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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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1 THE WORKS

1.1 PROJECT DETAILS

Location: Thurgoona Public School

Description of the Works: Construction of New Car park

1.2 GENERAL
Carry out the Works as further described and as shown on the Drawings accompanying the
Specification.

1.3 TRADE QUALIFICATIONS

The Contract must only use qualified tradespersons who hold a current trade licence for any
trade works carried out under this Contract.
The Principals Representative must approve any exception to this requirement.

1.4 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contractor must notify the Contact Officer before the tender closing date and time if any
discrepancy, error or omission is found in the documents.

1.5 SITE SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE.

The contractor must supply and maintain a temporary site fence with a minimum height of 1.8
metres. This fence is to completely enclose all areas of works on site including stored materials.
The fence gate is to be locked at all times. The fencing must be erected and secured in a manner
which prevents access to the works area for persons of all ages. The Contractor must keep the
site clean and tidy and dispose of all rubbish and surplus materials promptly. Existing facility
waste management reciprocals are not to be used for site waste or debris.
1.6 ACCESS TO SITE
The Car park section of this contract MUST commence on Friday 10th April 2009 and be
completed by 8th May 2009 with the remainder of associated works to be completed by 15th May.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

2.01 Remove the existing trees and stumps as marked for removal or as required to comply with the
criteria 2.14. This removal is to be carried out by a licensed and fully insured arborist. The
trees are to be mulched on site with the mulch to be spread in the areas as directed by the
school. The existing log barriers are to be removed from site or mulched on site.

2.02 The set out for the car park is the responsibility of the contractor and is to be carried out by a
qualified surveyor. A copy of the set out plan is to be received and approved by the Dept of
Commerce Representative prior commencement of any further works.

2.03 Remove 150mm of top soil and any loose or non bearing ground existing on site or created by
the removal of the trees and stumps. On completion of this removal the entire area is to be
proof rolled and in the presence of a Dept of Commerce representative so as to allow approval
to proceed.
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2.04 Supply and install all required drainage pits and drainage lines as indicated on plan. All pits
are to be proprietary heavy duty pre-cast pits complete with cast iron grates designed and
constructed so as to be suitable for trafficable use. The grated lineal drain located at the end
of the existing concrete drive way sections are to be 300mm wide by 250mm deep and be
constructed of 25MPA concrete, formed and poured on site and is to be complete with heavy
duty cast iron grate suitable for trafficable use.

2.05 Supply and install kerb and gutter to the locations as indicated on plan and as per the detail
attached.

2.06 Supply and install road base to comply with the road base criteria, see Clause 2.17

2.07 Supply and install asphalt to comply with asphalt criteria see Clause 2.18

2.08 Supply and install white line marking. All line marking is to be carried out by a professional
line marking firm utilising specialised line marking paint and applied as per manufacturers’
recommendations. The line marking is to include lines which define each of the 32, 6.000
metre by 2.700 metre car spaces. As well as all Arrows as indicated on plan.

2.09 Supply and install (8) 1500mm high Eucalyptus Polyanthemos ( Red Box) trees in the
locations as directed by the school. The trees are to be supported by timber stakes and Hessian
banding so as not to cause damage to the trees and so as to prevent damage by winds. The
two Island Garden beds are to be filled with a suitable garden soil mix. Supply and install (20)
Grevilleas of various types, these are to be planted within the two Island garden beds. The
mulch created from the chipping of the removed trees is to be spread to a depth of 100mm
within these areas; any surplus mulch is to be spread under the existing gum trees.

2.10 Back fill with certified clean topsoil against the rear of kerb, tapering from the kerb height to 0
over a distance of not less than 1500mm and seed all filled and disturbed areas with kikuyu
and water well on completion.

2.11 Excavate the existing and new paths as indicated on plan to a depth of 150mm below existing
path/ground levels. Supply and install 30mm of compacted fill sand and 120mm of 20MPA
concrete reinforced with F72 mesh. Finished the concrete with bullnose edging tools and
broom finish. Back fill all disturbed areas with certified clean top soil and seed with kikuyu
and water well on completion

2.12 Supply and install bollards in the locations as indicated on plan and as per the attached details.
The padlock supplied on Bollard type “A” is to be keyed to match the existing school system.

