specification. Information in the schedule will take precedence
over information in the specification.
Bill of Quantities
If there are any errors in description of items or omissions in the BOQ, immediately notify the
Engineer.
If there are any items which are unclear or are not available within the project program, immediately
notify the Engineer.
Services diagrammatic layouts

Layouts of service lines, plant and equipment shown on the drawings are diagrammatic only,
except where figured dimensions are provided or calculable.
Before commencing work:
Obtain measurements and other necessary information.
Coordinate the design and installation in conjunction with all trades.
Site Levels
Spot levels and identified levels on drawings take precedence over contour lines and ground profile
lines.
1.14. INSPECTION
Inspection Notification Schedule

The Contractor is to notify the Engineer when the items identified in the Inspection notification
schedule are ready for inspection.
Written Notice
Minimum notice for inspections to be made on site is 24 hours for off-site personnel, 4 hours for
onsite personnel.
If notice of inspection is required in respect of parts of the works that are to be concealed, advise
when the inspection can be made before concealment.
1.15. SUBMISSIONS
Samples
The Engineer must approve the laboratory used for testing. Submit nominated samples for
approval of the Engineer.
If it is intended to incorporate samples into the works, submit proposals for approval. Only
incorporate samples in the works which have been approved. Do not incorporate other samples.
Keep endorsed samples in good condition on site, until practical completion.
Shop Drawings
General: If required, submit dimensioned drawings showing details of the fabrication and
installation of services and equipment, including relationship to building structure and other
services, cable type and size, and marking details.
Diagrammatic layouts: Coordinate work shown diagrammatically in the contract documents, and 6
submit dimensioned set-out drawings.

1.16. PRODUCTS
1.17. TESTS
Notice
Give notice of time and place of nominated tests.
Attendance
The Contractor is to carry out and attend all tests where nominated in this specification and/or
demanded by engineer in charge.
The independent approved testing laboratory shall perform the required tests and report results of
all tests noting if the tested material passed or failed such tests and shall furnish copies to the
Engineer.
1.18. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
Consistency
For the whole quantity of each material or product use the same approved manufacturer or source
and provide consistent type, size, quality and appearance.
Manufacturers’ or Suppliers’ Recommendations
Proprietary items: Select, if no selection is given, and transport, deliver, store, handle, protect,
finish, adjust, prepare for use, and provide manufactured items in accordance with the current
written recommendations and instructions of the manufacturer or supplier.
Proprietary systems/assemblies: Assemble, install or fix in accordance with the current written
recommendations and instructions of the manufacturer or supplier.
Project modifications: Advise of activities that supplement, or are contrary to, manufacturer’s or
suppliers’ written recommendations and instructions.
Proprietary Items
Identification of a proprietary item does not necessarily imply exclusive preference for the item so
identified, but indicates the necessary properties of the item.
Alternatives: If alternatives are proposed, submit proposed alternatives and include samples,
available technical information, reasons for proposed substitutions and cost. If necessary, provide
an English translation. State if provision of proposed alternatives will necessitate alteration to other
parts of the works and advise consequent costs.
1.19. EXECUTION
Use of explosives will not be permitted.
1.20. COMPLETION
Warranties
Name the owner as warrantee in conformance with the Warranty schedule. Register with
manufacturers as necessary. Retain copies delivered with components and equipment.
Commencement: Commence warranty periods at practical completion or at acceptance of
installation, if acceptance is not concurrent with practical completion.
1.21. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS
General
General: Submit operation and maintenance manuals for installations. 7
Format – hard copy

These will be A4 size loose leaf, in commercial quality files with hard covers, each indexed, divided
and titled. Include the following features:
• Cover: Identify each binder with typed or printed title “OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL”, to spine. Identify title of project and date of issue.
• Drawings: Fold drawings to A4 size and accommodate them in the files so that they may be
unfolded without being detached from the rings.
• Text: Manufacturers’ printed data, including associated diagrams, or typewritten, single-sided on
paper, in clear concise English.
Number of copies: 3.
Format – soft copy

- In PDF, Auto Cad or Microsoft Word, Excel format.
- On compact disk properly identified as above
PRELIMINARIES
2.1. SITE INVESTIGATION

2.1.1. REPORT
Bidder must provide a Geotechnical Report if applicable
2.1.2. NOTICE
If the following are encountered, give notice immediately and obtain instructions before carrying
out any further work in the affected area:
• Bad ground
• Discrepancies
• Rock
• Springs, seepages
2.2. ADJOINING PROPERTIES / STRUCTURES

Prior to the commencement of works, the Council will submit to owners and occupants of adjoining
property written notice of intention to commence work, expected duration of the works and an
outline description of the type and extent of work.
Where the works are adjacent to existing properties / structures, the Contractor shall undertake a
condition report (dilapidation) to record the condition of the existing structures prior to
commencement of works. A copy of the condition report shall be forwarded to the Superintendent
prior to the commencement of works.
2.3. INSPECTION AND TESTING

As part of the Quality Plan the Contractor shall prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) for critical
items in the project detailing the Contractor's proposals for inspections and testing as detailed in
the technical specification.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of all testing and inspections required in
the Technical Specification.
The Contractor shall nominate the person responsible for the quality control of the each item of the
ITP. The Contractor shall maintain the ITP’s during the works and make the ITP available for
inspection by the Superintendent on request.
The frequency of testing shall be as detailed in the Technical Specification. If no minimum
frequency is stated, the Contractor shall nominate appropriate industry frequencies in the ITP.
The Contractor shall provide a copy of the completed Inspection and Test Plans to the
Superintendent on completion of activities. Prior to date of Practical Completion the Contractor
shall provide a copy of all completed ITP’s (if not already provided).
ITP’s shall be prepared for critical activities as required in the Contractor’s Quality plan including,
but not limited to:
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• Earthworks

• Stormwater
• Water mains and connections
• Pavement construction
The acceptance of the completed ITP shall be a requirement for the issue of a Certificate of
Practical Completion.
2.3.1. HOLD POINTS
Hold Points are critical aspects of the Contract requiring assessment by the Superintendent.
The Contractor shall not proceed to the next stage of the works or cover the work until the release
of the Hold Point by the Superintendent. Such release shall not, in whole or in part, absolve the
Contractor from responsibility for quality of the work subject to such Hold Point.
The Contractor shall advise the Superintendent with sufficient notice when a Hold Point has been
reached (or is anticipated to be reached) to enable inspections as required.
The Contractor shall submit relevant testing, survey and other documentation associated with the
Hold Point to the Superintendent.
If following the inspection and review of relevant documentation, the Superintendent does not
release a hold point, the Superintendent shall advise the Contractor, as soon as practical in writing
(or within 24 hrs), the reasons why a hold point has not been released and any remedial works
required to enable the release of the hold point.
The Superintendent and Principal shall NOT be liable for any cost (including standby costs)
incurred by the Contractor as a result the Superintendent not releasing a hold point due to the
works not complying with a hold point requirement.
2.3.2. NON-CONFORMANCES
The Contractor shall notify the Superintendent in writing, of any non-conformances of the
completed works, with the Technical Specification, by the issuing of a Non-Conformance Report
(NCR).
The NCR shall indicate the nature and location (as applicable) of the non-conformance and the
proposed rectification method for correcting the Non-Conformance. The NCR shall include all
relevant tests, inspection or survey reports.
The identification of a Non-Conformance shall constitute a Hold Point on that item. No further works
may proceed on the non-conforming item until release of the Hold Point by the Superintendent.
The Superintendent shall review and advise of approval of the proposed rectification method
detailed by the Contractor or alternatively instruct the Contractor to complete other rectification
works as required.
If the Superintendent becomes aware of any section of the works not conforming with the drawings
or specification the Superintendent may issue a Corrective Action Request (CAR). The Contractor
shall review the corrective action request and address the CAR as per the procedure for an NCR.
2.3.3. TESTING AND LABORATORIES
The Contractor shall ensure suitably qualified NATA accredited Material Testing Laboratories carry
out all field and laboratory testing, compliance testing etc. as required under the Contract.
2.3.4. TRACEABILITY
The Contractor shall as part of the Quality Plan develop a system to enable the traceability of all
structural concrete and pavement material from the source to the location where the material is
incorporated into the works.
Traceability shall include:
• The date of works
• A detailed description of the materials used (e.g. material type, production lot etc.)
• A detailed description of the location where the material is incorporated (e.g. structure reference)
The Contractor shall keep (in good condition) delivery records (dockets) of the materials used and
detailed descriptions of where the materials were incorporated in the works until Final Completion.
2.4. GEOTECHNICAL TESTING

Geotechnical testing shall be completed in accordance with the requirements of this specification. 9
The Client shall engage a suitably NATA approved agency to complete all geotechnical testing.

2.4.1. TEST METHODS

Sampling methods shall be as per AS 1289.1
Locations of the tests shall be determined by the GTA on a random basis.
Where field density tests are required, the probe shall extend to a depth as close as practical to
the layer thickness.
Test methods for geotechnical testing shall be as follows:
Test Type Test Methods
Standard maximum dry AS 1289.5.1.1
density (Standard MDD)
Modified maximum dry density AS 1289.5.2.1

(Moderately MDD)
Field Dry Density AS 1289.5.8.1
Field Moisture Content AS 1289.5.8.1
Liquid Limit AS 1289.3.1.2
Plastic Limit AS 1289.3.2.1
Plasticity Index AS 1289.3.3.1
Linear Shrinkage AS 1289.3.4.1
Particle Size Distribution AS 1289.3.6.1
Los Angeles AS 1141.23
Wet Strength AS 1141.22

Table 1 – Test Methods for Geotechnical Testing
Assigned maximum dry density and moisture content values shall be determined as appropriate in
accordance with AS 1289.5.4.2.
2.4.2. COMPACTION AND MOISTURE TESTING FREQUENCY
Location / Material Type Test Type Frequency of Testing (Min)

General Fill MMDD 1 test per field dry density or assigned value
Field dry density 1 per 100m3 or min of 3 per lot
Field moisture content 1 per field dry density
Type A Fill MMDD 1 test per field dry density or assigned value
Bedding and surrounds SMDD 1 test per field dry density or assigned value
for drainage lines Field dry density 1 per 5m3
Backfill of drainage SMDD 1 test per field dry density or assigned value
and service trenches Field dry density 1 per 20m3
Base Course MMDD 1 test per field dry density or assigned value
Table 2 – Compaction and Moisture Testing Frequency
Frequency of field dry density testing for subgrade, sub-base and base materials may be reduced to 1 per
500m2 for areas greater than 2,000m2.
2.4.3. MATERIAL PROPERTIES TESTING FREQUENCY
Location / Material Type Test Type Frequency of Testing (Min)

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General Fill (type A & B) Particle size distribution 1 per material

Plasticity index type 1 per
Linear shrinkage material type 1
per material type
Sub-base / base material Particle size distribution As per quarry production testing
Plasticity index As per quarry production
Linear shrinkage testing As per quarry
production testing
Table 3 – Material Properties Testing Frequency
2.4.4. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Level of responsibility to AS 3798 is shown in Appendix B.
Location Testing Level
Roads Fill Foundation Level 2

Filling of Excavations Level 2
Table 4 – Level of Responsibility
2.4.5. RECORDS OF TESTS / CERTIFICATES

The test records / certificate shall identify the date, location (Chainage & offset or GPS
coordinates), depth, test type and material type of each test.
Where a hold point applies on the item tested the Contractor shall provide a copy of the certificate
/ report to the Superintendent prior to proceeding on.
2.5. SURVEY
2.5.1. GENERAL
The Contractor shall arrange for an approved experienced surveyor, eligible to for the grade of
Member of the Institution of Engineering and Mining Surveyors, to complete the surveys in this
specification.
The Surveyor shall complete survey checks to ensure the works meet the requirements specified.
2.5.2. “AS-CONSTRUCTED” SURVEY
The Contractor shall arrange for an approved surveyor to carry out all as-constructed surveys as
required by SA Water for sewer and water services and provide such documentation to the
Superintendent and SA Water. The cost of the as-constructed survey regarding the sewer and
water, shall be borne by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall also arrange for an approved surveyor to carry out as-constructed surveys for
stormwater drainage works at invert of all SEP's and junction boxes and invert levels of all pipes
within SEP's and junction boxes. The cost for the as-constructed survey, regarding the stormwater,
shall be borne by the Contractor.
The Contractor shall also arrange for an approved surveyor to carry out as-constructed surveys at
the following hold points during the construction of the roadworks:
• Subgrade level
• Subbase course level
• Basecourse level
Particular attention is required at change of pavement types and depths.
The surveyor shall perform an “as-constructed” survey of completed works. The results of the
surveys shall be presented to the Superintendent in both hard copy and digital format as soon as
practical after the completion in any case within 1 week.
The “As-constructed” drawing shall be produced in .dwg or .dwf format. The drawing shall contain the level
and alignment corresponding to design locations and shall include the following items / structures as a
minimum:
• Finished lot / reserve levels where any cut or fill works have been undertaken
• Finished watertable and top of kerb levels
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• Stormwater pits and pipe size, invert level and location

• Services (water, sewer, common services)

The cost of the as-constructed survey shall be borne by the Contractor.
2.5.3. SURVEY MODEL
Prior to commencement of earthworks the contractor shall arrange for the surveyor to review the survey
coordinate information provided in the design information and provide written confirmation of any variance in
the design model.
Where there is disagreement with the design information the Superintendent and the Contractor shall agree
on the values to be adopted before any setting out is commenced. No claim for changes in quantities due to
incorrect design model will be paid following commencement of works.
2.5.4. SURVEY CONTROL
The Contractor shall arrange for the works to be survey control (set-out) as required to complete the works.
2.6. INSPECTIONS
As per Schedule 2 of the Agreement, the following inspections are required during the contract.
2.6.1. WITNESS POINTS
Sufficient notice shall be provided to allow the Superintendent to witness the following items as / if required:
Ref Description
W1 Set-out of each drainage line
W2 Approval of stormwater excavation prior to installation of bedding
W3 Approval of unbound pavement materials
W4 Sub-base compaction, levels and moisture content prior to commencement of kerbing and
the next layer
W5 Each kerbing concrete pour
Table 5 – Witness Points
2.6.2. HOLD POINTS

The following hold points shall apply to the works:
Ref Description
H1 Confirmation of design model
H2 Installation of environmental controls prior to commencing earthworks
H3 Approval of drainage line or structure prior to backfilling
H4 Sub-grade proof roll prior to the commencement of the sub base layer
H5 Kerbing prior to installation of base
H6 Sub-base proof roll prior to the commencement of the basecourse layer
H7 Basecourse proof roll prior to the commencement of the wearing course
H8 Base compaction, levels and moisture content prior to the commencement of the
wearing course
H9 Approval of jointing plan prior to concrete placement for pavements and for retaining
structures.
H10 Shop drawings for all steelwork to be supplied and approved prior to manufacture and
ordering
Landscape works
Foundation conditions prior to placing concrete in footings
Approval of sample panels pavement
Set out of all landscape works 12

