City of Parramatta Tree Management Conditions

70. All lighting features in the public domain shall be detailed in the Public Domain Construction Documentation in accordance with the following requirements. Confirmation that existing street lighting levels in Shirley Street meet AS1158 requirements accounting for the impact of development uplift and land use changes. New poles and streetlights are to be coordinated on CC drawings as required. Luminaires to be LED. Street lighting for the internal road and Link Park is to be designed to suit the needs of pedestrians and vehicles and to comply with the relevant P categories of AS/NZ1158. The lighting design should achieve a quality lit environment that is comfortable and feels safe…

86. All public domain works shall be constructed by licensed contractors. All the soft landscape works shall be carried out by licensed landscape contractors. A range of inspections will be carried out by Council staff during the construction phase (indicative list of required inspections provided below). The applicant is to prepare and submit to Council a proposed program of inspections tailored to suit the scope of works for Council approval. The applicant must contact Council for each inspection. At least 48 hour notice must be given for all inspections, except tree inspections which require a 7 days’ notice. The required inspections include the followings (indicative list): a)…

42. A Tree Protection Plan (TPP) is to be prepared by a suitably qualified Consulting Arborist (Australian Qualification Framework Level 5) prior to works. This TPP is to identify the specific tree protection measures to be implemented for the trees located within the site and adjacent to the site during demolition and construction and the expected future health of the trees. It will cover all stages of the works and any works to be supervised by the Project Arborist including: (a) A Tree Protection Plan must follow the tree numbers already identified in the existing Arboricultural Impact Assessment. (b) Provide details of any encroachment into the root system and/or canopy on the plan; (c)…

28. In accordance with Section 4.17(6)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, security bonds payable to Council for the protection of the adjacent road pavement and public assets during construction works. The bond(s) are to be lodged with Council prior to the issue of any application/approval associated with the allotment, (being a Hoarding application, Construction Certificate) and prior to any demolition works being carried out where a Construction Certificate is not required. The bond may be paid, by EFTPOS, bank cheque, or be an unconditional bank guarantee. Should a bank guarantee be lodged it must: (a) Have no expiry date; (b) Be forwarded directly from the issuing…

32. In accordance with Section 4.17(6)(a) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, security bonds payable to Council for the protection of the adjacent road pavement and public assets during construction works. The bond(s) are to be lodged with Council prior to the issue of any application/approval associated with the allotment, (being a Hoarding application, Construction Certificate) and prior to any demolition works being carried out where a Construction Certificate is not required. The bond may be paid, by EFTPOS, bank cheque, or be an unconditional bank guarantee. Should a bank guarantee be lodged it must: (a) Have no expiry date; (b) Be forwarded directly from the issuing…

62. No materials (including waste and soil), equipment or goods of any type are to be stored, kept or placed within the Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) of trees to be retained and protected, at any time. This is a No Access Zone. The following activities are prohibited within the specified Tree Protection Zones:- • All activities involving soil level changes and soil disturbance; (such as re- grading, excavation, compaction and any additional fill material) • All types of cleaning activities; • Refuelling; • Trenching; • Ripping or cultivation of soil; • Mechanical removal of vegetation; • Access and storage of plant, equipment & vehicles; • Erection of site sheds; • Cleaning • Disposal of waste…

44. A Tree Protection Plan is required as per the Conditions of Consent. Specific tree protection measures are to be identified on the plan and installed prior to works commencing on site and are to be maintained throughout the demolition and construction works, under the supervision of an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 Consulting Arborist in accordance with AS4970-2025 - Protection of trees on development sites. Trees are to be numbered as per the Arboricultural Impact Assessment: by Tree iQ rev A dated 19.05.2025. The tree protection measures are to be certified by the Project Arborist before any work commences on site and periodically checked and certified by the…

84. The Project Arborist (AQF Level 5) shall undertake a final tree inspection to certify that the completed works within the TPZ and tree protection measures have been carried out in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for tree protection for the site. Certification shall include a statement on the condition of the retained trees, details of any deviation from the tree protection plan and any impacts this may have upon the retained trees. Copies of the tree protection and monitoring documentation recorded throughout the entire development works, shall form part of the final tree protection report and certification. Reason: To ensure trees/vegetation has been adequately…

43. The Project Arborist (AQF Level 5) shall undertake a site inspection before works commence on site to certify that the protection measures have been carried out in accordance with the approved plans and specifications for tree protection for the site. Certification shall include a statement on the condition of the retained trees, details of any deviation from the tree protection plan and any impacts this may have upon the retained trees. Copies of the tree protection, along with date stamped photographic evidence, shall form part of the certification and the final tree protection report. Reason: To ensure adequate protection of trees have been adhered to prior to works commencing on…

45. Prior to the commencement of any demolition, excavation or construction works, retained trees or treed areas must be fenced with a temporary 1.8 metre high chainwire link or welded mesh fence during the construction period. The fence is to be fully supported at grade, to minimise the disturbance of existing ground conditions within the canopy Tree Protection Zone or the setback nominated on the approved landscaping plan. The fencing is to be in place for the duration of the construction works. “Tree Protection Zone” signage must be attached to the protective fencing. Reason: To protect the environmental amenity of the area.

163. All landscape works (including any street tree and turf planting in the street verge / nature strip/ road reserve) shall be maintained and watered for a minimum period of one (1) year following the issue of a Final Occupation Certificate, in accordance with the approved landscape plan and conditions. Reason: To ensure restoration of environmental amenity. Date: XXXX 2025 Responsible Officer: Bianca Lewis DA No.:DA/545/2024 Page | 69

73. While building work is being carried out, the applicant must pay any costs incurred as a result of the approved removal, relocation or reconstruction of infrastructure (including ramps, footpaths, kerb and gutter, light poles, kerb inlet pits, service provider pits, street trees or any other infrastructure in the street footpath area). Reason: To ensure payment of approved changes to public infrastructure.

61. All pruning must be supervised by an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 3 Arborist and confirm to the provisions of AS4373-2007 “Pruning Amenity Trees” and the Code of Practice for Amenity Tree Industry 1998. Reason: To ensure the pruning will not adversely affect the tree(s).