CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT

Part 7 – Parks and ReservesTABLE 7.1: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEITEM REGIME FREQUENCY TERM SEASON1. Mulching ingroundcover plantingareas for bark mulchCheck that mulch has not deterioratednor travelled and replace where qualityhas diminished below specificationOnly once afterplanting.- Winter-Spring2. Swale Inspectionsfor weed and pestcontrol, channel andplanting maintenance3. Other LESDInspections for weedand pest control,planting maintenance,tree maintenance4. ComplianceInspectionsrequirements.Check for problem weeds, dead plants,pest damage, replacement andremediation needs. If turfed, mow torequired height.Check for problem weeds, dead plants,pest damage, pruning and replacementneeds.Inspect that the planting scheme meetsthe design intentions (screening, viewsetc). (See also 6 below).5 Weed Control Manual removal of weeds or ‘knockdown’ herbicide. No spraying nearwaterways.6 Weed Control Manual removal of weeds or ‘knockdown’herbicide. No spraying nearwaterways.7 Weed Control –Marginal and WetZonesManual removal of weeds only ensuringminimal bank erosion and damage toexisting plantings occur. No sprayingpermitted. Ensure no debris enterswaterways.Monthly Up to 10 years Late Spring orearly Autumn6 Monthly Up to 10 years Early AutumnAnnuallyThe life of the plantingschemeEarly Autumn6 Monthly Up to 10 years. Late Spring andearly Autumn ifpossible.AnnuallyThe life of the plantingscheme.Late Spring orearly Autumn.6 Monthly Up to 10 years. Late Spring andearly Autumn ifpossible.Code of Practice for Subdivision and Development – Edition 5 October 2010 Page 120