Subgrades cultivated or prepared for placing topsoil

Topsoil spread before planting
Grassing bed prepared before turfing, seeding, or temporary grassing
Tree and plant procurement prior to ordering
Plant holes excavated and prepared for planting
Plant material set out before planting
Planting, staking and tying completed
Submission of method for relocation of trees

Preparation of trees identified for relocation
Preparation of holes ready to receive trees identified for relocation
Completion of planting establishment work
Completion of turfing
Custom-built fixtures fabricated and ready to be delivered to the site
Furniture items delivered to site before installation
Set out of fitness stations
Setout of furniture prior to construction
Site locations or substrates prepared to receive furniture or fixtures before installation
Preparation of base and subbase prior to laying of pavers
Sample panel of seat wall
Table 6 – Hold Points
EARTHWORKS
3.1. DEMOLITION
Existing trees must not be damaged during the works. Provide and maintain protective fences. Refer to
landscape plans for schedule.
On completion of demolition the Contractor shall allow to grade, level, compact and clean up the area
demolished.
3.1.1. REMOVAL OF TERMINATED SERVICES
Demolished materials shall be removed from site to a legal point of disposal.
The contractor shall reinstate trench excavations in accordance with the requirements of the Earthworks
specification.
3.2. EARTHWORKS
3.2.1. GENERAL
This section of the specification details the requirements for Earthworks, including selection of materials,
clearing, grubbing, stripping topsoil, excavation and filling. This section shall be read in conjunction with the
design drawings.
3.2.2. MATERIALS
3.2.2.1. Suitable Materials

Suitable materials shall be site won materials capable of being compacted to form a homogeneous mass
and suitable for the construction of structural fill. 13
Special consideration may be required for:

• Reactive clays
• Materials with large particles
• Over wet materials
• Gap-graded materials
Large particles must be broken down to a maximum particle size of 100mm maximum.
3.2.2.2. Type A Suitable Materials
Select suitable materials shall be suitable materials that meet the following further requirements:
Test Sieve (mm) Acceptable Test Values
Particle Size Distribution 75mm 100% passing
37.5mm 0.075mm 80 – 100% passing
0 – 25% and passing
Plasticity Index Maximum 12
Linear Shrinkage Maximum 6
Table 7 – Suitable Materials
3.2.2.3. Oversized Suitable Materials

Oversized suitable materials shall be suitable materials that cannot be broken down by construction plant to
the required size (106mm) during the cut to filling operations, but is capable of being spread in layers and
compacted with a maximum particle size of 500mm.
Use of oversized material shall only be as approved by the Superintendent in non-critical areas by a method
specification prepared by the Contractor and approved by the Superintendent.
3.2.2.4. Import Fill Materials
All Imported Fill Materials (if required) must be “clean fill” (“Waste Fill”) from a source that has been tested and
assessed with a “Waste Fill” Certification by an independent Environmental Consultant, and approved to the
satisfaction of the Superintendent.
3.2.2.5. Fill Material Schedule

Location Type of Fill Depth or Thickness
General Fill Suitable material To the levels required in the drawing
Underside of Pavements or Type A 300mm minimum
Structures
Lot Fill Type A All
3.2.2.6. Un-Suitable Materials

Un-suitable materials shall be site won materials unable to be compacted to for the construction of structural
fill including:
• Organic soil (topsoil)
• Fill contaminated through past site usage which contain toxic substances or soluble compounds
• Fill containing deleterious materials including, metal, wood, plastic, rubbish, vegetation etc.
•Other materials deemed un-suitable by the Superintendent
3.2.3.TOLERANCES
The following tolerances shall apply to earthworks:
Location Type of Fill Depth or Thickness
Individual Fill Layers Absolute ± 10mm from required layer thickness
Relative 50mm from a 3.0m straight edge
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Finished Level Absolute ± 20mm from specified or as per sub-grade tolerance 20mm
Relative from a 3.0m straight edge
Alignment ± 50mm from specified
Embankment Slope Absolute ± 100mm from specified
Relative ± 50mm from a 3.0m straight edge
3.2.4. CLEARING AND GRUBBING

Clearing and grubbing includes the removal of all vegetation (incl. grass and associated root matter), rubbish,
tree stumps and existing structures including fences, retaining walls, concrete slabs, building debris, service
pits, and toilet block.
Clearing operations shall only be completed in all areas required to complete the works including areas to be
cut and filled and areas to be occupied by pavements and embankments areas occupied by other sections of
the works.
Tree stumps, root system, refuse and obstructions shall be grubbed to a depth of 300 mm below natural or
finished surface level whichever is the lower.
Trees and shrubs resulting from clearing and grubbing operations shall be mulched and chipped. The mulch
shall be stored on site with the stripped topsoil to be incorporated in the subsequent re-spreading.
The Contractor shall promptly remove from site all materials resulting from clearing and grubbing that are not
mulched.
3.2.5. STRIPPING AND RE-SPREADING OF TOPSOIL
Topsoil is surface soil in its natural state, distinguishable from underlying strata and capable of supporting
vegetation.
Prior to the commencement of topsoil stripping the Contractor shall install soil erosion management controls
and complete Clearing and Grubbing operations.
Topsoil shall be stripped in the areas to be cut and filled, areas to be occupied by pavements and areas
occupied by other sections of the works.
Topsoil removed from the works shall be stockpiled separately from other materials for subsequent
revegetation as required. Stockpiles shall have adequate drainage and erosion protection and be protected
from contamination by other excavated material, weeds and building debris.
The contractor shall provide details of proposed topsoil stockpile locations, for approval by the Superintendent.
Removal of topsoil shall be to a minimum depth of 100mm or as specified by the Superintendent.
Following completion of earthworks, topsoil shall be respread on all batters and other areas designated in a
layer with a thickness as specified with the surface of the topsoil after free of lumps greater than 75mm.
Topsoil stockpiled left over after respreading shall be rounded off with batters of maximum slope of 1V: 6H.
3.2.6. EXCAVATION
The Contractor shall excavate over the site to the levels and profiles as detailed in the drawings. Make
allowance for compaction or settlement.
Finish excavated surfaces to reasonably smooth and uniform surfaces conforming to the required tolerances.
Excavated material shall be loosened and broken down as required so as to be acceptable for incorporation
in the filling operations.
The Contractor shall advise the Superintendent if it is believed that rock has been encountered to enable an
assessment of the material. The assessment shall include the ripping / breaking up of material with
appropriate construction plant.
Following assessment the Superintendent shall classify the material as normal excavation, rippable material
or rock. Payment for rock shall be on a dayworks basis.
The Contractor shall allow for all excavation in other than rock (OTR).
3.2.7. FILL CONSTRUCTION
Filling construction includes all operations associated with the preparation of foundation areas where fill is to
be placed, and the placing and compaction of approved suitable materials.
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The Contractor shall prepare foundation areas by trimming, adjusting the moisture content of the top 200mm
of foundation materials if required and compacting to achieve the tolerances and density required. Care shall
be taken to use equipment and construction techniques to minimise surface heaving or other damage to the
foundation including damage by over working or construction traffic.
Prior to the commencement of filling operations the Contractor shall seek approval by the Superintendent of
fill foundation areas.
3.2.7.2. Placing Fill
The method of excavation, transportation, depositing and spreading of the fill shall be determined by the
Contractor to ensure the fill is placed in a uniform mixture.
Fill materials shall be placed in horizontal layers of uniform thickness, deposited systematically across the fill
area, so that the surface is always self-draining.
Large particles shall be broken down and evenly distributed through the fill material. The maximum size of
rock particles throughout the fill material shall not exceed the grading requirement.
The layers shall be uniform compacted thickness of a maximum depth of 250 mm and minimum depth of 150
mm, unless approved by the Superintendent.
Prior to placing subsequent fill layers, the Contractor shall ensure that previously accepted layers still
conform to requirements, including moisture content.
Care shall be taken by the Contractor to use equipment and construction techniques to minimise surface
heaving or other damage to the lower layers including damage by over working or construction traffic.
The top 300 mm of fill areas supporting pavements or other sections of the works shall be Type A suitable
materials as detailed in the materials component of this specification.
Benching
Where new embankment slopes are to be constructed against an existing slope steeper than 3 horizontal to
1 Vertical, the slope is required to be stepped by benching successive terraces to a minimum length of 1.0m
to form a key for the fill.
The minimum depth for a bench shall be the minimum layer thickness.
Oversize Suitable Material
The Contractor shall advise of oversize suitable materials won from site unable to be broken down to the
required size, for assessment by the Superintendent. If approved the Contractor shall develop a method
specification for suitable placement of the material.
Moisture Control
The Contractor shall adjust the moisture content of the fill where necessary to achieve the required density
or moisture content or both prior to compaction. Ensure the moisture distribution is uniform.
Fill layers shall be sealed and graded to prevent ponding on completed layers.
Filling Adjacent to Structure
The Contractor shall use equipment and construction techniques to protect adjacent structures from damage
due to filling operations.
Compacting Fill
All fill layers shall be systematically compacted with appropriate compaction equipment to ensure
compaction to the full depth and over the full width of each layer.
Embankment slope faces shall either be compacted separately, or overfilled and cut back to the tolerances
required.
Determination of relative compaction of pavement layers shall be by geotechnical testing. Unless
otherwise specified the required compaction is per the following table.
Material / Location Type of Fill Depth of Thickness

Fill Foundation 95% modified Not greater than 100%
OMC
General Fill 95% modified Not greater than 100%
OMC
Top 300 of Pavement Sub-Grade 95% standard Not greater than 100% OMC
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Trench Reinstatement 95% standard Not greater than 100% OMC

(unless under roads or
structures) Table 10 –
Required Compaction
Erosion and Sediment Control

All erosion and sediment control installation works are to be undertaken in full compliance with the required
standards as mandated by the Local Government Authority.
The contractor shall make sufficient allowance within their tender price to undertake the design and
implementation of responsible erosion and sediment control management and construction measures in
accordance with the stormwater management plan.
SERVICES
4.1 STORMWATER
4.1.1. RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Requirement: Provide stormwater drainage, as documented.
4.1.2. CROSS REFERENCES
General
Requirement: Conform to the following:
0171 General requirements.
0222 Earthwork.
4.1.3. STANDARDS
Stormwater drainage
Standard: To AS/NZS 3500.3.
4.1.4.INTERPRETATION
Definitions
General: For the purposes of this worksection the following definition applies:
Pipe surround: Includes pipe overlay, pipe side support, side zone and haunch zone.
4.1.5.INSPECTION
Notice
Inspection: Give notice so that inspection may be made at the following stages:
Excavated surfaces prior to placing bedding material.
Concealed or underground services prior to being covered. Pipe
joints before covering.
Placing of cast in situ concrete.
Upon completion.
4.2. PRODUCTS
4.2.1. MATERIALS
Joints
Solvent cement and priming fluid: To AS/NZS 3879.
Type of pipes and fittings
Fibre reinforced cement (FRC): To AS 4139 and the following:
≤ 450 mm diameter: Rubber ring joints to AS 4139.
> 450 mm diameter: With a purpose machined internal spigot and socket system within the pipe wall.
Glass-reinforced polyester (GRP): To AS 3571.1.
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Cast iron access chamber covers and frames: To AS 1830 or AS 1831, as appropriate. Polyvinyl

chloride (PVC): To AS/NZS 1254, AS/NZS 1260 or AS 1273, as appropriate. Polyethylene (PE):
To AS/NZS 4129, AS/NZS 4130, ISO 8770 or AS/NZS 2033, as appropriate. Precast concrete:
To AS/NZS 4058.
Rubber ring joints/elastomeric seals: To AS 1646.
Plastic pipe for subsoil drainage: To AS 2439.1.
Vitrified clay or ceramic: To AS 1741.
Bedding material
Bed and haunch zones: Provide granular material graded to the AS 1141 series.
Bedding material grading table
Sieve size (mm) Weight passing %
Bed and haunch Side zones
75.0 - 100
19.0 100 -
9.5 - 50 - 100
2.36 50 - 100 30 - 100
0.60 20 - 90 15 - 50
0.30 10 - 60 -
0.15 0 - 25 -
0.075 0 - 10 0 - 25
Filter material
General: Provide filter materials consisting of natural clean washed sands and gravels and screened crushed
rock conforming to AS/NZS 3500.3 clause 2.13.1.
4.2.2. GEOTEXTILES
General
Requirement: Provide polymeric fabric formed from plastic yarn composed of at least 85% by weight
propylene, ethylene amide or vinylidene chloride and containing stabilisers or inhibitors which provide
resistance to deterioration due to ultraviolet light.
Subsoil drainage
Filter: Conform to AS/NZS 3500.3 clause 2.13.2.
4.2.3. PREFABRICATED PITS
General
Requirement: Provide precast or prefabricated pits in conformance with AS/NZS 3500.3 clauses 2.12.8 and
7.5.
Metal access covers and grates
Standard: To AS 3996.
Cover finish and load classification: Provide access cover and grate with the documented finish, slip resistance
and load class.
4.3. EXECUTION
4.3.1. PIPING
General
Laying: Lay lengths separately with the barrel bearing evenly on the prepared bedding. Sockets:
Lay with sockets pointing upstream.
Cleaning: Clean pipe interior of dirt, debris, mortar and other foreign matter.
Protection: Provide temporary caps over the ends of incomplete sections to prevent the entry of foreign matter.
4.3.2. TOLERANCES
Pipeline tolerances table
Permissible angular deviation from the documented alignment Permissible displacement from the documented positions
Horizontal 1:300 15 mm
Vertical 1:500 5 mm
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Note: These tolerances are conditional on falls to outlets being maintained and no part of a pipeline having less than the documented gradient.

