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Rossall Ecology Park
Specification Version 1: 18/03/2016
Prepared by: C. Bennett
Checked by: N. Stafford
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Specification for Highway Works
Rossall Ecology Park
Preamble to the Specification
1 The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the ‘Specification for Highway
Works’, published by the Stationery Office (formerly HMSO) as Volume 1 of the Manual of
Contract Documents for Highway Works, as modified and extended by the following
contract specific items:
(i) Appendix 0/1: Contract specific Additional, Substitute and Cancelled Clauses, Tables
and Figures;
(ii) Appendix 0/2: Contract specific minor alterations to existing Clauses, Tables and
Figures;
(iii) The contract specific Numbered Appendices listed in Appendix 0/3;
(iv) Appendix 0/5: Special National Alterations of the Overseeing Organisation of
Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Appendix 0/4 contains a list of the Drawings.
2 The relevant publication date of each page of the Specification for Highway Works is
given in the Schedule of Pages and Relevant Publication Dates.
3 An Additional Clause as indicated by a suffix ‘A’ in Appendix 0/5 is an alteration
originating from the Overseeing Organisation of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. An
Additional Clause as indicated by a suffix ‘AR’ in Appendix 0/1 is a contract specific
alteration.
4 A Substitute Clause, as indicated by the suffix ‘S’ in Appendix 0/5 is an alteration
originating from the Overseeing Organisation of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. A
Substitute Clause as indicated by a suffix ‘SR’ in Appendix 0/1 is a contract specific
alteration.
5 A Cancelled Clause as indicated by a suffix ‘C’ in Appendix 0/5 is an alteration
originating from the Overseeing Organisation of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. A
Cancelled Clause indicated by a suffix ‘CR’ in Appendix 0/1 is a contract specific alteration.
6 Insofar as any of the contract specific Numbered Appendices may conflict or be
inconsistent with any provision of the Specification for Highway Works the Numbered
Appendices shall always prevail. Additionally, Numbered Appendices 0/1 and 0/2 shall take
precedence over Numbered Appendix 0/5.
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7 Any reference in the Contract to a Clause number or contract specific Appendix shall
be deemed to refer to the corresponding Substitute Clause number or contract specific
Appendix listed in Appendix 0/1, 0/2 or 0/5.
8 Where a Clause is altered any original Table/Figure referred to in the Clause shall
apply unless the Table/ Figure is also altered. Where a Table/Figure is altered any reference
in a Clause to the original Table/Figure shall apply to the altered Table/Figure.
9 Where a Clause in the Specification relates to work goods or materials which are not
required for the Works it shall be deemed not to apply.
10 Any Appendix referred to in the Specification which is not used shall be deemed not
to apply.
11 Where a Clause in the Specification is prefixed by an # this indicates that this
particular Clause has a substitute National Alteration for one or more of the Overseeing
Organisations of Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Substitute or additional National
Clauses shall be used within countries to which they specifically apply and they are deemed
to replace corresponding Clauses in the main text of the Specification as appropriate. The
substitute National Clauses are located at the end of the relevant Series together with the
additional National Clauses of the Overseeing Organisations.
12 Other than where references to the Overseeing Organisation are made in the
context of the Overseeing Organisation granting statutory or type approvals, the roles and
functions of the Overseeing Organisation shall be undertaken by the Project Manager.
13 If the Specification is used in conjunction with a Contract under which the Contractor
is responsible for the design of any part of the Permanent Works, the delegation of the roles
and functions of the Overseeing Organisation as stated in paragraph 12 above shall be
further amended as follows:
(i) Where the Specification provides for the Overseeing Organisation to require a test,
waive the requirement for a test or alter testing frequency, the party to whom the
Overseeing Organisation’s roles and functions have been ascribed by paragraph 12 above
shall exercise such decisions in accordance with the Secretary of State’s requirements stated
in the Contract.
14 Where Standards and other documents are incorporated into the Contract by reference
the respective edition used shall be that which is current on the Contract Reference
Document Date 14/03/2016 unless otherwise stated in the Specification.
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SERIES 000: INTRODUCTION
APPENDIX 0/3 LIST OF CONTRACT SPECIFIC NUMBERED APPENDICES REFERRED TO
IN THE SPECIFICATION AND INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT
List A: Contract Specific Numbered Appendices Referred to in the Specification for Highway
Works
Volume
No.
Appx No Title
Series 100 Preliminaries
1/5 Testing to be carried out by the contractor
1/6 Supply and delivery of samples to the overseeing organisation
1/7 Site extent and limitations on use
1/10 Permanent works to be designed by the contractor
1/12 Setting out and existing ground levels
1/13 Programme of works
1/16 Privately and publicly owned services and supplies
1/17 Traffic safety and management
1/23 Risks to health and safety
1/24 Quality management system
Series 200 Site clearance
2/1 List of buildings, etc. To be demolished or partially demolished
2/3 Retention of material arising from site clearance
2/5 Hazardous materials
Series 600 Earthworks
6/1 Requirements for acceptability and testing etc. Of earthworks materials
6/2
Requirements for dealing with class u1b and class u2 unacceptable
materials
6/3
Requirements for excavation, deposition, compaction (other than
dynamic compaction)
6/8 Topsoiling
6/9
Earthwork environmental bunds, landscape areas, strengthened
embankments
6/10 Ground anchorages, crib walling and gabions
Series 1100 Kerbs, footways and paved areas
11/1 Kerbs footways and paved areas
Series 3000 Landscape and ecology
30/1 General
30/2 Weed control
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Volume
No.
Appx No Title
30/4 Ground preparation
30/5 Grass seeding, wildflower seeding and turfing
30/6 Planting
30/7 Grass, bulbs and wildflower maintenance
30/8 Watering
30/9 Establishment maintenance for planting
30/11 Management of waterbodies
30/12 Special ecological measures
30/13 Special landscape measures - site furniture
List B: Contract Specific Numbered Appendices, Clauses, Tables and Sheets Devised for the
Contract
Volume No Appendix No Appendix Title
Series 3000 30/13 Special Landscape Measures - Site Furniture
Volume No Appx and Clause No Subject of Clause
Series 1100 App 11/1 Clause 22 Boardwalk
Series 3000 Appx 30/12 Clause 13 Translocation of plants of ecological interest
Appx 30/12 Clause 14 Reptile Method Statement
Appx 30/12 Clause 15 Lizard hibernacula
Appx 30/12 Clause 16 Mounds
Appx 30/12 Clause 17 Pools - Construction
Appx 30/13 Clause 1 Seating
Appx 30/13 Clause 2 Refuse bins
Appx 30/13 Clause 3 Demarcation posts
Volume No Appx and Clause or
Sheet No.
Table or Sheet Title
Series 1000 App 1/16 Clause 7 Pipe material types
Series 3000 App 30/1 Clause 6 Seven ecological annual monitoring reports (years 2-5)
App 30/1 Sheet 2 Landscape works – pesticide records
App 30/1 Sheet 3 Landscape works – inspection report
App 30/1 Sheet 4 Landscape works-ecological monitoring record: grassland
and wildflower habitats
App 30/1 Sheet 5 Landscape works-ecological monitoring record: permanent
aquatic habitats
App 30/5 Clause 9 Turf species mix
App 30/6 Sheet 1 Plant schedule
Appx 30/12 Clause 13 Key Species Table
Appx 30/12 Clause 1-19 Schedule of maintenance operations for a period of 5 years
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APPENDIX 0/4 LIST OF DRAWINGS
Drawing No Contract Specific Drawings
X90453 / C1 Existing Site, Key Constraints and Clearance Plan
C2 General Arrangement Plan
C3 Setting Out Plans (Sheets 1 – 10)
C4 Co-ordinate Schedule Showing X, Y and Z Co-ordinates (table)
C5 Detailed Layout Cross Sections (Sheets 1 – 4)
C6 Path Construction Details
C7 Typical Landform Details
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SERIES 100: PRELIMINARIES
APPENDIX 1/5 TESTING TO BE CARRIED OUT BY THE CONTRACTOR
Contractor to provide method statements for testing and results of actual tests for the
following:
Clause Work, Goods or Material
Test Frequency of Testing
Test Cert
Comments
601,
631 to
637,
640
General Granular Fill Classes 1A-1B
Grading MCV Determination PL
1 per 2000 tonnes 2 per 1000m3 up to maximum 5 per day 1 per 1000 tonnes
m/c vs MCV at least 1 per source
30/12 Pond liner Tensile load, permeability and pore size
As per manufacturer recommendation
(N) As per manufacturer recommendation
626 Gabion Fill Grading 1 per 400 tonnes Yes
626 Gabion mesh Manufacturer’s Test 1 per 400m2 Yes
901 Bituminous Mixtures
Density See Clause 929.17 (N) Air Void Requirement
901 Aggregates and binders for bituminous mixtures
Manufacturers tests (N) National quality management (NQM) sector scheme applies
901.15 Bituminous mixtures
Quality Assurance Asphalt shall be supplied by CE marked plants operating at OCL level A
And
All the material installed in the works shall comply with the Type Approval information for the constituents and the target composition together with the tolerances
(N)
904-907
909-916
929,930
943
Bituminous mixtures
Manufacturers tests (N) NQM sector scheme applies
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APPENDIX 1/6 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SAMPLES TO THE OVERSEEING
ORGANISATION
Contractor to make samples available for inspection by the Overseeing Organisation of the
following items:
i. Seating
ii. Waste bins
iii. Signage
iv. Path surfacing materials
v. Gabion fill material
APPENDIX 1/7 SITE EXTENT AND LIMITATIONS ON USE
1. Site extent is shown on Drawing C1.
2. Limitations on the use of the site may be introduced as part of planning consent and
Wyre Council, may add to these.
