Penrith City Council

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION FOR

CIVIL WORKS

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Amendment History

Amendment Date

Council adopted working draft issue 14 October 2013

Exhibition issue 20 November 2013

Report to Council 30 November 2015

Adopted at Councils Policy Review 30 November 2015

Committee

Amended 22 June 2016

Amended June 30 2017

Amended October 31 2017

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 1
2. ENGINEERING PROCEDURES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL WORKS 2
2.1 Prior to Commencement of Works .......................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Appointment of Project Personnel .................................................................... 2
2.1.2 Consultation with Authorities and Private landowners ...................................... 4
2.1.3 Notice of Intention to Commence Works .......................................................... 5
2.1.4 Pre-Construction Site Meeting ......................................................................... 5
2.1.5 Provision for Traffic .......................................................................................... 5
2.1.6 Erosion and Sediment Control ......................................................................... 6
2.1.7 Public Liability Insurance Policy ....................................................................... 6
2.1.8 Site Fencing ..................................................................................................... 6
2.1.9 Performance Bond ........................................................................................... 6
2.2 Construction of Works ............................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Inspections ...................................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Disputes........................................................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Improved Construction Methods ...................................................................... 9
2.3 Completion of Works ............................................................................................. 10
2.3.1 Compliance Documentation ........................................................................... 10
2.3.2 Final Inspection.............................................................................................. 12
2.4 Subdivision/Occupation Certificate ........................................................................ 12
2.4.1 Statement of Compliance with the Development Consent .............................. 12
2.4.2 Compliance Certificate ................................................................................... 12
2.4.3 Acceptance of Works by the Principal Certifying Authority ............................. 13
2.4.4 Subdivision Plan and 88B Instrument............................................................. 13
2.4.5 Section 73 Sydney Water and other Utility Authorities Certificate................... 13
2.4.6 Bonds ............................................................................................................ 13
2.5 Bonded Works ...................................................................................................... 13
2.5.1 Subdivisions................................................................................................... 14
2.5.2 Other Development ........................................................................................ 14
2.5.3 Contributions for Outstanding Works ............................................................. 14
2.5.4 Contributions for Outstanding Works ............................................................. 14
3. SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT 15
3.1 General ................................................................................................................. 15
3.2 Erosion and Sediment Control Devices ................................................................. 15
3.3 Temporary Construction Access ........................................................................... 15
3.4 Sediment Basins ................................................................................................... 16
 3.5 Dust Control .......................................................................................................... 16
3.6 Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 16
3.7 Stabilisation of Disturbed Areas ............................................................................ 16
4. EARTHWORKS 18
4.1 Removal of Trees.................................................................................................. 18
4.2 Clearing and Disposal of Material ......................................................................... 18
4.3 Stripping of Topsoil ............................................................................................... 18
4.4 Unsuitable Material/Improper Works ..................................................................... 19
4.5 Embankments ....................................................................................................... 19
4.6 Grading and/or Filling of Lots ................................................................................ 19
4.7 Catch Drains ......................................................................................................... 20
4.8 Table Drains ......................................................................................................... 20
4.9 Earth Retaining Structures .................................................................................... 20
5. ROADWORKS 22
5.1 Pavement.............................................................................................................. 22
5.1.1 Boxing and Subgrade .................................................................................... 22
5.1.2 Sub-Base Course .......................................................................................... 23
5.1.3 Base Course .................................................................................................. 24
5.1.4 Roundabouts ................................................................................................. 24
5.1.5 Rural Road Shoulders.................................................................................... 24
5.1.6 Alternative Pavement Designs ....................................................................... 25
5.1.7 Recycled Pavement Materials ........................................................................ 25
5.2 Wearing Course .................................................................................................... 26
5.2.1 Single Coat Flush Seal .................................................................................. 26
5.2.2 Two Coat Flush Seal...................................................................................... 26
5.2.3 Asphaltic Concrete (AC) ................................................................................ 26
5.2.4 Rural Access Driveways / Roadways ............................................................. 27
5.3 Classified Roads ................................................................................................... 28
5.4 Public Utility Conduits ........................................................................................... 28
6. DRAINAGE WORKS 29
6.1 General ................................................................................................................. 29
6.2 Materials ............................................................................................................... 29
6.2.1 Steel Reinforced Concrete Pipes ......................................................................... 29
6.2.2 Fibre Reinforced Concrete Pipes (FRC)............................................................... 30
6.2.3 Unplasticised PVC Pipes ..................................................................................... 30
6.2.4 Other Pipe Materials ............................................................................................ 30
6.2.5 Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts .......................................................... 30
6.3 Pipe Bedding ........................................................................................................ 30
6.4 Pipe Laying & Laying of Culvert Sections .............................................................. 31
 6.5 Backfilling.............................................................................................................. 31
6.6 Subsoil Drains....................................................................................................... 32
6.7 Inter-allotment Drainage........................................................................................ 32
6.8 Road Drainage Pits ............................................................................................... 32
6.9 Open Drains.......................................................................................................... 33
6.10 Drainage Structures .............................................................................................. 34
6.11 Pipe Repairs ......................................................................................................... 34
7. CONCRETE WORKS 35
7.1 General ................................................................................................................. 35
7.2 Kerb and Gutter .................................................................................................... 35
7.3 Concrete Dish Crossings ...................................................................................... 36
7.4 Concrete Vehicular Crossings ............................................................................... 36
7.5 Concrete Footpath Paving and Pathways ............................................................. 37
7.6 Paving Units.......................................................................................................... 38
7.7 Traffic Management Decorative Thresholds .......................................................... 39
7.8 Kerb Ramps .......................................................................................................... 39
7.9 Concrete Access Driveways.................................................................................. 39
7.10 RoundAbouts ........................................................................................................ 39
8 SIGNAGE AND LINEMARKING 40
8.1 Guide Posts and Protection Fences ...................................................................... 40
8.2 Installation and Location of Road Signage ............................................................ 40
8.3 Holding Rail /”U” Rail ............................................................................................ 42
8.4 Street Name Signs ................................................................................................ 42
8. 5 Linemarking .......................................................................................................... 42
9. LANDSCAPINGWORKS 43
9.1 Grassing ............................................................................................................... 43
9.1.1 Preparation .................................................................................................... 43
9.1.2 Grassing by Seeding...................................................................................... 43
9.1.3 Fertilisers for Seeding .................................................................................... 43
9.1.4 Sowing ........................................................................................................... 45
9.1.5 Conventional Sowing and Mulching with Bitumen .......................................... 45
9.1.6 Supply and Planting of Turf Strips .................................................................. 46
9.1.7 Care and Maintenance of Grassed Areas ...................................................... 46
9.1.8 Establishment ................................................................................................ 46
9.2 Landscaped Areas ................................................................................................ 46
9.2.1 Clearing ......................................................................................................... 47
9.2.2 Ground Improvement ..................................................................................... 47
9.2.3 Topdressing of Existing Grassed Areas ......................................................... 47
9.2.4 Trees and/or Shrubs ...................................................................................... 47
 9.3 Stone Pitching and Rockwalls ............................................................................... 48
9.3.1 Stone Pitching................................................................................................ 48
9.3.2 Rock Walls..................................................................................................... 48
9.3.3 Materials ........................................................................................................ 48
9.3.4 Foundation Preparation – Rock...................................................................... 49
9.3.5 Foundation Preparation – Soil........................................................................ 49
9.3.6 Foundation Preparation – Inspection ............................................................. 49
9.3.7 Foundation Depth .......................................................................................... 49
9.3.8 Placement of Rock ......................................................................................... 49
9.3.9 Backfill – Materials ......................................................................................... 49
9.3.10 Backfill –Compaction ..................................................................................... 50
9.3.11 Appurtenant Structure .................................................................................... 50
9.3.12 Drainage – Surface Runoff ............................................................................. 50
9.3.13 Drainage – Subsoil Drain ............................................................................... 50
10. GLOSSARY 51
11. STANDARD DRAWINGS 55
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Contractors Check List
1. INTRODUCTION
This Specification has been prepared to provide engineering construction requirements for
the subdivision and development of land within the Penrith City Council area. This
Specification should be read in conjunction with Council’s Engineering Design Guidelines.

The aim of the Specification is to ensure that infrastructure associated with any development
is constructed to be safe, serviceable, economical to maintain and meets community
expectations.

Applicants should be aware that each development is required to be treated on its merits,
and that approval is dependent on the overall impact of the development and not solely on
compliance with minimum engineering standards.

Nothing in this Specification is to be construed as limiting, in any way, Council's rights to

impose differing conditions when approving development proposals, nor limiting the
discretion of Council's Engineering Services or City Works Managers or a nominated
representative to vary any necessary engineering requirements in respect of a particular
development or Council project, having regard to good engineering practice.

Any construction procedure or material that is not covered by this Specification shall only be
permitted where explicit written approval has been granted by Council’s Engineer. This may
require the submission of certification or compliance reports where appropriate.

Where work to be undertaken is not covered by this Specification, the relevant Australian
Standard, NATSPEC (AUSPEC), RMS Specification or industry best practice shall be
deemed to apply.

This Specification will be revised periodically to embrace new ideas and technologies and to
co-ordinate with updated Council planning and engineering policy.

Where discrepancies exist between this Specification and the Adopted “Design Guidelines
for Engineering Works for Subdivisions & Developments – 1997”, this Specification shall
take precedence.

For further clarification contact Council’s Development Engineer Section.

All standards and specifications referred to in this document are to be the current issue.

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2. ENGINEERING PROCEDURES FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL WORKS
2.1 PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF WORKS
Before any works are to commence, it is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that any
engineering approvals required, e.g. Construction Certificate, Roads Act Approval, Local
Government Approval etc. have been obtained. A copy of the engineering approval and
stamped approved Engineering Drawings shall be kept on site at all times. Refer to Council’s
Engineering Design Guidelines for further information in relation to obtaining approvals.

For all works that are to be undertaken within a dedicated public road, or where otherwise
conditioned on the development consent, the Applicant shall ensure that a performance
bond has been lodged with Penrith City Council in accordance with its Bond Policy.

2.1.1 APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL

It should be noted clearly by all parties that project personnel are contracting to the
Developer/Applicant and not to Council. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that
all works are carried out in a sound, efficient and workmanlike manner, in accordance with
sound engineering practice and principles, and are completed in accordance with the
approved Engineering Drawings and Specifications.

Final approval of the works rests with the Council, on the assurance of Council’s Engineer or
the accredited certifier that the Engineering Drawings and Specifications have been
complied with, and the construction satisfactorily completed.

If irregularities occur and are not rectified to the satisfaction of Council’s Engineer or the
accredited certifier or if work is covered before an inspection has been made, no guarantee
is given that the works will be accepted when application is made.

Project Manager
For developments involving complex engineering issues it is recommended that the
Applicant engages the services of an experienced Project Manager. It is the Project
Manager’s responsibility to ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the
development consent and to co-ordinate the delivery of the works.

Once the Project Manager has been engaged, Council's officers will have only one contact
that is co-ordinating the progress of the development. Time delays often arise where
inexperienced Applicants try to share the project management role.

The Project Manager must be readily available and have sufficient authority and ability to
discuss and resolve problems and act as the principal contact with Council.

A Developer who chooses to adopt this role must be aware that Council does not become
involved in co-ordinating activities or giving advice beyond Council responsibilities.

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Principal Certifying Authority
The Applicant must appoint a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) for each development
project. The PCA must be appointed a minimum of 2 days before the commencement of
works.

Council must be appointed as the Principal Certifying Authority for subdivisions, unless an
Accredited Certifier is permitted to act in this role under the Environmental Planning &
Assessment Act, or where permitted by an Environmental Planning Instrument.

An application form to nominate Council as the Principal Certifying Authority can be located
on Council’s website.

Certifying Authority
Council or an Accredited Certifier must be appointed to issue a Construction Certificate for
proposed subdivision and development works, and Council or an Accredited Certifier must
be appointed to undertake Compliance Inspections for subdivision and development works.
These roles are mutually exclusive and need not be carried out by the same Certifying
Authority.

The Certifying Authority for the compliance inspections will inspect the work to ensure the
contractor carries out the work in accordance with the approved Engineering Drawings and
Council's Specification. Any critical stage inspections nominated by the PCA will also need
to be carried out by the Certifying Authority.

Accredited Certifiers do not have authority to carry out inspections for works on Public
Roads where approval for the works is granted pursuant to the Roads Act, unless authorised
by the Roads Authority.

Superintendent/Supervisor
The Project Manager is to nominate a person to supervise all works on site. It is not the
Certifying Authority’s role to supervise construction. The Superintendent/Supervisor is to
liaise with the Project Manager regarding any instruction by the Certifying Authority. It is the
Superintendent/Supervisor’s role to ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with
the contract, approved Engineering Drawings, Council’s Specification, relevant legislation
and engineering best practice.

Principal Contractor
The Project Manager must appoint a Principal Contractor for the works who must be the
holder of a contractor licence (if any residential building work is involved), and notify the
Principal Certifying Authority of any such appointment.

It is the Principal Contractor’s role to ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with
the contract, approved Engineering Drawings, Council's Specification, relevant legislative
requirements and engineering best practice.

The Principal Contractor is responsible for the actions of any sub contractors on the site.
Any instruction issued by Council’s Engineer or the accredited certifier to a sub contractor is
considered to be an instruction issued to the Principal Contractor. It is the Principal
Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that procedures are in place on site to ensure that
instructions to the sub contractor are directed through appropriate channels.

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The Principal Contractor must ensure that they comply with their responsibilities under the
Work Health and Safety Act. All contractors must have a current Workers Compensation
Insurance Policy for all employees as required by Statute.

2.1.2 CONSULTATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS

Compliance with Development Consent conditions may require payments, approvals,
authorisations or works under the control of Utility Authorities, State and Federal Authorities
or Private Landowners. It is the responsibility of the Project Manager to make enquiries and
meet any additional requirements to enable compliance with the Development Consent and
relevant legislation.

Where conditions have been imposed by other authorities or private landowners the works
are required to be carried out in accordance with their requirements and Council’s.

The Developer is responsible for obtaining any permits and licences, meeting inspection and
works standards and gaining final approval of relevant Authorities and private landowners.

Principal Contractors are to ensure that they hold all relevant documentation regarding
requirements from other Authorities and private landowners before commencing any site
activities.

Utility Authorities
It is essential that Utility Authorities are consulted and that information is obtained regarding
the existence and location of utility mains and installations. Prior to the commencement of
the works the Applicant shall ascertain from the appropriate Public Utility Authority, Dial
Before You Dig (1100), and/or the Council, the position and depth of all existing services
which may be interfered with during the excavation and/or construction of the works. The
Applicant shall take every precaution to avoid damage to any utility service within, or
adjacent to, the limits of the works and will be held responsible for any such damage caused
by him or his agents, directly or indirectly.

If, during the conduct of the works, any alteration or damage to existing services is
occasioned, it will be the responsibility of the Applicant to make the necessary arrangements
for rectification with the appropriate authority. All alterations and repairs will be carried out to
the requirements of the appropriate authority and written clearance is to be obtained from
the relevant authority prior to the final inspection.