4.4. STORMWATER DRAINS
Location
General: Provide stormwater drains to connect surface drains, subsoil drains and drainage pits to the outlet
point or point of connection. Make sure that location of piping will not interfere with other services and building
elements not yet installed or built. Subject to the preceding and documented layouts, follow the most direct
route with the least number of changes in direction.
Laying
General: Lay in straight lines between changes in direction or grade with socket end placed upstream. If
other pipes are adjacent, set each pipe true to line and complete each joint before laying the next pipe. If
work is not continuous, cap open ends to prevent entry of foreign matter.
Identification
General: Lay a detectable strip or plastic tape in the trench after pipe laying, testing and initial backfilling.
Pipe underlay (bedding)
General: Bed piping on a continuous underlay of bedding material, minimum 75 mm, maximum 150 mm thick
after compaction. Grade the underlay evenly to the gradient of the pipeline.
Chases: If necessary, form chases to prevent projections such as sockets and flanges from bearing on the
trench bottom or underlay.
Pipe surrounds
General: Place the material in the pipe surround in layers, maximum 200 mm loose thickness, and compact
without damaging or displacing the piping.
Trench backfill
General: Backfill the remainder of the trench to the underside of the subgrade with fill material in
conformance with the 0222 Earthwork worksection.
Encasement
General: As documented in the Stormwater pipeline schedule.
Location: Encase the pipeline in concrete at least 150 mm above and below the pipe, and 150 mm each side
or the width of the trench, whichever is the greater.
4.4.1. SUBSOIL DRAINS
General
Requirement: Provide subsoil drains to intercept groundwater seepage and prevent water build-up behind
walls and under pavements. Connect subsoil drains to surface drains or to the stormwater drainage system
as applicable.
Piping: As documented in the Subsoil pipeline schedule.
Trench width: ≥ 450 mm.
Trench floor: Grade the trench floor evenly to the gradient of the pipeline. If the trench floor is rock, correct any
irregularities with compacted bedding material.
Pipe depth: Provide the following minimum clear depths, measured to the crown of the pipe, where the pipe
passes below the following elements:
100 mm below subgrade level of the pavement, kerb or channel. 100
mm below the average gradient of the bottom of footings.
450 mm below the finished surface of unpaved ground.
Jointing
General: At junctions of subsoil pipes, provide tees, couplings or adaptors to AS 2439.1.
Pipe underlay (bedding)
General: Bed piping on a continuous underlay of bedding material, minimum 75 mm, maximum 150 mm thick
after compaction. Grade the underlay evenly to the gradient of the pipeline.
Chases: If necessary, form chases to prevent projections such as sockets and flanges from bearing on the
trench bottom or underlay.
Pipe surrounds
General: Place the material in the pipe surround in layers, maximum 200 mm loose thickness, and compact
without damaging or displacing the piping.
Depth of overlay:
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To the underside of the bases of overlying structures such as pavements and channels.

To within 150 mm of the finished surface of unpaved or landscaped areas.

Geotextiles
Marking: To AS 3705.
Laying: Place geotextile as documented.
Protection: Provide heavy duty protective covering. Store clear of the ground and out of direct sunlight. During
installation do not expose the filter fabric to sunlight for more than 14 days.
4.4.2. PITS
Installation
General: Prepare foundation, install pit and connect pipes, to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Location: At junctions, changes of gradient and changes of direction of stormwater drains, as documented.
4.4.3. COMPLETION
Cleaning
General: Clean and flush the whole installation.
4.5. ELECTRICAL SERVICE

Electrical reticulation cabling, fitting, connections etc. shall be supplied and installed by others in accordance with
the electrical design drawings and specification and SAPN standard specifications and drawings.
Coordinate with the electrical Contractor to provide all civil works.
PAVEMENTS
5.1. UNBOUND PAVEMENTS

5.1.1. GENERAL
This section of the specification details the requirements for supply, spreading, compaction and maintenance of
unbound pavements. This section shall be read in conjunction with the pavement design details shown on the
drawings.
The pavement design shown is preliminary only and subject to finalisation after subgrade CBR testing.
Excavate road box-out to 50mm above design level pending pavement thickness finalisation.
5.1.2. MATERIALS
General
Unbound Pavement materials shall be crushed rock or natural gravel consisting of hard, dense, durable particles
of uniform quality, free from deleterious materials or coatings including clay and organic matter, and excluding
grated, weathered, discoloured, soft, fractured, friable or poorly indurated fragments.
Materials shall be classified as per the DPTI standard specification for supply and delivery of pavement materials.
Material types and classes shall be as detailed in the pavement design.
Material shall be mixed in a pug-mill capable of producing a homogeneous uniformly distributed material. If a
pug-mill is not available, the Contractor is to provide details of the mixing and moisture control methods proposed
to produce the required uniformity.
Records of materials shall be kept in the form of delivery dockets or similar to enable traceability of materials
incorporated into the pavement.
Cement stabilized, compacted Rubble Path:
Boral Stonyfell Quarry: PM2 Quartzite Quarry Rubble
Compacted to 95%
Soil Bond as binder
All uncontained edges to be provided with edge strip as specified and shown on the drawings.
5.1.3. TOLERANCES
Comply with the following tolerances:
Material / Location
Subgrade Final Trim + 0 / -50mm of theoretical level 20

Sub-base + 0 / -30mm of theoretical level
Base Course + 0 / -15mm of theoretical level
Hotmix Thickness Not less than nominated thickness at any point
Hotmix Finished Level + 10 / -0mm of theoretical level, and not more than
6mm deviation from a 3m straight edge laid
parallel to road centreline
Table 14 – Unbound Pavement Tolerances
5.1.4. PROOF ROLLING

The Contractor shall allow for proof rolling of the subgrade prior to road pavement construction. Proof roll all
layers of pavement including subbase prior to placement of kerbing.
The Superintendent may direct proof rolling at other stages of pavement construction to identify any areas
unsuitable or soft areas of pavement / sub-grade. The Contractor shall ensure suitable well-maintained machinery
is available for proof rolling.
For the purposes of this contract proof rolling will be conducted with fully loaded tandem water cart.
Payment for additional ordered proof rolling shall be on a day works basis, for plant and personnel directly
involved in the proof rolling. No separate payment will be made for establishing the required plant on site.
5.1.5. SUB-GRADE
The Contractor shall trim the sub-grade to the final required level to produce a tight dense surface within the
tolerances specified.
Care shall be taken by the Contractor to use equipment and construction techniques to minimise surface heaving
or other damage to the sub-grade including damage by construction traffic.
Sub-grades shall be finished with adequate drainage to ensure the water runoff without ponding. The
Contractor shall complete proof rolling of the sub-grade in the presence of the Superintendent.
Locations identified as unsuitable shall be removed and replaced prior to placing pavement courses as directed
by the Superintendent.
The Contractor shall maintain the sub-grade to ensure it is not damaged prior to the placement of the first
pavement course.
5.1.6. PLACEMENT OF UNBOUND PAVEMENT MATERIALS
Placement of each layer shall not commence until the release by the Superintendent of any hold point/s on
previous layers. This shall include confirmation of density testing and moisture content of the preceding layer/s
and a satisfactory proof roll.
Each pavement layer shall be spread as a uniform homogeneous layer, which after compaction and trimming will
provide the compacted layer thickness as specified in the pavement design. Care shall be taken to ensure the
materials do not segregate through the spreading process. Care shall be taken at junctions with existing
pavements to ensure material is uniform in moisture and particle distribution.
During and / or following the compaction process each layer shall be trimmed to produce a tight dense surface to
the tolerances specified and parallel with the finished pavement surface.
Following compaction and trimming, any areas identified as low shall be tyned, respread and re-compacted.
Placement of the material shall be planned to reduce the number of joints between placement runs.
Layer thickness shall be as detailed in the pavement design. Multi-layer courses are to be of equal thickness.
5.1.7. MOISTURE CONTROL
Moisture shall be uniformly distributed through the material by purchasing “wet mix” materials and or spraying
by fine mist sprays prior to spreading and compaction. Care shall be taken to ensure that fines are not washed
out of the base during spraying operations.
On completion of pavement layers the moisture content shall be reduced by “dry back”, prior to installation of the
next layer. Unless stated otherwise in the pavement design, the moisture content of completed layers shall be
“dried back” as follows:
• Sub-base: 80% of Optimum Moisture Content (OMC)
• Base :70% of Optimum Moisture Content (OMC)
Determination of the moisture content of pavement layers shall be by geotechnical testing.
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All pavement layers shall be systematically compacted with appropriate compaction equipment to ensure the full
depth and full width of each layer. Care shall be taken to ensure that vibration from compaction equipment does
not affect adjacent structures.
Following the compaction process the surface finish of the pavement layers shall be a tight dense surface, free
of loose material, excessive slurry fines, segregated or 'bony' material.
Determination of relative compaction of pavement layers shall be by geotechnical testing.
5.1.9. MAINTENANCE OF PAVEMENT LAYERS
Completed pavement layers shall be maintained with adequate drainage to ensure the water runoff without
ponding.
Pavement layers affected by moisture (including loss of shape, ruts, corrugations, loose material, “bony” areas
or soft spots) subsequent to achieving the specified compaction and moisture requirements shall be dried out
and re-compacted as required to achieve the specified requirements.
CONCRETE WORKS
6.1. FOOTPATHS
6.1.1. GENERAL
This section of the specification details the requirements for supply and construction of footpaths. This
section shall be read in conjunction with the design drawings.
This specification shall be read in conjunction with the following Standards and references, which are
deemed to form a part of this specification.
Standard Description
AS 1428 Design for access and mobility
AS 3600 Concrete structures
AS 1379 Specification and supply of concrete
AS 1012 Methods of testing concrete
AS 3972 Portland and blended cements
AS 4671 Steel reinforcing materials
AS 2578.1 Aggregates and rock for engineering purposes – concrete aggregate
AS 3799 Liquid membrane forming curing compounds for concrete
AS 1478 Chemical admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout
Table 15 – Standards and References
6.1.2. MATERIALS
6.1.2.1 Concrete
All concrete is to be ready mixed and delivered in agitating trucks in accordance with AS
1379 by the batch production process, unless approved otherwise by the Superintendent.
The concrete for the various parts of the work shall be so designed and produced that the
following performance requirements are met:
Item f’c at 28 days Slump
Concrete Footpaths 32 MPa 80mm 22

Table 16 – Concrete Design Criteria – Footpaths and Driveways
Unless otherwise specified all concrete shall have drying shrinkage test results to AS 1012
showing a maximum (including tolerance) of 650 µm for concrete up to and including grade
N32, and 700 µm for higher strength grades.
Portland cement shall comply with AS 3972, Type GP - general purpose.
Fine and coarse aggregate shall comply with AS 2758.1. The maximum nominal size for
coarse aggregate shall be 20mm.
Water shall be free from matters harmful to concrete, reinforcement and other embedded
items.
Admixtures shall not contain chlorides, fluorides or nitrates and if approved for use shall
comply with AS 1478. No admixture shall be used without a written approval from the
Superintendent.
6.1.2.2 Reinforcement
All reinforcing fabric, reinforcing bars and hard drawn steel wire shall comply with the
requirements of AS 4671. Bending of reinforcement shall comply with AS 3600.
6.1.2.3 Quarried Pavement Materials

Quarried granular pavement materials shall be obtained from the crushing of approved hard,
sound, clean and durable quartzite natural rock in accordance with the DPTI Specification,
Part 215. The type, class and size of the quarried pavement materials shall be as detailed in
the pavement design on the design drawings.
6.1.2.4 Curing Compounds
Curing compounds shall comply with AS 3799 - "Liquid Membrane - Forming Curing
Compounds for Concrete".
6.1.2.5 Concrete Pavers

General
Concrete and clay segmental pavers: To AS/NZS 4455.2.
Slip resistance
Classification: To AS 4586.
Slip resistance measurement of completed installations: To AS 4663.
6.1.3. CONSTRUCTION AND WORKMANSHIP
6.1.3.1 Samples
Sample panels- Supply min 1x 2m2 of each concrete type and paving panel for approval min
48 hours before installation.
6.1.3.2 Preparation of Supporting Layers

Prior to the installation of footpaths and driveways the Contractor shall ensure the supporting
layers (e. g. sub-base and base course) are completed in accordance with the design drawings
and the granular pavement section of this specification.
6.1.3.3 Footpath Reinstatement
Where the specified works interfere with and require the part removal of the existing
footpaths areas the Contractor shall re-instate the footpath to match the width, jointing and
finishing of existing construction or as directed by the Superintendent.
The Contractor shall ensure that complete works are riot hazardous or threaten in any way 23
the safety of the general public.

6.1.3.4 Unsealed Footpath
Where the specified works interfere with existing unsealed footpath areas, or where footpaths
are nominated on the drawings as unsealed, the reinstatement/ construction shall consist of
compacted 100mm thickness of 7mm aggregates with 125mm thickness of compacted PM
2/20 quarry gravel base.
The rubble shall be placed and compacted to a density of not less than 95% of the maximum
modified dry density as set out in AS 1289 5.2.1 using approved compaction equipment. The
rubble shall be finished to conform to the adjacent existing paths in level and appearance and
to give satisfactory drainage properties.
The Contractor shall ensure that completed works are not hazardous or threaten in any way
the safety of the general public.
6.1.3.5 Concrete Footpath
Concrete footpaths shall be constructed to as detailed in the design drawings or to a
minimum of 100 mm granular sub-base with 150mm thickness concrete base.
6.1.3.6 Concrete Footpath Joints
Expansion joints shall be provided at nominal 8.0m intervals. Expansion joints shall be
provided with a full depth pre-moulded expansion joint filler, (bitumen impregnated fibre
board or similar).
Transverse contraction joints shall be provided at a nominal spacing between 0.9m to 1.2m
and at a maximum of 20 times the slab depth. Contraction joints shall be formed by tooling to
a nominal depth of 25mm and to a minimum of slab depth D/4.
In areas where new concrete is to be placed against and existing construction joint, the
surface of the hardened concrete shall be thoroughly roughened and cleaned to remove any
loose material, debris and laitance.
6.1.3.7 Concrete Surface Finish
Concrete footpath and slabs shall be given a 'non slip’ finish produced from a hessian drag,
or drawing a light broom across the surface.
Exposed aggregate finish: Remove the vertical face formwork while the concrete is green. Wet
the surface and scrub using stiff fibre or wire brushes, using clean water freely, until the
aggregate is uniformly exposed. Do not use acid etching. Rinse the surface with clean water.
6.1.3.8 Concrete pavers

6.1.3.8.1 Performance
General: Coordinate with drainage, adjacent structures and trees.
Conformance: Conform to local authority requirements for levels, grades and paving details
(including shape, colour and laying pattern) for paving to footpaths and driveways.
Requirements: Provide segmental paving conforming to the following:
- The documented level tolerances.
- Consistent in colour and finish.
- To direct all water flowing from supply points to drainage outlets without leakage to the
substrate or adjacent areas.
6.1.3.8.2 Cross references
General
Requirement: Conform to the following worksection(s):
- General requirements.
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- Earthwork.

- Stormwater – site.
- Pavement base and subbase.
6.1.3.8.3 Standards
General
Concrete and clay segmental pavers: To AS/NZS 4455.2.
Slip resistance
Classification: To AS 4586.
Slip resistance measurement of completed installations: To AS 4663.
Segmental paving pattern: Prepare a trial set-out for each area.