2.13 Supply and install the following signs in the locations as indicated on plan. All signs are to be
the same as or equal to Seton Aluminium Traffic Control Signs, minimum size of signs is
600mm high x 450mm wide and be reflective (class 2). All signs are to be securely fixed to
capped 75mm Galvanised steel RHS concreted into the ground a minimum of 600mm.
Maximum height to the bottom of each sign is 2100mm.

S1 SPEED LIMIT 5 KPH x2

S2 ENTER ONLY x2
S3 EXIT ONLY x2
S4 CHILD DROP OFF / PICK UP AREA. NO PARKING
S5 CAUTION CHILDREN(with symbol) x3
S6 NO PARKING THIS SPACE ANYTIME.
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2.14 Supply and install a waste disposal enclosure as shown on plan and in the location as indicated
on plan.

2.15 Supply and install proprietary concrete wheel stops to all Car Parking Spaces with the
exception of spaces 6, 7 and 8. All wheel stops are to be installed as per manufacturer’s
recommendations.

2.17
ROADBASE AND SUBBASE

Acceptance criteria
Each section of the sub grade or unbound pavement layer required to be tested must meet the
criteria in the Density acceptance criteria table.
Density acceptance criteria table
Number of tests Maximum number of results below the required density
ratio
0 - 2% below 1 - 2% below More than 2%
below
0-5 1 1 Nil
6 - 10 2 1 Nil
11 or more 20% 10% Nil

Density test methods:

• Field dry density: To AS 1289.5.3.1, AS 1289.5.3.5 or AS 1289.5.8.1. If using
AS 1289.5.8.1 calibrate the surface moisture-density gauge in accordance with
AS 1289.5.8.4 before use on the site.
• Standard maximum dry density: To AS 1289.5.1.1.
• Maximum vibrated dry density: To AS 1289.5.5.1.
• Compaction: To AS 1289.5.4.1 (% of standard maximum dry density).
• Modified maximum dry density: To AS 1289.5.2.1.
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Tests
Compliance assessment: If compliance assessment tests are to be carried out by an
independent testing authority, have the authority submit 3 copies of each test result.
Certificate of compliance: If a certificate of compliance is acceptable as an alternative to
testing a manufactured material, submit the manufacturer's certificate together with the results
of recent tests undertaken by the manufacturer, showing compliance with test criteria.
Materials
Delivery dockets: Submit a delivery docket at the time and place of delivery for each truckload
of sub base and base material, showing
• date and time of batching;
• supplier and location of mixing plant;
• Nature of material.
Execution
General: Submit proposals for the methods and equipment to be used the roadwork’s,
including the following:
• Staging of the work, access and traffic control methods.
• Disposal of surface water, control of erosion, contamination and sedimentation
of the site, surrounding areas and drainage systems.
• Methods and equipment for each operation.
• Sources of materials.
• Material stockpiles.
Compaction: If it is proposed that a layer is to exceed 150 mm in thickness,

MATERIALS
Material properties
Specified properties of materials apply to their condition as installed in the completed works.
If it is expected that properties will change significantly during construction, adjust the
delivered material accordingly.
Source material
Type: Crushed rock or natural gravel consisting of hard, dense, durable particles of uniform
quality, free from deleterious materials or coatings including clay and organic matter, and
containing at least 1% disintegrated, weathered, discoloured, soft, fractured, friable or poorly
indurated fragments.
Base material
Type: Crushed rock, free from sand, complying with Base particle size distribution table.
Determine particle size distribution after compaction in the pavement. Crusher run or screened
and recombined materials are acceptable.
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Base particle size distribution table

Sieve aperture (mm) Percentage passing (by mass)
26.5 100
19.0 95-100
13.2 78-92
9.5 63-83
4.75 44-64
2.36 30-48
0.425 14-22
0.075 6-10

Surface level
General: Provide a finished surface which is free draining and evenly graded between level
points.

General
Trim the subgrade to an even surface free from loose material.
Subgrades affected by moisture
Where the subgrade is unable to support construction equipment, or it is not possible to
compact the overlying pavement because of a high subgrade moisture content, perform one or
more of the following:
• Allow the subgrade to dry until it will support equipment and allow compaction.
• Scarify the subgrade to a depth of 150 mm, work as necessary to accelerate
drying, and recompact when the moisture content approximates the optimum.
• Excavate the wet material and remove to spoil.
Draining depressions
General: Grade depressions to drain to the edge of the formation.
Rock subgrades: In rock subgrades, drain depressions with subgrade drains at least 150 mm
wide, backfilled with coarse filter, and connected to the stormwater system or to longitudinal
subsoil drains.
Unsuitable material
Remove roots, boulders, silt, organic matter and other unsuitable materials.
Backfilling
Select filling: Replace over-excavation, including excavation for grub holes and removal of
wet or unsuitable material, with granular material complying with the following:
• Maximum particle size: 75 mm.
• Proportion passing 0.075 mm sieve: 25% maximum.