APPENDIX 1/10 PERMANENT WORKS TO BE DESIGNED BY THE CONTRACTOR
Work Item or
Element
Location Design Specification
(A) Full design by
contractor
Bridge – swale
crossing x 2
Locations shown on
Drawing C2
Bridges shall be subject to a separate
planning condition or non-material change
planning sign-off.
Timber construction.
Design life: Minimum 25 years
Loading: Pedestrian use only.
Span: As appropriate 8.0 - 10.0m. Width:
1600mm.
Timber handrail at 1000mm height. Edging
board and kick rail on the external edge
Timber shall be naturally durable to British
Standard ('Durability of Wood and Wood-
Based Products') BS EN 335 Use-Class 5 for
timber permanently exposed to wetting by
salt water or treated with preservatives to
Use-Class 5 standard. Fixings shall be
stainless steel.
Proprietary systems should be considered
To follow BS 5268 'The Structural Use of
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Work Item or
Element
Location Design Specification
Timber'
Bridge – pool
crossing
Location shown on
Drawing C2
Bridges shall be subject to a separate
planning condition or non-material change
planning sign-off.
Timber construction.
Design life: Minimum 25 years
Loading: Pedestrian use only.
Span: As appropriate 10.0 – 12.0m
Timber handrail at 1000mm height. Edging
board and kick rail on the external edge.
Timber shall be naturally durable to British
Standard ('Durability of Wood and Wood-
Based Products') BS EN 335 Use-Class 5 for
timber permanently exposed to wetting by
salt water or treated with preservatives to
Use-Class 5 standard. Fixings shall be
stainless steel.
Appearance to be in keeping with the
boardwalk and path surfacing. Proprietary
systems should be considered
To follow BS 5268 'The Structural Use of
Timber'
Boardwalk Location shown on
Drawing C2. Level detail
shown on Drawing C5,
Sheet 3, Section 39
Timber construction.
Design life: Minimum 25 years
Loading: Pedestrian use only.
Structural design to be carried out by
Contractor or supplier of boardwalk. Design
Guidelines may be found in Scottish Natural
Heritage Countryside Access Design Guide
information Sheet No. 6/3 (Raised Boardwalk
with Handrails).
Timber construction for pedestrian use with
non-slip surface and designed to maximise
drainage.
External width of 1600mm, internally
1200mm. Timber handrail at 1000mm height.
Edging board on the external edge.
Timber shall be naturally durable to British
Standard ('Durability of Wood and Wood-
Based Products') BS EN 335 Use-Class 5 for
timber permanently exposed to wetting by
salt water or treated with preservatives to
Use-Class 5 standard. Fixings shall be
stainless steel.
Proprietary systems should be considered
To follow BS 5268 'The Structural Use of
Timber'
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Work Item or
Element
Location Design Specification
(B) Choice of designs
offered
None
APPENDIX 1/12 SETTING OUT AND EXISTING GROUND LEVELS
1 Specific requirements for setting out – refer to Drawings C3 and C4.
2 Existing ground levels: Refer to Balfour Beatty Drawing 08K013
APPENDIX 1/13 PROGRAMME OF WORKS
1 The Contractor shall provide the programme in the following form to comply with
the constraints below:
(i) Sequenced list of tasks
(ii) Flowchart showing how tasks inter-relate and critical and non-critical paths
(iii) List of task completion times
(iv) Site plan showing area designated to be worked in each phase
Regular updates to the programme shall be submitted in order to accommodate changes
throughout the duration the period of works such that the programme shall always
represent the current working programme.
2 Schedule of Constraints
The following is a list of known applicable programming constraints:
(i) Work to privately and publicly owned services and supplies. Refer to Appendix 1/16
(ii) Environmental constraints
Environmental Programming
Constraint
Limitations
General The Landscape works will be completed in rolling sections with no
more than 500 linear metres being worked upon at any given time.
Turf growing season The turf growing season is April to August.
A period of 12 weeks is required to grow turf, therefore sufficient
notice shall be required for the contract growers (expected to be
Wildflower Turf Limited) to fit this work into their programme.
Turf is unavailable before July at the earliest (unless it has been
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Environmental Programming
Constraint
Limitations
grown the preceding season and stored in situ).
Translocation of Key Species Location of plant species for translocation shall be identified and
marked up on site during spring and autumn, prior to any
vegetation clearance works.
Plants shall be translocated in the autumn or spring period
preceding commencement of works in that phase. Plants shall be
translocated in the autumn period where possible.
Use of machinery to move plants shall take place only after the
vegetation cutting and removal has been carried out as per the
reptile method statement.
See appendix 30/12
Reptile Method Statement Vegetation and site clearance works shall be carried out between
April and October inclusive.
Stored soils and turfs shall only be moved during the reptile active
season (April to Oct inclusive).
See Appendix 30/12
Topsoiling No topsoil shall be stripped until:
- All key plant species within the area affected by that phase of
works have been translocated.
- Vegetation clearance works have been carried out in
accordance with the reptile method statement.
- Soil shall be stored in a location where it can be left
undisturbed until re-used and shall not interfere with other site
operations
- Soil shall not be stockpiled for more than six months.
See Appendices 6/8 and 30/12
Turf Laying Turf laying will, where ever possible, take place in the autumn or
spring and shall not be laid in drought conditions, when the ground
is frozen or snow is present.
Plug Planting Planting shall take place between 1st September and 31st May in
suitable ground and weather conditions. The planting of all species
except Phagmites to be carried out in autumn wherever possible
and planting of Phagmites to be carried out in spring wherever
possible.
(iii) Availability of land on or off-site for:
Storage of recovered soils
Storage of larger turfs of translocated key plant species
(iv) Compliance with technical approval procedures in relation to structures designed by
the contractor, including awaiting approvals, resubmissions and modifications.
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APPENDIX 1/16 PRIVATELY AND PUBLICLY OWNED SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
1 This Appendix contains details of services and supplies affected by the Works, details
of preliminary arrangements that have been made with Statutory Undertakers, utility
companies and others for the alteration of services and supplies affected by the Works, and
details of any orders already placed.
2 The Contractor shall make arrangements with the Statutory Undertakers, utility
companies and others concerned, for the co-ordination of his work with all work which
needs to be done by them or their contractors concurrently with the Works. Compliance
with the periods of notice given in this Appendix does not relieve the Contractor of his
obligations.
3 Private services to individual properties have not generally been listed or shown on
the Drawings. The Contractor shall make arrangements with the Statutory Undertakers
and others concerned for the phasing of all necessary disconnections and diversion of
private services affected by the Works.
4. The positions of Statutory Undertakers' services and supplies, drains and sewers and
any other services on the Drawings have been based on information extracted from the
records of the various bodies and must be regarded as approximate only. The Overseeing
Organisation does not guarantee either the accuracy of the information or that the location
of such apparatus is as shown on the Drawings. No warranty must be implied as to the
position, depth, size or gradient thereof. The Contractor shall make his own enquiries of the
Statutory Undertakers and others concerned and satisfy himself as to the exact position of
such apparatus and the depth, size and gradient thereof.
5. The names, addresses and contact details of the Statutory Undertakers, utility
companies and authorities serving in the locality are listed below.
Names Address Contact Details
Electricity
Northwest
Electricity North West
Data Management,
Electricity North West
Linley House
Dickinson Street
Manchester, M1 4LF
Phone: 0800 195 4141
Emergency No: 0800 195 4141
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.enwl.co.uk
National Grid National Grid
1 - 3 Strand
London
WC2N 5EH
Phone: 0800 68858.
