1152 Road Openings and Restoration Utility Authorities Rev 0

AUS-SPEC
Infrastructure Specifications
1152 Road Openings and Restoration

(Utility Authorities)
MidCoast Council AUS-SPEC 1152 Road openings and restoration (Utility Authorities)
1152 ROAD OPENINGS AND RESTORATION (UTILITY AUTHORITIES)
IMPORTANT: This document has been adapted from the NATSPEC suite of specification templates
for use in the MidCoast Council area by both Council and industry. NATSPEC regularly updates the
base templates (currently in April and October each year), and Council may incorporate changes into
its version of AUS-SPEC from time to time. To assist in highlighting any changes made by Council to
the NATSPEC templates, the following conventions are used.
· See ANNEXURE M at the end of this document which contains (where practical) MidCoast
Council customisations (also known as ‘office master’ text). References to the Annexure are to
also be inserted at relevant clauses in the main body of the document.
· Where content is added to the main body of the document, it is to be shown in brown text like
this.
· Where content is deleted or excluded from the main body of the document, it is to be shown
struck through like this. Such clauses are to have no effect.
Where there is a conflict between main body text and MidCoast Council specific clauses, Council’s
specific clauses shall prevail.
1 GENERAL
1.1 RESPONSIBILITIES
General
Application: This worksection is applicable to road openings and restoration works for the installation
of underground utility services within public road reserves or reserves under the control of local
government authorities, for contracts let by a public Utilities Authority. It sets out default Council
requirements in order to expedite works by or on behalf of Utility Authorities only.
Exclusion: This worksection does not apply to works within the scope of the following:
- 1151 Road openings and restoration. That worksection applies to road openings and restoration
works by or on behalf of third parties other than a Utilities Authority, including for example private
developers.
- 1392 Trenchless conduit installation.
Requirement: Provide road opening and restoration works for installation of underground services
within public road reserves or reserves under Council control including clearing, excavation, backfilling
and restoration of surfaces, as documented. This worksection does not include the installation
activities of the relevant utility services.
1.2 STANDARDS
General
Standards: To the relevant roads authority, SafeWork NSW and Utility Authority’s specifications.
1.3 INTERPRETATION
Abbreviations
General: For the purposes of this worksection the following abbreviations apply:
- AADT: Annual average daily traffic.
- CRO: Council’s restoration officer.
- CTPO: Council’s tree preservation officer.
- EMP: Environment Management Plan.
- GPR: Ground penetrating radar.
- MMDD: Maximum Modified Dry Density (modified compactive effort).
- MSDD: Maximum Standard Dry Density (standard compactive effort).
- QA: Quality assurance.
- TfNSW: Transport for NSW, formerly Roads and Maritime Services (RMS).
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Definitions
General: For the purposes of this worksection, the following definitions given in the following standards
apply. The text in brackets is additional to that in the standards.
- Austroads AP-C87:
. Base/base course: One or more layers of material usually constituting the uppermost structural
element of a pavement and on which the surfacing may be placed, which may be composed of
fine crushed rock, natural gravel, broken stone, stabilised material, asphalt or Portland cement
concrete.
. Carriageway: That portion of a road or bridge devoted particularly to the use of vehicles, that is
between guide posts, kerbs, or barriers where these are provided, inclusive of shoulders and
auxiliary lanes.
. Clearing: The removal of vegetation or other obstacles at or above ground prior to the
commencement of earthwork, drainage, etc.
. Footpath/pathway: A public way reserved for the movement of pedestrians, motorised
wheelchairs and personal mobility devices manually propelled vehicles.
. Overlay zone: The part of the trench backfill immediately over the utility service, for a maximum of
300 mm.
. Pavement: The portion of a road designed for the support of, and to form a running surface for,
vehicular traffic (including the subbase and base course).
. Shoulder: The portion of formed carriageway that is adjacent to the traffic lane and contiguous
and flush with the surface of the pavement.
. Subbase/subbase course: The material laid on the subgrade below the base either for the
purpose of making up additional pavement thickness required over the subgrade, or to prevent
intrusion of the subgrade into the base, or to provide a working platform.
. Subgrade: The trimmed or prepared portion of the formation on which the pavement is
constructed. Generally taken to relate to the upper line of the formation.
. Wearing course/wearing surface: The part of the pavement upon which the traffic travels.
- AS 4000:
. Contractor: The person bound to carry out and complete work under the Contract. (A Contractor
may be internal or external to the Utility Authority).
. Principal: The Principal stated in the Annexure to the General conditions of contract. (The utility
authority or service provider for whom the service installation and restoration work is being
conducted.)
. Superintendent: The person stated in the Annexure to the General conditions of contract as the
Superintendent or other person from time to time appointed in writing by the Principal to be the
Superintendent and notified as such in writing to the Contractor by the Principal and, so far as
concerns the functions exercisable by a Superintendent’s Representative, includes a
Superintendent’s Representative.
Other definitions: For the purposes of this worksection the following definitions apply:
- Carriageway concrete pavements: Reinforced concrete pavements. Does not include roller
compacted concrete bases and subbases.
- Council: The Local Government Authority for the area where the work is carried out.
- Hold point: A mandatory verification position in the contract beyond which work cannot proceed
without the designated authorisation.
- Protected species: Plants identified by Council or other relevant authorities as protected species.
- Roads authority: The authority with responsibility under Section 7 of the Roads Act 1993 for the
ownership, management and maintenance of the particular dedicated public road on which work is
proposed. For public roads within the MidCoast Council area this will usually be either Council or
Crown Lands. Note that for works within classified (State and Regional) roads, concurrence to the
works details must be obtained from Transport for NSW (formerly Roads and Maritime Services)
under Section 138 of the Roads Act 1993, although they are not the roads authority.
- Selected material zone: The top part of the upper zone of formation in which material of a specified
higher quality is required.

- Utility authority: A public authority with statutory responsibility for the development, operation and
maintenance of a public utility (including but not limited to electricity, telecommunications or gas),
and that meets the definition of the Principal (see above) in relation to the proposed works.
- Verge (rural): Defined area of the formation in rural roads outside the shoulder at the top of the
batter slope.
- Verge (urban): That portion of the road formation not covered by the carriageway or footpath.
- Witness point: A nominated position, in the different stages of the Contract, where the option of
attendance may be exercised by the Superintendent, after notification of the requirement.
1.4 TOLERANCES
Final carriageway restored surface tolerance
Maximum deviation from a 3 m straightedge: ± 5 mm, with no impact on traffic passing over the
restored area, when checked 5 to 10 working days after completion.
Pathways and paved public areas
Lippage at patches: Match the surface level at any point along the patch’s edge with the adjoining
footpath surface within 5 mm.
1.5 SUBMISSIONS
Authority approvals
Requirement: Submit details of all authority approval before commencing the works for which the
approval is granted, including the following:
- Road reserve: All proposed works within the road reserve (including works within the footway or
nature strip) are to be submitted to the roads authority for review and negotiation. Give at least the
amount of notice provided for in the Act that governs the Utility Authority’s responsibilities (Federal
or State).
- Trenching: Submit proof of approval for trenching by both the roads authority and the public utility
authorities and/or evidence of conformity with the authority requirements.
- Existing services: Provide written confirmation from the Authority that retired services are inactive.
Location of subsurface utilities: Submit the accuracy of information of subsurface utilities and quality
level: To AS 5488.1 and AS 5488.2.
Execution details
Environmental Management Plan: Submit an EMP conforming to the requirements of the relevant
State authority.
Traffic management: Submit Traffic control plan for controlling vehicular and pedestrian traffic to
PROVISION FOR TRAFFIC, Traffic management.
Tree roots: Submit proposals for an elevated platform, to protect tree dripline during compaction, to
suit proposed earthworks machinery.
- Submission time: 10 working days before working near trees.
Water table: If excavation below the water table is required, submit proposals for protection of
subgrade against weakening.
- Submission time: 10 working days before excavation.
Products and materials
Trench backfill: Submit details of backfill material, including source.
- Submission time: 10 working days before start of backfill.
Concrete footpath and driveways including textured and patterned: If a jointing material other than
bituminous fibreboard is proposed, submit details of material.
Records
QA assurance: Submit evidence of QA accreditation required by the Contract and a Quality plan for
the Works.
- Submission time: 10 working days before commencement.
Work-as-executed drawings: Submit fully marked-up drawings for the whole of the Work.
- Drawings: Submit marked up and certified work-as-executed drawings for the whole of the Contract
before issue of the Final Certificate.
. Submission time: Within 10 working days after approving completed restoration works.