Laying: Lay paving units on the screeded sand bedding to the documented pattern.
Joints: 2 to 5 mm gap.
Cut courses: 50 mm minimum plan dimension. On footpaths and other linear elements, use
at least two cut courses and maintain symmetry.
Control: Control alignment and laying pattern by stringlines or chalked stringlines every 5 m
intervals.
Variable width areas: Include in situ concrete infill strips to make a straight area for paving
and take up the variable width. If there is a concrete base, provide paving control joints as
follows:
- Located over base control joints.
- 10 mm wide and filled with bitumen impregnated fibreboard.
Laying around obstacles
Public utility access pits and penetrations: Adjust access covers as required before
commencing paving. Make sure water drains away from pits with lids and into surface inlet
drainage structures.
Concrete surrounds:
- Plan shape: Square or rectangular with a smooth connection with the laying pattern of the
pavers.
- Pit position: Centering not required.
- Minimum thickness between the pit and paving: 100 mm.
- Strength grade: N32.
- Colour: Natural.
Patterns around obstacles: Lay up both sides of the feature from the main or original laying
face.
Lateral restraint to segmental paving
Perimeter: If not provided by other structures, provide edge restraints to bedding and units.
Drainage: Position edge restraint and pavers so that the tops of the pavers are slightly above
the front edge of the edge restraint.
Edge restraint shape: Make sure the edge restraint has a vertical or near vertical side
abutting the pavers.
Type: Concealed concrete haunching as per detail D9 on LP17
6.2. QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

6.2.1. TOLERANCES
The following tolerances shall apply to finished footpaths:

Item Tolerance
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Footpaths Absolute ± 10mm
Relative ± 6mm from a 1.0m straight edge
Alignment ± 10mm from design location
Table 17 – Tolerances on Footpaths
6.2.2. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Footpaths which are chipped, cracked, displaced or otherwise damaged during the
construction of other works shall be removed and new sections shall be constructed to match
existing work, to the satisfaction of the Superintendent.
6.2.3. HOLD POINTS

The following Hold Points shall apply to the works:
Ref Description
H1 Approval of jointing plan prior to concrete placement for pavements
6.3. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE

Asphaltic concrete pavements shall be constructed to as detailed in the design drawings or
to a minimum of 150 mm PM1/20QR granular sub-base with 25mm AC7 wearing course.
6.4. CONCRETE WATER CHANNEL AND CASCADE

Set-out to be confirmed on site with Superintendent. Water channel to be exposed aggregate
concrete type 6. Construct water channel as per the landscape details. Embed 50mm diameter
river stones on top surface of channel with 50% cover except at water cascade.
Use cement based adhesive or similar for better stone adhesion.
Water cascade
6.5. SELECTIONS
6.5.1. SCHEDULE
Large format pavers paving type 1
Location As indicated on drawings
Product PROVIDE samples for supervisor engineer
Finish Milled
Colour & stone Rocky Road
Code PROVIDE samples for supervisor engineer
Size 400x600
Laying pattern stretcher bond
Contact Urbanstone Chris Hocking 0417 655 333
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Finish Honed

Colour & stone PROVIDE samples for supervisor engineer
Size 400x600
Laying pattern PROVIDE samples for supervisor engineer
Contact PROVIDE samples for supervisor engineer
Finish Milled
Size 200x300
Laying pattern PROVIDE samples for supervisor engineer

Finish Honed
Size 200x300
Laying pattern stretcher bond and stack bond (refer to paving details)
Asphalt paving type 5
Exposed Aggregate Concrete Paving Type 6
Property Type
Finish Medium exposure
'Slip resistance tests To relevant YAMANI standard

Colour & stone Hanson Imagecrete exposed ‘Southern Cross’
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Property Type

Coloured Concrete paving type 9

Finish Broom
Colour & stone ‘PROVIDE samples for supervisor engineer
Coloured Concrete paving type 10
Finish Broom
Colour & stone ‘PROVIDE samples for supervisor engineer
Pebble for concrete creek channel
Location concrete creek channel
Product Tumbled multi colour pebbles or equal approved
size 30-50mm
supplier Stonecraft
6.6. LINE MARKING

6.6.1. GENERAL
This section of the specification details the requirements for the permanent pavement line marking.
This section shall be read in conjunction with the design drawings.
6.6.2. MATERIALS
Materials used for the coating of the concrete pavement shall consist of the following:-
A. StreetBond™coating is an epoxy-modified polymer coating. It is specifically designed for application
on asphalt or concrete pavements to provide a safe, durable, long lasting colour and texture to the
pavement surface.
B. StreetBond™coating is environmentally safe and meets EPA requirements for Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOC).
C. StreetBond™ colourant is a highly concentrated, high quality, UV stable pigment blend designed to
be added to the StreetBond coating. It is available in a wide range of standard and custom colours to
meet all state specifications.
6.6.3. TOLERANCES
The following tolerances shall apply to line marking:
Material Tolerance
Line Marking Location ± 25mm 28

Line Width ± 10 - 0mm
Line Gap / Length ± 5% or ± 100mm
Table 17 – Line Marking Tolerances
6.6.4. SPOTTING
Prior to application of the paint the Contractor shall complete spotting for all pavement markings to
check the alignment.
6.6.5. APPLICATION
General
StreetBond coating shall be supplied and applied by an Accredited Applicator or an applicator in
accordance with the plans and specifications or as directed by the superintendent.
Pre-Conditions
Pavement
The asphalt or concrete pavement should be stable, well compacted and generally in excellent condition
for the application of StreetBond™ coating to be successful.
Pavement Marking Removal
Pavement markings may be removed by sandblasting, water-blasting, grinding, or other approved
mechanical methods. The removal methods should, to the fullest extent possible, cause no significant
damage to the pavement surface. The Superintendent shall determine if the removal of the markings is
satisfactory for the application of StreetBond™ coating. Work shall not proceed until this approval is
granted.
Application of StreetBond™ Coating
Surface Preparation
A. The asphalt or concrete pavement surface shall be dry and free from all foreign matter, including
but not limited to dirt, dust, de-icing materials, and chemical residue.
B. Either the Accredited Applicator or MPS Paving Systems if StreetBond Primer is required on the pre-
existing asphalt or concrete pavement or not.
C. Note that StreetBond™ primer is not required for new asphalt pavements.
Application of Coating
A. The applicator shall apply StreetBond™ coating only when the air temperature is at least 10°C
within 8 hours of application of the coating material.
There should be no precipitation expected within the 2 hours after the final layer of StreetBond™ coating
is dry to touch.
B. Each application of StreetBond coating material shall be the same colour and shall be allowed to
dry completely before applying the next layer.
C. The number of passes or layers of StreetBond™ coating is dependent upon the application. Three
layers will generally be sufficient, depending upon the asphalt/concrete pavement texture and traffic.
Coating Thickness
Approximate coating thickness is as outlined in table below.
TABLE – COATING THICKNESS
Thickness (approx.)
Wet Dry
Spray Passes mm mil mm mil
3 0.65 25.7 0.36 14.1
4 0.87 34.3 0.48 18.9
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FENCES
7.1 GENERAL
General
- Complete for their function.
- Conforming to the detail and location drawings.
- Firmly fixed in position.
7.1.2.CROSS REFERENCES
General
Notice
Inspection: Give notice so inspection may be made of the following:
- Setout prior to construction.
- Foundation conditions prior to placing concrete in footings.
7.2. PRODUCTS
7.2.1. STEEL
Posts, rails: To AS/NZS 1163.
- Grade: C 350 L0.
Proprietary fences complying with AS/NZS 1163 Grade C 350 LO
*YEMENIn certified Steel to be used
7.2.2. TIMBER
Posts and rails

Hardwood: To AS 2082.
Softwood: To AS 2858.
7.2.3. POST AND RAIL FENCING
7.3. EXECUTION
7.3.1. CONSTRUCTION GENERALLY
Set out
General: Set out the fence line and mark the positions of posts.
Clearing
Fence line: Protect existing trees during construction of fence.
Erection
Line and level: Erect posts vertically. Horizontal railing to be installed in continuous, smooth line.
Concrete footings
Post anchors: Provide centre fix post anchors bolted down to concealed concrete footing (75mm
below finished surface level).
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WALLING AND EDGING
8.1 GENERAL
General
Requirement: Provide walling and edging, as documented.
General
8.1.3.INSPECTION
Notice
- Setting out before commencement of construction.
- Geotextiles and subsurface drainage in place before backfilling.
8.1.4.SUBMISSIONS
Samples
Submit samples as follows:
8.2. PRODUCTS
8.2.1. EDGING
8.2.2. CORTEN STEEL
Product: Corten steel
Size and profile: 300mm and 6mm thick
Recommended supplier: Custom
Finish: Hammered textured finish
8.2.3. CONCRETE
Standard: To AS 1379 – Grade N20.
Size as per detail.
ROCK
Source of supply: Council
Minimum unit size (mm): 600x600x400
8.2.4.CONCRETE SLEEPER WALL
Type: Stonewood
Colour: charcoal
Recommended supplier: Creative Sleepers
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8.3. EXECUTION
8.3.1. GENERAL
Set out
General: Set out the positions of walls and edging and mark the positions of furniture.
Clearing
Extent: Except for trees or shrubs to be retained, clear vegetation within 1 m of the landscape walls.
Grub out stumps and roots of removed trees or shrubs and trim the grass to ground level, but do not
remove the topsoil.
Excavation
Extent: Excavate for foundations and footings.
8.3.2. SLEEPER WALLS
Construction
Wall: Erect sleeper posts at 2 m centres, buried one third. Brace at half height of wall with sleepers
returned into embankment, spiked to posts. Lay sleepers in stretcher bond behind the verticals and
securely spike together at joints and at 2 m centres. Back with geotextile and place a 100 mm draining
layer of coarse sand or fine gravel between the fabric and backfill.
Backing: Backfill to ground level with compacted fine crushed rock or gravels.
8.3.3. IN SITU CONCRETE RETAINING/ SEAT WALL

Description: Reinforced concrete bench poured in-situ with skate deterrents at min 600mm spacings.
Colour: standard grey painted
Finish: smooth steel trowel
Concrete strength: 32MPa
Paint: Dulux Texture Fine Cover
Paint colours: Dulux “Midnight Sea” – seatwall type 1 (SW1)
Dulux “Bright Delight” – Seatwall type 2 (SW2)
Locations: refer set-out plan
For in-situ retaining/ seat wall type 1 (SW-1), line back of wall with damp proof membrane the entire
length of bench. Install drainage comprising of 100mm agricultural drain pipe with free draining layer
of coarse sand or fine gravel wrapped in geofabric and connect to stormwater drain.
Note: Contractor is to prepare a sample section of wall for approval by superintendent prior to
completing the works. Sample section to be minimum 2 meters long and show intended colour and
finish.
Skate deterrents:
Product: SBD Acorn or equal approved
Supplier: Traffic Safety
Installation: install to manufacturer’s specifications
8.3.4. EDGING
Rock edge
Rock Edge Type 1 (RE1): Sandpit

Description: large rocks
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Source: Council supplied
Size: nominal 600x600x400mm
Installation: Excavate to lay rocks at 1/3 into the ground. Butt the rocks together to a close neat fit.
Select adjacent rocks for similar diameter. Ensure rocks are stable and no sharp edges and corners.
.
Rock Edge Type 2 (RE2): Garden Edge

Description: large rocks
Size: nominal 600x600x400mm
Installation: Excavate to lay rocks at 1/3 into the ground. Butt the rocks together to a close neat fit.
Select adjacent rocks for similar diameter. Ensure rocks are stable and no sharp edges and corners.
.
Concrete
Edging strip: Place in a shallow trench between timber forms. Wood float finish flush with the adjacent
finished grass level. Provide control joints, filled with resilient bituminous material, at 3 m maximum
centres. .
Corten steel
Formboss corten steel edging
Profile: 300mm
Finish: hammered finish for textured effect
Custom cut to achieve curved top profile. Refer to detail for curve set-out. Install to manufacturer’s
recommendation.
*YEMENIn certified steel to be used
*submit shop drawings for approval by Superintendent
Logs
Description: use logs that have no significant structural termite damage and install as per detail and
landscape plan.
Confirm locations and log selection with superintendent prior to fixing to the ground.
Log dimensions: 400-600mm diameter x 1.8-3.0m length
Finish: Debark, oil, round off and bevel all edges to ensure smooth finish. Fill any minor cracks with
timber putty, colour to match the colour of the timber suitable for outdoor use. Top of log to be shaved
30mm to provide flat surface.
Installation: Verify heights onsite with superintendent. Logs to be notched together and bolted to prevent
slippage with 20mm mortar joints between logs. Ensure log surface is sturdy and secure to prevent any
possible movement.
Any logs and rounds with cracks of more than 5mm will be rejected.
SOILS
9.1. GENERAL
General
Selections: Conform to the Selections.
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General
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
- EARTHWORK.
9.1.3. STANDARDS
Soils
Site and imported topsoil: To AS 4419.
Composts, soil conditioners and mulches: To AS 4454.
9.1.4. INTERPRETATION
Definitions
General: For the purposes of this worksection the definitions given below apply.
- Bad ground: Ground unsuitable for the purposes of the works, including fill liable to subsidence,
ground containing cavities, faults or fissures, ground contaminated by harmful substances and
ground which is or becomes soft, wet or unstable.
- Site rock: Rocks selected for salvage.
- Site topsoil: Soil excavated from the site which contains organic matter, supports plant life, conforms
generally to the fine to medium texture classification to AS 4419 (loam, silt, clay loam) and is free
from:
. Stones > 25 mm diameter.
. Clay lumps > 75 mm diameter.
. Weeds and tree roots.
. Sticks and rubbish.
. Material toxic to plants.
- Imported topsoil: Similar to naturally occurring local topsoil, suitable for the establishment and
ongoing viability of the selected vegetation, free of weed propagules and of contaminants, and
classified by texture as follows to AS 4419 Appendix I:
. Fine: Clay loam, fine sandy loam, sandy clay loam, silty loam, loam.
. Medium: Sandy loam, fine sandy loam.
. Coarse: Sand, loamy sand.
- Low density soil: Soil for use on an artificial base material, e.g. roof top garden or large landscape
containers. Such soils will usually be blends of mineral and organic compounds, and will typically
have:
. Bulk density: 0.3 to 0.6 kg/L.
. Organic matter: 10 % to 40 % by mass.
- Natural soil: A soil that has been dug from the landscape and is presented for use with no more than
minor amendment. This soil could be topsoil, subsoil or a mixture of them and have a bulk density
> 0.7 kg/L.
- Organic soil: A general purpose soil (normally an amended natural soil or soil blend) that has:
. Bulk density: > 0.6 kg/L.
- Soil blend: A general purpose soil derived from the blending of two or more of sand, natural soil
material or organic materials and has:
. Bulk density: > 0.7 kg/L.
- Top dressing: A soil which is suitable for surface application to lawn.
9.1.5.INSPECTION
Notice
- Setting out completed.
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- Topsoil spread before planting.
- Grassing bed prepared before seeding, or temporary grassing.
9.1.6.SUBMISSIONS
Samples
General: Submit representative samples of each material, packed to prevent contamination and labelled
to indicate source and content.
Bulk materials: Submit a 5 kg sample of each type specified. Submit bulk material samples, with
required test results, at least 5 working days before bulk deliveries.
Compost: Submit a certificate of proof of compost pH value.
Samples Schedule
Item Quantity
Compost 2kg
Sandy loam topsoil Type A 5kg
Suppliers
Statements: Submit statements from suppliers of soils and other materials, giving the following, where
applicable:
- Particulars of the supplier’s experience in the required type of work.
- Production capacity for material of the required type, sizes and quantity.
- Lead times for delivery of the material to the site.
Materials
Supplier’s data: Submit supplier’s data including the following:
- Material source of supply for topsoil, filling, stone and filter fabrics.
9.2. PRODUCTS
9.2.1. TOPSOIL
Source
General: Site topsoil with additives is to be used as the preferred material. Any additional topsoil
required to make up the difference between topsoil available and topsoil needed to achieve specified
depths is be to the Selections.
General
Deliveries: Documentation to AS 4419, clause 8.
Additives: If using additives to raise topsoil to the required standard, ensure compliance with the
relevant test criteria of AS 4419.
Nitrogen drawdown: If the NDI150 value is < 0.5 to AS 4419 Appendix E add a source of soluble
nitrogen to bring the value above zero.
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Compost: Provide well-rotted vegetative material or animal manure, free from harmful chemicals,
grass and weed growth to the organic content by mass noted in the Selections.
Imported topsoil
Particle size: Provide soil to the Particle size table for the textures nominated in Selections.
Topsoil particle size table (% passing by mass)
AS sieve aperture Soil textures
to AS 1152 Fine Medium Coarse
2.36 100 100 100
1.18 90 – 100 95 – 100 95 – 100
0.60 75 – 100 75 – 100 70 – 90
0.30 57 – 90 55 – 85 30 – 46
0.15 45 – 70 38 – 55 10 – 22
0.075 35 – 55 25 – 35 5 – 10
0.002 2 – 15 2–8
Nutrient levels: Provide soil to the Topsoil nutrient level table.