Emergency No: 0800 111 999
Web: http://www2.nationalgrid.com/
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Names Address Contact Details
United
Utilities
United Utilities Water PLC
Haweswater House Lingley
Mere Business Park, Linley
Green Avenue, Great
Sankey, Warrington,
WA53QN
Phone: 0845 7462200
Emergency No: 0345 672 3723
Web: www.unitedutilies.com
BT Open
Reach
British Telecommunications
plc 81 Newgate Street
London
EC1A 7AJ
Phone: 0800 9173993
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dialbeforeyoudig.com
www.openreach.co.uk/networkinfo
5 Services and Supplies Affected by the Works
Location Description Drawing No. Details [**]
Statutory
Undertakers,
Utility
Companies
Electricity Northwest:
Electrical supply cables
Job Reference: 891677
(33 Extract Plans in total
generated by DigSAFE
Pro)
United Utilities:
Effluent rising main
Extract maps from Public
Sewers (7 sheets)
Extract from Map of
Public Water Mains (10
sheets)
See Special Protection
Measures below for
required standards
relating to United Utilities
rising main pipework
National Grid:
Gas pipes
Map ref: SD3147
(4 extract plans)
Map ref: SD3146
(5 extract plans) Map
ref: SD3145
(4 extract plans)
BT Openreach:
Telecommunications
cables and plant.
Underground plant,
overhead plant,
junction boxes,
distribution point,
manholes, DP
boundary, other BT
boundary, pole
Cabinetm buried joint
BT References:
IAS11034L
MMF09339P,
QEJ11035W ZHF110430
FKH11047M
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Location Description Drawing No. Details [**]
jointing post. Proposed
U/G Proposed O/H
proposed Box
*KEY to Group Column
A - Work expected to be completed before the commencement of the Works.
B - Work required after commencement of the Works which does not require prior work by
the Contractor, but does require the Contractor to undertake liaison and coordination.
C - Work required after commencement of the Works which does require prior work by the
Contractor.
D - Work expected to be in progress at the commencement of the Works.
E - Work to be wholly undertaken by the Contractor.
6. Manholes, shafts and access points and/or chambers within the Site shall be kept
clear and unobstructed. A minimum 3.0 metres access sufficient for vehicles and/or any
further plant and equipment required by the statutory undertaker for the maintenance of
its services, shall be maintained to and around the centre of any manholes, shafts, chambers
and or other access points and the statutory undertaker shall be given access to all such
equipment when required at all reasonable times.
7. Special Protection Measures for Services - Drawing C1 shows those services which
require Special Protection Measures. These features are sensitive to additional loading
either from fill or from the movement of plant, and as such shall be subject to extra
measures. With respect to the fill, this is incorporated into the design where the statutory
undertaker specifies a minimum distance between pipe and fill or between pipe and areas
where plant movement is allowed as set out below.
Pipe Material Type Minimum Distance to Fill
and / or Plant Movement
Maximum Slope
Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastics (GRP) 2.5 metres 1:2
Ductile Iron (DI) 0.5 metres 1:2
Effluent main
The minimum distance to the edge of any new landscape (or temporary stockpile) fill to the
GRP sections of effluent main be 2.5m from the surveyed centre line on either side of the
pipe with a max slope of any new fill at 1 in 2.
For ductile iron sections of effluent main minimum distance of any new landscape (or
temporary stockpile) fill be 0.5m from the surveyed centre line on either side of the pipe
with a max slope of 1 in 2.
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Fylde Coast Tunnel
Locally reduced cover of up to 1.5m over sections of the Fylde Coast Tunnel branch is
acceptable.
There shall be no shall no storage of materials of any kind or construction of temporary
structures and/or notice boards of any sort within these limits.
In addition to the above, any works carried out to the west of these limits shall be subject to
the following:
a) Before commencing any work or moving heavy plant or equipment over any
portion of the Site the Contractor shall confirm the details and location of any services with the
statutory undertaker.
b) The services routes shall be marked out with no-go areas clearly identified.
All marking out shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the statutory undertaker.
c) Temporary crossing points shall be clearly marked out as such and provided
with a load bearing surface to the satisfaction of the statutory undertaker.
APPENDIX 1/17 TRAFFIC SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT
The timing, location and appropriate management of vehicle movements to and from the
site shall be agreed with the Highway Authority (Lancashire County Council) and Wyre
Council and shall comply with any conditions relating to the Planning Approval for the whole
Coast Protection Scheme
APPENDIX 1/23 RISKS TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
Refer to document titled 'Design Hazard Elimination and Risk Reduction Table' (January
2016).
APPENDIX 1/24 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Scheme to be delivered in accordance with the QMS for the Rossall Coastal Defence
Scheme.
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SERIES 200: SITE CLEARANCE
APPENDIX 2/1 LIST OF BUILDINGS, ETC. TO BE DEMOLISHED OR PARTIALLY
DEMOLISHED
Address Description Drawing
No.
Ref.
No.
Requirements
N/A Channel (northern section) C1 SC1 See Appendix 2/3 below
N/A Bridge C1 SC2 See App. 2/3 below
N/A Footpath C1 SC3 See App. 2/3 below
N/A Brick wall (car park) C1 SC4 See App. 2/3 below
N/A Brick wall (north) C1 SC5 See App. 2/3 below
N/A Car park footway C1 SC6 See App. 2/3 below
N/A Channel (southern section) C1 SC7 Existing channel to be
completely removed where a
minimum depth of 500mm of
topsoil & subsoil cannot be
achieved above the channel. All
sections of channel which are left
in place are to be broken up or
'holed' to allow drainage of the
topsoil and subsoil.
APPENDIX 2/3 RETENTION OF MATERIAL ARISING FROM SITE CLEARANCE
Clean, crushed hardcore material recovered from site clearance may be used within the
landform or path construction subject to compliance with the relevant specification. The
storage location of any such material is to be agreed with the Ecological Clerk of Works, and
works shall be carried out in accordance with the reptile method statement (see Appendix
30.12)
APPENDIX 2/5 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Any arisings containing asbestos shall be either disposed of at a site approved to accept
such material or contained within the reshaped landform at such a depth as not to present a
risk to the public or environment.
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SERIES 600: EARTHWORKS
APPENDIX 6/1 REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTABILITY AND TESTING ETC. OF
EARTHWORKS MATERIALS
The sub-soil shall be a low-fertility granular fill, in accordance with BS1377. This will be of varying
depths to provide the topography displayed in the Master Plan and Cross Sections.
Where greater depth is required, subsoil shall overlay a granular Class 1 fill consisting of material
recovered from site and supplemented where necessary with imported material.
APPENDIX 6/2 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEALING WITH CLASS U1B AND CLASS U2
UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
All Class U1 and U2 materials are excluded from use with the exception of that discussed in
Appendix 2/5
APPENDIX 6/3 REQUIREMENTS FOR EXCAVATION, DEPOSITION, COMPACTION
(OTHER THAN DYNAMIC COMPACTION)
6 One of the principle objectives of the works is to have a finished site which will allow free
drainage while slopes retain their integrity, therefore it is vital that compaction is kept to the
absolute minimum necessary to ensure long term slope stability.
Finished levels are shown in C4 (Co-ordinate Schedule Showing X, Y and Z Co-ordinates (table))
and C5 (Detailed Layout Cross-Sections)
APPENDIX 6/8 TOPSOILING
1 The basic design principles of the scheme are to retain soils and associated seedbank
from areas of existing coastal grassland and to maintain and create nutrient poor conditions
that are suited to supporting species rich grassland communities.
There is no Class 5A topsoil material on the site and only the existing low nutrient topsoil
and subsoil recovered from the site will be used. This will be reduced in nutrients by
including a proportion of subsoil in the layer that shall be stripped. For the avoidance of
doubt, topsoils and subsoils stripped and re-used shall hereafter be referred to as topsoil.
No topsoil shall be stripped until all Key Plant Species within the area affected by that phase
of works which have been selected for translocation have been removed under the
supervision of the Ecological Clerk of Works (see Appendix 30/12).
No topsoil is to be stripped until vegetation removal works have been carried out in
accordance with the reptile method statement (see Appendix 30/12)
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Once Key Plant Species and areas of turf selected for translocation have been removed and
the vegetation clearance works complete (vegetation cut short and arisings removed), all
remaining topsoil shall be stripped from land to the west of the existing floodwater channel
and a 6m strip running alongside the eastern side of the floodwater channel (see diagram
below). Topsoil stripped from these areas shall be stored for re-use as outlined below.
Attempts will be made to retain the turf from these as areas as intact as possible, however
based on trials it is highly unlikely that any turfs will remain intact due to the nature of the
site and substrate.
Topsoil and turf shall also be removed from areas where Bee Friendly Planting is to be
created within areas of the site that will not be re-profiled.
Topsoil and turf shall also be removed from the area identified as a temporary storage areas
for larger areas/turfs of key plant species (see appendix 30/12)
All operations involving turf and soil stripping, movement, storage and replacements shall
be carried out in accordance with the DEFRA publication 'Construction Code of Practice for
the Sustainable Use of Soil on Construction Sites' (2009)
Stripping and stockpiling shall take place in suitably dry conditions only. If sustained heavy
rain occurs during soil stripping operations, work will be suspended and re-started only once
the soil is sufficiently dry.