- Surface utilities: Record information on background or submerged utilities to the documented quality
level, conforming to AS 5488.1.
Tests
Results: Submit results of testing to ANNEXURE – MAXIMUM LOT SIZE AND MINIMUM TEST
FREQUENCIES.
Other tests: Submit results, as follows:
- Relative compaction: Submit results of compaction tests on completed backfill within 10 working
days after testing.
1.6 INSPECTIONS
Notice
General: Give notice so that inspection may be made of the following:
- Set-out of works: Set-out lines and markings before commencement of excavation and any surface
clearing work.
- Excavation: Completed excavation to the trench/foundation level.
- Trench backfill: Bedding and overlay material installation after backfill compaction.
- Surface restoration preparation: Set-out of area for paved restoration before paving.
- Compaction and settlement of temporary pavement: Settlement identified and rectified.
- Temporary carriageways: Completed carriageway restoration.
- Surface restoration: Completed final surface installation of carriageway, footpath, driveway and
planting, as appropriate.
- Verge, plants, shrubs and trees:
. Completed staking of trees and shrubs.
. Completed replanting of plants, shrubs and trees including replacement plants.
- Pavement markings and street furniture: Completion of reinstatement.
- Clean up: Completed restored work after cleaning.
2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLANNING
2.1 THE WORKS GENERALLY

Planning
Checklist: Conform to Flow diagram 1 in the Guide to codes and practices for streets opening or other
State equivalent guide.
Existing utility services: Liaise and document the constraints, if any, for excavation required by the
Utility Authority.
Road opening permit: Obtain from the appropriate Roads Authority.
Authority approval
Approval by other public utility authorities: Where other public utilities exist in the vicinity and may
potentially be affected by the Works, conform to one of the following before starting excavation:
- Obtain approval from the relevant authority for the proposed method of excavation.
- Incorporate the requirements of the relevant utility in the proposed work methods.
Environmental control measures
Requirement: Prepare and implement an EMP including erosion and sedimentation control measures,
and noise and dust control measures, as required by the relevant environmental legislation,
conforming to the requirements of the relevant Statutory Authorities.
2.2 PROVISION FOR TRAFFIC
Traffic control plan (TCP)
Requirement: Prepare a TCP showing the following, as appropriate:
- Types and locations of permanent regulatory and advisory signs.
- Types and locations of temporary signs, including advance warning signs and speed zone signs.

- Pavement marking details, including types of delineation required, turning arrows, stop/holding lines
and other road markings, types and positions of raised pavement markers and other delineation
devices.
- Locations of permanent and temporary traffic signals.
- Locations and lengths of tapers and buffer zones.
- Locations of traffic controllers.
- Locations of entry and exit gates to the working areas, individually numbered and signposted.
- Pedestrians and cyclists paths.
- Details of side roads and access for adjoining properties and parking.
- Locations of safety barriers, barrier systems and end terminals.
- Locations of temporary lighting.
Road authority delegation: Ensure that persons preparing and approving a TCP hold TfNSW (formerly
RMS) Prepare Work Zone Traffic Management Plan accreditation.
- Special consideration to the safety of the workers, pedestrians, cyclists.
Access and notification
Impact of the Works: Liaise with the affected property owners/occupants to minimise the impact of the
Works on the property owners/occupants including impact on surrounding businesses and commercial
areas. Include these requirements in the Traffic control plan.
Access to properties adjacent to the Works: Provide continuous safe, all weather vehicular and
pedestrian access.
Notice to property owners/occupants affected by the Works: at least 7 days before access restriction
where required in accordance with Section 5 of the Roads Regulation 2018, and at least 48 hours in
any other case.
- Emergency works: Provide notice as soon as possible after commencing such works.
Signage: Provide signs conforming to the following:
- Dimensions: 450 mm wide and 300 mm high.
- Material and form: Steel signs that are visible on all approaches.
- Text and graphics: Quoting the name of the utility, its logo, the contractor’s name and an emergency
phone number.
- Lettering: 40 mm high letters and numbers in arial font.
Major roads
Works on classified State or Regional roads or traffic signals: Obtain concurrence for both the Traffic
control plan and the works design details from TfNSW in addition to the roads authority. A Road
Occupancy Licence will also be required for works affecting traffic on State Roads.
Local road closures
Full road closures on local roads: Obtain approval of the Traffic control plan from Council.
Emergency works: Obtain pre-approval and implement the Traffic control plan at commencement of
Contract.
2.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE
Quality plan
Quality plan documents: Include all checklists, inspections, testing and documentation required in
ANNEXURE – MINIMUM TESTING FREQUENCIES and as necessary for the Works to conform to
the Contract documents.
Hold and witness points
Quality plan: Incorporate Hold and Witness Points into the checklists.
Hold Point sign-off: By the approved Contractor’s representative and the Superintendent.
Notice for inspections: Conform to INSPECTIONS.
Notice for Council officers: Minimum 24 hours, conforming to INSPECTIONS.
Hold point approval by Contractor’s inspector
Sign-off: If allowed by the Quality plan, the Contractor’s nominated inspector may sign-off certain Hold
Points. Approval will be determined by the Contractor’s performance in relation to the requirements of
the Quality plan and the Contract.

Testing
Frequencies: Conform to ANNEXURE – MINIMUM TESTING FREQUENCIES. Retest non-conforming
work and rectify where necessary.
Auditing
QA documents: The Contractor’s QA system may be audited as required. Provide
information/documents where requested.
Costing provisions for QA
Additional costs: It is assumed all QA provisions are included in the costing for the Works and there
will be no additional payment for conformance with the QA requirements.
3 EXECUTION
3.1 GENERAL
Provision for traffic
Requirement: Conform to the approved Traffic control plan.
Traffic obstruction: Construct the Works in a safe manner with the least possible obstruction to
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
3.2 EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES
Marking
Locating and marking services: Before starting earthworks, locate and mark existing underground
services in the areas which will be affected by the earthworks operations including clearing,
excavating and trenching.
Utility services: Contact DIAL BEFORE YOU DIG to identify location of underground utility services
pipes and cables.
Excavation adjacent to utility services: Use only Utility Authority approved methods of excavation.
Telecommunication services: Contact the network service provider for information on underground
services.
3.3 SET-OUT OF THE WORKS
Set-out
Initial limits: Set out limits of the proposed excavation for trenches, pits and chambers required for the
utility service installation.
Set-out markings: Legibly mark without permanently defacing any surface.
Adjusted limits: Adjust set-out to minimise or eliminate residual small portions of paving slabs in the
existing paved surfaces and joint patterns in conformance with Pathways and driveways and
Carriageways, as appropriate.
Utility services under carriageway concrete pavement
Open trenching methods: Do not use to install utility services using open trenching method within the
carriageway particularly the trafficable lanes without Roads Authority approval.
Coordination of the Works with utility services installation: Coordinate with trenchless conduit
installation requirements or the relevant Utility Authority’s specification.
Maintenance: If maintenance of the Utility Authority’s services requires the use of open trenching
methods in the carriageway pavements, obtain approval before proceeding.
Restoration work: Conform to FINAL RESTORATION OF CARRIAGEWAY or the relevant road
authority’s requirements.
Pathways and driveways
Set-out: Adjust set-out lines in conformance with the SOCC and the following:
- Bitumen and concrete paving: Conform to the reinstatement requirements of the SOCC.
- Segmental paving units: Set-out line at least one whole unit clear of both sides of the minimal
alignment of the trench.
- Textured or patterned concrete: Obtain directions for set-out line.
- Driveways: Where driveways are not to be disturbed and utility services are to be installed,
coordinate with trenchless conduit installation requirements. If trenchless installation methods are