Where required, water, sewer, electricity supply, street lighting, communication and, gas
services shall be provided in accordance with the relevant Authority requirements and any
other conditions set by Council.

Utility drawings shall be provided to the Principal Certifying Authority and Certifying Authority
by the principal contractor prior to the Commencement of Works.

State and Federal Authorities

There is a number of State and Federal Authorities which have control over development
works in various ways. A consent, licence, permit, permission or form of authorisation may
be required by these authorities. These Authorities may hold powers to impose penalties,
halt works or require restoration works.

Irrespective of any Council requirement or absence thereof, all work shall be carried out in
accordance with the requirements of these Authorities and related Legislation and
Regulations.

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The Project Manager is generally responsible for ensuring all necessary approvals are
obtained and that any requirements are conveyed to his Principal Contractor through the
provision of relevant plans and documents.

Private Landowners
Private property is often directly affected by development related works. It is the
responsibility of the Developer to obtain landowners’ consents to enter onto private lands to
undertake works. The Applicant or his representative(s) shall not commit any act of trespass
and shall effectively protect all adjoining properties and owners thereof against any loss,
damage or injury that may occur through the carrying out of the works.

In such cases Council may require that a deed of agreement protected by a caveat be
entered into between the Developer, the Landowner and Council to ensure the creation of
easements, rights of way or restrictions as to user.

Where an adjoining owner’s consent or right-of-entry was obtained for work on adjoining
lands, the Applicant must obtain a written clearance from that adjoining owner confirming
that they are satisfied with the completed works, and a copy of such written clearance shall
be forwarded to the PCA.

2.1.3 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO COMMENCE WORKS

A minimum of 2 days before commencement of works, the developer must notify to the
Council, and the Principal Certifying Authority (if that is not the Council), of intention to
commence works.

The notice of intention to commence work must be in writing and shall be accompanied by
the following documentation as relevant or as described in the Development Consent.

 Sediment and Erosion Control Plan

 Traffic Control Plan/Traffic Management Plan
 Application for the use of alternative or recycled materials not covered by this
Specification
 Management of the Worksite Plan
 Road Naming Application
 Street Tree Plan
 Pavement Design
 Street Lighting (forms for Council’s acceptance)
 Proof of all contractors’ Public Liability Insurance

2.1.4 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SITE MEETING

Prior to the Commencement of Works the Project Manager shall arrange for and co-ordinate
a site meeting including the Principal Certifying Authority, Certifying Authority,
Superintendent/Supervisor, Principal Contractor and Council. The aim of the meeting is to
review the Engineering Drawings on site and identify any constraints or issues that require
further consideration. The site meeting is an opportunity to raise any issues with the
Engineering Drawings or clarify conditions of consent with all parties present and handover
of Council’s latest specifications.

2.1.5 PROVISION FOR TRAFFIC

Where applicable, the Applicant shall provide a Traffic Management Plan and/or any Traffic
Control Plans to Council prior to commencement of works. The Traffic Management Plan
shall consider site access and the route in which construction traffic will travel to and from
the site.

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In respect of construction work adjoining existing streets or pavements, the Applicant shall
provide proper fencing, barriers, signs, lighting and supervision of all work and such
temporary roadwork and footways, as may be necessary for the accommodation and
protection of pedestrians, vehicles, the public and animals.

Appropriate traffic warning signs shall be erected in accordance with the requirements of
AS1742 (2014) – “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices” and/or RMS Work Near Traffic
“Traffic Control at Work Sites Version 4”.

If necessary, the Applicant shall provide for traffic by its diversion to an alternative route
approved by Council’s Engineer, or by the formation of side tracks alongside the work, or by
the construction of one-half of the road at a time, leaving the other half available for traffic.

The temporary closing of a road and/or the provision of a temporary road shall be
undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act and Roads Act.
All costs involved shall be borne by the Applicant. It is recommended that early contact be
made with Council’s Engineer for any road closure proposal to ensure all necessary
approvals are obtained, including that of the Local Traffic Committee where necessary.

All Traffic Control Plans must be prepared by a suitably qualified contractor with the
appropriate training and certification from the Roads & Maritime Services (RMS).

2.1.6 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

Prior to Commencement of Works, sediment and erosion control measures shall be installed
in accordance with Part 3 of this Specification.

Prior to undertaking any further works, the sediment and erosion control measures are to be
inspected by the Certifying Authority for compliance with the approved sediment and erosion
control plan.

2.1.7 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY

Contractors or sub-contractors engaged on Development or Subdivisional Works or when
working in or connecting to public roads shall obtain Public Liability Insurance for a minimum
cover value of $20million before commencing construction. The policy shall specifically
indemnify Council from all claims arising from the execution of works.

A copy of the Public Liability Insurance policy shall be forwarded to Council prior to
commencement of works noting the policy expiration date. The period of the policy must be
sufficient to complete the subject works.

2.1.8 SITE FENCING

Each Construction / Development site shall be adequately fenced in accordance with the
requirements of Work Cover NSW.

2.1.9 PERFORMANCE BOND

Prior to the issue of a Roads Act approval or Construction Certificate a Performance Bond
may be lodged with Council to ensure the satisfactory completion of the works. The bond
may be called up if works are not completed to the satisfaction of Council. At the completion
of works the Performance Bond will be refunded upon lodgement of a Maintenance Bond.
The Maintenance Bond will be held for a period of 12 months to cover the defects liability
period. The value of the Performance Bond and Maintenance Bond is determined in
accordance with Council’s adopted fees and charges.

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2.2 CONSTRUCTION OF WORKS
This section sets out requirements to be considered and monitored during the construction
of the works. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the construction site is
kept in a safe and tidy manner at all times, including where the site interfaces with public
roads or lands. Security safety fencing and any traffic control measures are to be continually
maintained to ensure the site is safe to the public and to prevent unauthorised vehicle and
pedestrian traffic from entering the site. The ongoing maintenance of sediment and erosion
control and dust control measures shall be monitored at all times in accordance with Section
3 of this Specification.

2.2.1 INSPECTIONS
All civil works carried out as part of the subdivision or development works shall be inspected
by Council’s Engineers or the accredited certifier for compliance with the Development
Consent, approved Engineering Drawings and Council’s Specification.

It should be noted that inspections by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier do not
relieve the Applicant of the responsibility to supervise, or arrange the supervision of, the
work as indicated. An inspection by Council’s Engineer or the accredited certifier is for the
purpose of enabling certification to the Council, when the works have been completed, that
they have been properly carried out in accordance with the approved Engineering Drawings
and Council’s Specification, and they are in a satisfactory state for the Council to take them
over. Consequently, any defects that develop before the work is finally accepted by the
Council shall be rectified, even though the defective work may have been previously
inspected by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. Failure by the Applicant to
comply with all reasonable requests and directions from Council’s Engineer or the accredited
certifier will be sufficient reason for the Council to withhold final acceptance of the works.

Where inspections are required outside normal Council working hours, it will be necessary to
request such inspections in writing to Council or the accredited certifier and will be
conditional upon the Applicant accepting all costs involved in Council’s Engineer or the
Accredited Certifier undertaking such inspections.

Twenty four hours (one working day) notice must be given to Council’s Engineer or the
Accredited Certifier for any inspection and subsequent work is not to be carried out until after
the inspection. A Certificate of Inspection will be issued following each inspection by
Council’s Engineer noting whether or not the works have been approved.

The following schedule contains what Council requires as mandatory inspections. It is the
responsibility of the Project Manager/Applicant to ensure that mandatory inspections are
carried out in accordance with the schedule.

Soil Erosion and Sediment Control

 Implementation of erosion and sediment controls,
 Construction of major controls (i.e. basins, gabions, mattresses, shot-creting etc),
 Internal sediment/pollution control devices,
 Removal of sediment basins/fencing etc,
 Revegetation and stabilisation of disturbed areas, and
 Final inspection.

Traffic Control
 Implementation of traffic control,
 Maintenance of traffic control during works, and

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  Removal of traffic control.

Bulk Earthworks / Filling

 Embankments as per Section 4.5

Construction of Drainage Works (including inter-allotment drainage)

 Sub soil pipes in the trench before back fill of aggregate
 Pipes before backfilling (alignment, trench excavation, bedding and pipe class),
 Bedding material compacted to haunch
 Trench backfill compaction,
 Pit bases and headwall aprons,
 Pit walls/wing walls/head walls,
 Pipe to pre-fabricated pit connections
 Internal inspection of pipeline
 Concrete pit tops/ lintels
 Connection to existing system,
 Tailout works, and
 Final inspection.

Construction of Road Pavement

 Boxing, including depth and profile,
 Sub-grade proof roll,
 Sub-soil drainage,
 Sub-base proof roll for kerb and gutter,
 Sub-base proof roll between kerbs (layers not exceeding 200mm),
 Dish crossings prior to pouring,
 Formwork and reinforcement for concrete pavements,
 Kerb during laying, including provision of roofwater outlets, laybacks and pram ramps,
 Segmental paving units,
 Sub-base depth and profile,
 Kerb alignment,
 Base course proof roll,
 Base course profile,
 One coat flush seal,
 1st layer of AC and wearing course,
 Kerb final,
 Final inspection.

Provision of Street Furniture

 Street furniture (including street signs, guideposts, guardrail etc), and
 Erection of fencing adjoining public/drainage reserves.

Vehicular Crossings

 Laybacks,
 Vehicular Crossings.

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Verge Works
 Footpath trimming and turfing (to ensure 4% fall),
 Formwork, including reinforcing jointing etc, for cycleways, path paving and pram
ramps,
 Foothpath paving units
 Inspection of sub-grade for all concrete
 Service adjustments,
 Footpath alignment, and
 Final inspection.

Other Structural Works

 Bases,
 Footings,
 Formwork, including reinforcing, jointing etc,
 Final inspection.

Stormwater Quality Control

 Installation of stormwater quality control devices,
 Steel and formwork for concrete structures,
 Installation of subsoil drainage and filter materials, and.
 Final inspection (includes inspection of any GPTs and specialist landscaping).

Final Inspections
 Overall final inspection.
 Inspection of first layer of AC and inspection of defect repairs, crack sealing prior to
placing final wearing course
 Prior to final inspection the Principle Contractor must certify that the works have been
completed satisfactorily. This certification must include the completion of the “Final
Inspection” check list at Appendix ‘A’.

2.2.2 DISPUTES
Any dispute with an instruction issued by the Certifying Authority or interpretation of
Engineering Drawings and Council’s Specification shall be addressed by the Principal
Certifying Authority, Certifying Authority, Superintendent/Supervisor, Project Manager and
Principal Contractor prior to acting on the terms of the instruction.

2.2.3 IMPROVED CONSTRUCTION METHODS

Council encourages the consideration of new and improved construction practices and
techniques. Any proposed use of new construction practice or techniques shall be discussed
with and approved by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier prior to proceeding.

Trenchless techniques can have advantages where appropriate for the provision of new
installations. Such techniques include micro tunnelling, directional drilling, pipe jacking,
impact moling and boring. Requirements for space for plant operation may be critical to the
use of these methods.

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2.3 COMPLETION OF WORKS
When the Project Manager considers that the works have been completed, they will arrange
for the lodgement of all necessary compliance documentation for the review of the Certifying
Authority and make arrangements for a final inspection.

2.3.1 COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION

The following documentation must be reviewed by the Certifying Authority prior to the issue
of a Compliance Certificate attesting to the satisfactory completion of the works. If the
review of this documentation identifies any non compliances then these matters shall be
brought to the attention of the Principal Certifying Authority for further action. One hard copy
and one electronic copy of all compliance documentation must be submitted to Council.

Pipe repairs that have been endorsed by Council Engineers must be detailed and included in
the subdivision compliance documentation. The Work-As-Executed plans shall clearly note
the location of any repaired pipeline. Additional documentation shall be included that
demonstrates testing documentation of the repair product and the applicators warranty that
the repairer has guaranteed and both meet the pipelines minimum design life of 100 years.

Works-As-Executed (WAE) Plans

Following the completion of engineering works of a subdivision or development, WAE plans
are required to be prepared and signed by a Registered Surveyor noting the survey
company, Surveyors name and date of survey. The WAE plans and WAE Checklist are to
be submitted to the Certifying Authority prior to the final inspection.

The WAE plans shall indicate:

 Confirmation of all civil components as constructed

 Invert levels of all drainage pipes and/or box culverts (within pits), at entrance and exit
 Location and size of pipes, and/or box culverts and subsoil lines
 Pipe grades
 Location of all pits
 Location of service conduits
 Verge and road widths at all TP’s, centre of curves, beginning and end of construction,
at 50 metre intervals on straights and where the width varies by more than 10% from
approved width
 Footpaving widths
 Road centreline levels and kerb levels at all TP’s, crests, sags, end of construction,
and elsewhere at 50 metre intervals.
 Road cross sectional information
 notation on plans as to whether road surface levels were taken on first or final layer of
asphalt
 Location of vehicle entries and pram ramps
 Location and depth of slope junctions and pits relative to property boundaries on inter-
allotment drainage lines
 Site regrading details – finished surface levels and natural surface levels prior to
regrading, at lot boundaries, centre of front and rear boundaries, 12 metres from front
boundary on sides and centre of the lot
 Contour depth of fill plans with depths in 0.3m increments indicated by cross-hatching
or shading
 Details of all variations from the approved design
 Signage and linemarking

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The WAE plans must be prepared on a stamped (original) copy of the approved plan, and all
WAE information notated in red. The original notated plan shall be forwarded to Council.

CCTV
At the completion of all works, CCTV footage of all stormwater drainage infrastructure and
an inspection report in Sewrat format shall be undertaken and submitted to the Certifying
Authority. Pipelines are to be clean and free of debris and silt. CCTV of dirty silted lines will
not be accepted. The CCTV inspection shall be undertaken following stabilisation of the site
and cleaning of the system. Where defects are identified, repairs shall be performed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Defects shall be notified to Council /
PCA for approval of repair procedures prior to any repairs being made. Repairs are to be
made to the satisfaction of the Council and revised CCTV footage and inspection report
submitted to demonstrate rectification works have been completed. All repairs are to have
certification of 100 years design life.

Geotechnical Report
The final submission requires lodgement of a geotechnical report prepared by a practising
geotechnical engineer.

The report is to detail the matters relating to road pavement compaction, lot filling,
earthworks and lot classification and compliance with Council’s Specification. The report is to
be accompanied by the Geotechnical Engineer Certificate certifying that the required
compactions were achieved in accordance with Council’s Specification and/or relevant
Australian Standards.

A lot fill diagram must be provided where lots have been filled. The diagram will show fill
areas in different colours or hatching for depths of fill in 300mm increments. The diagram
will apply to all lots that have been filled in excess of 300mm.

Easement Certificates
The final submission requires lodgement of a Surveyor's Certificate from a Registered
Surveyor. This certificate will certify that all pipes, structures and services are located within
their respective easements.

Material Compliance Certificates

Material Compliance Certificates for all road pavement materials will be required to be
submitted prior to issue of the Subdivision Certificate or upon completion of the works.

All materials shall comply strictly with Council’s Specification or Council’s written approval of
alternate materials.