• Plasticity index: ≥2%, ≤15%.

Subbase material: In cut subgrades, if over-excavation, other than excavation to remove
unsuitable material, requires a replacement layer less than 100 mm thick, do not backfill, but
make good by increasing the thickness of the lowest pavement layer.
Coarse filter: Backfill rock depressions and subgrade drains with coarse subsoil filter.
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Fill subgrades
Maximum particle size of material in the top 150 mm: 75 mm.
Subgrade compaction
Dry density ratios: Compact the subgrade and backfilling to achieve the following:
• Cut subgrades in earth and fill subgrades (to a depth of 300 mm): 100%.
• Fill subgrades below 300 mm: 98%.
• Replacement of over excavation or unsuitable subgrade material: 100%.
• Backfilling grub holes: 100%.
Proof rolling
Proof roll the subgrade using a smooth steel-wheeled roller of at least 10 t mass. Fill or replace
depressions or soft spots developed on the subgrade during proof-rolling and continue rolling
until uniform compaction is obtained.
Subbase and base compaction
Dry density ratios: Compact each layer to achieve the following:
• Subbase: 100%.

Compaction requirements
Apply uniform and sufficient compactive effort over the whole area to be compacted. Use
rollers appropriate to the materials and compaction requirements.
Layer thickness
General: Compact the material in layers of 100 - 150 mm compacted thickness. Within these
limits, provide layers of the same material in multi-layer courses which are of equal thickness.
Moisture content
General: During spreading and compaction, maintain materials at the optimum moisture
content (standard compaction) appropriate to each material.
Tolerances:
• Base: + 1%, - 2%.
Moisture control
General: Moisten prepared subgrades and preceding layers of subbase immediately before
spreading subbase or base material. Keep the leading edges of subbase or base material moist
until new material is added next to it. Do not wash fines from the subbase or base material.
Spraying: Maintain moisture content. Use water spraying equipment capable of distributing
water uniformly in controlled quantities over uniform lane widths.
Rectification
If a section of subgrade or pavement material fails to meet the required density or moisture
content after compaction, rectify as follows:
• Fill subgrades: Remove the non-complying material, replace with fill material
as specified in Subgrade preparation, and recompact.
• Cut subgrades: Rework the material and recompact.
• Pavement material: Remove the non-complying material, replace with new
pavement material, and recompact.
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Level corrections
Rectify incorrect levels as follows:
• High areas, unbound layers: Grade off.
• Low areas: Remove bound layers to the full depth and unbound layers to a
minimum depth of 75mm, replace with new material and recompact.
General
Weak surfaces: Do not place material on a surface which has been so weakened by moisture
that it will not support, without damage, the constructional plant required to perform the work.
Spreading: Spread material in uniform layers without segregation, by direct tipping from
suitable vehicles or using a mechanical spreader.
Segregation: Do not tip materials in heaps and then spread by grader. If material becomes
segregated, remix using a rotary hoe or other suitable equipment.
Moisture content: Maintain wet mixed materials at the required moisture content before and
during spreading. Add water to dry mixed materials through fine sprays to the entire surface of
the layer after spreading, to bring the material to the required moisture content.
Layer thickness: 100 - 150 mm (after compaction). Provide equal layers in multilayer courses.

Joints
Plan spreading and delivery to minimise the number of joints. Offset joints in successive layers
by at least 300 mm.
General
Trimming: Where the pavement is to be joined to an existing pavement remove a strip of the
existing pavement at least 300 mm wide for its full depth and trim the edge to an angle of
approximately 45o in steps of maximum height 150 mm before placing new pavement
material.
Surfaces to be primed
Produce a tight even surface without loose stones or a slurry of fines. Construct the fine
crushed rock surface slightly higher than the required levels and cut it to profile using a power
grader towards the end of the compaction process.
Disposal of cuttings
Cuttings from the surface may be used in fills or elsewhere in the works.