not practicable, locate and obtain approval for the set-out line to allow an aesthetically acceptable
restoration of the pavement.
Carriageways
Trenches in asphalt pavements: Set-out at the minimum width for the depth of service and, wherever
possible, at right angles to the road reserve boundary.
Survey marks: For trench or surface work in the vicinity of Permanent or State Survey Marks, obtain
and conform to protection or relocation requirements from the Surveyor General of NSW before
commencement of Work.
Concrete pavements: Obtain direction and approval from the appropriate road authority for the
location of trench set-out lines.
3.4 WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
Waste management
Waste/spoil material: Legally dispose to an appropriate recycling facility, disposal site or a legal waste
management centre.
3.5 SURFACE TREATMENT REMOVAL
Concrete and asphalt pavements
Sawcutting: Sawcut trench set-out lines of concrete or asphalt footpaths and asphalt
footpath/carriageway pavements for the full depth of the bound pavement layer, except where set-out
line is located along expansion joints. For rigid pavements double cut the pavement 100 mm apart to
protect the adjoining concrete pavements from damage during demolition activities.
Concrete and asphalt removal: Break out concrete or asphalt footpath and carriageway pavement
material between the trench set-out lines, remove and legally dispose off-site conforming to the EMP.
Segmental paving units and dimension stones
Paving units removal: Take up full and cut paving units, between trench set-out lines, by hand and
neatly stack on wooden pallets for re-use. Obtain agreement for storage locations.
Dimension kerb and gutter units removal: Take up units located between trench set-out lines and store
as for paving units.
Concrete edging: Break out, remove and legally dispose off-site.
Concrete subbase: If present, sawcut along the trench set-out lines.
Decorative pavers laid on mortar bed
Decorative pavers laid on mortar bed and concrete base: If services installation is required, do not
disturb except where trenchless conduit installation is impractical.
Pavement removal: If disturbing these surfaces is required, remove pavers for re-use, stack and
secure against theft or damage. Remove mortar bedding mix.
Sawcutting: Do not sawcut pavers. If required, provide evidence that replacement pavers, of the same
type, size, colour and decoration, are available.
Concrete subbase removal: Sawcut along the trench set-out lines and remove. If percussion
equipment is required for removal, make sure adjacent areas of paving are not disturbed.
Grass
Removal method: Neatly cut turf between trench set-out lines into 300 mm squares and stockpile for
re-use or dispose off-site if unsuitable for re-use.
Stockpiling for re-use: Obtain agreement for storage locations. Water grass as required for replanting
during the storage period.
Grass unsuitable for re-use: Replace with grass turf of the same species.
Small plants, shrubs and trees
Plants required for replanting: Identify and confirm with the CTPO plants suitable for replanting
between set-out lines. Take up heritage listed/protected plants and plants confirmed suitable for
replanting for storage.
Storage: Wrap rootball in a hessian or plastic bag with drain holes and water as required during the
storage period.
Plants unsuitable for replanting: Remove and dispose off-site.
House stormwater pipes
Pipes discharging into carriageway gutters: Maintain operational at all times.

Pipes damaged by the Works: Repair or replace pipes, including house supply pipes, to match
existing. Provide watertight seals to all joints and connections.
Street furniture
Furniture likely to interfere with or be damaged by the Works: Remove and store furniture, including
signage, seats and litter bins. Obtain direction for storage location.
3.6 EXCAVATION
Topsoil
Topsoil suitable for re-use: Strip, remove and stockpile. Obtain direction for stockpile location. If on-
site stockpiling is impracticable, stockpile the topsoil off-site or legally dispose off-site.
Removal timing: Before trench excavation.
Trenching
Dimensions: Excavate trenches to the standard widths and depths for the particular utility service
installation or as documented.
Stabilisation of sides: Provide shoring, sheet piling or other necessary measures in conformance with
statutory requirements.
Approval by utility/service provider: If public utilities exist in the vicinity of the Works, obtain approval
from the authority relevant to the method of excavation before starting excavation.
Excavation level: Excavate trench or foundation to the planned bedding or foundation bottom level.
Existing services
Existing underground services: Conform to EXISTING UTILITY SERVICES in the 0136 General
requirements (Construction) and SafeWork NSW Work near underground assets. Locate by
exploratory excavation or by ground penetrating radar (GPR) before principal trench excavation.
Disused, retired or abandoned services: Before removal, provide written confirmation from the
appropriate Authority that services are inactive.
Removal of retired services: Excavate, remove all components and legally dispose off-site. Backfill the
excavation in conformance with TRENCH BACKFILL.
Excavated material stockpiles
Excavated material: Segregate earth and rock material and stockpile for re-use in backfilling
operations. Obtain approval for stockpile locations.
Stockpile locations: Obtain direction for stockpile locations. Do not stockpile against tree trunks,
buildings, fences or obstruct the free flow of water along gutters where stockpiling is permitted along
the line of the trench excavation.
If stockpiling is not permitted: Dispose legally off-site.
Unsuitable material
Disposal: Remove any material from the bottom of the trench or at foundation level which is deemed
unsuitable, legally dispose off-site and replace with backfill material in conformance with TRENCH
BACKFILL.
Bottom of excavated trench/foundation level: Align with the slope of the utility service after unsuitable
material has been removed and replaced.
Contaminated or hazardous material
Contaminated excavated material: If encountered, provide notification and dispose of the material to
the requirements of the relevant Statutory Authority.
3.7 EXISTING TREES
Protection during works
Existing trees: Existing trees are legally protected by Council’s Tree Preservation Order. Protect from
damage during the Works.
Bulk and harmful materials: Do not store, stockpile, dump or otherwise place under or near trees
materials such as oil, waste concrete, clearings and boulders. Prevent wind blown materials from
harming trees and plants.
Work near trees
Damage: Prevent damage to tree bark. Do not attach stays and guys to trees.
Topsoil: Do not remove topsoil within the dripline of the trees.