Topsoil shall be stripped using earth moving plant appropriate to the size of the site and
volume of topsoil to be stripped.
Every effort shall be made to avoid compaction of the topsoil.
2 Only areas being worked in that phase of works will be stripped leaving other areas
undisturbed. The Contractor's schedule of works as per Appendix 1/13, shall be constructed
to ensure that no more than 50% of the site area has its topsoil removed at any one time.
Areas outside that phase of works shall be demarcated and cordoned off with secure
fencing to ensure they are protected and remain undisturbed. No vehicle movements or
storage of materials shall occur in these protected areas.
3 Topsoil shall be stripped to a total depth of 150mm
4 Topsoil shall be stockpiled using loose tipping methods for dry non-plastic soils to a
maximum height limit of 2.0 m. Any intact turfs recovered shall be laid on top of stockpiled
soil and their extent marked.
If topsoil stripping reveals organic material other than that which lies in the immediate
surface of the topsoil, this shall be removed and stored separately. On replacing such
material, it shall be placed on the horizon between general fill and subsoil but only where
the depth is greater than 500mm.
5 Topsoil shall be stockpiled for a maximum period of 9 calendar months.
6 There shall be no surplus topsoil. Stockpiles shall be located either on the site to the
east of the location of the existing channel and in areas that are to be worked in a later
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phase and are of limited ecological value (exact locations to be agreed with the Ecological
Clerk of Works) or off-site on neighbouring land which lies outside the Biological Heritage
Site as agreed in consultation with the Ecological Clerk of Works and Wyre Council.
Stockpiles shall be shaped and graded to avoid surface pooling of rainwater. The slopes
shall be shallower than the natural angle of repose and shall form a smooth gradient.
Stockpile areas to be temporarily fenced to a specification sufficient to prevent disturbance
and cross contamination.
8 There shall be no imported topsoil.
12 Topsoil shall be spread using loose tipping methods for dry non-plastic soils. The
areas for topsoil spreading are set out in Drawing C2 and designated as Coastal Grassland
and Swale. Topsoil shall be spread to a variable depth up to a maximum of 150mm as
directed on site by the Ecological Clerk of Works (see diagram below).
Soil placement shall take place in suitably dry conditions only, according to the standard
specification, i.e. topsoil shall not be excavated from stockpiles, whether on site or
imported:
(i) Which have been exposed to a cumulative rainfall exceeding 100 mm over
the preceding 28 days; or
(ii) When heavy rain is falling; or
(iii) Which are frozen
If sustained heavy rain occurs during stockpiling operations, work shall be suspended and
re-started only once the soil is sufficiently dry.
Every effort shall be made to minimise compaction.
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Explanatory diagram relating to stripping and replacing of topsoil (indicative and not to
scale or representative of any actual topography).
APPENDIX 6/9 EARTHWORK ENVIRONMENTAL BUNDS, LANDSCAPE AREAS,
STRENGTHENED EMBANKMENTS
2 Landscape Areas - The whole of the site, enclosed by the site boundary identified on
Drawing C1 is designated as a Landscape Area.
APPENDIX 6/10: GROUND ANCHORAGES, CRIB WALLING AND GABIONS
Gabions shall be assembled in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
positioned as per Drawing C2. Gabions shall be 1m x 1m x 0.5m and constructed of stainless
steel 4mm wire with nominal 76.2mm x 76.2mm apertures. Fill shall Class 6G material of
light grey or buff toned stone material, in keeping with the palette of the resin bound gravel
mix "Norwegian Pearl" and shall be graded for 96% to be between 100mm to 200mm
diameter. Samples of fill shall be provided to the Project Manager for acceptance.
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SERIES 1100: KERBS, FOOTWAYS AND PAVED AREAS
APPENDIX 11/1 KERBS FOOTWAYS AND PAVED AREAS
6. Car Park Perimeter Footpath - Hardscape 'Kellen Bianco' paving units 45 x 300 x
150mm.
9. a) Resin Bound Footpaths
1.8 metre width
Sealed, textured surface - SureSet Resin Bound Gravel 'Norwegian Pearl' – or very near
equivalent. Grain size: 10 mm, laid to a 26 mm depth. Detail including edging strip as per
Drawing C6.
SureSet specification sheet: 'Specification Advice for Laying Sure Set Flexible Resin Bound
Aggregate Surfacing: Rural Pathway Suitable for Light Pedestrian Use' Attached and
available at: http://www.sureset.co.uk/
c) Edging
Stainless steel edging in keeping with path surface material as per Drawing C6.
11. Sea Wall Footpath – Concrete specification and finish as per the details for Coastal
Defence Scheme promenade.
22. Boardwalk - Design and Specification to be provided by the Contractor – refer to
Appendix 1/10 (Permanent Works to be Designed by the Contractor)
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SERIES 3000: LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGY
APPENDIX 30/1 GENERAL
1. The Overseeing Organisation and Ecological Clerk of Works require 14 days' notice
for:
i. Site and vegetation clearance for each phase of works
ii. Stripping of topsoil (see also Series 600: Earthworks)
iii. Subsequent movement of stored soils and turf
iv. Turfing
v. Planting
vi. Application of Pesticides
vii. Each maintenance visit
The entire site lies within Fleetwood Promenade Heritage Site - Coastal and Dune Grassland
Biological Heritage Site (Ref. BHS 34NW02). The northern point of site covered by this
specification is over 150 metres of any statutory designated sites and the southern point is
adjacent to the boundary of land designated as Green Belt.
2. Peat or peat based products shall not be used.
3. Pesticide records shall be submitted to the Overseeing Organisation within 1 week of
application using the form provided below (SHEET 2) 'Landscape Works – Pesticides Record'.
4. The period commencing March 1st – August 31st inclusive shall be regarded as the
bird nesting season on the site. The contractor shall take measures to prevent breach of
legislation concerning the protection of breeding birds, nests and eggs.
5. Inspection Reports for the following shall be provided:
Grass, Bulbs and Wildflower Maintenance
Establishment Maintenance for Planting
Management of Waterbodies
Reports shall use the form entitled 'Landscape Works – Inspection Record' provided below
(SHEET 3). Inspection sheets for general site inspections shall be completed on a monthly
basis, or an equivalent reporting period agreed with the Overseeing Organisation.
6 Ecological Monitoring Records shall be provided in years 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the
maintenance period, which shall be completed by a suitably qualified and experienced
Ecologist. The reports shall include the findings of inspections of each of the grassland and
wildflower habitat types and both of the permanently aquatic areas.
Reports shall use the forms entitled 'Landscape Works – Ecological Monitoring Record:
Grassland and Wildflower Habitats' provided below (SHEET 4) and 'Landscape Works –
Ecological Monitoring Record: Permanent Aquatic Habitats' provided below (SHEET 5).
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SEVEN ECOLOGICAL ANNUAL MONITORING REPORTS (years 2 – 5)
Grassland and Wildflower Habitats Permanent Aquatic Habitats
Coastal grassland (Area 1) Amphibian pool
Coastal grassland (Area 2) Reed pool
Coastal grassland (Area 3)
Swale
Bee friendly planting
The following Monitoring Methods shall be employed:
During July to mid-August each year, walk a 'zig zag' shaped transect through each habitat
type compartment.
Within coastal grassland and swale habitats record from within 10 1mx1m quadrats evenly
spaced along the transect. For the bee planting areas this shall be reduced to 5 quadrats
which shall be placed randomly across these areas (rather than along a transect).
Within each quadrat the following will be recorded in the format shown in SHEET 4 below:
− All species present
− % bare ground
− Ratio of wildflowers : grasses (wildflowers to include sedges and rushes but excluding
undesirable species)
For each overall transect / habitat compartment survey the following will be recorded in the
format shown in SHEET 4 below:
• Record the overall number of quadrats each species is recorded in and work out the
frequency based on the following scale:
− Rare species occurs in 1 to 2 stops out of 10
− Occasional species occur in 3 to 4 stops out of 10
− Frequent species occur in 5 or more stops out of 10
• Work out the average % of bare ground across the quadrats
• Work out the average ratio of wildflowers : grasses across the quadrats
• Any additional plant species observed outside of the quadrats will also be recorded.
• Incidental sightings of fauna of interest (such as invertebrates) will also be recorded.
• A brief description of the condition of the habitat compartment will be provided, to
include descriptive information on features such as overall sward heights and structural
diversity, any damaged areas, any areas visibly different in character and any patches of
bare ground 5mx5m or over.
• Photographs will be taken from fixed points (mapped with a GPS grid reference) within
each habitat compartment, both of the sward and to provide a wider view across the
compartment.
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Monitoring Method: Permanent Aquatic Habitats (amphibian pool and reed pool)
The following shall be recorded in the format shown in SHEET 5 below:
• Species present
• % coverage of plants
• % open water
• % bare ground
• Incidental sightings of fauna of interest (such as invertebrates and amphibians) will also
be recorded.