Topsoil nutrient level table
Nutrient Unit Sufficiency
Range
Nitrate-N (NO3) mg/kg > 25
Phosphate-P (PO4) – P tolerant mg/kg 43 - 63
Phosphate-P (PO4) – P sensitive mg/kg < 28
Phosphate-P (PO4) – P very sensitive mg/kg <6
Potassium (K) mg/kg 178 - 388
Sulphate-S (SO4) mg/kg 39 - 68
Calcium (Ca) mg/kg 1200 - 2400
Magnesium (Mg) mg/kg 134 - 289
Iron (Fe) mg/kg 279 - 552
Manganese (Mn) mg/kg 18 - 44
Zinc (Zn) mg/kg 2.6 - 5.1
Copper (Cu) mg/kg 4.5 - 6.3
Boron (B) mg/kg 1.4 - 2.7
Method References
pH in H2O (1:5), pH in CaCl2 (1:5) and Electrical Conductivity (EC) by Rayment & Higginson (1992)
method 4A2, 4B2, 3A1
Soluble Nitrate-N by APHA 4500
Soluble Chloride by Rayment & Higginson (1992) modified method 5A2
Extractable P by Mehlich 3 – ICP
Exchangeable cations – Ca, Mg, K, Na by Mehlich 3 – ICP
Extractable S by Mehlich 3 – ICP
Extractable trace elements (Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B) by Mehlich 3 - ICP
9.2.2. COMPOST
Compost
General: Provide well-rotted vegetative material or animal manure, free from harmful chemicals, grass
and weed growth.
Standard: To AS 4454.
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9.3. EXECUTION
9.3.1. PREPARATION
Herbicide
Prior to spreading topsoil, cultivating or applying ameliorants. Spray with herbicide treatment and allow
to brown off.
- Product: Glyphosate
Keep site free of weeds throughout the contract period.
9.3.2. SUBSOIL
Additives
General: Apply additives after ripping or cultivation and incorporate into the upper 100 mm layer of the
subsoil.
Ripping
General: Rip parallel to the final contours wherever possible. Do not rip when the subsoil is wet or
plastic. Do not rip within the dripline of trees and shrubs to be retained.
Ripping depths: Rip the subsoil to the following typical depths:
- Compacted subsoil: 300 mm.
- Heavily compacted clay subsoil: 450 mm.
Planting beds
Excavated: Excavate to bring the subsoil to at least 300 mm below finished design levels. Shape the
subsoil to fall to subsoil drains where applicable. Break up the subsoil to a further depth of 100 mm.
Unexcavated: Remove weeds, roots, builder’s rubbish and other debris. Bring the planting bed to
75 mm below finished design levels.
Cultivation
Minimum depth: 150 mm.
Cultivation depths ( mm):
• Grassed areas: 150mm
• Hydroseeded or hydromulched areas: 150mm
• Planting areas: 300mm
Services and roots: Do not disturb services or tree roots; if necessary cultivate these areas by hand.
Cultivation: Thoroughly mix in materials required to be incorporated into the subsoil. Cultivate
manually within 300 mm of paths or structures. Remove stones exceeding 25 mm, clods of earth
exceeding 50 mm, and weeds, rubbish or other deleterious material brought to the surface during
cultivation. Trim the surface to design levels after cultivation.
9.3.3. TOPSOIL
Site topsoil preparation
Screeding: By a power hydraulic screen capable of handling 100 tonne per hour, with sieves grading
from 20 mm to 15 mm.
Waste: Remove from site all clay lumps, balled compacted particles greater than 20 mm, stones and
trash foreign to the normal composition of soil.
Contamination: If diesel oil, cement or other phytotoxic material has been spilt on the site topsoil,
excavate the contaminated soil and dispose of it off the site.
Admixtures: During the screening process add:
- 15% by weight coarse sand minimum particle size 0.2 mm.
- Ameliorants if recommended in the soil tests specified in Submissions.
Additives program: 8 weeks prior to stolonizing or turfing.
Additives:
Organic compost 50mm depth, thoroughly mixed with existing site topsoil for mulched planted garden
beds only.
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Placing topsoil
Site topsoil: Do not incorporate site topsoil into the works until soil testing certification has been
approved. Remove unauthorised material from the site.
General: Spread the topsoil on the prepared subsoil and grade evenly, making the necessary
allowances to permit the following:
- Required finished levels and contours may be achieved after light compaction.
- Grassed areas may be finished flush with adjacent hard surfaces such as kerbs, paths and mowing
strips.
Spreading: On steep batters, if using a chain drag, ensure there is no danger of batter disturbance.
Finishing: Feather edges into adjoining undisturbed ground.
Consolidation
General: Compact lightly and uniformly in 150 mm layers. Avoid differential subsidence and excess
compaction and produce a finished topsoil surface which has the following characteristics:
- Finished to design levels.
- Smooth and free from stones or lumps of soil.
- Graded to drain freely, without ponding, to catchment points.
- Graded evenly into adjoining ground surfaces.
- Ready for planting.
Topsoil depths
General: Spread topsoil to the following typical depths:
- Excavated planting areas: 225 mm.
- Earth mounds:
. Mass planted surfaces: 300 mm.
. Grassed surfaces: 100 mm.
- Top dressing: 10 mm.
Surplus topsoil
General: Spread surplus topsoil on designated areas on site.
Designated areas: Use as top dressing to disturbed areas and as directed by the Superintendent.
9.4. SELECTIONS
9.4.1. TOPSOIL
Imported topsoil schedule
Property
A Garden Beds Raised Garden Beds
Type Sandy Loam Jeffries Special Soil
Texture Medium Mix
Soil pH 5.5-7
Organic content by mass 15-25%
9.4.2. PLANTED MOUNDS

Construction
Placing: Place clean filling in layers approximately 150 mm thick compacted to 85% of the dry density
ratio of the surrounding soil as determined by AS 1289.5.4.1. Minimise slumping and further internal
packing down.
Edges: Construct changes in grade over a minimum width of 500 mm to smooth, gradual and rounded
profiles with no distinct joint.
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SOFT SURFACES
10.1. GENERAL
General

• EARTHWORK
• LANDSCAPE – SOILS
10.1.2. INSPECTION
10.1.3. NOTICE
Inspection: Give notice so inspection may be made of the following
- Grassing bed prepared before turfing, seeding, or temporary grassing.
- Grassing or turfing completed.
10.1.4. SUBMISSIONS
Suppliers
Statements: Submit statements from suppliers, giving the following, where applicable:
- Particulars of the supplier’s experience in the required type of work.
- Production capacity for material of the required type and quantity.
- Lead times for delivery of the material to the site.
Materials
- Material source of supply.
Execution
Program: Submit a work program in the form of a bar chart, for the landscape works.
Maintenance program: Submit a proposed planting maintenance program.
Material storage on site: Submit proposal.
10.2. PRODUCTS
10.2.1. GRASS
Turf
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Supplier: Obtain turf from a specialist grower of cultivated turf.

Quality: Provide turf of even thickness, free from weeds and other foreign matter.
Product: Kikuyu Turf
10.2.2. FERTILISER
‘Superstart’ or approved equivalent to manufacturer’s recommended application rate.
Fertiliser
General: Provide proprietary fertilisers, delivered to the site in sealed bags marked to show
manufacturer or vendor, weight, fertiliser type, N::K ratio, recommended uses and application rates.
Fertiliser schedule
Fertiliser key Location N:P:K ratio Application rate
turf 11:34:11 As per manufacturer’s

recommendation
10.3. EXECUTION
10.3.1. PREPARATION
Weed eradication
Herbicide: Eradicate weeds using environmentally acceptable methods, such as a non-residual
glyphosate herbicide in any of its registered formulae, at the recommended maximum rate.
Manual weeding: Regularly remove, by hand, rubbish and weed growth throughout grassed, planted
and mulched areas. Remove weed growth from an area 750 mm diameter around the base of the trees
in grassed areas. Continue eradication throughout the course of the works and during the planting
establishment period.
Vegetative spoil
Disposal: Remove vegetative spoil from site. Do not burn.
10.3.2. TURFING
Supply
Elapsed time: Deliver the turf within 24 hours of cutting, and lay it within 36 hours of cutting. Prevent it
from drying out between cutting and laying. If it is not laid within 36 hours of cutting, roll it out on a flat
surface with the grass up, and water as necessary to maintain a good condition.
Laying
General: Lay the turf in the following manner:
- In stretcher pattern with the joints staggered and close butted.
- Parallel with the long sides of level areas, and with contours on slopes.
- To finish flush, after tamping, with adjacent finished surfaces of ground, paving edging, or grass
seeded areas.
Strip turf: Close butt the end joints and space the strips 300 mm apart. Apply a layer of top dressing
between the strips of turf. Finish with an even surface.
Tamping
General: Lightly tamp to an even surface immediately after laying. Do not use a roller.
Pegging
Stabilising: Peg the turf (on steep slopes) to prevent downslope movement. Remove the pegs when
the turf is established.
Fertilising
General: Mix the fertiliser thoroughly into the topsoil before placing the turf. Apply lawn fertiliser at the
completion of the first and last mowings, and at other times as required to maintain healthy grass cover.
Watering
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to maintain moisture to this depth.

Mowing
Height: Mow to maintain the grass height within the required range. Do not remove more than one third
of the grass height at any one time. Carry out the last mowing within 7 days before the end of the
planting establishment period. Remove grass clippings from the site after each mowing.
Turfing
General: Lay turfing as documented in the Turfing schedule.
Maintenance
General: Maintain turfed areas until the attainment of a dense continuous sward of healthy grass over
the whole turfed area, evenly green and of a consistent height.
Failed turf: Lift failed turf and relay with new turf.
Levels: If levels have deviated from the design levels after placing and watering, lift turf and regrade
topsoil to achieve design levels.
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Top dressing
General: When the turf is established, mow. Remove cuttings and lightly top dress to a depth of
10 mm. Rub the dressing well into the joints and correct any unevenness in the turf surface.
10.4. SELECTIONS
10.4.1. GRASSING
Grass seeding schedule
Property A
Seed species All-year Green Lawn Mix
Application rate To suppliers specifications

Sowing method Direct
Mowing height 40-50mm
Turfing schedule
Property
Species or variety
Minimum thickness 30mm
Turf roll size (mm) Min 400mm
Mowing height (mm) 40-50mm
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PLANTING
11.1. GENERAL
General

• LANDSCAPE – SOILS
• LANDSCAPE – SOFT SURFACES
• LANDSCAPE – PLANT PROCUREMENT
11.1.2. INSPECTION
Notice

- Tree species, as shown on the plant schedule, must be inspected for general health & a single upright
trunk before planting. Contractor to provide necessary pruning service to trees where appropriate to
achieve single upright trunk.
- Setting out completed.
- Plant holes excavated and prepared for planting.
- Plant material set out before planting.
- Planting, staking and tying completed.
- Completion of planting establishment work.
11.1.3. SUBMISSIONS
Materials

- Material source of supply.
Execution
Program: Submit a work program in the form of a bar chart, for the landscape works.
Maintenance program: Submit a proposed planting maintenance program.
Planting machine: If a planting machine is to be used as an alternative to hand planting, submit
proposal.
Spraying: Submit proposal.
Plants – open rooted stock: If open rooted stock is to be used, submit proposal.
Material site storage: Submit proposal.
Samples
General: Submit representative samples of each material, packed to prevent contamination and labelled
to indicate source and content.
Bulk materials: Submit a 5 kg sample of each type specified. Submit bulk material samples, with
required test results, at least 5 working days before bulk deliveries.
11.2. PRODUCT
11.2.1. FERTILISER
Fertiliser
General: Provide proprietary fertilisers, delivered to the site in sealed bags marked to show manufacturer or vendor, weigt,
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11.2.2. MULCH
Mulch
Garden mulch to be supplied by Council.