Excavating within driplines: If required, use hand or trenchless methods so that root systems remain
intact and undamaged.
Duration of open excavations under tree canopies: Obtain direction from the CTPO.
Tree roots
Cutting roots: If cutting roots more than 50 mm diameter, obtain approval from the CTPO before
proceeding. Cut using methods that do not unduly disturb the remaining root system. Immediately
after cutting, water the tree and apply a liquid rooting hormone to stimulate the growth of new roots.
Compacted ground: Do not compact the ground or use skid-steer vehicles under the tree driplines.
Compaction protection: Protect areas adjacent to the tree dripline.
Watering trees: Water as necessary, including where roots are exposed at ambient
temperatures higher than 35°C.
Mulching: Spread 100 mm thick organic mulch to the whole area covered by the driplines of protected
trees.
3.8 TRENCH BACKFILL
Bedding, haunch, side and overlay zones
Materials and installation: Conform to the Utility Authority’s requirements.
Side zone and overlay material: Install as required for the utility service being installed. Make sure
material performance conforms to TRENCH BACKFILL and COMPACTION.
Geotextile: Install a geotextile sheet on any coarse overlay material to prevent piping of fines.
Backfill
Extent: Between the overlay zone and the top of subgrade.
Material: Backfill with one of the following:
- 14:1 moist washed river sand/cement mix or non-cohesive backfill material.
- Stockpiled excavated material.
- Imported fill: If trench backfill material has been disposed off-site, use imported material free of
stumps or roots, and capable of being compacted to COMPACTION.
Water table
Seepage zones: If sand/cement backfill is used, make sure natural seepage zones are not cut off by
the impervious sand/cement material. Provide a pervious drainage layer or suitable subsoil drainage
to maintain natural seepage.
Water in pervious material: If sand, crushed rock or similar pervious materials are used for trench
backfill and bedding in a clay subgrade, make sure seepage water is not trapped in the pervious
material, so that it saturates the adjacent clay subgrade and weakens it. If this occurs, install subsoil
drainage for the bedding and backfill, or provide an impervious layer of material between any possible
sources of seepage and the pervious backfill material.
Excavation below the natural water table: If required and the permanent exclusion of water from
subgrade is not possible, submit proposals to protect the subgrade against weakening or obtain
directions vary the excavation requirements.
Selected material zone below subbase level
Excavation through a selected material zone: If required, backfill within the selected material zone
using materials conforming to the following:
- Free from stones larger than 100 mm maximum dimension.
- The fraction passing a 19 mm Australian Standard sieve with a 4 day soaked CBR value not less
than that of the adjacent selected material zone, tested to AS 1289.6.1.2. As an alternative to
testing, an engineered pavement design may be specified on the Drawings and approved by
Council’s engineer.
Verge and landscape areas
Backfill material: Material passing through a 75 mm sieve, not containing any organic or deleterious
material or reactive clay.
Landscaped areas: Place topsoil on the subgrade to the same thickness as the surrounding topsoil.

Backfilling at/near trees

Backfill at trees: Backfill 300 mm minimum thickness around tree roots with a topsoil mixture. Place
and compact in layers of 150 mm maximum depth, to a dry density equal to that of the surrounding
soil.
Backfill level: Do not place backfill material above the original ground surface around tree trunks or
over the root zone.
Backfill material: A 3:1 topsoil:well-rotted compost mixture, free from weed growth and harmful
materials, and with a neutral pH value.
Watering: Thoroughly water the tree root zone immediately after backfilling.
Under footpaths, carriageways and heavy duty driveways
Extent: To the subgrade level.
Backfill material: Use one of the following:
- Sand: Do not use if the bedding/overlay is coarse aggregate.
- Fine crushed rock/recycled concrete: Conform to Crushed rock and Recycled crushed concrete.
- Selected backfill material with an equivalent 4 day soaked CBR value to AS 1289.6.1.2, maximum
particle size of 75 mm, and does not contain organic or deleterious material or reactive clay.
- Under footpaths: 25:1 sand/cement mix, not requiring compaction testing.
- Under carriageways: 14:1 sand/cement mix, not requiring compaction testing.
Crushed rock
Designation: Unbound crushed rock materials are designated as follows:
- CRB20-1: 20 mm nominal sized class 1 crushed rock base.
- CRB20-2: 20 mm nominal sized class 2 crushed rock base.
- CRS20: 20 mm nominal sized crushed rock subbase.
- CRS40: 40 mm nominal sized crushed rock subbase.
Recycled crushed concrete
Designation: Recycled crushed concrete materials are designated as follows:
- CCB20-1: 20 mm nominal sized class 1 recycled crushed concrete base.
- CCB20-2: 20 mm nominal sized class 2 recycled crushed concrete base.
- CCS20: 20 mm nominal sized recycled crushed concrete subbase.
Guidance: in specifying or working with this material, consider using the notation CCB20(n), where n is
the percentage of non-concrete based material contained within the mix. This may reduce potential
cracking of CCB containing all concrete material (particularly that sourced from the demolition of
structural grade concrete). Refer to local/State guidelines on the use of recycled
materials.COMPACTION
Relative compaction
Sand/cement backfill material: No compaction testing is required.
Layers: Compact all material in maximum 150 mm compacted thick layers, unless it can be
demonstrated that the required compaction can be achieved with thicker layers.
Moisture content: During compaction, adjust the moisture content of the material to attain the required
compaction at a moisture content 60% to 95% of the apparent optimum moisture content, to
AS 1289.5.7.1 (modified compaction).
Compacting adjacent to utility services: Use compaction methods which will not damage or cause
misalignment of underlying or adjacent utility services and adjacent structures.
Compacting asphalt
Requirement: Compact as soon as practicable after spreading new material, in a continuous operation
conforming to the following:
- Uniformly compact each layer before starting the next layer.
- Compact the full depth of material over the entire area of placement.
Compaction table
Zone Relative compaction Density index (for non- Moisture content (% of
cohesive materials) optimum moisture
content)

Zone Relative compaction Density index (for non- Moisture content (% of

cohesive materials) optimum moisture
content)
Bedding and overlay To the utility authority’s To the utility authority’s To the utility authority’s
zones specification specification specification
Backfill in verge and 90% standard 70 60% to 100%
landscape areas
Backfill to subgrade level 98% standard 80 60% to 100%
under footpaths and 95% modified
carriageways
3.10 TESTING
General
Requirement: Test for all characteristics in conformance with ANNEXURE - MAXIMUM LOT SIZES
AND MINIMUM TEST FREQUENCIES.
Quality verification: If material/product quality verification can be obtained from the supplier,
documented tests need not be repeated.
3.11 SURFACE RESTORATION PREPARATION
Carriageway pavements and pathways
Rectification: Restore so that pavement/pathway is continuous and the condition is equivalent to that
at start of Works.
Safety: Make sure all temporary and final restorations in carriageways and pathways is of the quality
required maintain site safety for pedestrians and vehicular traffic.
Structures and surface pits
Levels: Set the levels of utility service surface pits, access chamber frames and lids and other affected
structures, so that carriageway pavements and footpaths can be restored to the original levels. If utility
service surface box requires adjustment or replacement before restoration, liaise with the Utility
Authorities.
Restoration approval
Before paving restoration work: Form up and prepare the areas to be restored and present the
prepared areas for approval, if required at 1.6 INSPECTIONS.
Requirements: Conform to ANNEXURE – Typical final restoration in footpath table.
Temporary carriageways
Subbase and base: After backfilling to the subgrade level, install subbase and base material in
conformance with FINAL CARRIAGEWAY RESTORATION.
Temporary restoration: Temporarily restore carriageway if reopening to traffic before final restoration.
Maintain temporary restoration in a safe condition until the final restoration is completed.
Temporary restoration method: Restore carriageway using one of the following:
- Bituminous cold mix: 40 to 50 mm thick, on the final subbase and base material with the following
mix performance properties:
. Cohesiveness of manufactured material: Cohesive and capable of being compacted readily into a
semi-dense mass which is resistant to the destructive action of traffic.
. Interlock: When compacted, visual examination of the compacted material indicates good
mechanical interlock of particles which are fully coated with binder.
. Mix sampling: To AS/NZS 2891.1.1 or AS 2891.1.2.
- Steel plating: Over trench, of sufficient thickness and bearing area outside the trench to support
traffic loadings, and suitably secured with pins and bituminous cold mix.
Advance warning signs: If using steel plating, provide signs in conformance with AS 1742.3.
Temporary footpaths and driveways
Subbase and base: After backfilling to the subgrade level, install subbase and base material in
conformance with FINAL PATHWAYS AND DRIVEWAYS RESTORATION.