• Description of any damage or anything else relevant
• Photographs will be taken across both the pools from fixed points (points will be
mapped)
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SHEET 2: Information to be provided by the Contractor
LANDSCAPE WORKS - PESTICIDES RECORD
Contract Reference number: Date of visit: ../ ../ ..
(minimum one record / day)
Contract Name: ……………………………………………………………………
Name of Contractor: ……………………………………………………..Contractor’s telephone no: ………………………
Operations carried out Pesticide used Locations of Operations
Total weed control
Weed control in any
waterbody
Selective herbicide to areas
of grass
Herbicide to cultivated plant
beds
Total herbicide around
individual plants in grass
Other (state purpose)
Names of operatives on site: Qualifications of operatives named:
Supervisor………………………………………………………..
Storeman…………………………………………………………
Application by………………………………………………….
Signed (for Contractor) ..................................................................................
Contractor’s observations on damage by others or any incidents:
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
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SHEET 3: Information to be provided by the Contractor
LANDSCAPE WORKS - INSPECTION REPORT
Contract Reference number: ………………………………………………… Date of visit: ../ ../ ..
Contract Name:……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Name of Contractor: .......................................................Contractor’s telephone no:…………………………
Operations Carried Out Locations of Operations
Names of operatives on site:
……………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………….
Contractor’s observations on damage by others, additional work required or general condition of
the works:
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
Observations of Overseeing Organisation on standard of workmanship, additional work required or
general condition of the works:
..................................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................
This maintenance visit has been satisfactorily completed.
SIGNED (for Contractor) ..............................................................................................
NAME: ............................................................................ DATE: ../ ../ ..
SIGNED (for Overseeing Organisation) ..............................................................................................
NAME:............................................................................ DATE: ../ ../ ..
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SHEET 4: Information to be provided by the Contractor
LANDSCAPE WORKS – ECOLOGICAL MONITORING RECORD: GRASSLAND AND
WILDFLOWER HABITATS
Grassland Habitat:……………………………………………… Survey Date:………………………………….
Surveyor Name and Organisation:…………………………………………………………………………
Quadrat number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Outside
quadrats
Species
Frequency
Species present
1
2
3
4
5
6
…continue as required
Average
across
transect
% bare ground
Ratio wildflowers : grasses (the wildflowers counted in this
ratio shall include sedges and
rushes but exclude undesirable
species)
Incidental sightings of fauna of interest
(e.g. invertebrates)
Condition of the habitat compartment.
(descriptive information)
Overall sward
heights
Structural
diversity
Damaged areas
Areas of bare
ground 5mx5m
or over
Areas visibly
different in
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character
Any observation
on management
Other
Continue as required….
Photographs shall be taken from fixed points within each habitat compartment, both of the sward
and to provide a wider view across the compartment.
List of Photographs
Reference
No.
GPS grid reference
of fixed point
Direction of
photograph
(compass point)
Subject (sward or wider view)
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SHEET 5: Information to be provided by the Contractor
LANDSCAPE WORKS – ECOLOGICAL MONITORING RECORD: PERMANENT AQUATIC
HABITATS.
AMPHIBIAN POOL REED POOL (delete as applicable) Survey Date:………………………………….
Surveyor Name and Organisation:…………………………………………………………………………
SPECIES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Continue as required….
Percentage of
plant
coverage
………. %
Percentage of
open water
………. %
Percentage of
Bare Ground
………. %
INCIDENTAL SIGHTINGS OF FAUNA OF INTEREST (e.g. invertebrates and amphibians)
Species
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
DESCRIPTION OF ANY DAMAGE & NOTES ON OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS
LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
Reference
No.
GPS grid reference
of fixed point
Direction of
photograph
(compass point)
Notes
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APPENDIX 30/2: WEED CONTROL
1. General. There are no injurious or invasive weeds requiring control and the
presumption is that in areas of soft landscaping, herbicides will only be used as a last resort.
The site shall be monitored for the appearance of noxious and injurious weeds during the
construction period and throughout the 5 year establishment maintenance period (see also
Appendix 30/7).
2. Total Weed Control shall be carried out with the use of a translocated non residual
herbicide applied with spot treatment in order to maintain weed free conditions on all paths
and paving and around furniture, signage and play equipment. The herbicide shall be
applied as per manufacturer's instructions with 3 applications spread evenly through the
growing season (April –September inclusive).
3. Weed control on topsoil stockpiles shall be by hand pulling or cutting only, during
the growing season.
4. Weed control on pools: Herbicide shall not be used for routine maintenance of
pools. If the presence of noxious or injurious weeds is suspected confirmation will be
sought from the Ecologist on the need for control. If agreed, weed control shall be by
pulling or hand weeding and shall be undertaken in the autumn unless agreed by the
Ecologist.
5. Selective control of broadleaved weeds using herbicides in verges, planted or turfed
areas and other grassed areas: Confirmation for the need of weed control shall be sought
from the Ecologist. Weed control shall be through hand weeding/pulling. If there is a
further need for weed control with the use of herbicides, confirmation and approval shall be
sought from the Ecologist. This shall be implemented according to a prescription and
frequency agreed with the Ecologist.
9. Removal of arisings from weed control operations: Dead vegetation shall be
removed within 15 – 21 days after any application. Arisings from injurious weeds shall be
destroyed in accordance with the requirements of the Weeds Act (1959) and the Wildlife
and Countryside Act (1981, as amended).
APPENDIX 30/4: GROUND PREPARATION
3 Areas where turf shall be laid on soils that have not been re-profiled (i.e. some areas
of Bee Friendly Planting) shall have their sub-soils cultivated where the locations of services
allow to a depth of 100mm to produce a fine tilth.
5 All soft landscape areas where topsoiling and / or re-profiling has occurred except
pool locations shall be cultivated to a depth of 100mm in order to produce a fine tilth.
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No fertilisers shall be used in ground preparation.
APPENDIX 30/5: GRASS SEEDING, WILDFLOWER SEEDING AND TURFING
General Hard landscaping features shall be constructed in a sequence that
ensures the minimum damage to turf.
Hand collections of seed shall be carried out in order to provide some seed suitable for off-
site growing of turf and also for growing plants for pools (see Appendix 30/6).
Seed of appropriate species shall be collected by hand from the site and local area.
Seed for off-site turf growing shall be collected regularly by Landlife through the growing
and seeding season on dry days.
Seed collected by Landlife shall be sent to Wildflower Turf Ltd for off-site growing of turfs.
Seeds of species collected in 2015 by Landlife are marked with an asterisk (*) in the table
below. The total amount of seed collected in 2015 equates to 658g.
Landlife will be contracted to carry out additional seed collection in 2016 and any
subsequent year as required.
Hand collected seed shall be supplemented with seed from other external sources. All
externally sourced seed and plants will be sourced from suppliers listed on the Flora Locale
suppliers list which have adopted Flora Locale and Plantlife's Code of Practice. This COP can
be viewed at: http://www.floralocale.org/
The exact species mix will be dependent on availability. If any variation on those species
listed below is required this will be agreed with the Ecological Clerk of Works
2 As per Appendix 30/4, all soft landscape areas where topsoiling and / or re-profiling
has occurred, apart from pond locations, and areas of Bee Friendly Planting shall be
cultivated to a depth of 100mm in order to produce a fine tilth.
3 Granular fertiliser or other soil ameliorants shall not be used.
7 Where available, intact coastal grassland turf and turf of key plant species recovered
from the site shall be re-used – refer to Appendix 6/8. This shall be used in conjunction with
turf grown off-site (see 9 below). Gaps, as directed by the Ecological Clerk of Works, shall
be left between turfs in places to allow any seeds present in the recovered topsoil an
opportunity to grow.