Engineer's Certificates
Where structural work has been undertaken on a project, a certificate from a suitably
qualified Registered Structural Engineer must be lodged, certifying the adequacy of the
structure.

Slope Junction Plan (Inter-allotment Drainage)

A slope junction plan indicating location, depth and off-sets from boundaries of all slope
junctions shall be prepared by the project engineer/surveyor and submitted to Council.

Street/Public Lighting and Utility Installations

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Utility Authority Compliance Certificates are to be provided demonstrating that all necessary
services have been installed to the standards and requirements of the respective authority.

Adjoining Owners Clearance

Where work has been carried out on adjoining properties, a written clearance from the
respective owners stating their satisfaction with completed works must be lodged with the
final document submission.

2.3.2 FINAL INSPECTION

Following review of the compliance documentation including the “Final Inspection” checklist,
the Certifying Authority shall undertake a final inspection of the works. Any defects or non
compliances identified in the review of compliance documentation or during the inspection
are to be rectified prior to the issue of a Compliance Certificate certifying that the works have
been satisfactorily completed.

Where Council is not the Certifying Authority it is recommended that Council is invited to
participate in the final inspection so that any issues are identified at the same time as those
raised by an independent Certifying Authority. It is advised that where Council is the
Principal Certifying Authority for subdivisions and other development a final inspection shall
be undertaken prior to the issue of any Subdivision/Occupation Certificate.

Note: The Final Inspection Certificate issued by the Certifying Authority at the time of
inspection of s68 (EP&A Act) or s138 Roads Act) works is not the final sign-off. Final sign-
off does not occur until a formal letter from Council’s Development Engineering Unit is
issued to the Applicant.

2.4 SUBDIVISION/OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE

Prior to the issue of a Subdivision/Occupation Certificate the Principal Certifying Authority
shall be satisfied that all matters specified in the EP&A Act and the development consent
have been met. In this regard any application for a Subdivision/Occupation Certificate shall
be accompanied by the following documentation:

2.4.1 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT CONSENT

The development consent needs to be reviewed regularly during the works. The application
for a Subdivision/Occupation Certificate shall be accompanied by a Statement of
Compliance detailing how each condition of the development consent has been met.

2.4.2 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE

Prior to the issue of a Subdivision/Occupation Certificate, where Council is the PCA and an
Accredited Certifier has undertaken inspections, Council will require the submission of a final
Part 4A Compliance Certificate, with one hard copy and one electronic copy of supporting
compliance documentation, including WAE plans, as required by Council’s Specification.

Where Council is not the Principal Certifying Authority the same documentation shall
accompany the prescribed notice of issue of the Subdivision/Occupation Certificate.

It is the responsibility of the Certifying Authority to ensure that all works have been carried
out in accordance with the development consent, approved Engineering Drawings and
Council’s Specification. The final Compliance Certificate shall clearly certify that these
requirements have been met. The final Compliance Certificate shall not be issued if any
works, other than works that are to be bonded, are outstanding.

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2.4.3 ACCEPTANCE OF WORKS BY THE PRINCIPAL CERTIFYING AUTHORITY
The Principal Certifying Authority must undertake a final inspection of the subdivision or
development works. Prior to the issue of a Subdivision Certificate / Occupation Certificate
any deficiencies identified with the works must be rectified to the satisfaction of the Principal
Certifying Authority.

2.4.4 SUBDIVISION PLAN AND 88B INSTRUMENT

Any subdivision plan and/or 88B Instrument must be consistent with the plan and conditions
approved with the development consent. The subdivision plans and 88B shall indicate:

 Road Names in accordance with Council’s “Road Naming Policy”. A copy of the policy
can be found on Council’s website.
 All necessary legal instruments required to effect the development consent

2.4.5 SECTION 73 SYDNEY WATER AND OTHER UTILITY AUTHORITIES

CERTIFICATE
All subdivision applications in the Penrith Local Government Area must be accompanied by
a s73 Certificate from Sydney Water as required by the EP&A Act.

Compliance Certificates from other Utility Authorities may be required by conditions of the
development consent.

2.4.6 BONDS
Prior to the issue of Subdivision Certificate/Occupation Certificate the following bond types
are to be lodged, as required by Council’s Engineer

 Maintenance
 Asphaltic Concrete – final layer
 Outstanding Works (where permitted by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier)

Council will not accept Outstanding Works Bonds for works on private lands or land not in
Council’s future ownership.

All bonds must be in accordance with Council's adopted Fees and Charges..

Bond amounts must be verified by Council. Confirmation of bond amounts will be

undertaken by Council upon written request.

2.5 BONDED WORKS

The Developer’s obligations will be complete when the defects liability period has elapsed
and all bonds have been returned.

A request for the release on a Maintenance bond shall be supported by new CCTV footage
(maximum 4 weeks old) of all stormwater drainage infrastructure and an inspection report in
Sewrat format shall be undertaken and submitted to the Certifying Authority. Pipelines are to
be clean and free of debris and silt. CCTV of dirty silted lines will not be accepted. Defects
shall be notified to Council / PCA for approval of repair procedures prior to any repairs being
made. Repairs are to be made to the satisfaction of the Council and revised CCTV footage
and inspection report submitted to demonstrate rectification works have been completed. All
repairs are to have certification of 100 years design life.

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2.5.1 SUBDIVISIONS
Upon the issue of a Subdivision Certificate the works will enter the Maintenance Period.
During this period any defects which become evident will be the responsibility of the
Applicant to rectify. The Maintenance Period is a minimum of 12 months from the issue of
the Subdivision Certificate. The Maintenance Period may be extended by the Council subject
to consideration of the development status and for the purposes of further monitoring any
matters that become evident during this period. An inspection shall be undertaken by
Council at the end of the Maintenance Period, with any defects identified to be rectified to
the satisfaction of Council’s Engineer and a satisfactory inspection by Council. At the end of
the Maintenance Period, following the rectification of any defects, and a satisfactory
inspection by Council, bonds will be released and Council will issue a formal acceptance of
the works.

Letter of Undertaking in Lieu of Bond

2.5.2 OTHER DEVELOPMENT

Following the Final Inspection by the Principal Certifying Authority the works will come under
a Maintenance Period of at least 12 months. The Maintenance Period may be extended by
the Council subject to consideration of the development status and for the purposes of
further monitoring any defects that become evident during this period. At the end of the
Maintenance Period, following the rectification of any defects, bonds will be released and
Council will issue a formal acceptance of the works.

2.5.3 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR OUTSTANDING WORKS

In limited circumstances Council may accept a monetary payment for outstanding works, in
lieu of a bond, to discharge the developer of their obligations. An application to make a
monetary payment in lieu of providing a bond shall be made in writing. If agreed to, any such
payment will be subject to a quotation by Council. The quotation shall allow for relevant
administration costs and a surcharge allowing for indexation where works will be delayed.

2.5.4 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR OUTSTANDING WORKS

Additional CCTV may be required at the end of defects inspection as directed by Council.

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3. SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT
Suitable erosion and sediment controls shall be provided and maintained by the contractor
where shown on the approved Engineering Drawings or where directed by Council’s
Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. Such controls shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Protection of the Environment Operations Act, these Specifications and
the Office of Environment and Heritage’s “Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and
Construction – Volume 1” (commonly referred to as the Blue Book).

3.1 GENERAL
Perimeter control measures shall be placed prior to or in conjunction with the first phase of
earthworks. Construction shall be phased if directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited
Certifier so that land disturbance is confined to areas of workable size. This will limit the
duration for which disturbed areas are exposed to erosion. Stabilisation measures shall be
applied on the first disturbed section before the next section is opened up.

Topsoil stockpiles shall be located outside hazard areas such as drainage depressions and
shall have appropriate erosion and sediment control devices installed around the perimeter.

Where site regrading or filling is being undertaken, surface water shall be directed away from
the face of batters.

All areas not subject to construction works shall be retained free from disturbance or
damage during the works. Should these areas become disturbed or damaged they shall be
reinstated at no cost to the Council.

3.2 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES

Where shown on the approved Engineering Drawings or otherwise specified, erosion and
sediment control devices shall be constructed and maintained. Unless the device is a
permanent structure, it shall be removed when the areas above it have been stabilised. The
control devices shall be constructed in the locations shown on the Drawings unless an
alternative location is directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

Erosion and sediment control devices shall be constructed and maintained in accordance
with “Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction – Volume 1”, and may include,
but not be limited to:

 Diversion channels/banks
 Level spreader systems
 Straw bale barriers
 Gravel outlets
 Rip Rap / Stone Pitching
 Sediment traps for surface and kerb inlets and culverts
 Filter dams
 Sediment basins

3.3 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ACCESS

A temporary construction exit from the site is to be provided to shake off site material from
vehicles exiting onto public roads to the satisfaction of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited
Certifier Generally this shall consist of a tyre wash station and precast or prefabricated steel
“cattle grid” type shaker and/or pad of coarse crushed rock, crushed slag or gravel (75mm to
150mm range) having a minimum depth of 200mm, a minimum length of 25m and a width as

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nominated on the Drawings. Any such device shall be maintained and/or replaced as
directed by Council’s Engineer or the accredited certifier.

3.4 SEDIMENT BASINS

Sediment basins, where specified, shall be constructed to the details shown on the drawings
and in accordance with “Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction – Volume 1”.
The basin shall be constructed as the first phase of the earthworks operation.

3.5 DUST CONTROL

Appropriate dust control methods are to be employed to prevent the loss of soil via airborne
dust. Prompt revegetation or mulching of disturbed areas will reduce surface and airborne
movement of sediment.

Other methods of dust control include:

 The retention of existing trees and shrubs to act as a windbreak

 The control of traffic movement over the construction site
 Wetting the site surface is an emergency treatment which can be repeated as
necessary (control of sediment laden runoff from over-watering must be closely
monitored).
Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier may stipulate that work cease until such time
as any particular dust nuisance has been appropriately controlled.

3.6 MAINTENANCE
All sediment and erosion control devices shall be maintained in accordance with the
approved erosion and sediment control plan and “Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and
Construction – Volume 1”, throughout the Construction and Maintenance Period or until such
time as the area has been stabilised and Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier
directs that the device be removed.

The Contractor shall inspect the devices after each storm for structural damage or clogging
by silt and other debris and make prompt repairs or replacement. All sediment deposited
within ponded areas shall be periodically removed to a disposal area. Gravel or other filter
materials shall be cleaned and restacked or replaced so as to maintain effective
performance.

Sediment basins shall be flocculated and dewatered following major storm events so as to
maintain storage capacity. Water reclaimed from sediment basins may be used back on the
development site and may not be disposed of in the drainage system.

In the case of the temporary construction exit, the contactor shall undertake weekly or daily
surface cleaning by road broom or equivalent, to remove all build up of foreign material to
the satisfaction of Council’s Engineer.

To control bank growth and to maintain healthy ground cover in channels and on banks,
mowing shall be undertaken. All costs associated with this Clause shall be borne by the
Applicant.

3.7 STABILISATION OF DISTURBED AREAS

Stabilisation of disturbed areas shall be in accordance with the following and “Managing
Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction – Volume 1”.

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Where practical the following principles shall be applied for the control of erosion and
sedimentation, and shall be undertaken within seven (7) days of the areas being disturbed:

 Stabilisation of denuded areas.

 Stabilisation of the area over all stormwater drainage lines and sewer mains not within
road reserves.
 All temporary earth diversion channels/banks and sediment basin embankments shall
be seeded with approved seed mix.

At the completion of works, all disturbed areas are to be grassed in accordance with Section
9.1 of this Specification and verge areas are to be turfed for the full width from back of kerb
to property boundary (excluding the hard paved areas)

All stabilisation measures shall be undertaken prior to the final inspection by Council’s
Engineer or the accredited certifier

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4. EARTHWORKS
4.1 REMOVAL OF TREES
The Applicant is advised that no trees are to be removed without Council permission.

Engineering Drawings are to show all trees, and shall clearly define any trees proposed for
removal. (Penrith City Council’s Tree Preservation Order defines a Tree as “any tree or
other vegetation having a height of three (3) metres or more or a trunk circumference
exceeding 300mm at 400mm above ground level”).

Removal of trees is limited to those approved for removal in the Development Consent.
Other trees that are directly affected by road and/or drainage construction or as specified
herein will require special approval prior to removal.

Trees which, in the opinion of Council, are considered to be dangerous or may damage any
part of the road, proposed road or public place, drainage structure of any public utility
installation, or may affect visibility, shall be removed or trimmed as directed by Council’s
Engineer or the Accredited Certifier at no cost to Council.

The removal of trees in fill areas may only be undertaken with the express permission of
Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier, and will be dependent upon the depth of fill
and/or the type of tree.

Trees and/or shrubs to be retained are to be adequately protected at all times and particular
care shall be taken to avoid damage to the roots, trunks and branches.

The removal of any other tree is to conform to Penrith City Council’s Tree Preservation
Order.

4.2 CLEARING AND DISPOSAL OF MATERIAL

For the full area of the site specified or shown on the Engineering Drawings the prescribed
materials, being fences, concrete and/or brick foundations and/or floors, structures of all
descriptions, trees, shrubs, scrub, stumps, logs, boulder and roots – except those fences,
structures, trees, shrubs and/or items which Council’s Engineer or Accredited Certifier may
direct to be retained, shall be cleared and/or wholly grubbed.

All material cleared and/or grubbed in accordance with these Specifications shall become
the property of the Applicant and shall be removed from site and disposed of in an
appropriate manner.

The burning of materials is prohibited throughout the Penrith City Council area.

4.3 STRIPPING OF TOPSOIL

Topsoil is to be stripped from the construction area to a depth specified on the approved
Engineering Drawings, or as directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier,
stockpiled and replaced upon the earthworks at the completion of the construction and/or
spread over those areas of the site indicated on the approved Engineering Drawings.

Appropriate erosion and sediment control measures are to be implemented for stockpile
sites and those areas where topsoil has been replaced.

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4.4 UNSUITABLE MATERIAL/IMPROPER WORKS
Following the stripping of topsoil as specified in Section 4.3 and before any excavation, filling
or other works are commenced, any underlying material which in the opinion of Council’s
Engineer, the Accredited Certifier or the contractor is unsuitable for the placing of filling or as
a subgrade material shall be removed and disposed of, as directed, to an approved site.

If at any time during the progress of the work Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier is
of the opinion that any material or work, whether fixed or not, is of inferior or improper
nature, it may be directed for the removal or amendment of the same by the Applicant,
notwithstanding that it may have previously been expressed to be satisfactory. The removal
or amendment of the said material or work shall be done to the satisfaction of Council’s
Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

4.5 EMBANKMENTS
Placing of filling on prepared areas shall not commence until a mandatory inspection has
been completed.

Embankments shall be constructed from approved sound material placed in horizontal layers
not greater than 250mm thickness loose measurement and shall be compacted to give a
density ratio of at least 95% Standard, determined using AS1289.5.4.1 (2007) – “Methods of
Testing Soils for Engineering Purposes”. Frequency of testing to be in accordance with
AS3798 (2007) – “Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and Residential
Developments”. Compaction certificates, from a N.A.T.A. registered laboratory, verifying this
are to be submitted to Council’s Engineer prior to final clearance of the works.