Temporary restoration: Temporarily restore footpath or driveway if reopening to pedestrian traffic

before final restoration. Maintain temporary restoration in a safe condition until the final restoration is
completed.
Pedestrian and vehicular access: Liaise with property owners and make sure access is provided to all
properties at the end of each day’s work.
Temporary restoration method: Restore footpath/driveway using one of the following:
- Bituminous cold mix: 20 to 40 mm thick, with the following mix performance properties:
. Cohesiveness of manufactured material: Cohesive and capable of being compacted readily into a
semi-dense mass which is resistant to the destructive action of traffic.
. Interlock: When compacted, visual examination of the compacted material indicates good
mechanical interlock of particles which are fully coated with binder.
. Mix sampling: To AS/NZS 2891.1.1 or AS 2891.1.2.
- Sheeting or steel plating: Over trench of sufficient thickness and bearing area outside the trench to
support traffic loadings, and suitably secured with pins and bituminous cold mix.
Connection with adjoining footpath:
- Bituminous cold mix: Smooth and evenly graded so that the temporary restoration is not a trip
hazard for pedestrians.
- Sheeting or steel plating: Match the steel plating level to the adjacent bituminous cold mix surface
and make sure steel plating is not a trip hazard for pedestrians.
Compaction and settlement of temporary pavement
Compaction: Uniformly compact each layer of the base and subbase within the trench to a relative
compaction of 98% to AS 1289.5.2.1, or 102% to AS 1289.5.1.1.
Compaction method: Use methods which will not damage or cause misalignment of underlying and
adjacent utility services or structures.
Settlement: If temporary restoration show signs of settlement, do not start final restoration until the
cause of the settlement has been identified and rectified to approval.
Temporary pavement removal
Temporary pavement material: Remove and dispose off-site before final carriageway and pathway
pavement restoration.
Temporary base material: If approved, the temporary base material may remain in place and be
incorporated into the final pavement if it conforms to the following:
- The requirements of this worksection for the subbase (including the requirements for compaction
and testing).
- Has not been disturbed or contaminated during removal of the temporary surfacing.
3.12 FINAL CARRIAGEWAY RESTORATION
General
Timing: Carry out final restoration as soon as practicable and within the contract required time.
Subbase/base layers and depths: Match the existing pavement.
- Cement stabilised crushed rock or a lean mix concrete subbase: Materials and layer depths to
match the existing pavement.
Flexible pavements generally
Tack coat for asphalt or seal coat for sprayed bituminous seals: Present a waterproof surface at
application.
Asphaltic limits: Conform to the following:
- Existing wearing course removal: Remove between 100 to 400 mm, in plan, beyond the perimeter of
any trench excavation. Dispose removed materials off-site.
- Asphalt placed as restoration: Extend 100 to 400 mm minimum, in plan, beyond the perimeter of
any trench excavation.
Joints between new and existing asphalt: Conform to the following:
- Joint: Vertical and cut by diamond saw or milling machine.
- Vertical face and subgrade surface of old asphalt: Treat by bituminous tack coating.

- Defects: Seal any joints between the existing and new asphalt during the defects maintenance
period with an approved joint sealant.
Asphaltic concrete wearing surfaces
Material and installation: Conform to the Road Authority's requirements for the restoration of asphaltic
concrete roads.
Bituminous spray seal surfaces
Material and installation: Restore surface to match existing surfaces.
Thickness and aggregate size: Match the existing pavement.
Pavement with asphaltic concrete underlay: Restore the pavement in asphaltic concrete matching the
total thickness of the existing pavement.
Small openings in pavement: Restore using asphaltic concrete (AS20) with minimum thickness of
50 mm to the match existing pavement.
Concrete carriageways
Concrete carriageways: Conform to the Road Authority’s requirements for restoration of concrete
roads.
Bond Breaker: Install a bond breaker at the interface of the concrete base and cementitious sub-base:
- To prevent bonding of trench backfill to the concrete base course.
- Assist in the management of cracking.
- Reduce the risk of utility service damage when the concrete base is excavated in the future.
Set Accelerators: Provide set accelerators where the Roads Authority requires the concrete road to be
back in service within a specific time frame.
- Do not use Calcium Chloride admixture or other acid concrete admixtures that significantly reduce
the life of steel reinforced concrete pavements.
- Use other set accelerators which are not acidic with additional skilled resources to lay, compact and
finish the surface prior to the set of the concrete
Slab size and shape requirement: Conform to the following:
- Restore full slab to achieve the same slab integrity that previously existed prior to the utility works
- Restore full trafficable lane width.
- Minimum slab replacement size: Trafficable lane width x 3.5 metres long.
- Allow for existing cracks and joints and maintain the slab lengths of 3.5 metres. Make sure that the
restoration does not create slab lengths less than 3.5 metres in adjoining slabs.
Jointing and crack control: Carry out joint and crack control design to ensure that joints and cracks
from adjoining slabs will not induce cracking of the restored slab and vice versa.
Pavement markings
Markings: Reinstate to match existing markings.
3.13 FINAL PATHWAYS AND DRIVEWAYS RESTORATION
General
Timing: Carry out final restoration as soon as practicable and within the time required in the Contract.
Matching finishes: Restore pathways, and other public areas, with materials consistent with the
existing surface before commencement of the Works.
Surface levels: Match the levels existing before the surface was disturbed. Provide smooth junctions
with the adjacent existing surfaces, covers and features.
Pavement markings and street furniture
Pavement markings: Reinstate to match existing markings.
Street furniture: Remove and store street furniture. Obtain directions for storage location. Reinstate at
locations matching the original location.
Subbase and base generally
Material: Provide crushed rock, CRB20-2 or CRS20 material, configured in layers and depths
conforming to ANNEXURE – Typical final restoration in footpath table.
Compaction: Uniformly compact each layer of the subbase and base courses over the full area and
depth within the trench to COMPACTION and ANNEXURE - Typical final restoration in footpath
carriageway or heavy duty driveway table.