9 Turf grown off-site shall be used in conjunction with those recovered as per
Appendix 6/8. Imported turf shall be grown by Wildflower Turf Ltd to three different
specifications:
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Turfs shall be composed of the following species
Species Mix
Coastal Grassland
Swale
Bee
Friendly Planting
Sowing rate (g/m2) 4.0 4.0
4.0
Area (m2)
35,401 6,382 2,420
WILDFLOWERS
Common Name Scientific Name Species percentages
Thrift* Armeria maritima* 5.0 4.5 n/a
Buck's-horn Plantain Plantago coronopus 2.0 1.5 n/a
Sea Sandwort* Honkenya peploides* 1.0 1.0 n/a
Sea Club-rush* Bolboschoenus maritimus* 0.1 2.0 n/a
Sea Campion* Silene uniflora* 2.0 3.0 n/a
Sea Aster* Aster tripolium* 0.2 0.5 n/a
Sea Milkwort* Glaux maritima* 0.2 0.7 n/a
Saltmarsh Goosefoot* Chenopodium chenopodioides* 0.1 0.1
n/a
Sea Mayweed* Tripleurospermum maritimum* 0.2 0.7
n/a
Common Sea-lavender* Limonium vulgare* 0.1 0.1 n/a
Sea Beet* Beta vulgaris subsp. Maritima* 0.1 0.3
n/a
Sea Radish* Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Maritimus* 0.5 0.7
n/a
Sea Rocket* Cakile maritima* 0.1 0.1 n/a
Rock Samphire* Crithmum maritimum* 0.1 0.1 n/a
Strawberry Clover* Trifolium fragiferum* 4.0 3.0 n/a
Sea-holly Eryngium maritimum 0.1 0.1 n/a
Sea Bindweed Calystegia soldanella 0.1 0.1 n/a
Sea Spurge Euphorbia paralias 1.0 1.0 n/a
Sand Sedge Carex arenaria 0.5 0.5 n/a
Sea Plantain Plantago maritima 0.5 0.5 n/a
Sea-kale Crambe maritima 0.1 0.3 n/a
Sea-purslane Atriplex portulacoides 0.5 1.0 n/a
Orache. Spp. Orache. Spp. 0.1 0.2 n/a
Wild Carrot* Daucus carota subsp. carota 3.0 4.0 9.0
Common Bird's-foot-trefoil Lotus corniculatus 4.0 4.0 9.0
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Species Mix
Coastal Grassland
Swale
Bee
Friendly Planting
Red Clover Trifolium pratense 1.0 n/a 8.0
Harebell Campanula rotundifolia 1.0 n/a 5.0
Common Knapweed Centaurea nigra 0.5 n/a 9.0
Lady's-Bedstraw Galium verum 1.0 n/a 5.0
Autumn Hawkbit* Leontodon autumnalis* 0.2 n/a 3.0
Meadow Vetchling Lathyrus pratensis 0.5 n/a 7.0
Selfheal Prunella vulgaris 0.2 n/a 3.0
Tufted Vetch Vicia cracca n/a n/a 7.0
Ox-eye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare n/a n/a 9.0
Rough Hawkbit Leontodon hispidus n/a n/a 2.0
Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata n/a n/a 2.0
TOTAL 30.0 30.0 80.0
GRASSES
Common Name Scientific Name Species Percentages
Red Fescue* Festuca rubra* 30.0% 30.0% 5.0% Crested Dog's-tail Cynosurus cristatus 20.0% 20.0% 10.0% Sweet Vernal-grass Anthosanthum odoratum 10.0% 10.0% 5.0% Sheep's fescue Festuca ovina 10.0% 10.0% 20.0%
TOTAL 70.0% 70.0% 20.0%
*Denotes species from which seed was hand collected in 2015
10 All turf shall be laid as per Wildflower Turf Ltd recommended methods. See:
http://www.wildflowerturf.co.uk/Resources/PdfResources/pdf-resources.aspx
11 The prepared soil shall be watered to saturation point 48 hours before laying the
turf. Turf shall be watered for the first week after laying with sufficient frequency to ensure
that the soil beneath the turf is damp but not waterlogged. During turf establishment (first
2-3 weeks) the turf will be watered as required to ensure it does not dry out (in dry
summers this should be every other day). During the first growing season turf will be
watered occasionally during extended dry spells.
Areas of laid turf shall be cordoned off with secure temporary fencing sufficient to prevent
disturbance during at least the first month post installation.
12 Establishment cutting regime is described in Appendix 30/7 and is included in the 5
year maintenance schedule.
14 Requirements for removal of grass cuttings are specified in Appendix 30/7.
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APPENDIX 30/6: PLANTING
SHEET 1
1 Plant Schedule:
Location and
Description
Species
%age
of
mix
Area
m2
Average
Density
Plants/m2
Plant
No.
Type
AMPHIBIAN POOL
20 3 60 Plugs
Species
arranged in a
random
intimate
mixture.
Groups planted
in drifts spread
across planting
zone on
perimeter of
pool
Water-plantain
Alisma plantago-
aquatica 8 5
Fool's water-
cress Apium nodiflorum 8 5
Sea Club-rush
Bolboschoenus
maritimus 10 6
Common Spike-
rush
Eleocharis
palustris 8 5
Meadowsweet
Filipendula
ulmaria 8 5
Purple-
loosestrife Lythrum salicaria 8 5
Spiked Water-
milfoil
Myriophyllum
spicatum 8 5
Parsley Water-
dropwort
Oenanthe
lachenalii 8 5
Brackish Water-
crowfoot
Ranunculus
baudotii 8 5
Lesser
Spearwort
Ranunculus
flammula 8 5
Knotted
Pearlwort Sagina nodosa 5 3
Flat-sedge
Blysmus
compressus 5 3
Pink Water-
speedwell Veronica catenata 8 5
REED POOL 100 235 3 705 Plugs
Minor species
planted on
perimeter of
pool with Iris
concentrated
in outermost
section.
Common Reed Bolboschoenus
maritimus
75 529
Sea Club-rush Phragmites
australis
9 63
Meadowsweet Filipendula
ulmaria
4 28
Purple- Lythrum 4 28
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Location and
Description
Species
%age
of
mix
Area
m2
Average
Density
Plants/m2
Plant
No.
Type
loosestrife salicaria
Lesser
Spearwort
Ranunculus
flammula
4 28
Yellow Iris Iris pseudacorus 4 28
Some seed and plants from local collection of species for the amphibian pool may be
available from Lancashire County Council Ecologists.
Local sourcing of Phragmites rhizomes may be possible. Any sourcing of rhizomes is to be
agreed and overseen by the Ecological Clerk of Works.
All externally sourced seed and plants will be sourced from suppliers listed on the Flora
Locale suppliers list which have adopted Flora Locale and Plantlife's Code of Practice or
contract grown from local seed sources. This can be viewed at:
http://www.floralocale.org/
The exact species mix will be dependent on availability. If any variation on those species
listed is required this will be agreed with the Ecological Clerk of Works
8 Fertilisers shall not be used.
12 The planting season applying to the Contract shall be between 1st September and
31st May in suitable ground and weather conditions with agreement from the Overseeing
Organisation. Planting in autumn or spring is preferred with planting of all species except
Phagmites to be carried out in autumn wherever possible and planting of Phagmites to be
carried out in spring wherever possible.
47 Planting densities per m2 are itemised in the Plant Schedule table above.
49 Locations where Reeds, Rushes, Marginal, Emergent or Aquatic Plants are detailed in
the table above and identified in Drawing C2.
51 Ponds shall be cordoned off with secure temporary fencing sufficient to prevent
disturbance during the first year.
52 Dead, dying or diseased plants shall be replaced for a period of 60 months after
initial planting
55 Establishment maintenance of new planting shall be carried out for a period of 60
months.
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56 Also refer to requirements relating to translocation of key species of ecological
interest in Appendix 30/12: Special Ecological Measures
APPENDIX 30/7: GRASS, BULBS AND WILDFLOWER MAINTENANCE
General These maintenance prescriptions commence immediately on completion of
the construction and landscaping works.
Maintenance prescriptions will be subject to annual review. Monitoring undertaken during
the five year establishment maintenance period will be used to inform the suitability of the
maintenance prescriptions and whether any revisions are required. Any revisions to the
maintenance prescriptions shall be made in agreement with the ecologist, contractor and
local planning authority.
1 - 19 Schedule of maintenance operations for a period of 5 years.
Habitat Area
Management
Operation Timing/Frequency
Whole site All litter, debris, rubbish and rubble and
any stones larger than 25mm. in any
dimension to be removed off site.
Once per month and immediately prior to
grassland cutting.
Whole site Install temporary fencing to protect turf
and establishing plants. Fence shall be of
a specification designed to exclude
people, vehicles and mammals.
As detailed in appendices 30/5 and 30/6
Whole site Monitor site for the appearance of
noxious and injurious weeds
Throughout the construction period and
the 5 year establishment maintenance
period – inspection to be a minimum of
three times a year during the growing
season.
Whole site
Weed control – see Appendix 30/2
As detailed in appendices 30/2.
Coastal
Grassland
Area 1
Cut 1/3rd of the grassland. Cutting height
to be 150mm.
The uncut area is to be in a different
location each year such that the whole
area receives a cut within a 3 year period.
Once a year mid-September to mid-
October
Collect up arisings (e.g. hand rake) and
remove from the site
Within 48 hours of cutting.
Repair any damaged areas of grassland.
Seed and method of cultivation/sowing
April - May
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Habitat Area
Management
Operation Timing/Frequency
to be in accordance with standard
Specification for Highway Works
Coastal
Grassland
Area 2
Cut whole area, apart from within 2.0
metres of the lizard hibernaculum.
Cutting height to be 150mm*.
Once a year mid-September to mid-
October
Collect up arisings (e.g. hand rake) and
remove from the site
Within 48 hours of cutting.