General: Provide mulch which is free of deleterious and extraneous matter such as soil, weeds and
sticks.
Organic mulches: Free of stones.
Mulch material: Brush chippings and leaf litter recovered from site clearing, if available; otherwise, pine
bark or other approved organic mulch.
Brush chippings and leaf litter: Vegetative material processed through a chipper to pieces not larger
than 75 x 50 x 15 mm.
- Material permitted: Leaf matter and tree loppings from Eucalyptus, Tristania and Pinus species.
- Material not permitted: Leaf matter and tree loppings from privet, camphor laurel, coral tree, poplar,
willow, and noxious weeds.
Pine bark: From mature trees, graded in size from 50 x 50 x 25 mm to 25 x 15 x 15 mm, free from
wood slivers.
Type: Leaf Mulch
11.2.3. TRANSPLANTING
General
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Notice: Give notice before:
• Root cutting: 1 day
Conditions: Select a time for transplanting appropriate to the season, time of actual operation, rootball
diameter and depth, lifting methods and weather conditions.
The contractor is to provide a tree relocation method and strategy to be approved by the
Superintendent. The relocation strategy is to include proposed tree preparation, root ball cutting
and transporting methods.
Preparation
Watering: Establish a temporary trickle irrigation system, or manually water the intended trees for a
period of two weeks before ball excavation work.
Fertilising: Apply one application of liquid fertilizer mix to the foliage and root as appropriate to the
species. Apply sufficient liquid fertilizer mix to allow the spray to drip from foliage and soak into the
rootball. Do not spray the fertilizer mix on excessively hot, dry or windy days.
Rootball
General: Minimise the cutting of roots. Use only sharp tools, water blasting or water cutting.
Initial cut: Conform to the following:
- Manually or using chain trenching machine. Replace trees where rootballs have been excavated by
backhoe or an excavator.
- Cut 250 mm beyond the required finished rootball dimensions of each side to allow damaged roots
to be trimmed back to final dimensions and sealed.
Hand trimming: To 100 mm less than the required finished rootball dimension. Cut back all roots
greater than 25 mm diameter.
Rootball cutting: Conform to the following:
- Symmetrical about the trunk and in proportion to the overall size of the tree except where the
limitations of individual tree planter openings require specific tailoring of the rootball dimension.
- Cut the rootball to a size which maximise the rootball for each specimen.
Trench: Backfill and lightly compact with clean sand, free of any foreign matter, pathogens or any
substances which may be deleterious to future root growth. Apply root inducing formulation to the
manufacturer’s recommended concentration, to effectively saturate the backfill in the trench.
Maintenance of on-site plant material
Watering: Maintain a trickle irrigation system around each tree, located within the trenched rootball
perimeter. Program the system to supply water at an optimum rate to encourage healthy growth and
avoid desecration through excessive transpiration following the pruning of the roots. Monitor the system
continuously until the tree is lifted and removed to its final destination.
Fertilising: Submit a proram for regular fertilizer application continued over this period.
Responsibility: Take all necessary precautions to safeguard the health and well-being of all on site
plant material before the lifting and transplanting into their finished location.
Above ground
Pruning: If pruning of branches is required to balance root loss, obtain prior approval. Prune only as
directed and as documented in TREE MAINTENANCE.
Lifting: Thoroughly irrigate to the full depth of the rootball two days before transplanting of each
specimen. Do not fracture the ball of soil around the root system. Maintain ball in firm condition during
transplanting by wrapping in hessian or other appropriate open weave material, securely tied.
Storage: Transport transplanted trees to a designated nursery site. Store and maintain until ready for
planting.
Planting: Avoid disturbing the rootball during moving and planting. After placement, remove the
rootball wrapping and ties by cutting.
Watering: At completion of transplanting, water the rootball thoroughly and continue to water until
established.
Staking: As per detail.
Transplanting schedule
Plan Code Species
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11.3. EXECUTION
11.3.1. PREPARATION
Weed eradication
Herbicide: Eradicate weeds using environmentally acceptable methods, such as a non-residual
glyphosate herbicide in any of its registered formulae, at the recommended maximum rate.
Removal: Regularly remove, by hand, rubbish and weed growth throughout grassed, planted and
mulched areas. Remove weed growth from an area 750 mm diameter around the base of the trees in
grassed areas. Continue eradication throughout the course of the works and during the planting
establishment period.
Vegetative spoil
Disposal: Remove vegetative spoil from site. Do not burn.
11.3.2. PLANTING
Planting schedule
Refer Landscape Plans for plant schedules
Locations
General: If it appears necessary to vary plant locations and spacings to avoid service lines, or to cover
the area uniformly, or for other reasons, give notice.
Planting conditions
Weather: Do not plant in unsuitable weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, wind or rain. In
other than sandy soils, suspend excavation when the soil is wet, or during frost periods.
Watering
Timing: Thoroughly water the plants before planting, immediately after planting, and as required to
maintain growth rates free of stress.
Placing
Method: Remove the plant from the container with minimum disturbance to the root ball. Root prune to
ensure all circling roots have been either severed or aligned radially into the surrounding soil. Ensure
that the root ball is moist and place it in its final position, in the centre of the hole and plumb, and with
the top soil level of the plant root ball level with the finished surface of the surrounding soil. Compact
lightly so as to minimise subsidence without compacting the backfill. Avoid mixing mulch with topsoil.
Fertilising
At planting, mix slow release fertiliser evenly through the backfill in the planting holes.
Backfilling
General: Backfill with topsoil mixture. Lightly tamp and water to eliminate air pockets. Ensure that topsoil
is not placed over the top of the root ball, so that the plant stem remains the same height above ground
as it was in the container.
Watering basins for plants in grass
Method: Except in irrigated grassed areas and normally moist areas, construct a watering basin
around the base of each individual plant, consisting of a raised ring of soil capable of holding at least
10 L.
11.3.3. MULCHING
Placing mulch
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General: Place mulch to the required depth, clear of plant stems, and rake to an even surface flush with
the surrounding finished levels. Spread and roll mulch so that after settling, or after rolling, it is smooth
and evenly graded between design surface levels sloped towards the base of plant stems in plantation
beds, and not closer to the stem than 50 mm in the case of gravel mulches.
In mass planted areas: Place after the preparation of the planting bed but before planting and other
work.
In turf area: form minimum 1x1 metre mulch area at base of trees located in turf areas and spade edge
around.
Depths: Spread organic mulch to a depth of 75 mm.
In smaller areas (e.g. planter boxes): Place after the preparation of the planting bed, planting and
other work.
Extent: To surrounds of plants planted in riplines and grass areas, provide mulch to 750 mm diameter.
Depths: Spread organic mulch to a depth of 75 mm.
11.3.4. STAKES AND TIES
Stakes
Material: Hardwood, straight, free from knots or twists, pointed at one end.
Installation: Drive stakes into the ground at least one third of their length, avoiding damage to the root
system.
Stake sizes:
- For plants ≥ 2.5 m high: Three 50 x 50 x 2400 mm stakes per plant.
- For plants 1 – 2.5 m high: Two 50 x 50 x 1800 mm stakes per plant.
- For plants < 1 m high: One 38 x 38 x 1200 mm stake per plant.
- For Norfolk Island Pines: refer to Details provided on the drawing
Ties
General: Provide ties fixed securely to the stakes, one tie at half the height of the main stem, others as
necessary to stabilise the plant. Attach ties loosely.
Tie types:
- For plants < 2.5 m high: 50 mm hessian webbing stapled to the stake.
- For Norfolk Island Pines: refer to Details provided on the drawing
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Marker stakes
Material: Timber offcuts 25 x 25 x 1200 mm. Dip the top 200 mm in white paint.
Installation: Drive firmly into the ground at least 300 mm from the plant. Do not tie to the plant.
Location of marker stakes:
- Trees in grass: Mark each tree.
- Rip line planting areas: Mark each Rip line at every fifth plant along the line.
11.3.5. SPRAYING
Notice
General: Immediately give notice of evidence of insect attack or disease amongst plant material.
Spraying
Product: Where required, spray with insecticide, fungicide or both.
11.3.6. COMPLETION
Product certification
Certification: Submit the supplier’s written statement certifying that plants are true to the required
species and type, and are free from diseases, pests and weeds.
Remove from site all surplus mulch, plant containers, stakes and trees, debris, spoil and other surplus
material. Leave the site in a clean and tidy condition on completion of planting.
11.3.7. PLANT SCHEDULE:

Refer to plant schedule, Sheet LP02.
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PLANT PROCUREMENT
12.1. GENERAL
General
Requirement: Provide plants that have been grown to a standard that allows them to establish rapidly
and grow to maturity.
Maintenance: Encourage and maintain healthy growth for the duration of the contract.
Program: Provide a suitable irrigation, pruning, fertiliser and monitoring program for all plant materials
held by the supplier. Take any other precautions required to safeguard the health and wellbeing of all
plant materials before and including their delivery to site.
Selections: Conform to the SELECTIONS.
General

12.1.3. STANDARD
General
Tree supply: Conform to the recommendations of NATSPEC NG 02: Specifying Trees – a guide to
assessment of tree quality.
12.1.4. INTERPRETATION
Definitions
General: For the purposes of this worksection the definitions given below apply:
- Calliper: The stem or trunk diameter at a nominated point. Generally measured at 300 mm above
ground.
- Destructive inspection. The washing away of all soil from a rootball to allow inspection of rootball
development.
- External inspection: Tree inspection without washing away of soil from the rootball which assesses
the following:
. The tree’s ability to be self-supporting.
. Its balance.
. Its root development.
- Investigative inspection: Any method of root inspection that involves the washing away of all or
portions of the soil from the rootball to expose a section or all the roots.
- Large trees: Trees grown in containers ≥ 20 L, and ex-ground trees of size index ≥ 35.
- Partial inspection: A method of exposing a section of a root system to enable inspection of root
development by washing the soil away in a wedge-shaped section from the stem to the extremity of
the rootball. This soil can be gently replaced so the tree is not damaged.
- Size index: Product of height (m) x calliper (mm).
- Small trees: Trees or shrubs grown in containers less than 20 L (other than tubes or plant cells), and
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12.1.5. SUBMISSIONS
Plant provenance
Locality: Provide written certification that all plant material has been grown from locally provenanced
stock. If this is not achievable give notice.
Species: Provide written certification that all plant material is true to the required species and type.
12.1.6. INSPECTION
Notice – off site
Inspection: Give notice so that inspection may be made of the following:
- Immediately prior to the acceptance of tender to view representative samples of all stock scheduled.
- After eight weeks of the growing on period.
- At 80% completion of stocking of plant material.
- At completion of stocking of plant material, deemed to be as close as practical to 100% in terms of
species and numbers.
- At the date of commencement of delivery.
- At a time to be determined to assess potting on procedures, if necessary.
12.2. PRODUCTS
12.2.1. PLANTS - GENERAL
Supply
Supply trees with the following properties:

- Free from injury.
- Self-supporting.
- With calliper at any given point on the stem greater than the calliper at any higher point on the stem.
- Health: Foliage size, texture and colour at time of delivery consistent with that of healthy specimens
for the nominated species.
- Vigour: Extension growth consistent with that exhibited in vigorous specimens of the species
nominated.
- Damage: Free from damage and from restricted habit due to growth in nursery rows.
- Stress: Free from stress resulting from inadequate watering, excessive shade or excessive sunlight
experienced at any time during their development.
- Site environment: Grown and hardened off to suit anticipated site conditions at the time of delivery.
- Root development: Grown in their final containers for the following periods:
. Plants < 25 L size: More than 6 weeks.
. Plants > 25 L size: More than 12 weeks.
- Pests and disease: Free from attack by pests or disease.
- Native species with a history of attack by native pests: Restrict plant supply to those with evidence
of previous attack to less than 15% of the foliage and ensure absence of actively feeding insects.
Labelling
General: Clearly label individual plants and batches.
- Label type: To withstand transit without erasure or misplacement.
12.2.2. BELOW-GROUND QUALITIES – PLANTS
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Requirement: Supply plant material with a root system as follows:

- Well-proportioned in relation to the size of the plant material.
- Conducive to successful transplantation.
- Free of any indication of having been restricted or damaged.
Root inspection: If inspection is by the removal of soil test such as destructive inspection, sample as
follows:
- For > 100 samples: Inspect 1%.
- For < 100 samples: Inspect 1 sample.
Sample plants: Replace plants used in inspection.
Defective samples: Treat to correct the defects before planting
Rejection: Do not provide root bound stock.
12.2.3. ABOVE-GROUND QUALITIES - TREES
Clean stem height: < 40% of total tree height.
Pruning wounds
Pruning wounds: Restrict fresh (i.e. recent, non-calloused pruning wounds) to less than 20% of total
tree height.
Cut: Clean at the branch collar.
Diameter of wound: < 50% of the calliper immediately above the point of pruning.
Apical dominance
Species with an excurrent form: Defined central leader and the apical bud intact.
Crown symmetry
Crown distribution: Difference on opposite sides of the stem axis less than 20%.
Stem structure
Species with excurrent form: Single stem approximately in the centre of the tree and any deviation from
vertical less than 15°.
Species with decurrent form: Central stem below the required clean stem height is undivided and stem
junction at the point of division is sound.
Branch diameter: Less than or equal to one-half of the calliper immediately above the branch junction
for all species.
Included bark
Branch/stem bark ridges: Convex at junctions between stems and branches and between co-dominant
stems. Except where bark is likely to remain strong.
Trunk position
Variation in distance from the centre of the trunk to the extremity of the rootball: < 10%.
Compatibility of graft unions
Union between the scion and rootstock: Sound graft perimeter.
Diameter of the scion immediately above the graft: Equal to the diameter of the rootstock immediately
below the graft ± 20%.
Indication of north
Trees in containers greater than 100 L or of Size Index greater than 140: Label the northerly aspect
during growth in the nursery and maintain during transit.
12.2.4. BELOW-GROUND QUALITIES - TREES
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Trees in containers less than or equal to 45 L or ex-ground trees with a Size Index of less than or
equal to 70: Major division of roots at less than 100 mm intervals.
Trees in containers greater than 45 L or ex-ground trees with a Size Index greater than 70: Major
division of roots within the outer 50% of the rootball at less than 100 mm intervals.
Root direction
Requirement: Generally growing in an outwards (radial) or downward direction, and that any deviation
from the established direction less than 45º.
Trees with a calliper at ground level less than 40 mm: Make sure diameter of any non-conforming
roots at the extremity of the rootball is less than 25% of the calliper.
Trees with a calliper at ground level greater than or equal to 40 mm: Make sure diameter of any non-
conforming roots at the extremity of the rootball is less than 10 mm.
Rootball occupancy
Soil retention: On shaking or handling the unsupported rootball, at least 90% of the soil volume is to
remain intact.
Rootball depth
Rootball depth assessment for containers/rootballs greater than or equal to 45 L or larger:
- Depth: Not greater than maximum depth required and regardless of rootball size not more than
550 mm in depth.
- Diameter: ≥ depth.
Height of root crown
General: Make sure that root crown is at the surface of the rootball.
Non-suckering rootstock
Grafted cultivars/varieties: Supply trees grafted onto non-suckering rootstock.
12.2.5. SPECIMEN PLANTS
Properties
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Source: From locations where these plant materials are growing in natural ground conditions.
Non-containerised nursery stock: Required.
Presentation: Provide maximum initial impact at the time of project opening.
Properties: As documented in the Specimen plants schedule.
Preparation: Undertake the preliminary preparation of all specimen plants and the programming of all
necessary preparation works to assure readiness of specimen plants for transplanting to site when
required.
12.3. EXECUTION
12.3.1. WARRANTIES
True-to-species
Parties: Supplier(s) to the principal.
Form: All the plants supplied under these works are true-to-species and type, and free of disease,
fungal infection and/or any other impediment to their future growth and that they have been fully
acclimatised for the conditions of the site.
Submission of warranty: At the time of each delivery.
Maintenance
Form: Maintain all plant materials sourced and secured by the supplier throughout the procurement
and pre-transplanting maintenance period. Cover the cost of purchase, labour, equipment, transport
and materials to replace any losses, with plant materials of equivalent sizes and quality during the
warranty period. Ensure that it is physically possible for any or all of the on-site plant material to be
successfully prepared and transplanted.
Warranty period:
- Commencement: The date of contract.
- Completion: To cease in respect of any particular plant material upon issue of a delivery notice
issued by the contractor upon delivery to site.
- Earliest delivery date: One week after the date of contract.
12.4. SELECTIONS
12.4.1. SUPPLY
Plant material supply schedule
Refer to Planting Plans LP11 – LP14
FITNESS EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES
13.1. GENERAL
General
General: Provide landscape furniture and fixtures as documented.