Compaction testing: Conform to TESTING, QUALITY ASSURANCE and the Contractor’s approved
Quality plan.
Compaction method: Use methods which will not damage or cause misalignment of underlying and
adjacent utilities and services.
Flexible subbase
Material: Fine crushed rock or recycled concrete conforming to TRENCH BACKFILL, Crushed rock
and recycled concrete.
Thickness: Match the existing subbase, conforming to the following:
- Footpath and light duty driveways: Minimum 50 mm.
- Medium and heavy duty driveways: Minimum 150 mm.
Compaction: To COMPACTION and ANNEXURE - Typical final restoration in footpath table.
Rigid base
Concrete base: Reinstate using 20 MPa concrete, match the thickness of the existing base.
Concrete footpaths and driveways including textured and patterned
Minimum width of restorations: Conform to the SOCC clause 7.7.
Surface finish and pattern: To match adjoining footpaths and driveways.
Concrete footpaths: Using 20 MPa minimum concrete, construct footpath to the same thickness as the
adjoining footpaths, 75 mm minimum.
Light duty driveways: Construct light duty driveways serving single residential dwellings as follows:
- Concrete: 25 MPa.
- Driveway thickness: Same thickness as the original driveway, 100 mm minimum.
- Reinforcing: If the existing driveway contains reinforcing, provide F62 steel mesh with 40 mm top
cover.
Medium/heavy duty driveways: Construct medium duty driveways serving multiple residential
dwellings and light commercial developments, and heavy duty driveways as follows:
- Concrete: 25 MPa.
- Driveway thickness: Same thickness as the original driveway, 150 mm minimum.
- Reinforcing: F72 steel mesh with 50 mm top cover.
Expansion joints: 15 mm thick preformed bituminous fibreboard jointing material, placed in line with
joints in existing concrete, and extend to the full width transverse joints with existing concrete.
Control joints: Form in line with the control joints in the existing concrete.
Around electricity supply poles: Terminate the concrete paving 200 mm from the pole and fill resulting
space with cold mix asphalt.
Asphalt footpaths
Materials and installation: To match existing footpath/driveway.
Thickness: Match the adjoining footpath.
Finish: Compact to a smooth even surface.
Segmental pavers on sand bed
Materials and installation: To match existing footpath/driveway and the following:
- Existing pavement units: Take up and store until required for laying.
- Laying: Re-lay to match the pattern and surface levels of the existing paving.
- Damaged paving units unsuitable for re-laying: Replace with new units of the same material, type,
size and colour as the existing.
Paving around trees, service boxes and poles: Match the paving pattern at similar existing features in
the immediate area.
Decorative segmental paving on concrete base
Application: The restoration of pathways or driveways with natural stone, concrete or masonry paver
surface or other surface products laid on a mortar bed and concrete base.
Concrete base: Reconstruct the concrete base as follows:
- Concrete: 25 MPa.
- Driveway thickness: To match the existing concrete.

- Reinforcing: If the concrete base is reinforced, tie reinforcement to the existing reinforcing, by
exposing the reinforcing either side of the restoration to allow a minimum 300 mm lap, or by
installing tie bars drilled and grouted into the existing concrete.
- Tie bars: 600 mm long N12 reinforcing bars, installed at 1000 mm centres by drilling 200 mm deep
16 mm diameter holes at mid-slab depth and grouting tie bars into holes using a 1:1 cement/sand
mix.
- Unreinforced concrete base: Roughen the sawn face to allow formation of a keyed joint.
Transverse or longitudinal joints: If disturbed by the Works, reinstate to match existing joints.
Damaged or sawcut pavers: Remove pavers adjacent to the trench damaged during the Works.
Remove sawcut pavers back to the nearest existing joint.
Mortar bed material and thickness: Match the existing mortar bed.
Existing pavers: If re-laying is required, replace cut or damaged pavers with new pavers of the same
material, type, size, colour and decoration as the existing pavers. Liaise with the Council for supply
details of pavers. If existing pavers cannot be sourced, provide an alternative in consultation with the
Council.
Laying: Match existing surface levels, jointing pattern, gap width and infill material.
Turfed verges
Stockpiled topsoil: 50 mm minimum thickness. Place on the subgrade before restoring turfed verges.
Existing grass turf: Take up and store until required for laying. Re-lay in conformance with the original
grassed surface.
Turfing: Hard butt turfs against each other in rows and top-dress the seams with topsoil. Roll and
water turf, make sure there is direct and uniform contact with the topsoil.
Additional turf: If required, complete the affected area using turf of the same species as the existing
grass.
Verge plants, shrubs and trees
Stockpiled topsoil: Place on the subgrade, to the same thickness as the surrounding topsoil, before
replanting.
Planting holes: Excavate at locations matching the original locations and spread the topsoil material
evenly around each hole.
Existing plants, shrubs and trees: If suitable for replanting, replant in prepared holes. Backfill the
planting hole with topsoil and compact by foot up to surface level.
Plants unsuitable for replanting: Replace with plants of the same species and size, or as agreed with
the CTPO or other appropriately authorised Council Officer.
Backfilling planting hole: Backfill with topsoil and compact by foot to the surface level.
Staking and watering: Stake, water and maintain root moisture as required for re-establishment.
Shrubs and trees which fails to re-establish: Replace with plants of the same species and size.
3.14 COMPLETION
Clean up
Requirement: Upon completion of all restoration works, clean up the areas affected by the Works and
associated construction activities, and restore to condition existing before commencement of the
Works.
Waste: Remove and legally dispose of all formwork, waste and residue construction materials off-site
including material left at stockpiles.
Surfaces stained by construction activities: Clean and restore to approval.
4 ANNEXURES
4.1 ANNEXURE – TYPICAL FINAL RESTORATION

Typical final restoration in footpath table
Zone Zone thickness Material Compaction
requirement
Wearing surface Concrete: 75 mm To FINAL PATHWAYS To COMPACTION,
(course) minimum. AND DRIVEWAYS Compacting asphalt.


requirement
Asphalt: To match RESTORATION.
existing.
Segmental paving on
sand bed: To match
existing.
Segmental decorative
paving on concrete
base: To match existing.
Subbase/ base course Match existing thickness To FINAL PATHWAYS 92% MMDD or
(minimum 50 mm). AND DRIVEWAYS 95% MSDD.
Segmental decorative RESTORATION.
paving on concrete base
– subbase only required
if existing.
Subgrade Varies. To TRENCH BACKFILL. 90% MSDD or Density
Index 70%.
Bedding zone To the Utility Authority’s To the Utility Authority’s To the Utility Authority’s
specification. specification. specification.
Typical final restoration in carriageway or heavy duty driveway table

requirement
Base course Match existing. To FINAL 98% MMDD or 102%
CARRIAGEWAY MSDD.
RESTORATION.
Subbase course Match existing. To FINAL
RESTORATION OF
CARRIAGEWAY
SUBBASE AND BASE
(FLEXIBLE).
Subgrade Varies. To TRENCH BACKFILL. 98% MSDD or
95% MMDD or Density
Index 80.
Bedding zone To the Utility Authority’s To the Utility Authority’s To the Utility Authority’s
specification. specification. specification.
4.2 ANNEXURE – SUMMARY OF HOLD AND WITNESS POINTS

Certain Hold and Witness Points where specifically noted below require representatives of both the
Superintendent and the Roads Authority (e.g. Council) to authorise release.
Clause and Type* Submission/Inspection Submission/Notice Process held**
description details times
SUBMISSIONS, H EMP conforming to 10 days before Commencement
Execution details State authority commencement on
requirements. site
Environmental
management plan
SUBMISSIONS, H Traffic control plan for 10 days before Commencement
Execution details controlling vehicles and commencement on
pedestrians. site
Traffic
management
SUBMISSIONS, H Approval for trenching 10 days before Commencement
Authority from the roads authority commencement on