Leave grassland within the lizard
hibernacula zone undisturbed and uncut
Year round
Repair any damaged areas of grassland.
Seed and method of cultivation/sowing
to be in accordance with standard
Specification for Highway Works
April - May
Coastal
Grassland
Area 3
Cut whole area. Cutting height to be
150mm*.
Once a year mid-September to mid-
October
Collect up arisings (e.g. hand rake) and
remove from the site
Within 48 hours of cutting.
Repair any damaged areas of grassland.
Seed and method of cultivation/sowing
to be in accordance with the original
contract specification.
April - May
Amenity
grassland to be
retained
Cut whole area. Recommended cutting frequency is 7
times a year between late April and early
November or as required to maintain
short mown grassland.
Repair any damaged areas of grassland.
Seed and method of cultivation/sowing
to be in accordance with the original
contract specification.
April - May
Swale
Cut ½ each year.
Cutting Height to be 150mm.
The uncut area is to be in a different
location each year such that the whole
area received a cut within a 2 year
period.
Once a year mid-September to mid-
October
Collect up arisings (e.g. hand rake) and
remove from the site
Within 48 hours of cutting.
Repair any damaged areas of grassland. April - May
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Habitat Area
Management
Operation Timing/Frequency
Seed and method of cultivation/sowing
to be in accordance with standard
Specification for Highway Works
Bee Friendly
Planting
Cut to a height of 150mm.
September to mid-October
Collect up arisings (e.g. hand rake) and
remove from the site
2 days after cutting
Repair any damaged areas of grassland.
Seed and method of cultivation/sowing
to be in with standard Specification for
Highway Works
April - May
Amphibian Pool
Check new planting to see if any are
dead, dying, damaged and diseased.
Replace where necessary to original
specification.
Once in August
Reed Pool
Check new planting to see if any are
dead, dying, damaged and diseased.
Replace where necessary to original
specification.
Once in August
* 150mm cutting height is specified in order to ensure that impacts on reptiles (death/injury) is
avoided
APPENDIX 30/8: WATERING
1 The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that during periods of dry weather,
the plants and turf are watered to a sufficient standard as to ensure successful
establishment and survival and, in the case of turf, as per appendix 30/5.
APPENDIX 30/9: ESTABLISHMENT MAINTENANCE FOR PLANTING
Refer to Appendix 30/7 for prescriptions of maintenance of vegetation in waterbodies.
APPENDIX 30/11: MANAGEMENT OF WATERBODIES
1-6 Refer to Appendix 30/7 for prescriptions of maintenance of vegetation in
waterbodies.
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APPENDIX 30/12: SPECIAL ECOLOGICAL MEASURES
2 Seasonal requirements for carrying out maintenance on special ecological measures
are detailed in the table in Appendix 30/7 and reference must also be made to those
environmental constraints itemised in Appendix 1/13.
10 Locations of other habitat creation measures to be inspected: Lizard hibernacula,
mounds and pools shall be located as set out in Drawing C2 and the details for their
construction, management and inspection are set out below in 15, 16 and 17.
13 Translocation of plants of ecological interest.
The site has been surveyed for plants of ecological interest (Key Species) and these have
been mapped (see Drawing C1). They are also itemised in the table below, along with the
grid references of the locations.
KEY SPECIES TABLE
Zone Grid Ref. (centre of zone) Code Common Name Latin Name
Northing Easting
1 445844.0 331151.0 CoSL Common Sea-Lavender Limonium vulgare
445844.0 331151.0 SeA Sea Aster Aster tripolium
445844.0 331151.0 StC Strawberry Clover Trifolium fragiferum
445844.0 331151.0 Th Thrift Armeria maritima
2 446107.0 331148.0 SeFG Sea Fern-Grass Catapodium marinum
3 446142.0 331119.0 CoSL Common Sea-Lavender Limonium vulgare
4 446158.0 331119.0 CoSL Common Sea-Lavender Limonium vulgare
446158.0 331119.0 RaK Ray's Knotgrass Polygonum oxyspermum
446158.0 331119.0 SeA Sea Aster Aster tripolium
446158.0 331119.0 Th Thrift Armeria maritima
5 446350.0 331150.0 RoS Rock Samphire Crithmum maritimum
446350.0 331150.0 SeA Sea Aster Aster tripolium
446350.0 331150.0 StC Strawberry Clover Trifolium fragiferum
446350.0 331150.0 Th Thrift Armeria maritima
6 446365.0 331145.0 StC Strawberry Clover Trifolium fragiferum
7 446366.0 331105.0 HaG Hard Grass Parapholis strigosa
446366.0 331105.0 SeH Sea Holly Eryngium maritimum
446366.0 331105.0 StC Strawberry Clover Trifolium fragiferum
8 446397.0 331126.0 SeFG Sea Fern-Grass Catapodium marinum
9 446435.0 331101.0 RoS Rock Samphire Crithmum maritimum
446435.0 331105.0 RoS Rock Samphire Crithmum maritimum
10 446438.0 331099.0 RoS Rock Samphire Crithmum maritimum
11 446549.0 331094.0 CoSL Common Sea-Lavender Limonium vulgare
12 446552.0 331091.0 CoSL Common Sea-Lavender Limonium vulgare
13 446678.0 331098.0 SeA Sea Aster Aster tripolium
14 446727.0 331121.0 StC Strawberry Clover Trifolium fragiferum
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KEY SPECIES TABLE
Zone Grid Ref. (centre of zone) Code Common Name Latin Name
15 446746.0 331107.0 FrR Frog Rush Juncus ambiguus
446746.0 331107.0 HaG Hard Grass Parapholis strigosa
16 446926.0 331096.0 SeB Sea Bindweed Calystegia soldanella
17 446939.0 331090.0 FrR Frog Rush Juncus ambiguus
446939.0 331090.0 HaG Hard Grass Parapholis strigosa
446939.0 331090.0 RaK Ray's Knotgrass Polygonum oxyspermum
These Key Species shall be translocated in the autumn period or the spring period preceding
commencement of any works in that phase before the topsoil and turf are stripped, as
stipulated in Appendix 6/8. The method for translocation works is set out below.
Method Statement for the Translocation of Key Plant Species
• Identification and mark up of plants for translocation, implementation of relevant
sections of the reptile method statement, translocation of plants, identification and
preparation of permanent receptor sites/temporary storage area, and planting out
translocated plants will all be overseen or carried out directly by the Ecological Clerk of
Works.
• The reptile method statement as detailed below in appendix 30/12 will be followed.
• The target species for translocation will be identified on site using drawing C1 and the
table above combined with a walkover to identify any additional plants or collection of
coastal plants which the Ecological Clerk of Works consider worthy of translocation.
• The plants will be located and translocated in the autumn period or the spring period
preceding commencement of any works in that phase. Plants will be translocated in the
autumn period wherever possible.
• Once located on site, plants for translocation will be marked up for subsequent moving
or moved immediately once located.
• There will be 2 methods of plant translocation as follows:
1) Individual plants
− These will be translocated prior to vegetation clearance
− The individual plants to be translocated will be dug out by hand (using a spade)
taking up to 1mx1m of the surrounding turf wherever possible. It is
acknowledged that the substrate may crumble away and in this case the largest
amount of substrate will be retained around the roots as is feasibly possible.
− Once dug up, the plants and surrounding substrate will be immediately
transported by hand (i.e. by wheelbarrow and/or bucket/bag) to either the
permanent receptor site or the temporary storage area.
2) Larger areas/turfs of key plants or collection of coastal species
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− These will be moved after vegetation clearance has been carried out in
accordance with the reptile method statement
− In these areas a depth of 100mm will be stripped using a digger bucket
− These will be immediately transported either direct to the permanent resting
place, prior to laying of turfs, or to the temporary receptor site.
− Care will be taken to keep the "key species turfs" as intact as possible, however it
is acknowledged that due to the nature of the site they may crumble.
• Permanent receptor sites will be identified by the Ecological Clerk of Works within
created coastal grassland areas and with reference to the translocation zones shown on
the masterplan.
• Temporary receptor sites will be identified on site by the Ecological Clerk of Works. The
temporary storage areas will be either 1) in the case of individual plants: in suitable
locations identified by the Ecological Clerk of works within the coastal grassland to be
unaffected by that phase of the works, where this ties in with the programme of works
and subsequent relocation of plants to permanent receptor sites or 2) in the case of
larger areas of plants/turf or where required for individual plants: within an area of
species poor grassland to the east side of the existing concrete channel.
• The ground in the permanent receptor site or temporary storage area shall be prepared
by removing sufficient turf and substrate, using hand tools only within the coastal
grassland areas and machinery where necessary elsewhere, of a sufficient depth and
width to allow roots to be spread without cutting or bending. Friable topsoil shall be
replaced over the roots to bring the surface level with that of adjacent areas. Care will
be taken to ensure that any surrounding species rich grassland and key species are not
damaged.
