Checklist – CAC058M
Landscape and Revegetation Works – Materials and Construction (MRTS16)
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Requirements
Addressed
Plans and Proposals
Cl 5.2.1
Submission of Non-Potable Water Plan (MRTS16 Appendix Form H). Witness Point
 Has a plan been submitted where non-potable water (dam,
creek, river and bore water) is proposed for use?
– refer Cl 7.9.2
 Assessment of suitability is not required as the Contractor has
chosen to use non-potable water.
 Is the Contractor managing use of the material to ensure it
does not have negative impacts on soil and vegetation?
 Note: Plan does not include Recycled Water – refer Cl 7.9.1.
Comments/Observations
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Requirements
Cl 5.2.2
Submission of a Soil Management Plan – Construction (MRTS16
Appendix - Form A) and assessment of suitability.
Milestone Hold Point
Addressed
Comments/Observations
 Has the plan been submitted with the Environmental
Management Plan – Construction, prior to commencement of
clearing and grubbing?
 Has Section 1 Topsoil volumes assessment and Section 2
Integrated soil management activities been completed and coordinated with the Road Construction Program and topsoil
stripping operations?
Submission of updates to the Soil Management Plan –
Construction and assessment of suitability. Hold Point
 Are regular updates being provided throughout the duration of
the project as testing of stockpiled topsoil and cut/fill batter
subsoil occurs, and as amelioration strategies are developed?
 Testing, recommendations and amelioration strategies are
required before any MRTS16 soil-related activities can occur
(amelioration of subsoil/topsoil, ground preparation,
placement of topsoil).
Cl 5.3.1
Submission of a Seed Supply Proposal and assessment of
suitability. Hold Point
 Has the proposal been submitted within 30 days from
possession of site (or approval of documentation)?
Cl 5.3.2
Submission of a Plant Supply Proposal and assessment of
suitability. Hold Point
 Has the proposal been submitted within 30 days from
possession of site (or approval of documentation)?
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Cl 5.3.3
Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
Submission of a Plant Harvesting Proposal and assessment of
suitability. Hold Point
 Does the proposal include the specified plant species to be
harvested from site, including trees, saplings, plant cuttings,
turf grass sod, harvest location, harvesting method and
storage?
 Is a permit to harvest plants required – for example, when
tidally influenced plants are harvested from site? Refer to
MRTS51 and MRTS51.1.
Materials
Cl 7.2.3.1
Amelioration agents
 Has amelioration agents (lime, dolomite or gypsum) delivery
dockets, certifying material properties, been sighted and kept
as a record in the SMP-C?
Cl 7.2.5
Organic soil conditioner
 Has soil conditioner been tested by the supplier, using
Organic Soil Conditioner Testing (MRTS16 Appendix - Form
G) and complies with the material requirements?
 Have delivery dockets, certifying delivered material is sourced
from the complying tested material, been sighted and kept as
a record in the SMP-C in accordance with Cl 7.2.5.1?
Cl 7.3.2
 Has imported topsoil been tested by the supplier, using
Topsoil Testing (MRTS16 Appendix - Form C), and complies
with the material requirements.
 Have delivery dockets, certifying that the delivered material is
sourced from the complying tested material, been sighted and
kept as a record in the SMP-C in accordance with Cl 7.3.2.1?
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Cl 7.8.1.1
Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
Joint plant nursery inspections Witness Point
 Have plant nursery inspection been conducted to determine if
the specified plants being supplied meet the requirements of
Cl 7.8.1?
Construction
Cl 8.1.1.1
Subsoil sampling
 It is recommended the process of subsoil sampling is
witnessed.
 Has each distinct type of subsoil is sampled and tested
separately (look for differences in colour, texture, types or
layers)?
 Is each sample is a composite of sub-samples?
Cl 8.1.1.2
Weed-free condition prior to other ground preparation operations.
Witness Point
 Has the application of pesticides been carried out by a
licensed contractor?
 Are the herbicides proposed suitable for roadside use?
 Has the Contractor obtained a distribution permit where
herbicide is to be applied to a hazardous area (as defined by
the ACDCA)?
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Cl 8.1.1.3
Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
Application and incorporation of ameliorants to subsoil
Witness Point
 Compliance testing administered using a hold point is not
feasible for subsoil amelioration due to delay in construction
process (generally, turn-around-time from receipt of sample to
submission of test is one week).
Where machinery is used to spread ameliorant over a flat
areas, has an initial application of the amelioration
agent/s be calibrated by conducting a mat test or similar?
Where manual or other methods are being used on steep
batters, has an initial application of the amelioration
agent/s is marked out as a sample area to set the
standard for large scale applications, and photographed
for record keeping?
Has the application of ameliorants be periodically
observed and audited to ensure adequate material is
being used.
Where witnessing is not practicable, has the Contractor
be instructed to provide photographic and material
application records.
Cl 8.1.1.4
Ripping of subsoil Witness Point
 Has the compacted ground been shattered/de-compacted and
ameliorants incorporated into the subsoil?
 Has the operation been periodically observed and audited?
Cl 8.1.1.5
Cultivation of subsoil Witness Point
 Has the ground been tyned/broken/cultivated into a lose
material and ameliorants incorporated into the subsoil?
 Has the operation been periodically observed and audited?