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SUBMISSIONS
13.1.3.
Installation
General: Submit the manufacturer’s standard drawings and details showing methods of construction,
assembly and installation; with dimensions and tolerances.
Subcontractors
General: Submit names and contact details of proposed suppliers and installers.
Shop drawings
General: Submit the manufacturer’s shop drawings and details for shade sail and custom shelter
showing methods of construction, assembly and installation; with dimensions and tolerances.
Diagrammatic layouts: Coordinate work shown diagrammatically in the contract documents, and
submit dimensioned set-out drawings.
Record drawings: Submit all documented shop drawings amended to include changes made during the
progress of the work and up to the end of the defects liability period.
Services coordination: Coordinate with other building and service elements. Show adjusted positions
on the shop drawings.
Space requirements: Check space requirements of equipment and services indicated
diagrammatically in the contract documents.
Submission medium: dwg, pdf
Electronic or hard copy. Nominate alternatives or include both.
Drawing size: A1
Checking: Make sure that the drawings have been checked before submission.
The General requirements worksection contains umbrella requirements for all worksections.
13.1.4. INSPECTION
Notice
Inspection: Give notice so that inspection may be made of the following:

- Custom-built fixtures fabricated and ready to be delivered to the site.
- Furniture items delivered to site before installation.
- Setout prior to construction.
- Site locations or substrates prepared to receive furniture or fixtures before installation.
13.1.5. SUBMISSIONS
Subcontractors
General: Submit names and contact details of proposed supliers and installers.
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Installation
General: Submit the manufacturer’s standard drawings and details showing methods of construction,
assembly and installation; with dimensions and tolerances.
13.2. PRODUCTS
13.2.1. TIMBER
Recycled timber
- Type or species: YEMENIn hardwood
Hazard class
General: As defined in AS 1604.1.
Hardwood:
- Standard: To AS 2082.
- Durability class: To AS 1720.2.
Preservative treatment
Timber type: Provide only timbers with preservative treatment appropriate to the Hazard class.
Cut surfaces: Provide supplementary preservative treatment to all cut and damaged surfaces.
CCA treated timber: CCA treated timber is not to be used.
Wharf timber
- For custom shelter – supplied by Council (TBC)
13.2.2. CONCRETE
General
Standard: To AS 1379 Grade N20.
13.3. EXECUTION
13.3.1. FIXING
Erection
Line and level: Erect posts or poles vertically. Erect furniture items level. Provide a level area around
benches and seats where installed on slopes.
13.3.2. COMPLETION
Maintenance manual
General: Submit the manufacturers’ data as follows:
- Recommendations for service use, care and maintenance.
- List of manufacturers and suppliers of replacement parts.
13.3.3. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
This section is a general specification for the installation of various structures, play equipment, rocks
and furniture.
Set out
General: Set out the equipment and mark the positions of posts. Give Superintendent 48 hours notice
for inspection.
Excavation
Footings: Excavate holes so that they have vertical sides and a firm base. Remove surplus materials
from site, unless agreed otherwise with the Superintendent.
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Erection
Line and level: Erect posts or poles vertically. Erect furniture items level. Provide a level area around
benches and seats where installed on slopes.
Concrete footings
In ground: Place mass concrete around posts and finish with a weathered top falling 25mm from the
post to ground level.
On slabs: Provide welded and drilled post base flanges for fixing with masonry anchors to the concrete
and to manufacturer’s recommendations and details.
13.3.4. COMPLETION
Maintenance manual
General: Submit the manufacturers’ data as follows:
- Recommendations for service use, care and maintenance.
- List of manufacturers and suppliers of replacement parts.
Certificates
Provide a certificate of compliance for the following items:
- All play equipment manufactured and installed to YEMENIn Standards, including fall zones
13.4. SELECTIONS
13.4.1.
SEATS
13.4.2. FIXTURE
BARBEQUE
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SAND PIT
Materials:
- Aggregate: 15 mm gauge road base.
- Drainage: refer civil drawings
• Filter fabric: Terram 700 or equal approved
- Sand: Clean, sharp river sand.
Installation: Compact aggregate to 100 mm depth after installation of play structure components. Lay
agricultural pipe in aggregate and cover with filter fabric allowing for a fall of 1:75 towards the
agricultural pipe. Top up with 300 mm (Minimum) sand.
Coordinate construction of sand pit with specified and detailed edging materials.
NATURE PLAY ELEMENTS

Type: Sitting/retaining rock (RE1 & RE2)
Description: Use rock supplied by Council for retaining soil and for seating where located on the plan.
Refer to landscape details for further information.
Source: Council to supply approximately 40 pieces of rocks. Contractor to select appropriate rocks for
use as sitting/ retaining rock; make up for difference between Council supplied and total sitting/ retaining
rock requirement. Ensure imported rocks to match size/ type of rocks from Council.
Size: min 600x600x400mm
Supply suitable rocks that have been approved by the superintendent. Ensure the selected rocks are
rounded and/or flat tops and have nor sharp or protruding edges.
Set minimum one third in ground. Mortar slurry where required for stability.
Type: Flat Rock Steppers (F)

Description: Use sandstone flat rocks for steppers where located on the plan. Refer to landscape details
for further information.
Source: Carey Gully or equal approved
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Type: Bench Rock (BR)

Description: Use rocks supplied by Council to act as a bench where located on the plan. Refer to
landscape details for further information.
use as bench rock; make up for difference between Council supplied and total bench rock requirement.
Ensure imported rocks to match size/ type of rocks from Council.
Type: Sitting Rock (SR)

Description: Use rocks supplied by Council for retaining soil and for seating where located on the plan.
Refer to landscape details for further information.
use as sitting rock; make up for difference between Council supplied and total sitting rock requirement.
Ensure imported rocks to match size/ type of rocks from Council.
Size: min 600x600x400mm
Type: Log
Description: use logs as supplied by Council and have no significant structural termite damage and
install as per detail and landscape plan.
Confirm locations and log selection with superintendent prior to fixing to the ground.
Log dimensions: Mixed sizes nominally 400-600mm diameter x 1.8 – 3.0m length
Finish: Debark, oil, round off and bevel all edges to ensure smooth finish. Fill any minor cracks with
timber putty, colour to match the colour of the timber suitable for outdoor use. Top of log to be shaved
30mm to provide flat surface.
Installation: Verify heights onsite with superintendent. Logs to be notched together and bolted to prevent
slippage with 20mm mortar joints between logs. Ensure log surface is sturdy and secure to prevent any
possible movement.
Any logs and rounds with cracks of more than 5mm will be rejected. Type:
Timber Stumps
Description: Recycled timber stumps to be cut and set in the ground at varying heights, min 300-
500mm and spacings at min. 200-400mm in between. Mark up layout with spray paint and seek
approval from superintendent.
Refer to landscape details and plans for further information.
Log dimensions: 300mm to 400mm rounds.
Source: Council supplied.
Finish: De-bark, oil, round off and bevel all edges to ensure smooth finish. Fill any minor cracks with
timber putty, colour to match the colour of the timber suitable for outdoor use.
Any logs and rounds with cracks of more than 5mm will be rejected. Ensure bitumen gripset applied to
timber that contacts the ground/ mulch.
Type: Upright Timber

Description: Recycled timber stumps to be cut and set in the ground at varying heights min 1800-
2300mm and spacings at min. 350-900mm in between.
Mark up layout with spray paint and seek approval from superintendent.
Refer to landscape details and plans for further information.
Log dimensions: 200mm – 250mm rounds.
Finish: De-bark, oil, round off and bevel all edges to ensure smooth finish. Fill any minor cracks with
timber putty, colour to match the colour of the timber suitable for outdoor use.
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Any logs and rounds with cracks of more than 5mm will be rejected. Ensure bitumen gripset applied to
timber that contacts the ground/ mulch. Provide 2x climbing notches to 50% of the timbers selected
randomly. See details.
Type: Circular Platform

Type: Timber Platform Bench
Description: Circular timber platform bench, Formboss corten steel circle 1400 x 500mm frame
Battens: Eco-accredited hardwood Jarrah stained with anti-graffiti coating.
Finish: hammered finish to corten steel for textured effect
*Provide shop drawings to Superintendent including internal frame for approval prior to ordering
materials and construction
Refer to landscape construction details for further information
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MAINTENANCE
14.1. GENERAL
General
Selections: Conform to Selections.