• Wherever possible plants will be moved direct to their permanent receptor site within
newly created coastal grassland areas which will then remain undisturbed.
• Plants moved to a temporary storage area will remain there until their final move to the
permanent receptor site, such that any plant will be moved a maximum of two times.
• 0.5 litres of water shall be applied to each plant immediately after planting unless heavy
rain is falling at the time.
• Once the plants have been bedded into their permanent position or temporary storage
position they will be immediately marked and labelled and a GPS recording taken to
ensure easy re-location.
• Once the plants are bedded in the temporary storage areas shall be shall be cordoned
off with secure temporary fencing sufficient to prevent disturbance and cross
contamination.
• Translocated plants will be regularly monitored and watered as required to ensure
successful survival.
14 Reptile Method Statement
The works will have an impact on areas which are assessed as offering suitable habitat for
reptiles and common lizard has been recorded within adjacent habitats. Mitigation
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measures are required to avoid killing/injury of reptiles during the site preparation, site
clearance and construction works (including landscaping).
The following measures shall be implemented:
• Areas on site which support suitable habitat for reptiles but are outside the works area
for that phase of works shall be demarcated and protected. No materials shall be stored
and no vehicle movements made in these protected areas until works commence on
that phase.
• Prior to site and vegetation clearance works, individual key plant species will be
translocated by hand (as outlined above in appendix 30/12). The discrete area to be
translocated and the receptor sites specifically affected by this operation, will be
checked for the presence of reptiles (by hand searching) immediately prior to the works.
Any impacts on any suitable reptile hibernation habitat (such as dense tussocks of
vegetation) will take place during the reptile active period only (April to October).
• Site and vegetation clearance works shall be implemented to displace reptiles from the
works area/storage compounds into adjacent suitable habitat prior to commencement
of works and the movement of any vehicles across the area. The following will be
implemented prior to any works, storage of materials or vehicle movements in the area:
� Vegetation and site clearance works shall take place during the reptile active season
only (April to October inclusive) and during suitably warm temperatures.
� Clearance works shall take place during the reptile active season which immediately
precedes the programmed commencement of works in that area.
� The site and vegetation clearance works shall take place in following order:
− A walkover and check for reptiles, including a hand-search where appropriate
(such as of any tussocks of vegetation), shall be carried out across the works area
by 2-3 individuals, working in line with each other, and under the supervision of a
suitably qualified Ecologist.
− During this walkover any material in the works area which provides suitable
habitat for reptiles to shelter in/under (such as logs, debris, large stones etc.)
shall be carefully dismantled by hand and removed from the works area.
− This will be followed by an operative(s) working in the same direction, who will
cut the vegetation down to ground level using a hand held strimmer.
− A second walkover/check for reptiles will then be carried out behind the
strimming operative (s) by the 2-3 individuals, under supervision of a suitably
qualified Ecologist.
− The cut vegetation shall then be hand raked and removed from the site.
� The walkover/check - vegetation cut - walkover/check - clearance of arisings
procedure described above shall all be completed on the same day.
� The walkovers/checks and vegetation cut shall follow the same direction working,
towards suitable habitat for reptiles (which will include habitat suitable to provide
shelter) that will be undisturbed, and will be agreed on site by the Ecological Clerk of
Works.
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� After site clearance all vegetation within the works area shall subsequently be
maintained close to the ground (closely mown) at all times until the construction and
landscaping works in that area are completed.
� A barrier to reptile movement shall be installed between the cleared area and
remaining suitable habitat under the instruction of the Ecological Clerk of Works and
if considered necessary and feasible.
• All construction materials, vehicles, soils and landscaping materials (including turfs) shall
be stored on areas of hard standing or closely mown grassland only, away from
remaining areas of suitable reptile habitat. The location of storage areas are to be
agreed on site by the Ecological Clerk of Works.
• Reptile hibernaculum will be created within the completed landscaped areas – the
location of which will be agreed on site with the Ecological Clerk of Works.
• Stored soils and turfs shall be moved during the reptile active season only and under a
watching brief supervised by the Ecological Clerk of Works.
• Any reptiles (or amphibians) found, shall be captured (where possible) and carefully re-
located to suitable habitat on the rear coastal bank of the adjacent golf course outside
future works area (banking to the west of the golf course).
• Any excavations left overnight will be covered or provided with ramps to prevent
reptiles from becoming trapped.
• The Ecological Clerk of Works will undertake a toolbox talk to the site supervisor and
operatives prior to commencement of works in that phase, to inform personnel of the
potential presence of Common Lizard within the area. The tool box talk will include:
outline of the method statement and their responsibilities, identification of Common
Lizard and what to do should a Common Lizard be found during works.
Note:
− Cutting of vegetation will take place after individual key species have been translocated
by hand.
− Cutting of vegetation will take place after larger areas of key species and collections of
key species to be moved by machinery have been identified, a GPS grid reference taken
and position mapped, to allow re-location after vegetation has been cut.
15 Lizard hibernacula - Three structures shall be constructed and dimensions shall be
approximately 2.0m long, 2.0m wide and 1.0-2.0m high above ground level. The structures
shall be keyed into surface to a depth of 300mm. They shall be turfed with the same turf as
for the surrounding habitat. Exact locations and construction to be supervised by Ecological
Clerk of Works. See Appendix 30/7 Grass, Bulbs and Wildflower Maintenance for details of
maintenance works for these features.
16 Mounds – habitat mounds shall be constructed in the locations shown on Drawing
C2. The mounds shall be constructed of general fill and then a layer of subsoil to the same
depth as the surrounding re-profiled area and then turfed with the same turf as for the
surrounding habitat. Exact orientation, shape and size to be as directed on site by Ecological
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Clerk of Works. See Appendix 30/7 Grass, Bulbs and Wildflower Maintenance for details of
maintenance works for these features.
17 Pools – Construction as shown on Drawing C7.
a) Pool subsoil: The surface onto which the membrane is to be laid shall be low nutrient
subsoil compacted to provide a firm smooth surface free of all ruts, sharp objects, roots,
debris, stones larger than 50mm and any protruding objects.
b) Geotextile: Where pools and wetland areas are to be lined the liner shall be Rawell
Water Control Systems Ltd or equivalent approved – 'Rawmat Type P' bentonite sheets: lap
joints to be bedded into anchor trenches around the perimeter of the pool or wetland area.
The manufacturer provides an installation method statement which includes detail on
method for sealing to penetrations such as support posts for the boardwalk.
c) Soils Anchoring Geotextile: Membranes shall be anchored in a trench placed a
minimum of 300mm beyond the slope of the pool banks. The trench shall be 500mm deep
and 500mm wide. The low nutrient subsoil backfill shall be well compacted to minimise
water intrusion and to prevent membrane pullout.
d) Soils Covering Geotextile: Membranes shall be covered to a 300mm depth with
protection layer of low nutrient subsoil which has been graded to remove sharp objects,
roots, debris, stones larger than 50mm and any protruding objects. Planting areas on banks
shall be covered to a depth of 300mm with aquatic compost.
APPENDIX 30/13: SPECIAL LANDSCAPE MEASURES - SITE FURNITURE
1 Drawing C2 shows approximate locations for seating. For all seating, wood and
metal materials and fixings shall be corrosion resistant:
Timber shall be naturally durable to British Standard ('Durability of Wood and Wood-Based
Products') BS EN 335 Use-Class 5 for timber permanently exposed to wetting by salt water
or treated with preservatives to Use-Class 5 standard. Fixings shall be stainless steel.
a) Benches - Ten benches alongside the resin bound footpath. Benches shall be of the
same base design either from the standard range of products or from a bespoke design from
Woodscape Ltd, chosen to reflect community preference for rigid structures (stone) and
comfort (wooden seats). The ten benches shall include a variety of seating options to reflect
the different needs of users: five shall be fitted with backs and five without backs; two shall
have no arm rests, four shall have end arm rests and four shall have additional central arm
rests. Timber parts shall be selected to match the timber in the boardwalk
b) Perches - These provide a resting place for users who prefer not to have to bend to
sit. To be of a specification and design in keeping with bench seating.
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2 Refuse Bins – As selected by Wyre Council and fitted according to their standard
specification.
3 Demarcation posts – the non-roadside boundaries of the Bee Friendly areas shall be
defined by timber posts. Timber shall be treated with preservatives to Use-Class 5 standard
or naturally durable to British Standard ('Durability of Wood and Wood-Based Products') BS
EN 335 Use-Class 5 for timber permanently exposed to wetting by salt water. 600mm
above ground. 150mm diameter and to be located at 2000mm centres
Design to be from Woodscape product range (example: Hardwood Timber Dragon Tooth
Bollard) and in keeping with other permanent site fixtures.
Locations on Drawing C2.