Where the cross slope of the natural surface is steeper than 1:4, the base of the entire
embankment shall be stepped and roughened to prevent slipping and shall be benched to
hold the toe of the embankment. Before an existing embankment is widened, the slopes
shall be ploughed thoroughly to give a bond with the new material. The construction of any
section of an embankment shall not be commenced until the seating has been inspected by
Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

4.6 GRADING AND/OR FILLING OF LOTS

The lots shall be graded to produce a surface which will discharge water to the roads or an
approved drainage system and which shall not impound or concentrate water on adjoining
property. The adopted gradient shall be 1% minimum as per the approved Engineering
Drawings.

Upon completion of the grading, topsoil shall be spread uniformly to a depth of at least
50mm over the excavated and filled parts of the land and shall be seeded to establish grass
cover immediately.

The Applicant shall arrange for levels to be taken on the prepared surface prior to the
placing of filling. Placing of filling on the prepared areas shall not commence until the
mandatory inspection has been completed.

Where sufficient material is not available on site, additional imported material is to be

provided. However, no fill material is to be imported to the site unless specified in the
Development Consent. Before any fill is imported to site, a validation certificate (with a copy
of any report forming the basis for the validation) issued by an appropriately qualified person
is to be provided to the Principal Certifying Authority. The validation certificate must
demonstrate that the fill material is free from contaminants and weeds, that it is suitable for
its intended purpose and land use, and that it will not pose an unacceptable risk to human

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health or the environment. Where Council is not the Principal Certifying Authority, a copy of
the validation certificate is to be submitted to Council for endorsement. If not approved in
the Development Consent additional imported material to the site may require a S96
application prior to importation.

Filling shall be carried up in horizontal layers, extend the full width of the area being filled, of
not more than 300mm loose thickness. Each layer shall be compacted to a density ratio of
at least 95% Standard, using AS1289.5.4.1 (2007) – “Methods of Testing Soils for
Engineering Purposes”.

The depths of fill and the compaction thereof are to be verified by the submission of
compaction certificates from a N.A.T.A. registered laboratory, and a plan showing contoured
depths of fill in relation to lot boundaries. Frequency of testing and treatment of failed areas
to be in accordance with AS3798 (2007) – “Guidelines on Earthworks for Commercial and
Residential Developments”.

4.7 CATCH DRAINS

On the top side of cuttings, catch drains shall be provided with a cross-sectional area not
less than 0.2 square metres, side slopes not steeper than adjacent road batter, and a
minimum depth of 300mm over a width of at least 300mm. The minimum gradient of catch
drains shall be 1%. The catch drain shall be located a minimum 2.5 metres from the edge of
the cutting.

Where the longitudinal grade of the catch drain exceeds 6%, scour protection shall be
provided in accordance with “Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction – Volume
1” shall be provided to the requirements of Council’s Engineer. The types of scour
protection provided shall be sufficient to completely restrict scour.

Proper outlet drains shall be provided leading to culverts and in earth cuttings. Stone
pitching of the outlet drain is to be provided to prevent scour.

The Applicant may, with the approval of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier,
construct an embankment not less than 500mm high, 300mm wide on top, with 2:1 slopes in
lieu of cutting catch drains.

4.8 TABLE DRAINS

Table drains shall be aligned and graded parallel to the shoulders of the roadway and
diverted at intervals not exceeding 150 metres into culverts, side drains or watercourses.

Mowable batters are to be provided at a horizontal gradient of a maximum 1:5. Where the
longitudinal grade of the table drain exceeds 6%, scour protection in accordance with
“Managing Urban Stormwater: Soils and Construction – Volume 1” shall be provided to the
requirements of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

4.9 EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURES

All retaining walls shall be of masonry construction and must be wholly located within the lot
boundary in the locations shown on the approved Engineering Drawings. Subsoil drainage
shall be provided behind the retaining wall and connected to the nearest piped drainage
system.

Any retaining walls greater than 0.9m in height from ground level on the low side to the top
of the wall shall be structurally certified pre and post construction by a suitably qualified
registered structural engineer. The maximum height of any retaining wall structure shall be

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1.5m. All retaining walls must be constructed in future private lands. Retaining walls
constructed on land to be dedicated to Council will not be accepted without separate written
approval by Councils Engineers.

A compliance certificate by a qualified registered structural engineer will be required to

confirm the construction is in accordance with the design.

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5. ROADWORKS
5.1 PAVEMENT
Road pavement shall be constructed in accordance with the pavement design as shown on
the approved Engineering Drawings or as approved separately by Council’s Engineer or the
Accredited Certifier following the confirmation of geotechnical testing.

Where a pavement design has adopted an assumed CBR, additional geotechnical testing
shall be undertaken on the subgrade to confirm the actual on site CBR values. The
pavement design shall be amended to reflect the actual on site CBR values.

Where the design subgrade CBR is less than 3, the subgrade shall be chemically stabilised
to a minimum depth of 150mm, with the pavement design based on a CBR of 3.

5.1.1 BOXING AND SUBGRADE

The formation shall be finished with a boxing for the reception of the pavement. The boxing
is to extend a minimum 300mm behind the back of kerb or 300mm outside the edge of seal
in rural construction.

The finished subgrade shall be graded parallel to the designed finished surface of the
roadway and at a depth compatible with the approved pavement design. Shoulders and/or
footpaths shall be finished true to profile as shown on the approved Engineering Drawings.
Permission to construct a stabilised subgrade will only be given where, in the opinion of
Council, the subgrade soil lends itself to this type of construction. Results of all soil tests
carried out on the subgrade material shall be submitted to Council along with details of the
type and quantity of stabilising material to be used prior to placement of pavement materials.

At points on the road where, by reason of the design grading and the boxing, water would
tend to accumulate, temporary provision for drainage shall be made by cutting the shoulder
at suitable and frequent points and diverting the water. Care shall be taken to prevent scour
of any part of the construction. All cuts for temporary drainage, unless otherwise directed to
be retained as catch drains or shoulder drains, shall be restored to the satisfaction of
Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier prior to the placement of pavement materials.
Alternatively, with Council’s Engineer’s permission, temporary connection may be made to
the pipe drainage system, provided all necessary restoration is carried out under the
direction of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier, and adequate filter surrounds are
provided to the pipe system inlet, to intercept sediment in accordance with “Managing Urban
Stormwater: Soils and Construction – Volume 1”.

The subgrade shall be compacted to give a density ratio of 100% Standard determined using
AS1289.5.4.1 (2007) – “Methods of Testing Soils for Engineering Purposes”. Compaction
certificates, from a N.A.T.A. registered laboratory, verifying this are to be submitted to
Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier prior to placement of the pavement materials.
Non-cohesive soils are to be compacted to give a density index of 80%, determined using
AS1289.5.6.1 (1998) – “Methods of Testing Soils for Engineering Purposes”. Testing to be
carried out at the rate of one test per 50 lineal metres of road, with a minimum of two tests
on any one road.

Inspection of the subgrade by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier in accordance

with Section 2.2.1 will be a roller test, using a steel wheeled three point roller having a
weight of at least ten (10) tonnes or at Council’s discretion. The placement of pavement
material shall not commence until after a satisfactory inspection by Council’s Engineer or the
Accredited Certifier.

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Where areas of subgrade fail a roller test the defective material shall be removed and
replaced with similar sound material or other material approved by Council’s Engineer or the
Accredited Certifier and shall be re-tested to ensure a satisfactory inspection.

5.1.2 SUB-BASE COURSE

The sub-base material shall satisfy the requirements for a class “DGS” material as specified
in RMS Specification 3051 “Granular Base and Subbase Materials for Surfaced Road
Pavements”.

Materials classified under RMS Specification 3071 “Selected Material for Formation” are not
permitted for sub-base course layers.

Alternatively, the sub-base may consist of crushed or ripped sandstone, 75mm nominal size,
derived from a well cemented, medium grained quartz sandstone free from overburden, clay
seams, shale and other deleterious material, excessively friable materials and flat or
elongated pieces.

Sandstone used as sub-base material shall have the following properties:

Property Requirement Test Method

Plasticity index 12% maximum AS1289.3.3.1 (2009)

Linear shrinkage 5% maximum AS1289.3.4.1 (2008)

CBR 30 minimum AS1289.6.1.1 (2014)

The road pavement shall be constructed on the sub-grade in uniform layers to provide the
pavement thickness in accordance with the pavement design. No individual layer shall be
more than 200mm or less than 100mm compacted thickness.

The sub-base material shall be uniformly compacted at the required moisture content and
shall be graded and trimmed parallel to the designed road profile.

The minimum compacted thickness of the sub-base course shall be 175mm.

The sub-base course material is to be compacted to give a density ratio of at least 95%
Modified, determined using AS1289.5.4.1 (2007) – “Methods of Testing Soils for Engineering
Purposes”. Compaction certificates from a N.A.TA. Registered laboratory, verifying this, are
to be submitted to Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier prior to placement of the
base course. Testing shall be carried out at the rate of one test per 50 lineal metres of road,
with a minimum of two tests on any one road

Inspection of the sub-base by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier in accordance

with Section 2.2.1 will be a roller test, using a steel wheeled three point roller having a
weight of at least ten (10) tonnes. The placement of additional pavement material shall not
commence until after a satisfactory inspection by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited
Certifier.

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5.1.3 BASE COURSE
The base course material shall satisfy the requirement for a class “DGB 20” material as
specified in RMS Specification 3051 “Granular Base and Subbase Materials for Surfaced
Road Pavements”.

Materials classified under RMS Specification 3071 “Selected Material for Formation” are not
permitted for base course layers.

The road pavement shall be constructed on the sub-base in uniform layers to provide the
pavement thickness in accordance with the pavement design. No individual layer shall be
more than 200mm or less than 100mm compacted thickness.

The base course material shall be uniformly compacted with the required moisture content to
achieve satisfactory compaction and shall be graded and trimmed parallel to the designed
finished surface.

Where stabilised crushed rock is used as the base course material, it shall be spread and
compacted within twenty four (24) hours of delivery.

The minimum compacted thickness of the granular base course shall be 150mm.

The base course material is to be compacted to give a density ratio of at least 98% Modified,
determined using AS1289.5.4.1 (2007) – “Methods of Testing Soils for Engineering
Purposes”. Compaction certificates from a N.A.T.A. registered laboratory, verifying this are
to be submitted to Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier prior to placement of the
wearing course. Testing to be carried out at the rate of one test per 50 lineal metres of road,
with a minimum of two tests on any one road.

Inspection of the base course by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier in

accordance with Section 2.2,1 will be a roller test, using a three point steel wheeled roller
having a weight of at least ten (10) tonnes. The placement of the wearing course shall not
commence until after the appropriate inspection by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited
Certifier.

5.1.4 ROUNDABOUTS
The pavement design for roundabouts shall consist of a minimum one layer of 75mm AC14
polymer-modified asphalt wearing course, on 200mm deep-lift AC28 material, placed on a
compacted sub-base of select fill material, in accordance with an approved geotechnical
report and associated pavement design.

The finished pavement layer shall finish 50mm below the lip of the annulas of the
roundabout.

5.1.5 RURAL ROAD SHOULDERS

Rural road shoulders shall be a minimum 2 metres wide and shall consist of a minimum of
150mm of approved base course material.

The material shall be uniformly compacted with required moisture content to achieve
satisfactory compaction and shall be trimmed to the designed finished level.

For roads with Annual Average Daily traffic (AADT) less than 1,000 the shoulders shall be
sealed for at least the first 1.0 metre with 120mm wide painted edgeline.

For roads with AADT greater than 1,000 the shoulder shall be sealed for at least 2 metres
with a 120mm wide painted edgeline.

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For roads with discretionary stopping for cars and trucks the shoulder is to be widened to a
minimum 3 metres with a 120mm wide painted edgeline.

The shoulder adjacent to a barrier centreline is to be widened to a minimum 3.0 metres with
a 120mm painted edgeline.

5.1.6 ALTERNATIVE PAVEMENT DESIGNS

The use of alternative pavements shall only be permitted where explicit written approval has
been granted by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. Council may consider the
use of such materials where it can be satisfactorily demonstrated by the Applicant that the
design is fit for purpose and is adequately supported by geotechnical investigation and
certification by an appropriately qualified engineer.

5.1.7 RECYCLED PAVEMENT MATERIALS

Recycled road pavement materials may be used in road pavements only with the approval of
Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier and where the following criteria have been
met:

 RMS Specification 3051 “Granular Base and Sub-Base Materials for Surfaced Road
Pavements”
 Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) less than1.0 MPa (28 Days)
 Free Lime not exceeding 0.6%
 Plasticity Index no greater than 6
 Wet/ Dry Strength of not greater than 35%

Materials classified under RMS Specification 3071 “Selected Material for Formation” are not
permitted for sub-base or base course layers.

Prior to the importation of recycled materials onto the development site a written request for
the use of recycled road pavement materials must be submitted to and approved by
Council. Any request must be accompanied by the following documentation:

 A Certificate of Compliance from the supplier, prepared by a suitably qualified person

stating that the recycled material meets the above criteria; makes clear reference to
the material type and certified stockpile number and states that the material complies
with the Recovered Aggregates Exemption.

 Copies of test results demonstrating that the recycled material meets the above criteria
and the requirements of the exemption.

 Written confirmation from the pavement designer that the specified recycled pavement
material is compatible for use in accordance with the approved pavement design
report.

During construction, documentation, including delivery dockets stating the supplier, material
type and stockpile number, shall be collected and retained. The placement location of
recycled road pavement materials shall also be recorded on a road layout plan. The plan
shall be segregated into areas according to the placement of recycled materials from
different stockpiles and include the date/s that the material was placed.

Prior to the issue of a Subdivision Certificate or final Compliance Certificate/approval, copies

of the recycled material placement plans shall be provided to Council. Council may also
request delivery dockets and other documentation to confirm that the materials which have
been delivered to site match the approvals issued.

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5.2 WEARING COURSE
The surface of the base course shall be swept free of loose stones, dust, dirt and foreign
matter prior to sealing.

All necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent bituminous materials from entering
gratings or drainage outlets. During spraying and spreading operations, hydrant boxes,
sewer manholes and the like shall be adequately protected with sand or other approved
protection devices and shall, on completion of the work, be cleared off and left in a
satisfactory condition.

Overspray of bituminous materials on kerb and gutter shall be removed.

After the completion of the placement of the wearing course, all material swept into the
gutters and onto the footpath area is to be removed and disposed of off site.

All siltation socks and fabric are to be removed from pits, grates etc.

5.2.1 SINGLE COAT FLUSH SEAL

All aggregate shall be pre-coated and conform to the requirements of RMS Specification
3258 –“Aggregate pre coating agent (for bitumen)” Aggregate shall be either 7mm or 10mm
nominal size.

Application rates for a single coat flush seal are to be in accordance with RMS Specification
R106-R107 – “Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing”.

Where directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier, the flush seal shall be
protected from scour by the application of a second seal coat 1.0-1.5 metres wide in front of
the lip of the gutter and/or the placement of sand bag deflectors.