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Cl 8.1.1.6
Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
Roughening of subsoil Witness Point
 Has the surface of the batter been lightly decompacted/shattered and ameliorants incorporated into the
subsoil?
 Has the operation been periodically observed and audited?
Cl 8.1.2.1
Topsoil sampling.
 It is recommended the process of topsoil sampling is
witnessed.
 Has each distinct type of topsoil been sampled and tested
separately (look for differences in colour and types or textures
and layers).
 Is each sample is a composite of sub-samples?
Cl 8.1.2.3
Manufactured site topsoil is in accordance with Form D –
Manufactured Site Topsoil Compliance Testing Hold Point
 Prior to spreading topsoil, has compliance testing been
conducted to confirm that site stockpiled topsoil has been
ameliorated sufficiently?
Cl 8.1.2.4
Installation of topsoil Witness Point
 Has topsoil been installed to the required depth (not enough
soil may not support establishment of vegetation while too
much topsoil is problematic on slopes as it causes slippages)?
 Has the operation been periodically observed and audited?
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Cl 8.2.1
Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
Seeding – General
 Has the ground been moistened (not saturated) with water
and wetting agent prior to seeding to at least the depth of
topsoil prior to seeding?
 Has an initial watering occurred immediately after installation
of treatment (except for hydromulch areas which should not
be watered to allow binder to set)?
 Has the correct type and amount of seed been used relative
to the area – refer to seed schedules on the drawings and/or
Item 3.2 Seeding of MRTS16.1?
 Has a sample area be marked out and a complying
application of seeding material applied to set the standard for
the treatment of the remaining area? For example, set out a
100 m² area, apply specified seeding treatment, photograph
and record as a reference when inspecting works.
 Has the operation been periodically observed and audited?
Cl 8.2.1.2
Broadcast seeding
 Has a sample area been installed as noted above in Seeding
– General?
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Cl 8.2.1.3
Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
Hydromulch seeding
 Has fibre and binder application rates are being applied as per
the specification or manufacturer's specification rates where
proprietary fibres are used?
Rates may vary depending on product type, batter slope
and condition of surface being treated.
At a minimum, application should cover all soil with fibre,
so soil is not visible. Rates may need to be increased
depending on the roughness of the surface (the rougher
the surface the more fibre is required).
 Has periodical audits of filling of the hydromulch tanker been
conducted to ensure that the right proportions of
fibre/binder/seed/fertiliser/other additives is correct and
consistent?
 Has a sample area been installed as noted above in Seeding
– General?
The amount of area and material a hydromulch tanker
can apply varies with size and type of product used
(some fibres require more water than others). Determine,
with the Contractor, the volume of the tanker and the area
it can treat per tank, based on the specified application
rate.
Cl 8.2.1.6
Straw mulch seeding
 Has a sample area been installed as noted above in Seeding
– General?
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Cl 8.2.1.7
Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
Organics blanket seeding
 Has the depth of the treatment been inspected to ensure
adequate material has been applied?
 Has seed and binders been witnessed being incorporated into
the mix?
 Has a sample area been installed as noted above in Seeding
– General?
Cl 8.2.2
Turfing
 Has the area been fertilised and moistened (not saturated)
with water and wetting agent, to at least the depth of topsoil,
prior to turfing?
 Has turf rolls been butted together to minimise gaps, and
rolled to provide good contact between the ground and turf
soil?
 Has turf been top dressed in pedestrianised areas?
 Has initial watering occurred immediately after installation of
turf?
Cl 8.2.3.1
Manufacture of site mulch
 Has the vegetation has been adequately mulched and
stockpiled – refer to Cl 7.6.1?
 Has the stockpile been watered thoroughly and turned once
every week for a minimum four weeks?
Cl 8.2.5
Plant delivery Witness Point
 Has a plant inspection been conducted to determine if the
specified plants supplied meet the requirements of Cl 7.8.1?
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Cl 8.2.5
Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
Installation of plants
 Has mulch been installed to the specified depth or, where
applicable, has matting been installed as per the
manufacturer's specifications?
 Has the area been moistened (not saturated) with water and
wetting agent, to at least the depth of topsoil, prior to planting?
 Inspect the set-out of plants prior to planting Cl 8.2.5.1.
Hold Point
 Has the operation been periodically observed and audited?
 Has staking or guying system been installed for advanced
stock?
 Has the initial watering occurred immediately after installation
of plants?
Cl 8.2.5.7
Harvesting of site plant material
 Has plant stock been harvested and managed in accordance
with the approved Plant Harvesting Proposal?
Cl 8.3.1
Planting bed edging
 Has planting bed edging been located as per the drawings?
Cl 8.3.2.1
Submission of an irrigation design plan Hold Point
Has the irrigation design been submitted and a determination
made as to its suitability?
Cl 8.3.2.2
Commissioning and testing of the irrigation system Hold Point
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Requirements
Addressed
Comments/Observations
 Has the irrigation system been flushed and fully tested, prior
to being covered?
 Has the system been tuned and balanced?
 Has the Regions Operations representative and, where
relevant, the Local Governments operations representative,
been trained in operating the system?
Cl 8.3.2.3
Irrigation warranties, manuals and as constructed drawings.
 Has the contractor supplied irrigation system warranties,
operating manuals and as constructed drawings?
 Have copies been given to the Regions Operations
representative and, where relevant, to the Local Governments
operations representative?
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