End of Section – ROADBASE AND SUBBASE

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2.18

ASPHALT ROAD SURFACING

Process control tests

Perform tests of the type and frequency necessary to adequately control the materials and
processes used in the construction of the works.
Variations in mix properties
Ensure that the maximum variation between the mix property of each sample and the job mix
value is in accordance with the Mix property table.
Mix property table
Mix property Maximum variation from job mix
value
Aggregate passing 4.75 mm sieve or ± 4% by mass
larger
Aggregate passing 2.36 to 0.3 mm ± 3% by mass
sieves
Aggregate passing 0.15 mm sieve ± 2% by mass
Aggregate passing 0.075 mm sieve ± 1% by mass
Bitumen content ± 0.3% by mass
Added filler content ± 0.5% by mass
Mixing temperature ± 10oC

Density tests
General: Perform a field bulk density test for each test site either
• on a core sample taken from the asphalt surfacing layer; or
• if the nominal layer thickness is 50 mm, measured in situ using a nuclear
gauge.
Sample preparation: To AS 2891.2.1 and AS 2891.2.2, as applicable.
Acceptance criteria
The relative compaction of each lot of pavement must meet the criteria of the Asphalt
compaction acceptance criteria table.
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Asphalt compaction acceptance criteria table

Test criteria scale
A B
Number of test sites per lot:
- Core sample tests 6 3
- Nuclear gauge tests 10 5
Lot value for relative compaction Characteristic Mean value
value
Minimum value:
- Layer thickness up to 50 mm 96% 94%
- Layer thickness 50 mm or more 96% 96%

Tests
Compliance assessment: If compliance assessment tests are to be carried out by an
independent testing authority, have the authority submit 3 copies of each test result.
Certificate of compliance: If a certificate of compliance is acceptable as an alternative to
testing a manufactured material, submit the manufacturer's certificate together with the results
of recent tests undertaken by the manufacturer, showing compliance with test criteria.
Asphalt materials
Provide a minimum asphalt pavement thickness of 30mm

Primer: Medium cut back bitumen to AS 2157, containing no fluxing oil.

Tack coat mix: 3:2 bitumen emulsion: water.
Bitumen emulsion: To AS 1160.
• Designation: ARS/170-60.

Coarse aggregate
Type: Clean, sound, hard, angular, of uniform quality, free from deleterious matter.
Crushed slag: Air-cooled blast furnace slag of uniform quality, generally free from vesicular,
glassy or other brittle pieces.
Fine aggregate
Type: Clean, sound, hard, durable particles of natural sand or particles derived from crushed
stone, gravel or slag, free from injurious coating or particles of clay, silt, loam or other
deleterious matter.

Surface level
General: Provide a finished surface which is free draining and evenly graded between level
points.
Edges abutting gutters: Within ± 5 mm of the level of the actual gutter edge.
Tolerances: The tolerances in the Asphalt surface level tolerances table apply to the finished
level of each layer, unless overridden by the requirements (including tolerances) for the
finished level and thickness of the surface course.
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Asphalt surface level tolerances table

Item Level tolerance:
Absolute Relative
Longitudinal direction ± 10 mm 5 mm
Transverse direction ± 10 mm 10 mm
Thickness
Asphalt surface course: The following tolerances apply to variations in the compacted layer
thickness from the specified thickness:
• Any one sample: + 10 mm, - 5 mm.
• The mean thickness of the core samples in a lot: + unspecified, - 0.
Cleaning
Immediately before priming or tack coating remove loose stones, dust and foreign material
from the base surface using a power broom or blower. Keep traffic off the cleaned surface.
Protection
Protect adjacent surfaces during spraying. Protect freshly sprayed surfaces from
contamination.
Priming
Timing: Prime the base surface as soon as possible after compaction and finishing.
Tack coating
Apply tack coat 30 - 120 minutes before asphalt surfacing is placed. Cover the surface
uniformly at an application rate of 0.10 - 0.30 L/m² of residual bitumen.
Spreading
Preconditions: Place asphalt surfacing in dry weather on a dry pavement surface at a pavement
temperature of at least 10oC.
Compaction
Before commencing compaction, correct any irregularities in line or level. Trim lane edges to a
straight line. Compact asphalt surfacing uniformly as soon as it will support rollers without
undue displacement, and complete rolling while the mix temperature is above 80oC.
Surface finish
Provide a surface uniform in appearance and free from depressions in which water can lie.