5.2.2 TWO COAT FLUSH SEAL

All aggregate shall be pre-coated and conform to the requirements of RMS Specification
3258 – “Aggregate pre-coating agent (for bitumen)”. Aggregate shall generally be 10mm or
14mm nominal size.

Application rates for a two coat flush seal are to be in accordance with RMS Specification
R106-R107 – “Sprayed Bituminous Surfacing”.

Where the seal adjoins an existing pavement, the second coat shall overlap that pavement
by a minimum of 500mm.

5.2.3 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE (AC)

All new roads and widening of existing roads are to have a wearing surface consisting of
minimum 50mm of Asphaltic Concrete on a single coat hot bitumen flush seal. The AC
layers shall be determined by the class of road in accordance with the following minimum
depths:

 For local roads, one 25mm layer of AC 10 and the final 25mm layer of RM10
(“Residential mix”)
 For collector roads, two 25mm layers of AC10.
 For roundabouts, one 75mm layer of AC14, polymer-modified.
 For industrial roads, one 50mm layer of AC14.
 For industrial cul-de-sacs or roundabouts, one 75mm layer of AC14 SBS polymer-
modified bitumen.

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Laying, spreading, jointing and compaction of the asphaltic concrete shall be in accordance
with the requirements of RMS Specification R116 – “Specifications for Supplying and Laying
Asphaltic Concrete”.

Prior to the installation of AC, the flush seal shall be swept and any contaminants (clay, mud,
silt, diesel spills, etc) shall be washed off and all damage to the flush seal shall be repaired
to the satisfaction of Council.

The whole of the area to be sheeted with asphaltic concrete shall be lightly and evenly
coated with a rapid setting bitumen emulsion (tack coat) in accordance with the requirements
of AS2150 (2005) – “Hot mix asphalt – A guide to good practice”. Care shall be taken to
ensure that bitumen emulsion is not sprayed on, or allowed to coat any concrete kerbing
adjacent to the pavement. Any over spray shall be removed.

Any depressions or uneven areas are to be brought up to the general level of the
surrounding seal by the application of a compacted AC correction course before the main
course is laid.

The placement of the first AC layer shall not be undertaken until all services have been
installed and permission obtained from Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. Works
are to be completed prior to the final inspection by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited
Certifier.

Placement of the final AC wearing course for local and collector residential roads will
generally be delayed for a period of twelve (12) months or until the majority (approx. 80%) of
dwellings have been erected within the subdivision. Prior to the final layer of AC all pits shall
be cleaned of all rubbish including sediment control bags. At this time, a Roads Act
application is required to be lodged and approved by Penrith City Council for works on a
public road.

A bond covering the cost of the placement of the final AC layer is to be lodged with Council
prior to the release of the linen plan of subdivision. The value of this bond will be determined
in accordance with Council’s Fees & Charges.

Council may accept a contribution in lieu of a bond, in order for Council to undertake the final
AC layer. The value of the contribution is to be determined by written quotation from
Council’s City Works department, which will include a project management fee.

The final AC wearing course shall finish flush with any existing pavements. Service
manholes and covers shall be adjusted for level and grade to suit the new pavement level.

For AC works adjacent to existing kerb and gutter, the level of the original AC shall be
adjusted by milling to achieve a depth of new AC of minimum 50mm and shall finish flush
with the lip level of the gutter.

5.2.4 RURAL ACCESS DRIVEWAYS / ROADWAYS

Rural access driveways/roadways shall be inspected in accordance with Section 2.1.1 of this
specification and shall consist of:

 Concrete Pavement – a pavement of 150mm of reinforced concrete on minimum

30mm compacted granular material on a compacted sub-grade. The concrete shall
be reinforced with one layer of SL82 mesh with 50mm top cover supported on bar
chairs with full depth dowelled expansion key joints at 6m centres and dummy joints at
2m centres. The driveway shall have a minimum cross fall of 2%.

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  Asphalt Pavement – a pavement of a minimum 150mm of compacted DGB 20 or a
pavement material in accordance with Section 5.1.7. of this specification on a
compacted sub-grade, using a 10 tonne steel wheeled roller, or at the discretion of
Council’s Engineer with a minimum 25mm AC wearing course or 2 coat seal with a
minimum 2% cross fall.
Note: the pavement design is intended for typical residential use. If it is intended for
frequency and vehicles greater than residential uses the pavement design should reflect the
fact.

5.3 CLASSIFIED ROADS

All works on or adjacent to Classified Roads shall be constructed to the requirements of the
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS). Contact the RMS for their Construction Standards and
supervision requirements.

5.4 PUBLIC UTILITY CONDUITS

Prior to the commencement of the works, the Applicant shall obtain details from the various
Public Utility Authorities, of their requirements for service conduits in the work area.

Service conduits shall be provided at locations specified by the relevant Authority and in
accordance with their requirements.

Conduits within the road reserve shall be laid normal to the road centre line and be of
sufficient length to extend minimum 300mm beyond the back edge of the kerb. The conduits
shall be laid prior to the construction of the pavement sub-base, backfilled in accordance
with the requirements of Section 6.5 of these Specifications and shall have a minimum cover
of 500mm below lip of gutter level.

The location and type of conduit shall be clearly and permanently marked on the kerb and
gutter. Water conduits shall be marked “W”, electricity conduits marked “E”,
telecommunications conduits marked “T” and gas conduits marked “G”.

Services are to be laid concurrently with the construction works where possible and are to be
in place prior to final acceptance by Council.

Service trench excavation shall be no closer than 300mm from the back of kerb.

Where service conduits are laid in existing sealed roads the trench shall be backfilled with
14:1 sand/cement mix to 200mm below finished pavement level followed by 150mm of
compacted DGB 20 and 50mm of hot-mix asphalt.

The existing road shall be saw cut 300mm beyond the trench on each side. The sections
shall be removed and the new asphalt minimum 50mm installed flush with the adjoining
roadway.

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6. DRAINAGE WORKS
6.1 GENERAL
All drainage is to be carried out in accordance with the pipe sizes, levels, pit and headwall
locations, etc, as shown on the approved Engineering Drawings and in accordance with
these guidelines.

All drainage works within the road reserve shall be performed by licensed contractors
suitably experienced in such works. Prior examples of work may be required prior to
commencement.

Drainage lines shall be constructed so that their centreline coincides with the centreline of
the wall of the drainage structure or as detailed on the approved Engineering Drawings.
Where constructed under the kerb and gutter, pipes shall not extend beyond the back edge
of the kerb.

Drainage lines within proposed drainage easements shall be centrally located within the
easement, unless shown differently on the approved plan and no segment of a pipe, culvert
or drainage structure shall be constructed outside the easement boundaries.

For all lots draining to the street in new residential subdivisions, stormwater connections
from the property boundary to the street system shall be provided prior to release of the
subdivision certificate. Kerb outlets for stormwater shall be provided concurrently with the
kerb and gutter, and are to be of an approved galvanised steel section fabricated to match
the kerb profile for the full height of the kerb, or similar style approved stormwater kerb
adaptors.

Notwithstanding the extent of the drainage shown on the approved Engineering Drawings,
additional drainage may be required if, during construction of the works, undisclosed
features affect the proposed drainage.

All pipes are to be the class and type specified on the approved Engineering Drawings. The
use of “Factory Seconds” or “recovered” pipes will not be permitted.

Inspections of all drainage lines will be as detailed in Section 2.2.1.

6.2 MATERIALS
All pipes shall have a design life of minimum 100 years.

6.2.1 STEEL REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPES

Steel reinforced concrete pipes shall conform to AS4058 (2007) – “Precast Concrete Pipes”
for classes 2, 3 and 4. Spigot and socket rubber ring jointed pipes are to be used.

One class of pipe only shall be used in constructing or extending any pipeline section or
between any two drainage structures.

All road crossings shall be Class 4.

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6.2.2 FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPES (FRC)
Fibre reinforced concrete pipes shall conform to AS4139 (2003) – “Fibre Reinforced
Concrete Pipes and Fittings”. Rubber ring jointed pipes with collars are to be used. FRC
pipes shall not be used below the water table or in submerged situations.

FRC pipes shall be minimum Class 3. Pipelines not protected by kerb and gutter, such as in
splay corners and road crossings, shall be Class 4.

6.2.3 UNPLASTICISED PVC PIPES

Unplasticised PVC pipes and fittings used for common and private drainage lines shall
confirm to AS1254 (2010) – “PVC-U Pipes and Fittings for Stormwater and Surface Water
Applications” and shall be of heavy duty stormwater type. Where UPVC pipes are used to
cross footway areas, they shall conform to AS1260 (2009) – “PVC-U Pipes and Fittings for
Drain, Waste and Vent Application” and shall be non-pressure sewerage grade. Pipes and
fittings shall be jointed by either solvent welded bonding or flexible rubber ring joints.

6.2.4 OTHER PIPE MATERIALS

The use of other pipe materials such as aluminium, steel and high density polyethylene
(HDPE), will require the written approval of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier
prior to installation. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

6.2.5 PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS

Precast box culverts shall conform to the requirements of AS1597.1 – 2010 and AS1597.2 -
2013– “Precast Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts”.

6.3 PIPE BEDDING

Bedding material shall consist of sand and/or gravel complying with the requirements of
AS3725 (2007) – “Design for the Installation of Buried Concrete Pipes”. Other alternative
materials, including recycled materials, are subject to the written approval of Council’s
Engineer or the Accredited Certifier, and it must be clearly demonstrated that they comply
with the requirements of AS3725 (2007).

Any request to use alternative materials or recycled materials must be accompanied by the
following documentation:

 A Certificate of Compliance from the supplier, prepared by a suitably qualified person

stating that the recycled material meets the above standard; makes clear reference to
the material type and certified stockpile number and states that the material complies
with the Recovered Aggregates Exemption.

 Copies of test results demonstrating that the recycled material meets the above criteria
and the requirements of the exemption.

 Written confirmation from the pavement designer that the specified recycled material
is compatible for use in accordance with the approved pavement design report.

Additional testing may be required for alternative materials.

The thickness of the bed material shall be 100mm for pipes up to 1200mm nominal diameter
and 150mm for larger diameters. The bed material shall extend over the full width of the
trench and shall be compacted by tamping, rolling and/or vibration.

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For pipes with collars protruding beyond the barrel, chases shall be excavated into the bed
and foundation if necessary, in the appropriate positions, so that each pipe is supported
along its full length.

6.4 PIPE LAYING & LAYING OF CULVERT SECTIONS

Pipes shall be laid true to line, level and grade with lifting holes if provided to the top or in
accordance with the manufacturers requirements and shall have their full length in contact
with the prepared bedding as specified. Pipeline trenches shall be a minimum 300mm wider
than the pipe taken at the outside of the collar (i.e. minimum 150mm clear of the collar on
each side).

Where two or more lines of pipes are to be laid in parallel, the space between the outside of
each pipe barrel shall be 300mm or one third the diameter of the pipe, whichever is greater.

Laying shall commence at the low points of the drainage lines and proceed upstream, with
the spigot end of the pipe located downstream from the socket end.

Pipe bungs shall be capped and concreted over with fresh concrete or shall be expoxyed in
prior to backfilling.

A subsoil drainage pipe shall be provided adjacent to every inlet stormwater pipe at each pit
for a distance upstream of 3 metres. The subsoil pipe shall be fitted with a filter sock tied at
the upstream end to preclude the entry of the filter material. The subsoil pipe shall be laid at
the same grade as the stormwater pipeline at invert level.

Rubber jointing rings in pipes shall be placed in position and the spigot forced home to its full
length without twisting or displacing the ring from the joint.

Precast concrete box culvert crown units shall be positioned true to line, level, on grade and
in recesses in precast or cast insitu bases and the sections closely butted together. The
sides and top of the crown units shall, for the full length of the butt joint, be covered with a
300mm wide strip of polypropylene fabric bonded with coat tar epoxy or similar so as not to
allow backfill material into the joint. The foot of the culvert units shall be grouted into the
recess in the base.

6.5 BACKFILLING
Backfilling pipes is to be carried out in accordance with the requirements of AS3725 (2007) –
“Design for the Installation of Buried Concrete Pipes” and is dependent upon the type of pipe
support specified.

Where drainage lines of any description are laid wholly or in part under road carriageways or
kerb and gutter, the trench shall be backfilled with compacted material conforming to the
requirements of Section 6.3 of these Specifications, compacted to a minimum density index
of 70%, by watering or other approved methods, up to subgrade level of the pavement. In
deep trenches in roadways, Council’s Engineer may require the submission of compaction
certificates, from a N.A.T.A. registered laboratory, verifying this.

Where drainage lines are not located under the road, the trench shall be backfilled with
compacted material conforming to the requirements of Section 6.3 of these Specifications to
a point 300mm above the pipe. Selected backfilling above this height shall be placed and
compacted by mechanical means in layers not exceeding 150mm compacted thickness.

Backfilling of pipes crossing existing Council roads shall consist of 14:1 sand/cement mix.
The existing wearing course shall be saw cut 300mm beyond the trench on either side and
shall be re-sealed with new AC to form a ‘bridge” over the trench.

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No backfilling shall take place until after the satisfactory inspection by Council’s Engineer.

6.6 SUBSOIL DRAINS

Subsoil drainage shall generally be constructed under all kerb and gutter where no drainage
pipes are to be installed or as shown on the approved Engineering Drawings or in positions
nominated by Council’s Engineer or the accredited certifier and shall be connected into the
stormwater drainage system.

Subsoil pipes shall be perforated corrugated or smooth wall UPVC, Class 400, confirming to
AS2439.1 (2007) – “Perforated Drainage Pipes and Associated Fittings” or, slotted PVC and
shall be fitted with filter socks for the full length of the pipe.

The subsoil drain shall be laid in line and on grade centrally in trenches at least 300mm wide
extending at least 500mm below the subgrade level or 250mm into solid rock, or sufficiently
deep to drain service conduits.

Subsoil pipes shall be laid on a graded clean floor, and shall have a minimum grade of 1.0%.
Trenches shall be backfilled with the filter material 10mm aggregate (Blue Metal) to
subgrade level and the trench covered with a geo-textile fabric overlapping the trench by a
minimum 150mm on both sides.

Flushing points are to be installed to a maximum of 50 metres.

All subsoil drainage pipes including joins and pit connections shall be inspected by Council’s
Engineer prior to backfilling.

6.7 INTER-ALLOTMENT DRAINAGE

Inter-allotment drainage shall be provided for all lots which do not have direct access to a
public drainage system. The minimum pipe size for inter-allotment drainage shall be 150mm
diameter.

Inter-allotment drainage pipes shall be laid in line and on grade centrally within the
easement.

Where inter-allotment drainage lines are to be provided adjacent to retaining walls, the
drainage lines shall be installed prior to construction of the retaining wall in order to minimise
damage to the “no-fines” and geofabric behind the retaining wall.

Slope junctions shall be provided at the low point of the drainage line within each allotment
were no pit is provided. The end of the slope junction pipe shall be fitted with a plug or cap
and shall be located by survey prior to backfilling. Pits shall be provided at all changes in
direction and pipe intersection points and at spacings not exceeding 40m from the previous
pit.

Pit lids for inter-allotment drainage lines can be square drop-in grated or square hinged
grated lids. Round or square concrete lids shall be pressed with the words “stormwater”.