Landscape maintenance: Maintain the contract area during the landscape maintenance period.
Landscape maintenance period: 12 Months with an option for the City of Port Adelaide Enfield to
extend for another 12 months.
Summary of responsibilities:
- Watering of lawn, garden bed areas and WSUD gardens.
- Weeding of lawn, garden bed areas, and pavement.
- Supply and spreading of fertiliser to lawn, garden bed areas.
- Supply and installation of mulch to existing garden bed areas.
- Pruning, trimming and tree surgery.
- Pest and disease control of lawn, shrubs and trees.
- Mowing and edge trimming to all lawn areas including collection and removal of clippings.
- Replacement of dead or failed plants.
- Maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Removal of rubbish and debris.
- Keeping of a log book.
- Monthly reports.
Maintenance procedures: To accepted horticultural and arboricultural practice.
14.1.2. THE SITE
Site restrictions
Entry permits: Make available, to persons entering designated secure areas, valid entry permits.
Ensure these persons comply with conditions of entry.
List: At least 10 working days before entry is required, submit the full name, address, and date and
place of birth of persons required to enter designated secure areas.
- Purpose of submission: Review.
Protection of persons and property
Temporary works: Provide and maintain required barricades, guards, fencing, shoring, temporary
roadways, footpaths, signs, lighting, watching and traffic flagging.
Accessways, services: Do not obstruct or damage roadways and footpaths, drains and watercourses
and other existing services in use on or adjacent to the site. Determine the location of such services.
Property: Do not interfere with or damage property which is to remain on or adjacent to the site,
including adjoining property encroaching onto the site, and trees.
Rectification
Accessways, services: Rectify immediately any obstruction or damage to roadways and footpaths,
drains and watercourses and other existing services in use on or adjacent to the site. Provide
temporary services whilst repairs are carried out.
Property: Rectify immediately any interference or damage to property which is to remain on or adjacent
to the site, including adjoining property encroaching onto the site, and trees.
14.1.3. GENERAL
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Parties to the contract: The contractor and the principal.
Renegotiation: At the expiry of the contract and after reassessment of the specification.
Payment
Retention: The contract amount, for payment during the maintenance period.
Bond: Equal to one month’s maintenance.
Expenditure of the bond: By the principal upon unsatisfactory maintenance, to employ others to carry
out such work.
Contractor and staff
Affiliation: Suitable professional qualifications acceptable to the principal.
Representative: Nominate a senior partner/personal experienced in maintenance nursery practices and
horticulture, to be responsible for taking and carrying out instruction, and reporting to the principal.
Special instructions
Priority: If instructed by the principal attend to certain areas and procedures as a priority. Obtain
approval for additional costs prior to commencement of works.
Reporting
Monthly report: Submit regular reports by the last Friday of each month:
- Of the general status of works.
- Include soil test results as required for the fertilising programs.
- Plant replacement requirements.
Incident reports: Report immediately verbally and confirmed in writing any disturbance or incidence
affecting or likely to affect the day to day scheduling of works.
Notice
Inspection: Provide two days notice of the following operations:
- Application of herbicide.
- Application of fertiliser.
- Watering.
- Each site maintenance visit.
- Public amenity: Give notice of any work affecting public access or amenity on the Thursday of the
week before the work is planned.
Log book
Records: Log the following on a weekly basis:
- Description, time and method of application of toxic material.
- Maintenance work details.
- Inclement weather to verify inability to carry out work within the specified time frame.
Availability: Upon request.
Disruption of works by others
Other contractors: Make arrangements to work around the disturbance.
Warranty
Form: All the plants supplied under these works are true-to-species and type, and free of disease,
fungal infection and/or any other impediment to their future growth and that they have been fully
acclimatised for the conditions of the site.
Submission of warranty: At the time of each delivery.
Plant hire
Existing arrangements: Take responsibility for the re-hiring, installation, care and maintenance of all
internal plant material currently under existing plant hire contract for the duration of the maintenance
contract.
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14.2. EXECUTION
14.2.1. GENERALLY
Weeding
Weeds: Unwanted broadleaf plants and grasses considered invasive to the locality. Program:
- Lawns: Quarterly and as determined by the relationship of the general lawn condition and weed
growth.
- Trees and shrubs: As required for planted, paved and mulched areas to be weed free when
observed at bi-weekly intervals.
Method: Clear and keep clear vigorous ground covers 200 mm from the base of any shrub or tree:
- Small areas: By hand.
- Large areas: Proprietary herbicides.
Herbicide application: Avoid windy days or if rain is likely to follow within 12 hours.
Apply:
- To the manufacturer’s instructions and material data and safety sheets.
- When the weather is humid with moderate temperatures and maximum sunlight.
- When the ground has adequate soil moisture.
Pest and disease control
The contractor is responsible for the control of any pest or disease which may affect the lawn and
garden bed areas.
Actions:
- Identify the problem.
- Execute the correct treatment until the problem has been eliminated.
- Apply hazardous material out of normal working hours.
- Protect staff and public.
14.2.2. LAWN
Mowing and trimming
Litter: Remove litter and fallen branches prior to mowing.
Height: Consistent with the growth habit of the grass variety and maintained at 25 mm to 40 mm
throughout the year.
Program: Weekly during the mowing season, November to March, and at bi-weekly intervals during
April to October. Do not mow under wet conditions.
Raking: Once every month before mowing during the mowing season with a flexible rake. On alternate
mowings, adopt a north-south and east-west pattern.
Edges: At the same time as mowing, trim lawn edges to plant beds, pathways, base of trees and other
obstacles. Ensure trees and shrubs are not damaged.
Non-selective herbicide: Ensure application does not exceed the area limits of normal manual trimming.
Repair all damage from overuse or over spray.
Fertilising
N:P:K (nitrogen:phosphous:potassium) ratio: Balanced 10:4:6.
Rate: To the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Regular application: Each September and April.
Additional application: Each November and February at reduced rates.
Soil pH adjustment: Apply additional fertilisers and soil conditioners as indicated from soil testing or
from the physical soil structure. Maintain a pH range of 5.5 – 6.5.
pH testing program: Two year schedule commencing in the first year of the contract. Spreading:
- Dry: Crush lumps and broadcast dry material by hand or mechanically when the lawn is dry.
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- Spray: Acceptable.
- Ensure fertiliser does not leach to adjoining planted beds particularly those with sensitive native
trees and shrubs.
Topdressing
Topdressing material for established lawns: Weed free imported sandy topsoil to a depth of 5 mm.
Program: The spring following establishment.
Topdressing material for remediation of depressions or irregularities: Apply coarse or medium soil, to
AS 4419, suitable for application to turf or grass seeded areas.
Renovation
Well established lawns of sandy soil profile: Renovate by dethatching or verti-cutting.
Program: In association with and prior to topdressing and fertilising procedures.
14.2.3. TREES AND SHRUBS
Pruning and trimming
General: Prune to reflect the natural growth flowering and regrowth habit of the individual species.
Shrubs: Prune after flowering.
Program: Spring and Summer and on a spot basis as required.
Hedge trimming: Schedule trimming at times which will maintain the character and design of hedges.
Allow up to three times per season.
Tip pruning: Do not remove buds before the flowering season in those plants that have terminal flowers.
- Purpose: To encourage development of new shoots during the active growing season.
- Method: The removal of the top 25 mm or growing tip of each branch.
Radical pruning:
- Purpose: To maintain a hedge or formal shape or when a particular problem, growth habit, damage,
or disease requires branch removal.
- Clear and keep clear vigorous groundcovers 200 mm from the base of any shrub or tree.
- Use only tools fit for purpose.
Trees: Prune to:
- Eliminate diseased or damaged growth, avoid inter-branch contact and thin out crowns in a natural
manner.
- Maintain sight lines to signs and lights.
- Maintain visibility for personal security.
Tree branch removal:
- To AS 4373.
- Give notice and engage a suitably qualified 'arborist'.
Fertilising
Fertilising program: Base the program on soil testing results.
Soil testing: Undertake soil tests as follows:
- At the commencement of the contract.
- Take samples from a cross section of planting beds.
Soil pH adjustment: Apply additional fertilisers and soil conditioners as indicated from soil testing or
from the physical soil structure. Maintain a pH range of 5.5 – 6.5.
Shrubs:
- N:P:K ratio: Balanced 10:4:6.
- Rate: To the manufacturer’s recommendation and cultivate two rows into the soil 100 mm deep.
- Regular application: Each September and March.
- Ensure the appropriate dosage for sensitive native species.
Trees:
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- Application: Apply pill to the root zone at a distance from the trunk equal to the spread of the foliage.
Make holes 400 mm deep to take the pill. Backfill with sand, equally spaced around the plant.
Micro nutrients: Apply 1 kg of urea in 20 litres of water per 100 m2, through a hose proportioner every
four weeks during Summer.
Stakes and ties
Generally: If plants are unable to be self supported or if stakes are damaged, stake or restake the plants
as follows:
- Drive three hardwood stakes placed obliquely with the first stake on the opposite side to the
prevailing winds.
- Do not single stake large plants.
If plants are robust with well developed systems and are strong enough to no longer require support,
remove stakes and ties.
Plant replacements
General: Replace all evergreen plants that have died or lost 50% of their normal foliage cover. Provide
replacement plants as follows:
- Of the same species and variety and of the closest commercially available size.
- Of uniformly high quality stock equal to the best commercially available.
- Representative of optimum growth for the species as restricted by the container size.
- With a balanced root system in relation to the size of the plant and conducive to successful
transpiration. Inspect the root conditions of plants by knocking plants from their containers.
- Without signs of having been stressed at any stage during their development due to inadequate
watering, excessive shade/sunlight, suffered physical damage or have restricted habit due to growth
in nursery rows.
- Healthy, well grown, hardened off specimens of good shape and free from pests and disease.
- Well rooted and without any indication of having been restricted (pot bound) or damaged at any
time.
- Been grown in their final containers for not less than twelve (12) weeks.
14.2.4. WATERING
Lawn and planted areas
Generally: Maintain a vigorous healthy appearance.
Application rates: Soak to a depth of 150 mm for lawn and 300 mm for planting. Avoid frequent
dampening of the surface. Allow the surface of the soil to partially dry out between waterings. Confirm
soaked depth and record in the log book.
Timing: Water at times of day to minimise water evaporation loss. Do not water during the hottest period
of Summer days.
Public areas without installed watering systems: Water only in excessive dry periods. Make available
all necessary equipment to carry out hand and sprinkler watering as required.
Water restrictions: Coordinate the water supply and confirm the watering regime against federal and
state government legislation and restrictions at the time.
Hand watering
General: Manually water all lawn and planting areas in the absence of an irrigation system or until the
proposed irrigation system is fully operational.
Irrigation
Irrigation system program: To suit the following:
- The precipitation requirements of the individual zones/stations with regard to types of plants.
- The infiltration rate of the soil/medium and associated physical factors seasons, evaporation,
exposure, topography, local authority restrictions.
- An allowance for adjustment or shut down during and after periods prolonged heavy rains.
- To co-ordinate water supply and to confirm watering regime against federal and state government
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Equipment maintenance:
- Check all components for proper operation.
- Repair or replace damaged component with equivalent parts.
- Flush any dirt or foreign matter from the system and clear all blockages.
Operation: Ensure by adjustment or replacement of components, that the overall operation of the
system is efficient and operational for the entire planting establishment period.
Supervision: Prevent excessive use of water.
Programming
Automated systems: Check that they are programmed to coincide with optimum periods of water
pressure and water absorption.
Public access: Do not inconvenience persons occupying the site by water spray or block normal
pedestrian or traffic flow.
14.2.5. MULCHING
General
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Clean up: Remove all mulching materials off lawn or paved areas and maintain a clean and tidy
appearance when viewed on a weekly basis.
Depth: Maintain a minimum depth of:
- 75 mm for organic mulch
- 80 mm for inorganic mulch Top
up: Areas of excessive wear.
Appearance: Maintain to keep clean and tidy with no soil disturbance evident on the surface of the
mulch.
14.2.6. INCIDENTAL WORKS
Supplementary works
General: Execute the following:
- Removal of rubbish arising from maintenance work.
- Removal of leaf litter fortnightly during leaf fall.
- Wash paving on completion of herbicide application.
Compacted rubble
Keep weed free. Ensure no sinkage or edge dispersement, repair as necessary.
Furniture, signage and barriers
Scope: All fixed and movable features noted in the record drawings.
Furniture and pots:
- Move and relocate as required for maintenance of the area.
- Repair or replace items damaged by the maintenance contract staff.
Signage: Maintain sight line visibility.
Drains
General: Inspect and clean all drainage structures and pit covers and ensure that they are in proper
working order.
Frequency: As required so that all overflow drains are cleared when observed at fortnightly intervals.
14.3. SELECTIONS
14.3.1. MAINTENANCE REPORT SCHEDULE
Monthly reports
Minimum requirements: Check list.
Item Action
Item Action
Plant material Replace failed plants
Additional planting
Treat for disease or insect attack
Tree surgery
Fertilising generally
Fertilising for specific nutrient deficiencies
Thin out planting
Pruning/trimming
Turf Returfing
Seeding
Treat for disease
Topdressing
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Mowing/trimming
Soil Erosion/bank stabilisation
Additional soil
Soil conditioner
Weeding
Mulch Top up mulch
Rubbish removal Generally remove bottles, paper, cigarette butts
etc.
Remove leaf, litter from path and paved areas
Irrigation Replace parts
Repair
Clean out
Adjust
Clean out subsurface drains
Paving and pathways Repair dips, hollows, irregularities
Remove stains and graffiti
Replace sections of uplift
Clear main pathway drains of debris
Weeding
Test against AS 4663
Fencing Repair fencing
Furniture and hard fixtures Picnic Settings/Seats
Bollards
Shelters
Drinking Fountain
Bike racks
Bins
14.3.2. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE SCHEDULE

Maintenance scope of works
Minimum attendance: Check list.
WEEK SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER
(Sept, Oct, Nov) (Dec, Jan, Feb) (Mar, Apr, May) (Jun, Jul, Aug)
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WEEK SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER

(Sept, Oct, Nov) (Dec, Jan, Feb) (Mar, Apr, May) (Jun, Jul, Aug)
1 Mow and trim Mow lawns; weed Mow lawns Weed
lawns
2 Weed; trim and Weed; mow lawns, Weed; mow lawns, Mow and trim
adjust trees and trim and adjust trim and adjust lawns Trim and
shrubs trees and shrubs trees and shrubs adjust trees and
shrubs
3 Mow and fertilise Mow lawns; weed; Mow and trim lawn Weed
lawns; treat plant treat plant material
material for insects for insects and
and disease disease
4 Weed; topdress, Weed; mow and Weed; mow lawns; Mow lawns; issue
condition lawns trim lawns; issue issue maintenance maintenance report
and oversow bare maintenance report report
patches; issue
maintenance report
5 Fertilise all trees Mow lawns; weed Mow lawns Mow lawns
and shrubs in
garden beds; mow
and trim lawns
6 Weed; inspect Mow lawns; check Weed; inspect Mow and trim
mulch for and adjust irrigation mulch for lawns; treat for
deficiencies in deficiencies in insects and
cover; check and cover; check and disease; check and
adjust irrigation adjust irrigation adjust irrigation
7 Reinstate mulch as Mow lawns; weed Reinstate mulch as Weed
required; treat plant required; mow, trim
material for insects and fertilise lawns
and disease; mow
lawns
8 Weed; inspect Mow and trim Weed; inspect Mow lawns; Inspect
condition of paving lawns; inspect condition of paving condition of paving
and furniture; issue condition of paving and furniture; issue and furniture; issue
maintenance report & furniture; issue maintenance report maintenance report
maintenance report
9 Mow and trim Mow lawns; treat Mow lawns Weed
lawns plant material for
insects and
disease
10 Weed; mow lawns Mow and topdress Weed; treat plant Mow and trim
lawns material for insects lawns
and disease
11 Mow and fertilise Mow lawns; trim Mow and trim Prune back trees
lawns; trim and and adjust lawns; lawns; trim and and shrubs after
adjust trees and weed adjust trees and flowering
shrubs shrubs
12 Weed; mow lawns; Mow, trim & fertilise Weed Mow lawns; treat
treat plant material lawns plant material for
for insects and insects and
disease disease
13 Check and adjust Check and adjust Check and adjust Check and adjust
irrigation; mow irrigation; mow irrigation; mow irrigation; weed;
lawns; issue lawns; weed; issue lawns; weed; issue issue maintenance
maintenance report maintenance report maintenance report report
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14.3.3. IRRIGATION SCHEDULE

Irrigation maintenance scope of works
Minimum attendance: Check list.
General:
Filters – mainline Monthly
Electrical source output (auto system) Monthly
Controller (automatic systems) Monthly
Operation – progression - Sta to Sta. Weekly
Proper activation of valves Monthly
Proper timing of stations Bi-annually
Proper time and day readings Weekly
Exterior appearance Bi-annually
Valve operation Bi-annually
Open, close completely (weeping) Weekly
Sprinkler operation Weekly
Rotaries – clogged nozzles Bi-monthly
Plant obstructed pattern Bi-monthly
Arc coverage Bi-monthly
Radius adjustment Bi-monthly
Pop-up action Bi-monthly
Riser seal leaks Bi-monthly
Set to grade Bi-monthly
Coverage pressure Bi-monthly
Rotational speed Bi-monthly
Clogged screens Bi-monthly
Head damage Bi-monthly
Piping Bi-monthly
Leaks – broken or cracked pipe As Needed
Bad solvent welds, bad threaded As Needed
Connection As Needed
Clogged pipe As Needed
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ALSABEEN –PARK -SANAA, YEMEN

REHABILITATION LANDSCAPING WORKS FOR AL-SABEEN PARK IN

United Nations Office for Project Services (“UNOPS”)

Table of contents .................................................................................................................................. 2

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1.1. EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES

1.2. SERVICE AUTHORITIES

1.3. MINERALS, FOSSILS AND RELICS

1.4. PROTECTION AGAINST FLOOD WATERS ETC.

1.5. CONTRACTOR’S OFFICES AND SHEDS

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1.7. SANITARY PROVISIONS

1.9. SITE MEETINGS

1.11. PROGRAMMING OF THE WORKS

1.12. ITEMS/ MATERIALS SUPPLIED BY PRINCIPAL

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1.13. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Services diagrammatic layouts

Inspection Notification Schedule

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1.18. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

1.21. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

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Format – soft copy

2.1. SITE INVESTIGATION

2.2. ADJOINING PROPERTIES / STRUCTURES

2.3. INSPECTION AND TESTING

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2.4. GEOTECHNICAL TESTING

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2.4.1. TEST METHODS

Modified maximum dry density AS 1289.5.2.1

Field Moisture Content AS 1289.5.8.1

Liquid Limit AS 1289.3.1.2

Plastic Limit AS 1289.3.2.1

Plasticity Index AS 1289.3.3.1

Linear Shrinkage AS 1289.3.4.1

Particle Size Distribution AS 1289.3.6.1

Los Angeles AS 1141.23

Wet Strength AS 1141.22

Location / Material Type Test Type Frequency of Testing (Min)

Location / Material Type Test Type Frequency of Testing (Min)

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General Fill (type A & B) Particle size distribution 1 per material

2.4.4. LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Roads Fill Foundation Level 2

2.4.5. RECORDS OF TESTS / CERTIFICATES

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• Services (water, sewer, common services)

2.6.2. HOLD POINTS

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Subgrades cultivated or prepared for placing topsoil

Submission of method for relocation of trees

3.2.2.1. Suitable Materials

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3.2.2.3. Oversized Suitable Materials