approvals and public utilities site
authorities.
Trenching
SUBMISSIONS, H Confirmation retired 10 days before Excavation
Authority services are inactive. excavation
approvals
Existing services
SUBMISSIONS, H Location of subsurface 10 days before Excavation
Authority utilities commencement
approvals
INSPECTIONS, H Set-out of lines and 5 days before start Excavation and
Notice markings before of work surface clearing
excavation and clearing. work
Set-out of works
INSPECTIONS, H– Completed excavation 5 days before Backfilling
Notice Superintendent to the trench/foundation backfilling
W – Roads level.
Excavation Authority
INSPECTIONS, H– Completed bedding and 5 days before Surface
Notice Superintendent overlay material completing backfill restoration
W – Roads installation after preparation
Trench backfill Authority compaction.
INSPECTIONS, H Prepared area to be 5 days before paving Paving
Notice restored, including set-
out.
Surface
restoration
preparation
INSPECTIONS, H Rectified settlement of 3 days before final Completion of
Notice temporary pavement. restoration temporary
pavement
Compaction and
settlement of
temporary
pavement
INSPECTIONS, W Completed temporary 3 days before -
Notice carriageway. completion of works
Temporary
carriageways
INSPECTIONS, W– Final surface Upon completion of -
Notice Superintendent installation. works
and Roads
Surface Authority
restoration
INSPECTIONS, W Staking of trees and 3 days before -
Notice shrubs. completion of works
Verge, plants and

shrubs
INSPECTIONS, W– Replanted plants, Upon completion of -
Notice Superintendent shrubs and trees. works
and Roads
Verge, plants and Authority


shrubs
INSPECTIONS, W– Reinstated pavement Upon completion of -
Notice Superintendent markings and street works
and Roads furniture.
Pavement Authority
markings and
street furniture
INSPECTIONS, W– Restored work after Upon completion of -
Notice Superintendent cleaning. works
and Roads
Clean up Authority
*H = Hold Point, W = Witness Point
**Hold or Witness Point release by the Superintendent administering the Contract, and where noted in
this table, approval from the CRO (on behalf of the roads authority) is to also be coordinated by the
Superintendent.
4.3 ANNEXURE – MINIMUM TESTING FREQUENCIES

Activity Key quality Minimum test Test method
verification frequency
requirements
Trench backfill under Material properties as1/contract or source of As documented.
carriageways and documented. supply for each type of
footpaths, materials material used or
supply suppliers test
certificates.
Minimum 1/500 m3.
Trench backfill under Compaction 1/2 layers/100 linear - AS 1289.5.1.1 for
carriageways and metres of trench or per MSDD
footpaths, placement 20 road openings for - AS 1289.5.2.1for
openings of less than MMDD
10 m2 plan area
- AS 1289.5.6.1 for non-
whichever results in the
cohesive materials
most frequent testing.
Moisture content during 1/2 layers/100 linear AS 1289.5.7.1
compaction metres of trench or 20
road openings of less
than 10 m2 plan area
Subbase and base Material properties as Suppliers’ test As documented.
materials supply documented. certificates.
Subbase and base Compaction 1/pavement AS 1289.5.1.1
placement layer/100 linear metres AS 1289.5.2.1
of trench or 20 road
openings for openings of
less than 10 m2 plan
area, whichever results
in the most frequent
testing.
Temporary Grading 1 per contract (sampling AS 1141.11.1
carriageways, footpaths by production lot)
or driveways – Binder 1 per contract (sampling AS/NZS 2891.3.1
bituminous cold mix by production lot)
Wearing surface Material properties as Suppliers’ test As documented.
materials documented. certificates.

Activity Key quality Minimum test Test method

verification frequency
requirements
Wearing surface Testing as documented. Check evenness of As documented.
placement restored surface in
accordance with FINAL
CARRIAGEWAY
RESTORATION.
4.4 ANNEXURE – PAY ITEMS

Use of this schedule is optional, at the Superintendent’s discretion.
Pay items Unit of measurement Schedule rate inclusions
1152.1 Traffic control Lump sum item. Provision for traffic, both
vehicular and pedestrian the
provision of:
- Traffic controllers, signposting,
roadmarkings, raised
pavement markers, lights,
barriers.
- Other traffic control devices
required for the safe
movement of traffic and the
protection of persons and
property.
1152.2 Control of erosion and Lump sum item. All costs associated with
sedimentation sedimentation and erosion
control measures.
1152.3 Sawcut existing Linear metre measured along Give separate rates for sawcuts
pavement/footpath the actual line of cut. in each type of material.
- 1152.3(1) Bituminous All costs associated with
carriageway pavement sawcutting operations including
- 1152.3(2) Bituminous footpath plant hire and water provision.
- 1152.3(3) Concrete footpath,
including textured or patterned
concrete.
1152.4 Remove existing m² of pavement removed. This includes bituminous and
pavement/footpath Width and length as concrete material and concrete
documented. base from segmental paving
where applicable.
All costs associated with
breaking out, removing,
transporting off-site, disposal and
any applicable tipping fees.
1152.5 Segmental pavers m² of surface of segmental Give separate rates for taking up
(including decorative pavers (or decorative segmental existing, laying existing and
segmental pavers) pavers) taken up or laid. supplying and laying new pavers
- 1152.5(1) Take up and stack for carriageways or footpaths as
existing pavers – Carriageway Width and length as appropriate.
- 1152.5(2) Take up and stack documented. For items 1152.5(1) and
existing pavers – Footpath 1152.5(2), all costs associated
with taking up and stacking
- 1152.5(3) Lay existing pavers –
pavers on pallets at agreed
Carriageway
locations. Remove concrete
- 1152.5(4) Lay existing pavers – base, where applicable, under
Footpath Pay item 1152.4.
For items 1152.5(3) and


- 1152.5(5) Supply and lay new 1152.5(4), all costs associated
pavers – Carriageway with the laying and compaction
- 1152.5(6) Supply and lay new of subbase, including concrete
pavers – Footpath base, where applicable, and
existing segmental pavers,
bedding sand and joint filling
sand, mortar bed, where
applicable, including any cutting
of units, concrete edging, joints
overlying concrete pavement
joints, and concrete surrounds or
aprons around surface
penetrations.
1152.5(6), all costs associated
with laying and compaction of
subbase, including concrete
base where applicable, and
supply, laying and compaction of
segmental pavers, bedding sand
and joint filling sand, mortar bed
where applicable, including any
cutting of units, concrete edging,
joints overlying concrete
pavement joints, and surrounds
or aprons around surface
penetrations.
1152.6 Remove existing edge Linear metre measured along All costs associated with
strips the length of the edge strip. breaking out, removing,
transporting off-site, disposal and
any tipping fees applicable.
1152.7 Grass turf m² of surface of grass turf taken Give separate rates for taking up
- 1152.7(1) Take up and store up or laid. existing, laying existing and
existing turf. Width and length as supply and lay new turf.
- 1152.7(2) Lay existing turf. documented. For item 1152.7(1), all costs
associated with cutting, taking up
- 1152.7(3) Supply and lay new
and storing turf.
turf.
Grass unsuitable for reuse to be
removed under Pay Item
1152.7(2).
For item 1152.7(2), all costs
associated with the topsoil
bedding, rolling, laying of existing
turf and topdressing.
associated with the topsoil
bedding, rolling, supply and
laying of new turf and
topdressing.
1152.8 Verge plants, shrubs Each plant, shrub or tree taken Give separate rates for taking up
and trees up or planted (excludes Pay Item existing, replanting existing and
- 1152.8(1) Take up and store 1152.6(4)). supply and plant new plants,
existing. shrubs or trees.
- 1152.8(2) Plant existing. For item 1152.8(1), all costs
associated with taking up, storing
- 1152.8(3) Plant new.
and watering.
- 1152.8(4) Disposal of For item 1152.8(2), all costs
unsuitable. associated with topsoil