Joints
General: Minimise the number of joints. Make joints that are well bonded and sealed and
provide a smooth riding surface across the joint.
Transverse joints: Construct a transverse joint if the operation is stopped for more than 20
minutes or the pavement temperature falls below 90oC. Construct to a straight vertical face for
the full depth of the layer, and offset in adjoining spreader runs and layer to layer by at least 2
m.
Longitudinal joints: Offset joints from layer to layer by at least 150 mm. Position longitudinal
joints in the wearing course to coincide with the lane line.
Edges: Form exposed edges of each spreader run while hot to a straight line with a dense face
inclined between vertical and 45o.
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Cold joints: Tack coat the surface of cold longitudinal and transverse joint before placing the
adjoining asphalt.
Abutting structures
Place asphalt surfacing to match the level of abutting surfaces such as kerbs, gutters, edge
strips, manholes, or adjoining pavement in the same manner as for longitudinal and transverse
joints. Fill spaces left unfilled between the spreader run and abutting edges with sufficient
material to the proper height before compaction.
Surface finish
Provide a surface uniform in appearance and free from depressions.
Provide a work as executed plan showing final pavement levels by a qualified surveyor for
approval.

End of Section – ASPHALT ROAD SURFACING

2.19 Australian Standards

- It is a mandatory requirement of this tender that all deliverables supplied and install under
any resultant agreement shall comply with all current relevant Australian Standard(s).
- Where Australian Standards do not exist, appropriate International Standards (where
available) shall apply.
- In addition to compliance with relevant Australian and International standards, deliverables
offered should comply with other relevant standards and codes, as appropriate, to ensure
supply and installation of products, under the resultant agreement, is fit for the intended
purpose. Tenderers should provide details of any other relevant standards and codes that
deliverables offered comply with.
- All subsequent amendments/revisions to applicable standards and codes and any new
standards and codes developed during the period of the agreement, shall apply with
immediate effect.
- Where this specification requires standards that exceed or are different from those
applicable under relevant Australian or International Standards and codes, this
specification shall take precedence.

2.20 Certification and Documentation

- Tenderers are required to provide certification, where applicable, by a practising structural
engineer, or where required, other appropriately specialised engineer, registered with the
Australian Institute of Engineers, for the design/manufacture and/or
construction/installation of any work undertaken in the resultant agreement.
- The Contractor is to submit the completed design, comprising all relevant drawings,
specifications, calculations and any other statutory certificates, in accordance with the
project requirements, prior to the commencement of work.
- The Contractor is solely responsible for ensuring the completed design is fit for purpose
and complies with all relevant regulations, codes and standards.
- The Principal is not bound to check design plans, or other relevant documentation, for
works undertaken in the resultant agreement, for errors, omissions or compliance with the
requirements of the Contract.
- The Principal is not liable to the Contractor for any claim due to the Principal not detecting
or notifying the Contractor of any errors, omissions or non-compliance with the
requirements of the Contract, or non-compliance with any relevant regulations, standards
and codes, in the completed design.
- Where appropriate, the Contractor is to grant to the Customer an irrevocable licence to use
the Contractors design for works undertaken in the resultant agreement.
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2.21 Installation
General
Tenderers are advised the following conditions will apply, as appropriate, for all installation
works undertaken in the resultant agreement:-

All equipment should be installed to minimise potential risk of hazards and injury to users.
It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to engage a registered, practicing structural engineer
to determine the site classification, including wind classification, exposure and any other
information, relevant to the design and installation of the deliverable(s). Contractors must
ensure all works undertaken in the resultant agreement are in accordance with the requirements
of the site.
The Contractor shall be responsible for undertaking all necessary site preparation and survey
work required for the installation of deliverable(s).
From and including the date the site is made available to the Contractor, to the date of
completion of the works, the Contractor shall be responsible for the care of the site and
surrounding area and all things entrusted to the Contractor by the principal for the purpose of
the works.
All fillings used in site preparation, construction and site restoration should be free from
perishable matter and consistent with existing soil/ground surface unless the specified filling
type can be provided from spoil recovered from the excavations.
The Contractor shall be responsible for applying dust and noise control measures for all works
undertaken.
All areas outside the works not required to be altered (including the natural ground surfaces of
the site), which have been disturbed by the works, shall be restored to their original condition
on completion of the works.