Any Inter-allotment pit greater than 900mm deep shall have a concrete lid.

6.8 ROAD DRAINAGE PITS

All road drainage pits shall be constructed with fully welded skirted grates. The type of grate
shall be approved by Council prior to ordering.

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Road drainage pits on grade shall have a minimum 1.8m lintels (internal dimension) and
maximum 3.6m (internal dimensions) unless directed otherwise by Council’s Engineer or the
Accredited Certifier.

Sag pits shall be constructed with slotted grates to conform to Weldlok GGSB95SD (or
equivalent). Sag pits shall have a minimum 2.4m lintels (internal dimension) and maximum
3.6 m (internal dimension) unless directed otherwise by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited
Certifier.

Drainage pits shall be constructed to the levels and locations indicated on the approved
Engineering Drawings, in accordance with Penrith City Council’s Standard Drawing SD2001
and SD2002 with a maximum spacing of 75m from the previous kerb inlet pit.

All pits shall be constructed to finish flush with the design surface levels.

Where the depth of the pit exceeds 1.0 metres, galvanised or other approved step-irons are
to be provided at a spacing of 300mm with the first step no deeper than 300mm from the
surface to provide access for inspection and cleaning.

Step Irons are to be placed on the wall opposite the hinge of the grate unless directed
otherwise by Council.

Where drainage pits exceed 1.5 metres in depth, the pit shall be constructed of steel
reinforced concrete.

Pit bases shall be appropriately benched up to one third of the diameter of the pipe.

Pits shall be constructed with sufficient internal dimensions to avoid “birdsmouthing” of pipes
in the corners of the pit. Full details of non-standard pits shall be included in the Engineering
Drawings. The minimum internal dimensions of drainage pits shall be 900mm x 600mm up to
a depth of 1.2m. Pits over 1.2m in depth shall be 900mm x 900mm to subgrade (to achieve
max height) and chimneying to the surface for grate installation. Cast in-situ pit walls are to
be minimum 150mm thick and shall be formed on both the inside and outside faces.

Over excavation shall be backfilled and compacted with appropriate material to the
satisfaction of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier

Precast concrete pits shall be customised and constructed from design drawings with full
openings for pipe and subsoil drainage installation (no punch outs), and are to be structurally
engineered and certified. Excavated areas shall be 150mm from the outside of the pit walls.
A compacted base of 100mm uniform granular aggregate material shall be provided.
Granular material complying with Section 6.6 of this Specification shall be used as backfilling
and shall be compacted to the top of subgrade, to the requirements of Section 6.5.

Precast concrete lintels of a size indicated on the approved Engineering Drawings are to be
used and all grates shall be of galvanised steel. Combined precast lintel and grate system
will be accepted by Council on a case by case basis.

6.9 OPEN DRAINS

Open drains shall be cut to the approved dimensions and grade and be located wholly within
drainage easements or reserves.

Open drains are to be adequately grassed with batters constructed at a minimum grade of
1:4 or flatter.

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6.10 DRAINAGE STRUCTURES
Gully pits, junction boxes, inlet sumps and similar structures are to be in accordance with
Engineering Drawings, except where directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited
Certifier. All pits are to have streamlined inverts, and shall be benched with a smooth finish
using a steel float. Saddle pits over existing stormwater lines shall have pit inverts formed by
using quarter pipe sections.

Concrete headwalls shall be either Precast or constructed in-situ.

6.11 PIPE REPAIRS

Repairs to any damaged pipelines must be approved in writing by Penrith City Council prior
to any repair work being commissioned or commencing.

Unapproved repairs may result in Council’s instruction to remove and replace the entire line.

Any repairs to pipelines must be strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
and in consultation with Council Engineers. In some instances Council reserves the right to
have a higher level of repair than that in the manufacturer’s specification.

As such all pipelines repairs must have a design life to match the design life of the pipeline
(i.e.: “life of 100 years) minimum

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7. CONCRETE WORKS
7.1 GENERAL
Compressive Strength
Dish crossings, heavy duty layback crossovers, GPT pads etc shall be min 32 MPA.All
concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 25MPa at 28 days except where
otherwise specified.

Where directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier the Applicant shall be
responsible for the making of test cylinders to test the compressive strength of the concrete
and shall bear the cost of transport and testing of the cylinders at a laboratory to be
approved by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

Test cylinders that fail the compression test may result in that pour of concrete being
rejected and Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier may direct removal and
replacement of the failed concrete at the contractor’s expense.

Tests to be taken at the Applicant’s expense at the rate of two cylinders per 25 cu.m of
concrete or as directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. Tests to be carried
out in a N.A.T.A. Registered Laboratory.

Ready mixed concrete shall be obtained from a source acceptable to Council’s Engineer or
the Accredited Certifier and shall consist of a mixture of best quality cement, fine and course
aggregates and water, complying in all respects with the requirement of the current AS1379
(2007) – “Specification and Supply of Concrete”.

Placing
Concrete shall be transported, placed, compacted and cured to the satisfaction of Council’s
Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

Poured in-situ concrete shall have a minimum slump of 90mm + or – 10%.

Additional water shall not be added to the concrete mix. Finished surfaces with a powdery
finish will be rejected and will be subject to removal and replacement at the contractor’s
expense

Curing and Protection

New work shall be adequately protected from damage by weather conditions, extremes of
temperature, traffic or other causes and all necessary barriers and signs for the control of
vehicular and pedestrian traffic shall be erected and maintained for the specified period of
concrete curing. Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier may direct that concrete work
that has been damaged as a result of the above conditions may be required to be removed
and replaced at the contractor’s expense.

7.2 KERB AND GUTTER

The kerb and gutter shall be constructed in place with the kerb built upon and integral with
the gutter.

The kerb shall be aligned in straight lines and in smooth circular curves as shown on the
approved Engineering Drawings, and shall be true to the grades shown on the Engineering
Drawings.

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The sub-base for the kerb and gutter shall be formed at the required depth, in accordance
with Section 5.1.2 of this specification. A sub-base of compacted thickness not less than
the road pavement sub-base thickness shall be provided on the subgrade, and this shall
extend 300mm beyond the back of the kerb.

Rough ends of the kerb and gutter shall be removed by saw cutting prior to forming the next
section and shall be doweled into the existing using 3 x 12mm galvanised dowels.

Unless otherwise specified kerb moulding machines or slip-form machines are to be used for
the construction of kerb and gutter to the specified profile. Where short lengths of kerb and
gutter are to be constructed, Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier may permit
formwork to be used.

Vertical full depth expansion joints of approved bitumen impregnated jointing material shall
be placed at the end of each day’s construction, at junctions with the existing old work and at
every pit. Weakened plane joints (dummy joints) shall be cut full depth through the kerb and
gutter at regular intervals of 3 metres. A dummy joint shall be cut at the centre of all
vehicular crossings and at the ends of precast lintels. Joints shall be located at least 500mm
from any drainage holes.

A maximum tolerance of +/-5mm along the top of kerb and/or face of kerb over a length of 5
metres shall be adopted. Tolerances outside these parameters may result in rejection of that
section of kerb and gutter resulting in removal and replacement of that section. For
machines with a milling attachment the maximum cut shall be 20mm.

Driveway and kerb laybacks shall be provided in conjunction and concurrently with the
construction of the kerb and gutter. Stormwater outlets through the kerb shall also be
provided concurrently in accordance with Section 6.1 of this Specification.

Inspection of the kerb and gutter will be as detailed in Section 2.2.1 of this Specification.

Backfilling behind the kerb and gutter shall not be undertaken until at least two days after
placement.

Where directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier core samples of the
concrete kerb and gutter are to be taken and tested for compliance with compressive
strength requirements.

7.3 CONCRETE DISH CROSSINGS

Where shown on the approved Engineering Drawings, concrete dish crossings 0.9 metres
wide shall be constructed at intersections with integral concrete aprons.

All dish crossing shall be min 32 MPA.

The dish crossing shall be constructed in accordance with Penrith City Council’s Standard
Drawing SD1003/2.

Inspection of the dish crossing will be as detailed in Section 2.2.1 of this Specification.
Ponding of water in the dish crossing may lead to rejection by Council’s Engineer or the
Accredited Certifier requiring removal and replacement of the defective dish crossing.

7.4 CONCRETE VEHICULAR CROSSINGS

Where shown on the approved Engineering Drawings, concrete vehicular crossings shall be
constructed to the following standards –

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All vehicular crossings shall be constructed using plain concrete between the property
boundary and the layback.

Residential Single Dwellings

Crossings are to be a minimum of 100mm thick with one layer of SL72 reinforcing mesh,
supported on chairs, on 30mm of compacted sand or granular base, dowelled into the back
of the layback and adjoining footpath with galvanised 12mm dowels (starting 350mm from
each side then at 900mm centres). Laybacks shall be poured separately to the crossing.

Light Commercial / Light Industrial Units / Townhouses

Crossings are to be a minimum of 150mm thick with one layer of SL82 reinforcing mesh,
supported on chairs, on 30mm of compacted sand or granular base, dowelled into the back
of the layback and footpath adjoining with galvanised 12mm dowels (starting 500mm from
each side then at 900mm centres). Laybacks shall be poured separately to the crossing.

Industrial Properties Heavy Commercial / Heavy Industrial

Crossings are to be a minimum 225mm thick with two layers of SL82 reinforcing mesh,
supported on chairs, on 30mm of compacted sand or granular base, dowelled into the back
of the layback and adjoining footpath with galvanised 20mm dowels (starting 500mm from
each side then at 900mm centres). Laybacks shall be poured separately to the crossing.

Concrete strength min 32 MPA

Inspection of the concrete driveways will be as detailed in Section 2.2.1 of this specification.

7.5 CONCRETE FOOTPATH PAVING AND PATHWAYS

All footpaths are to be constructed prior to the issue of a Subdivision Certificate.

All footpath subgrades shall be trimmed, compacted and inspected prior to laying.

The paving shall be aligned in straight lines and smooth circular curves and be constructed
parallel to the kerb and gutter. Footpaths shall be constructed 900mm from the property
boundary. The crossfall of the road reserve shall grade towards the road at 4% from back of
kerb to footpath, 2% across the footpath, and a maximum of 4% to the property boundary or
as specified by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. All stormwater connections
and utilities shall be in place prior to placement of the footpath.

All footpaving and pathways / shareways shall be dowelled into existing pathways,
structures, driveways, pram ramps and kerb and gutter with 12mm galvanised dowels
(starting 300mm from each side and then 900 centres). A minimum of 3 dowels shall be
provided.

The extent of the concrete pour with respect to prevailing weather conditions shall be
discussed with Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. Inspection of the concrete
footpath paving and concrete pathways will be as detailed in Section 2.2.1 of this
specification.

All service pits and boxes shall be adjusted to finished footpath level prior to pouring the
concrete.

Backfilling against new pathways shall be done using premium weed free top soil as detailed
in Section 9.2.3 of this specification and shall be lightly compacted or wheel rolled after the
formwork has been stripped. The finished topsoil shall be flush with the adjoining footpath.

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Standard Footpath
Where shown on the approved Engineering Drawings, concrete footpath paving 1.5 metres
wide shall be constructed on a compacted subgrade. Full depth dowelled expansion jointing
is to be used every 6 metres with a dummy joint, 25mm saw-cut or 25mm mechanical
cracker joint every 2 metres (saw-cutting must be carried out within the required time frame
of 24 hours). A broom finish perpendicular to the path of travel with longitudinal edging is
required and all expansion joints and dummy joints shall be edged.

Hand placed footpaths shall be a minimum depth of 100mm concrete with one chaired layer
of SL72 mesh (centrally placed), on 30mm of compacted sand or granular base on a
compacted subgrade. Every second bar of the steel reinforcing mesh shall be cut at all
dummy joints.

Reconstruction work shall match existing works.

Machine placed slip-form footpaths shall be a minimum depth of 100mm concrete on a

compacted subgrade. A guillotine joint every 6m with a saw cut or dummy joint every 2m
shall be provided.

Shared Ways/Cycleways
Where shown on the approved Engineering Drawings, minimum 2.5 wide concrete shared
cycleways shall be constructed. A broom finish perpendicular to the path of travel with
longitudinal edging is required and all expansion joints and dummy joints shall be edged. All
cycleways are to be appropriately signposted and linemarked, and shall be in accordance
with the RMS publication “NSW Bicycle Guidelines” and AS1742.9 – 2000 “Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Bicycle Facilities”.

Hand placed cycleways shall be a minimum depth of 125mm concrete with one chaired layer
of SL72 mesh (centrally placed), on 30mm of compacted sand or granular base on a
compacted subgrade. Full depth expansion jointing is to be used every 6 metres using keyed
expansion joints with minimum 12mm dowels (starting 300mm from each side then at
900mm centres) with a 25mm deep saw-cut or 45mm mechanical cracker joint every 3
metres (saw-cutting must be carried out in the required time frame of 24 to 48 hours).

Machine placed slip-form cycleways shall be a minimum depth of 125mm concrete, on a

compacted subgrade. It will be the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the finish and
quality of the final product is to the satisfaction of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited
Certifier. The method of jointing shall be undertaken at the discretion of Council’s Engineer
or the Accredited Certifier as determined prior to commencement of the pour.

7.6 PAVING UNITS

Segmental paving units may be used only where permitted by Council and as shown on the
approved Engineering Drawings.

Prior written approval is required by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier of the
paving unit to be used and a sample shall be submitted for evaluation together with the
manufacturer’s specification.

Inspections by Council’s Engineer are required in accordance with Section 2.2.1 of this
Specification.

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7.7 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT DECORATIVE THRESHOLDS
Traffic management thresholds shall be constructed where shown on the approved
Engineering Drawings.

Pavement construction shall not commence until a satisfactory inspection has been
conducted of the subgrade.

All concrete used in the construction of thresholds, shall have a minimum strength of 32MPa
at 28 days.

Thresholds shall be constructed from decorative concrete, paving or similar as approved by

Council either –

 150mm thick, reinforced concrete with one layer of SL82 reinforcing fabric supported
on bar chairs, with a minimum cover of 40mm to the top, on a compacted sandstone
sub-base 200mm thick, or
 200mm thick, reinforced with two layers of SL82 reinforcing fabric supported on bar
chairs, with a minimum cover of 40mm to the top, on nominal 50mm of compacted
sand.

7.8 KERB RAMPS

Kerb ramps shall be constructed in accordance with drawing SD1002, minimum depth
150mm on a compacted base with one layer of SL72 mesh, doweled into the back of kerb
and adjoining footpath 400mm from the edges then 800mm centres.

Reconstruction works shall match existing works.

Inspections in accordance with 2.2.1 of this specification.

7.9 CONCRETE ACCESS DRIVEWAYS

Concrete access driveways shall be 150mm of reinforced concrete on minimum 30mm
compacted granular material on compacted sub-grade. The concrete shall be reinforced
with one layer of SL82 mesh with 50mm top cover supported on bar chairs with full depth
dowelled expansion key joints at 6m centres and dummy joints at 3m centres. The driveway
shall have a minimum cross fall of 2%.