placement, preparatory work,
planting, staking and subsequent
care of each plant.
For item 1152.8(3) all costs
associated with topsoil
placement, preparatory work,
supply and planting, staking and
subsequent care of each new
plant.
For Pay item 1152.8(4) the cubic
metre of unsuitable plants,
shrubs and trees.
For item 1152.8(4) all costs
associated with transporting off-
site, disposal and any tipping
fees applicable.
1152.9 Stockpiling of topsoil m³ as bank volume calculated All costs associated with
from the width and length stripping topsoil, carting and
documented, by the depth of placing into stockpile.
topsoil. For topsoil to be disposed off-
site, apply Pay item 1152.10(2).
1152.10 Trench excavation m³ as bank volume of excavation Give separate rates for
- 1152.10(1) To stockpile calculated as follows: excavation to stockpile and off-
- 1152.10(2) Disposal off-site - Width – as required for the site disposal.
(including unsuitable material) particular utility service The schedule rate is an average
installation. rate to covering all types of
- Depth – average actual depth material encountered during
from topsoil stripped ground excavation. Do not include
surface to underside of the separate rates for earth and
required bedding. rock.
All costs associated with:
- Length – actual excavation
- Excavation, including
length, centre to centre of pits.
excavation and replacement of
unsuitable material.
- Replacement for over-
excavation for any reason.
- Protection of trees and
treatment to cut tree roots.
associated with carting and
placing into stockpile.
associated with transporting off-
site, disposal and any tipping
fees applicable.
1152.11 Trench backfill m³ measured as backfill All costs associated with
- 1152.11(1) From stockpiled compacted volume in place in backfilling (including supply and
material. the trench calculated as follows: installation of geotextile where
- 1152.11(2) From imported - Width – average trench width. appropriate), compaction, testing
material. - Depth – average actual depth and treatment around tree roots.
from top of subgrade to top of For item 1152.11(1), all costs
- 1152.11(3) 25:1 sand/cement
bedding overlay material associated with loading and
mix.
around the utility service. carting from stockpile.
- 1152.11(4) 14:1 sand/cement For items 1152.11(2), 1152.11(3)
mix. - Length – actual trench length,
and 1153.11(4) all costs
centre to centre of pits.
associated with supply and
delivery of imported material,


including material for a selected
material zone where
documented.
1152.12 Temporary pavement - m² of trench area restored with All costs associated with the
Carriageway and footpath temporary pavement calculated supply, delivery, placing and
by multiplying the trench width compaction of the base material
by the actual length of and bituminous cold mix and all
temporarily restored pavement. activities and material necessary
for maintenance of the temporary
pavement in a safe condition
until the permanent restoration is
executed.
1152.13 Temporary steel m² of trench area plus adequate All costs associated with the hire,
plating allowance for support on both delivery, placement, securing
sides of the trench calculated by and subsequent removal and
multiplying the trench width by return to depot of the steel plates
the actual length of trench to be and all activities and materials
covered. necessary for maintenance of
the plating until permanent
restoration is executed.
1152.14 Flexible subbase m² of trench calculated by All costs associated with the
multiplying the trench width by removal of temporary pavement,
the length. supply, delivery, spreading and
compaction.
1152.15 Flexible base m² of trench calculated by All costs associated with the
multiplying the trench width by removal of temporary pavement
the length. where no subbase is required,
supply, delivery, spreading and
compaction.
1152.16 Carriageway wearing m² of new surface area in All costs associated with the
surface (course) conformance with this removal of temporary pavement
- 1152.16(1) Asphaltic concrete. Worksection calculated from the or existing pavement to the new
- 1152.16(2) Sprayed bituminous trench width +200 mm (or up to perimeter, supply, delivery,
surfacing. 800 mm as agreed) by the spreading, compaction and
length. provision of pavement markings
- 1152.16(3) Concrete.
as appropriate.
For item 1152.16(3) All costs
associated with the forming,
compaction of foundations,
supply, delivery and compaction
of mass concrete subbase,
supply, delivery, placing,
finishing and curing concrete
base.
Where documented, include the
supply and placement of
reinforcing steel and the
provision of pavement markings,
as appropriate.
1152.17 Footpaths and m² of paved surface, including Give separate rates for each
driveways driveways. thickness of footpath or
- 1152.17(1) Asphalt/sprayed Width and length as driveway.
bituminous seal. documented. For item 1152.17(1), all costs
- 1152.17(2) Plain concrete. associated with the forming,
compaction of foundations,
- 1152.17(3) Textured/patterned
supply, delivery and compaction
concrete.
of subbase and bituminous


material.
1152.17(3) all costs associated
with the forming, compaction of
foundations, supply, delivery and
compaction of subbase, supply
delivery, placing, finishing and
curing concrete, including
texturing or patterned finish,
where applicable.
Where documented, include the
supply and placement of
reinforcing steel for this pay item.
1152.18 Clean up m² of carriageway and/or All costs associated with the
footway surface or other surface cleaning up of the Work site and
as applicable. transporting off-site and disposal
Width and length documented. of material including any
applicable tipping fees.
4.5 ANNEXURE - REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following documents are incorporated into this worksection by reference:
AS 1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates
AS 1141.11.1 2009 Particle size distribution - Sieving method
AS 1289 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes
AS 1289.5.1.1 2017 Soil compaction and density tests- Determination of dry
density/moisture content relation of a soil using standard
compactive effort
AS 1289.5.2.1 2017 Soil compaction and density tests - Determination of the dry
density/moisture content relation of a soil using modified
compactive effort
AS 1289.5.6.1 1998 Soil compaction and density tests - Compaction control test -
Density index method for a cohesionless material
AS 1289.5.7.1 2006 Soil compaction and density tests- Compaction control test -
Hilf density ratio and Hilf moisture variation (rapid method)
AS 1289.6.1.2 1998 Soil strength and consolidation tests - Determination of the
California Bearing Ratio of a soil - Standard laboratory
method for an undisturbed specimen
AS 1742 Manual of uniform traffic control devices
AS 1742.3 2019 Traffic control for works on roads
AS/NZS 2891 Methods of sampling and testing asphalt
AS/NZS 2891.1.1 2013 Sampling - Loose asphalt
AS 2891.1.2 2008 Sampling - Coring method
AS/NZS 2891.3.1 2013 Bitumen content and aggregate grading - Reflux method
AS 4000 1997 General conditions of contract
AS 5488 Classification of Subsurface Utility Information (SUI)
AS 5488.1 2019 Subsurface utility information
AS 5488.2 2019 Subsurface utility engineering
Austroads AP-C87 2015 Austroads glossary of terms
Workcover NSW 2007 Work near underground assets. Guide 2007
SOCC Guide 2018 Guide to codes and practices for streets opening
5 ANNEXURE M – MIDCOAST COUNCIL SPECIFIC CLAUSES
M1. Variations to or non-conformances with Council’s AUS-SPEC are to be Variation

evaluated with reference to the procedure in Council’s Development procedure

Engineering Handbook. Acceptance is to be obtained in writing from:

a) an authorised representative of Council’s Director of Infrastructure
and Engineering Services, or
b) an accredited certifier where they are the Principal Certifier and hold
the relevant accreditation category for the type of work.
M2. This specification applies in addition to any development consent (DA) DA

conditions. If there is any inconsistency, the conditions of consent shall conditions
prevail.
M3. Refer to the MidCoast Council Development Engineering Handbook for final Completion
inspection, works-as-executed and handover requirements.
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2.1 THE WORKS GENERALLY

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Backfilling at/near trees

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Zone Relative compaction Density index (for non- Moisture content (% of

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4.1 ANNEXURE – TYPICAL FINAL RESTORATION

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Zone Zone thickness Material Compaction

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4.2 ANNEXURE – SUMMARY OF HOLD AND WITNESS POINTS

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Verge, plants and

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