7.10 ROUNDABOUTS
Refer to drawing SD4001

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8 SIGNAGE AND LINEMARKING
8.1 GUIDE POSTS AND PROTECTION FENCES
Guide posts shall be erected at locations shown on the approved Engineering Drawings or
as directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. The guide posts shall be white
and fitted with retro-reflective delineators. Guide posts shall comply with the requirements of
RMS Delineation Section 16 – “Guide Posts and Delineation of Safety Barriers”.

Protection fences shall be erected at locations shown on the approved Engineering

Drawings or as directed by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier. Chain wire guard
fencing shall comply with the requirements of RMS Specification R201 “Fencing”.
Corrugated steel guard rails shall comply with the requirements of RMS Specification R132
“Safety Barrier Systems”.

Brifen Wire Rope Safety Barrier (or equivalent) shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications.

8.2 INSTALLATION AND LOCATION OF ROAD SIGNAGE

All regulatory signs are to be installed in accordance with the approved Engineering
Drawings endorsed by Local Traffic Committee and as required by AS1742-13 (2009) –
“Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Local Area Traffic Management” and AS1742.2
- 2009 “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Control Devices for General Use”
All signage is to be installed prior to the issue of a Subdivision Certificate. Any variations
from this Specification shall be subject to the approval of Council’s Engineer.

All signs are to have company name and date stamped on the back of the sign.

All posts are to be capped and of equal height above the sign e.g. 50mm. All signs shall be
anti-graffiti coated.

All chevrons are to be ribbed.

Council approved Anti vandal bolts are to be used on all signage.

For posts that are to be set in concrete islands or full concrete behind kerbs etc, Council
approved locking devices such as Lock Sockets, or similar shall be used to aid in easy post
replacement if necessary. Flexible posts are required for narrow islands and where heavy
vehicles can be a problem.

Posts erected in grass or soil behind kerb or on shoulders, verges etc shall be set in
concrete and pinned at the pole base or the pole base flattened to eliminate the twisting of
poles. Hole diameter shall be a minimum 300mm, with a depth 400mm of concrete. The top
of the concrete shall finish a minimum of 100mm below finished ground level to allow for
topsoiling and turfing.

Longitudinal Placement
The longitudinal placement of certain signs is fixed by the nature of their message or their
characteristic use.

Special care is required in the siting of such signs to ensure they are prominently displayed
to approaching drivers. Signs shall not be obscured by trees or power poles etc.
Relocations in these cases should be towards the traffic.

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The distance between repeated signs, e.g. “No Parking”, is generally 30m in rural and urban
areas.

Lateral Placement
Lateral placement shall be measured from the edge of the sign nearest the road.

On unkerbed roads in rural areas, the outer edge of the sign shall be at least 600mm (for low
speed roads) clear of the outer edge of the road shoulder, line of guide posts or face of
guard rail.

On kerbed roads in urban areas the outer edge of the sign shall be 300mm from the face of
kerb.

Where mountable or semi-mountable kerbs are used, e.g. on traffic islands, the minimum
clearance should be 500mm from face of kerb.

On urban roads that are unkerbed the rural distances should be applied.

Height
The height shall be measured from the underside of the sign or the lowest sign in an
assembly of signs.

In rural areas roadside signs shall be mounted clear of roadside vegetation and clearly
visible under headlight illumination by night. The height of the sign should normally be not
less than 1.5m clear above the nearest edge of the road.

In urban areas on kerbed roads the underside of regulatory signs shall be set a minimum of
2m above the top of the kerb or 2.2m above the road surface in accordance with AS1742.2 –
2009 “Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Traffic Control Devices for General Use”.

Signs that overhang a footway or cycle way shall have a minimum height to the underside of
the sign of 2.5m above the footway or cycleway.

Street name blades mounting height shall be not less than 2.5m and not more than 3m
measured from ground level at the sign post to the underside of the lowest sign in
accordance with Standard Drawing SD1006.

Keep left, hazard markers or chevrons on medians or traffic island are normally set at 1m to
1.2m from the top of the island to the bottom of the sign. Where sight distance should be
considered signs can be set as low as 0.5m or lower if necessary. Keep left sign R-209
1150mm x 150mm can be mounted as low as 100mm.

Note: R209 shall only be used in existing residential areas. For Keep Left signs in
new subdivision use R2-3AA(L)
Overhead Mounting
Overhead signs shall be mounted a minimum of 5.3m from the underside of the sign to the
highest level of the roadway.

Sign Orientation
Signs should be oriented at approximately right angles to, and facing the traffic they are
intended to serve, e.g. “Giveway”, “Stop” signs etc. At curved alignments, the angle of

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placement should be determined by the course of the approaching traffic rather than by the
road edge at the point where the sign is located.

In typical locations where parallel signs are installed, e.g. “No Stopping”, “No Parking”, timed
parking etc., they should be turned through 30°±10° (AS1742.11 (1999) – “Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Parking Controls”) to partially face the oncoming traffic on
the near side.

8.3 HOLDING RAIL /”U” RAIL

All holding or U rails shall be 800mm to the outside of posts. The U rail posts shall be
inserted into a locking device approved by Council’s Engineer.

8.4 STREET NAME SIGNS

Street name signs shall be provided for all new roads and shall be erected prior to the issue
of a Subdivision Certificate. Names on the street sign blades shall be in accordance the
names approved by Council.

Street name signs shall be provided incorporating Council’s standard layout and logo in
accordance with and at the locations shown on Penrith City Council’s Standard Drawing
SD1006.

No through roads, except those designated “Place” or “Close”, shall be provided with 200mm
blades complete with the wording ‘NO THROUGH ROAD’.

Council is able to undertake the works associated with the provision of street name signage.
The value of the works is to be determined by written quotation from Council’s City Works
department, which will include a project management fee.

8. 5 LINEMARKING
All linemarking shall be in accordance with the approved Engineering Drawings endorsed by
the Local Traffic Committee, and shall be installed prior to the issue of a Subdivision
Certificate.

All areas to be linemarked shall be dry and swept prior to undertaking of the works.

On the first sacrificial AC layer, waterborne paint with drop-on glass beading, to the
requirement of RMS Specification 3353, shall be used.

Upon laying the final AC layer, all linemarking shall be reinstated in non-slip, thermoplastic
paint.

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9. LANDSCAPING WORKS
9.1 GRASSING
These Specifications provide for the preparation, fertilising, sowing, turfing, watering,
mowing and generally caring for grasses on defined areas so as to provide a dense
uniformly distributed cover of the various varieties of grasses specified.

9.1.1 PREPARATION
Areas to be grassed shall be ripped along the contour to a depth of 200mm prior to
topsoiling to provide a key for the topsoil and improve infiltration of water. Following ripping,
the areas shall be topsoiled.

If considered necessary by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier the area to be

grassed shall be rotary hoed along the contour to a depth not exceeding that of the topsoil
and generally to a depth of 100mm.

On steep slopes and on other areas of high erosion hazard a rough surface shall be
developed. A fine tilth shall be acceptable only on areas of low slope.

Light grading to affect the required surface profile may also be necessary.

Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier, may direct that the topsoil of areas to be
grassed by turfing be compacted with the light roller.

All weeds and the roots of all noxious weeds shall be thoroughly cleared from the site.
Trees existing on the site shall not be disturbed other than by being trimmed as directed.

9.1.2 GRASSING BY SEEDING

The seed used shall be of the best quality available, shall have good germination
characteristics and be true to variety. The seed shall be obtained from reputable seed
merchants and satisfactory evidence shall be provided to Council’s Engineer or the
Accredited Certifier of compliance with these requirements. Until used, any seed shall be
stored off the ground in a cool, dry place and shall not be stored any longer than possible
before being used.

9.1.3 FERTILISERS FOR SEEDING

The fertiliser to be used shall be an approved Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid, Potash compound
starter fertiliser with an analysis of 10:3.9:6.2 respectively.

Unless otherwise specified, fertiliser shall be spread at the rate of 250kg/ha for footways,
median strips, embankments and reserves and 300kg/ha for drainage channels.

Where clay panning is evident or where hard packing river loams are used, the Engineer
may direct that Gypsum be spread at the rate of 200-500kg/ha.

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 GENERALISED SEED AND FERTILISER RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR PENRITH COUNCIL AREA

Area & Timing Rate Species Rate Fertiliser

kg/ha Kg/ha

Recreational Area
NPK11-34-11
(Mowed Grass)

- Spring Couch 7 250

New Zealand Rye 6

White Clover 2

Japanese Millet 20

- Autumn Wimmera Rye 5 250

White Clover (Haifa) 2

Red Clover (Redquin) 2

Highlands Bent 5

Cereal Rye 30

Critical Areas

- Spring Couch 6 250

New Zealand Rye 6

Tall Fescue (Demeter) 6

White Clover (Haifa) 6

Japanese Millet 20

- Autumn Kangaroo Valley Rye 10 250

Phalaris (Sirosa) 5

Highlands Bent 5

Sub Clover 5

Cereal Rye 30

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9.1.4 SOWING
When the area to be sown has been brought to a condition suitable for the sowing of grass
seed the seeding mixture shall be proportioned.

After proportioning, the various quantities of seeds shall be thoroughly mixed so that each
variety will be uniformly distributed throughout the whole.

The seed mixture shall then be uniformly distributed at the prescribed rate of application per
hectare and unless otherwise specified, the prescribed quantity per hectare of fertiliser shall
be distributed at the same time.

After sowing by hydroseeding or by conventional methods, the whole of the area shall be
uniformly watered. The volume of water to be applied at this time shall be equivalent to
10mm of rain unless weather conditions dictate otherwise, in which case Council’s Engineer
or the Accredited Certifier shall determine the volume of water to be applied.

Care shall be taken to avoid the formation of rills in the surface by a too rapid application of
water.

If Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier is of the opinion that excessive tilling has
occurred in the surface, from whatever cause, he shall have the right to direct that affected
areas be re-prepared and re-sown.

9.1.5 CONVENTIONAL SOWING AND MULCHING WITH BITUMEN

When sowing is to be carried out by conventional methods the seed and fertiliser may be
distributed uniformly by means of a mechanical seed sower to be followed by an application
of bitumen emulsion.

No area shall be sown with seed whilst it is in such a softened state due to excessive
moisture that it cannot support the weight of the loaded bitumen sprayer.

These seeds shall be covered by 5mm of soil by means of rolling or other method.

As soon as practicable after the application of the water in accordance with these guidelines,
the area shall be sprayed with bitumen emulsion by means of an approved power sprayer
fitted with a fixed spray bar set at the maximum width per row.

An approved solution of slow-breaking anionic bitumen emulsion and water mixed in the
ratio 1:1 shall be used for this purpose. The application rate shall be one litre per square
metre for general work and four litres per square metre on drainage channels subject to
concentrated water flows.

In areas where it is impracticable to utilise the fixed spray bar of the sprayer, the bitumen
emulsion may be applied by means of an approved hand spray attached to the power
sprayer.

Any areas deformed and/or rutted shall be repaired and resewn to the satisfaction of
Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

All concrete structures shall be protected from overspray of emulsion and any surfaces
sprayed shall be cleaned to the satisfaction of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

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9.1.6 SUPPLY AND PLANTING OF TURF STRIPS
Turf strips are to be of kikuyu grass unless otherwise specified, are to show healthy growth
and to be of even thickness when delivered to site. The area from which the supply of grass
is to be obtained is to be mowed before the turf strips are cut.

Council will not support the use of Kikuyu grass in any road, drainage or landscaping works
associated with rural road or adjacent to sensitive areas including national parks and
reserves, other bushland area and waterways.

The placing of the turf strips shall be commenced immediately the soil has been watered and
fertilised.

On completion of the laying of the turf strips they are to be compacted by watering and
rolling with a 100 to 150 kg roller. Each turf strip should be butted against the previously laid
turf strip and no gaps shall remain between the turf strips after laying.

Sites too steep for the above compaction treatment shall be covered with a locating mesh of
a type approved by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

Immediately after the turf strips have been rolled, approved topsoil shall be spread to a
depth of 10mm over the whole area and thoroughly watered.

9.1.7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF GRASSED AREAS

All grassed areas shall be regularly maintained until the expiration of the maintenance
period. This maintenance shall include mowing of the grassed areas, watering, etc to the
satisfaction of Council.

All damage done to all grassed areas (from whatever cause) shall immediately be restored
to the satisfaction of Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier

9.1.8 ESTABLISHMENT
The Applicant shall take all steps necessary to establish a dense grass cover and will not be
regarded as having fully discharged obligations under the consent until such time as the
required dense grass cover has been established, and inspected for acceptance by
Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier.

9.2 LANDSCAPED AREAS

This Specification provides for the improvement of reserves and other site areas, as detailed
on the Engineering Drawings, in the form of clearing and ground improvement by rotary
hoeing, trimming, topdressing, turfing, seeding and fertilising, together with planting of new
trees or shrubs.

All verge areas are to be turfed for the full width (apart from the concrete footpath) from back
of kerb to property boundary at the completion of the works, and street trees planted in
accordance with approved Landscaping Plans.

Where a Landscaping Plan has been prepared for the Project by a Landscape Consultant, a
separate Specification for special Conditions of Contract may, with the approval of Council’s
Engineer or the Accredited, replace these Specifications in whole or in part.

Embellishment works for parks, stormwater management basins and other specialist
treatments are to be in accordance with details and specifications to be approved by
Council.

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9.2.1 CLEARING
All dead trees, logs, stumps and fallen timber shall be removed from the site unless
otherwise directed by Council.

Existing trees within the area specified shall be protected during construction operations by
fencing or other method In accordance with the requirements of Work Cover NSW. This
protective work shall be carried out prior to the commencement of any grading or earth
trimming and shall remain in position until practical completion of the works. No cutting or
filling will be allowed around existing trees within the canopy of the tree.

Plant or materials shall not be stored within three metres of any tree indicated for
preservation.

When branch cuts are directed, these shall be made close to and parallel to the main trunk
and carefully finished to ensure quick callousing. An approved sound dressing shall be
applied to all cut surfaces in accordance with the printed recommendations of the
Manufacturer.

All weeds, fallen branches, and wind-blown debris such as papers are to be collected and
removed once a week and the site is to be kept in a tidy condition.

9.2.2 GROUND IMPROVEMENT

All builders’/ contractors’ debris, surface stones, heaps of clay and any other material
unsuitable for propagation of growth shall be removed from the site.

9.2.3 TOPDRESSING OF EXISTING GRASSED AREAS

Imported topsoil shall be free from any material toxic to plant growth, stumps, roots, stones,
clay lumps or other extraneous material. Imported soils shall be guaranteed to be free from
noxious or troublesome weeds such as nut grass, water couch, mullumbinby couch, onion
weed or oxalis. Should any such weeds appear in the grassed areas before the end of the
maintenance period, they shall be eradicated.

Soil required for the final preparation and topdressing of existing grassed areas shall be
friable sandy loam, rich in organic matter, non-hard setting, composed of a minimum of 65%
sand, a maximum of 20% clay and a maximum of 15% silt with no more than 0.05% salt
content, measured on an oven dry basis. The “pH” value should be within the range of 5.5
to 6.5.

Approved topsoil to a depth of 50mm loose measurement shall be spread and raked
uniformly into the grass over those areas specified to be top-dressed.

An approved nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash compound fertiliser with an analysis of

10:3.9:6.2 respectively shall be supplied, spread and raked into the topsoil at the rate of
200kg per hectare and well watered.

Two months later an application of Sulphate of Ammonia at the rate of 250kg per hectare
shall be watered into the grassed soil surface.

9.2.4 TREES AND/OR SHRUBS

Trees to be planted shall have a height of at least 1.2 metres and shrubs 0.5 metres, both
measured from ground level, unless specified otherwise on the approved drawings.

The planting hole shall then be filled with approved soil suitable for tree growth and this shall
be lightly tamped until 0.3 metres from surface, flooded with water and allowed to settle
before planting takes place.

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Sixty grams of an approved slow release fertiliser shall be placed in the bottom of the hole
immediately prior to planting and covered with a 10mm layer of topsoil.

The trees and/or shrubs shall be thoroughly watered in the containers, which will be
subsequently removed, care being taken not to disturb and roots during planting and firming
of the backfill, which shall finish as a saucer 50mm deep and 400mm in diameter. Fertiliser
of an approved Nitrogen, Phosphoric Acid and Potash Compound type with an analysis of
10:3.9:6.2 respectively shall be lightly raked into the planting area at the rate of 30 grams per
plant.

Each plant shall be securely tied to a 40mm x 40mm stake 2.0m long, driven 0.6m into the
ground.

After planting, each plant shall be immediately watered, and the Applicant shall ensure that
sufficient watering is carried out to keep the soil moist for the period of establishment,
including the maintenance period.

The area within 500mm radius of the plant shall be kept free of all grass and weed growth
and shall maintain a fine tilth on the surface. The applicant shall ensure that plants are kept
free of insect and fungus attack and at the end of the maintenance period shall give an
additional application of fertiliser as above specified at the rate of 60 grams per plant
followed by watering. Plants shall have a healthy and vigorous appearance at the time of
final completion.

Any plants which die or are vandalised prior to the expiration of the maintenance period shall
be immediately replaced with plants of the same species in accordance with the
requirements of these Specifications.

9.3 STONE PITCHING AND ROCKWALLS

Stone pitching and rockwalls may be required to be structurally certified post construction by
a suitably qualified registered structural engineer, with consideration to height, bulk and
location.

9.3.1 STONE PITCHING

Where indicated on the drawings, embankments shall be protected from erosion or slipping
by hand - placed stone pitching.

The stone pitching shall be of sound durable stone, hammer-dressed and of at least one
thirtieth (1/30) cubic metre in volume. Alternatively, rectangular blocks of 1:3:6 concrete one
thirtieth (1/30) cubic metre in volume may be used. The stone shall be placed in courses
with the beds at right angles to the slope, the larger stones being used in the bottom, and the
smaller ones at the top, the minimum thickness of wall at right angles to slope being 250mm.
The stones shall be laid in close contact so as to create joints, the weight of all stones being
carried by the filling and not by adjacent pitching stones. The spaces between the stone
shall generally not exceed 10mm in any case. The finished wall shall present an even tight
and reasonable smooth surface of the require contour.

9.3.2 ROCK WALLS

Rock walls in excess of 900mm shall be structurally certified by a suitably qualified structural
engineer.

9.3.3 MATERIALS
Materials used for the construction of the wall shall be large, sound and durable boulders, in
general at least 0.5 square metres in area. Prior to placing the material, a representative
sample of the boulders proposed to be used shall be made available to Council’s Engineer

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or the Accredited Certifier. Approval of the proposed material shall be required prior to its
placement.

9.3.4 FOUNDATION PREPARATION – ROCK

Where the wall is to be founded on bedrock the preparation of the foundation shall include
the removal of all vegetation, loose rock, soil, clay and friable weathered rock. Any
irregularities in the level of the bedrock shall be filled with mass concrete. In particular, the
surface shall be shaped so that the foundation in cross-section is level or inclined into the
slope. The lowest course of boulders forming the wall may be set into this concrete. Where
the rock surface falls away below the toe of the wall, particular care shall be taken to ensure
that the wall is founded on intact bedrock and not on a foundation of floaters. Under no
circumstances shall a wall be supported on undercut material.

9.3.5 FOUNDATION PREPARATION – SOIL

Where the wall will be founded on soil (maximum height 2.5m), any material containing a
high proportion of organic material shall be stripped, the exposed foundation shall be
scarified to a minimum depth of 200mm, brought to near the Standard Optimum Moisture
Content and compacted to a minimum dry density ratio of not less than 95% Standard,
determined using AS.1289 5.4.1-2007 “Methods of Testing Soils for Engineering Purposes –
Soil Compaction and Density Tests – Compaction control tests – Dry density ratio, moisture
variation and moisture ratio”.. All fill should be placed in layers with a maximum loose
thickness of 250mm and compacted in the manner described above. The wall shall be
founded in the key excavation specified below.

9.3.6 FOUNDATION PREPARATION – INSPECTION

Inspection of the foundation by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier shall be
required prior to placement of the wall materials.

9.3.7 FOUNDATION DEPTH

The wall shall be constructed in such a manner that the toe is in adequate contact with the
foundation material. Where the wall is to be founded on bedrock, keying of the wall into rock
shall not normally be required but the prepared surface must be level or inclined into the
slope. In no circumstances may a wall be founded on an outward sloping foundation.

Where a wall, more than one metre high, is to be founded on soil, the base of the wall shall
be at a level which is a minimum depth of 400mm below the finished surface level at the toe
of the wall. The area of the toe shall be graded so that water does not pond at the toe of the
wall.

Where a wall, one metre or less in height, is to be founded in soil, the base of the wall may
be at the finished surface level at the toe of the wall. The area at the toe shall be graded so
that water does not pond at the base of the wall.

9.3.8 PLACEMENT OF ROCK

Rock shall be place to ensure that individual blocks are interlocking. To achieve this, blocks
should be laid roughly coursed and bedded on their broadest bases. All vertical joints
between blocks shall be discontinuous. For walls more than 1m high, the first layer of
boulders forming the wall shall be set in a bed of 15MPa concrete, and the joints between
these boulders shall be filled with concrete or (3:1) sand cement mortar so that all voids
below the finished surface level at the toe are filled. Walls one metre high or less may be
founded directly on the prepared surface.

9.3.9 BACKFILL – MATERIALS

Material used for backfilling behind the wall shall be granular material consisting of sand,
clayey sand, ripped sandstone or other approved granular material.

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9.3.10 BACKFILL –COMPACTION
Compaction of fill placed behind the wall shall be carefully carried out to minimise the
induced lateral stress against the wall.

All fill shall be placed in layers with a maximum loose thickness of 250mm and compacted to
give a dry density ratio of not less than 95% Standard determined using AS,1289 5.4.1--
2007 “Methods of Testing soils for Engineering Purposes – Soil Compaction and Density
Tests – Compaction Control Tests – Dry Density Ratio, Moisture Variation and Moisture
Ratio”.

9.3.11 APPURTENANT STRUCTURE

Where pipes are to pass through or beneath the rock wall they shall be encased in concrete
to ensure that the base of the wall is founded on stable material.

9.3.12 DRAINAGE – SURFACE RUNOFF

All surface runoff shall be directed away from the back of the wall so as to prevent infiltration
of such surface runoff into the granular backfill. All surface runoff works shall be approved
by Council’s Engineer or the Accredited Certifier prior to construction. In the case of walls
founded on soil the surface runoff shall be directed so as to prevent erosion and possible
undercutting along the toe of the wall.

9.3.13 DRAINAGE – SUBSOIL DRAIN

Where the wall foundation consists of soil or where the wall height exceeds 3m a 100m
diameter subsoil drain shall be installed at the rear of the wall foundation.

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10. GLOSSARY
AC Asphaltic Concrete.

Accredited Certifier Person who holds a certificate of accreditation

as an accredited certifier under the Building
Professionals Act 2005.

AHD Australian Height Datum

Applicant The person/s, company or entity that has the

benefit of the development consent for the
purpose of constructing the Works.

AS Australian Standards published by the

Standards Association of Australia and being
current at the time of application.

Council Penrith City Council as represented by its

employees.

Certifying Authority Person who:

a) is authorized by or under s85A of EP&A Act

to issue complying development certificates; or

b) is authorized by or under s109D of EP&A

Act to issue Part 4A Certificates

Council’s Engineer Person approving or inspecting works as a

delegate of the Council.

Council’s Specification Penrith City Council's Construction

Specification for Civil Works.

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 Developer Person with the benefit of and acting on the
Development Consent.

Designer Person appointed by Project Manager to

undertake the design that is practicing and has
appropriate experience and qualification.

Documents All expressed and implied Specifications,

Standards, Drawings and Correspondence,
which are related to the Works and referred to
by Council or issued by Council.

DP Deposited Plan

Engineering Drawings Engineering drawings/plans and specifications

for civil and structural works.

EP&A Act Environmental Planning and Assessment Act

1979, as amended.

EPA Environmental Protection Authority.

ESCP Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

FRC Pipe Fibre Reinforced Concrete Pipe.

Maintenance Period Period of a minimum of Twelve (12) months

after the issue of the Subdivision Certificate
(release of the Plan of Subdivision) or
Development Completion, or such time as
Council deems reasonable for the Final
Certificate of Completion.

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 NATA National Association of Testing Authorities,
Australia.

WHS Work Health & Safety.

PM Permanent Mark

Project Manager Appointed by the developer to manager the

development and has sufficient authority and
ability to discuss and resolve problems and
acts as the principal contact with Council.

Principal Certifying Authority The consent authority, the Council, or

Accredited Certifier appointed (for building or
PCA subdivision work to be carried out on a site) to
carry out functions as described in s109E of
the EP&A Act.

Principal Contractor The person responsible for the overall co-

ordination and control of the carrying out of the
works

RCP Reinforced Concrete Pipe.

Registered Engineer Person who is a practising Engineer registered

on the Engineers Australia, National
Professional Engineers Register (NPER) in the
relevant field of work

RL Reduced Level

RMS Roads & Maritime Services, New South

Wales.

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 RRJ Concrete Pipes Rubber ring jointed concrete pipe

Site Area of land being developed under the

Subdivision or Development Approval.

SSM State Survey Mark

Superintendent/Supervisor The person appointed by the Project Manager

to supervise the construction of the Works on
site.

Surveyor Surveyor registered under the Surveying and

Spatial Information Act 2002.

SWMP Soil and Water Management Plan

UCS Unconfined Compressive Strength.

UPVC Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride (referring to

pipe).

VENM Virgin Excavated Natural Material

WAE Works as Executed

Works The development of land as described by the

Development Consent and drawings and
specifications (the Documents) as proposed by
the Applicant and as cited and approved by
Council "For Construction" including all the
area of the land being developed.

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11. STANDARD DRAWINGS
SD1001 STANDARD FOOTPATH DETAILS

SD1002 KERB RAMP DETAILS

SD1003/1 STANDARD KERB & GUTTER, LAYBACKS & DISH CROSSING SHEET 1
OF 2

SD1003/2 STANDARD KERB & GUTTER, LAYBACKS & DISH CROSSING SHEET 2
OF 2

SD1004 TYPICAL VEHICLE CROSSOVER

SD1005 RURAL VEHICULAR CROSSINGS

SD1006/1 STANDARD STREET SIGNS & POSTS SHEET 1 OF 2

SD1006/2 STANDARD STREET SIGNS & POSTS SHEET 2 OF 2

SD2001/1 KERB INLET PIT

SD2001/2 KERB INLET PIT

SD2001/3 KERB INLET PIT

SD2002 STANDARD GRATED SURFACE INLET PITS

SD2003 TRIMMER BARS

SD2004 SUBSOIL DRAIN TYPICAL SECTION

SD4001 STANDARD CENTRAL ISLAND DETAIL

SD4002 HOLDING RAIL DETAILS

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ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT 1
CONTRACTORS CHECK LIST
 Contractor’s Final Inspection Checklist
(To be completed by Contractor)

DA No. CCX No.

Contractor:

Location:

 The purpose of this check list is for the contractor to inspect their work prior to booking Council for a final
inspection.

 It is the contactor’s responsibility to ensure that all works included but not limited to those in this checklist are
completed to Council’s standards.

 All WAE plans, CCTV and Road Construction Material Compliance Reports have been submitted to Council for
review prior to the Final Inspection.

 Once the checklist has been completed signed and dated by the contractor’s representative it can be submitted
to Council together with a request for Council to conduct the Final Inspection.

 The completion of this checklist does not guarantee a satisfactory final inspection.
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1.0 Pavement
1.1 Pavement cleaned, swept and washed where required.

1.2 Gouges or failures repaired with AC. Cold Mix repairs will not be accepted.

1.3 Pavement crack sealed with approved crack sealer.

2.0 Kerb & Gutter

2.1 Kerb and gutter clean swept and washed as required.

2.2 Any bay of kerb & gutter or laybacks (joint to joint) with two cracks or
more have been replaced. (minimum ½ bay replacement)

2.3 Any bay of kerb & gutter with displaced crack or crack equal to or greater than
0.5mm in a bay has been replaced. (Minimum ½ bay replacement).

2.4 Any bay with large chips or gouges (>100mm approx.) has been replaced.
(Minimum ½ bay replacement).

2.5 All silt socks and fabric have been removed from grates and gutter.

2.6 All kerb stormwater outlets clean

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3.0 Stormwater / GPT Pits
3.1 All pits benched (where required) and washed clean

3.2 All step irons installed in pits greater than 1m deep

3.3 All pipes cut flush with the pit walls

3.4 All pits, pipes and lintels rendered.

3.5 All GPT units cleaned

3.6 All CDL pits, stormwater pits and GPT units will be open for final inspection
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4.0 Footpath / Cycleways / GPT pads
4.1 All footpaths swept and washed clean

4.2 All mastics trimmed flush to the path surface

4.3 All service pit lids cleaned and seated flush to the path surface

4.4 Any cracked, damaged or displaced panels replaced.

4.5 All pram ramps with cracks or uneven joints replaced.

4.6 All shared path / cycleway signs and linemarking completed.

5.0 Signage and Line Marking

5.1 All signs installed to the latest Council Local Traffic Committee (LTC) approved plans

5.2 All signs installed to Council’s Engineering Construction for Civil Works
(Signage & Line Marking)

5.3 All guide posts and bollards installed where required

5.4 All line marking completed to the latest LTC approved plans

6.0 Turf
6.1 All turf laid neat from the back of kerb to the boundary (excluding footpaving)

6.2 All ruts repaired and dead turf replaced.

7.0 Building Lots

7.1 All building lots neatly graded with all rubbish, stockpiles, construction material, large
rocks and sticks removed

7.2 All building lots top dressed and seeded.

7.3 All safety fencing installed around ongoing construction activities.

8.0 Landscaping
8.1 All landscaping completed or letter of undertaking or bond submitted to Council.
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9.0 Services
9.1 All services installed and functioning.

9.2 Letter of undertaking submitted to Council for all incomplete works.

Additional Comments:

I confirm that all works associated with DA / have been

(Name)

completed to the standards of _and Penrith City Council.

(Company)

Signature: Position: Date: