Georges River Tree Management Conditions

50. Tree Protection a) All trees upon adjoining sites must be protected in accordance with Australian Standards AS4970-2025, Protection of Trees on Development Sites. b) The project AQF 5 Arborist shall be in attendance to provide guidance, during the excavations within the NRZ, of Council’s Ref: DA2024/0612 Page 30 of 52 Street trees. c) The storage or mixing of materials, washing equipment, disposal of liquids or building materials, site sheds etc. must not occur within 5 meters of the truck of any tree (inc. neighbouring trees). d) Without prejudice to cause (c) above, any excavation works within the NRZ of any tree must be referred to the Site Arborist with regards to tree protection,…

13. Fees to be paid (CC9.1) The fees listed in the table below must be paid in accordance with the conditions of this consent and Council’s adopted Fees and Charges applicable at the time of payment (available at www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au). Payments must be made prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate. Please contact Council prior to the payment of Section 7.12 Levy to determine whether the amounts have been indexed from that indicated below in this consent and the form of payment that will be accepted by Council. Council will only accept Bank Cheque or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for transaction values of $500,000 or over. Council must be contacted prior to payment to…

63. Vehicular crossing and Frontage work – Major development The following road frontage works shall be constructed in accordance with the specifications issued by Council’s Assets and Infrastructure Division: (a) Construction of a 1.2m wide footpath, in accordance with plans that demonstrate the following: Ref: DA2024/0612 Page 35 of 52 iAn all-weather use pathway of not less than 1.2m wide along the Coleridge Street frontage extending from the western end of the communal open space to the existing pathway and connecting to that pathway at a joint not less than 2m past the eastern boundary of No.15 Coleridge Street. iiThe pathway shall be designed and constructed as follows: A.With porous…

4. Vehicular Crossing - Major Development The following vehicular crossing and road frontage works will be required to facilitate access to and from the proposed development site: i. Construct a 1.2m wide footpath extending from the western end of the communal open space to the existing pathway and connecting to that pathway at a joint no less than 2m past the eastern boundary of No. 15 Coleridge Street. This is to be an all-weather use pathway along the Coleridge Street frontage ii. The pathway shall be designed and constructed as follows: A. With porous paving, Flexipave 40mm thickness. Any excavation is limited to hand excavation around the tree root zone. B. Design and construct the…

30. Street Tree Removal / Replacement by Council a) Council must be appointed to remove and plant all tree/s on public land. All costs associated with the removal of the tree and the planting of a replacement tree shall be met by the applicant. Fees and charges outlined in the table below are subject to change and are set out in the current version of Council's ‘Schedule of Fees and Charges’, applicable at the time of payment. b) The fees must be paid in accordance with the conditions of this consent. The fee payable is to ensure that the development makes adequate provision for the demand it generates for public amenities and public services within the area. The fees payable will be…

46. Site Maintenance The premises shall be maintained in a manner that will not adversely impact upon public health and safety until occupation of the development. The premises shall be maintained during construction in accordance with the following: (a) There must be no burning of any material. (b) All putrescible waste must be disposed of in a suitable manner within 24 hours of generation. (c) All grass and vegetation must be maintained within the development site so the grass and vegetation (excluding trees, shrubs and any other protected vegetation) does not exceed a height of 100 mm above ground level, until such a time that all approved landscaping works have been completed in…

57. Site Maintenance (EHD0005) The premises shall be maintained in a manner that will not adversely impact upon public health and safety until such time as an occupation certificate is issued. The premises shall be maintained during construction in accordance with the following: (a) There must be no burning of any material. (b) All putrescible waste must be disposed of in a suitable manner within 24 hours of generation. (c) All grass and vegetation must be maintained within the development site so the grass and vegetation (excluding trees, shrubs and any other protected vegetation) does not exceed a height of 100mm above ground level, until such a time that all approved landscaping works…

49. Tree Removal on site Permission is granted for the removal of the following trees: Tree Species Location No. 13 Photinia robusta Within site 14 Pittosporum undulatum Within site 15 Ligustrum lucidum Within site 16 Ligustrum lucidum Within site 17 Ligustrum lucidum Within site 18 Ficus benjamina Within site 19 Cupressus sempervirens Within site 20 Cupressus sempervirens Within site 21 Cupressus sempervirens Within site 22 Cupressus sempervirens Within site 23 Syagrus romanizoffiana Within site 24 Melaleuca quinquenervia Within site 25 Syagrus romanizoffiana Within site 29 Schefflera actinophylla Within site 33 Pittosporum undulatum Within site 34 Ligustrum sinense Within site Note: refer…

14. Tree Protection The following trees are to be retained and protected in accordance with the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report as part of the proposed works: Tree ID Number and Species Location T1 – Lophostemon confertus Council’s Street Tree fronting the site T2 – Lophostemon confertus Council’s Street Tree fronting the site T4 – Lophostemon confertus Council’s Street Tree fronting the site T5 – Lophostemon confertus Council’s Street Tree fronting the site T6 – Lophostemon confertus Council’s Street Tree fronting the site T7 – Lophostemon confertus Council’s Street Tree fronting the site T8 – Lophostemon confertus Council’s Street Tree fronting the site T9 – Lophostemon…

66. Ongoing Tree & Landscape Maintenance Works a) All newly planted trees and plants must be maintained. Maintenance includes watering, weeding, removal of rubbish from tree bases, fertilising, pest and disease control, replacement of dead or dying trees and plants and other operations required to maintain healthy trees, plants and turfed areas. b) Trees must be maintained until they reach a height where they are protected by Councils Tree Management Controls. If any trees are found to be faulty, damaged, dying or dead within twelve (12) months of planting then they must be replaced with the same species and pot/bag size. If the trees are found dead before they reach a height where they are…

15. Street Tree Protection and Removal/Replacement by Council (a) Trees T1, T2 and T4-T10 in the main street avenue within Council’s road reserve are to be retained and protected. (b) Council must be appointed to remove and plant all tree/s on public land. All costs associated with the removal of T3 and the planting of a replacement tree shall be met by the applicant. The replacement tree is to be advanced, of 200L pot size. Fees and charges for street tree planting are Ref: DA2024/0612 Page 15 of 52 subject to change and are set out in the current version of Council's ‘Schedule of Fees and Charges’, applicable at the time of payment. This fee must be paid to Council prior to the…

89. Ongoing Tree Maintenance Works a) All newly planted trees and plants must be maintained. Maintenance includes watering, weeding, removal of rubbish from tree bases, fertilising, pest and disease control, replacement of dead or dying trees and other operations required to maintain healthy trees, plants and turfed areas. b) Trees must be maintained until they reach a height where they are protected by Council’s Tree Management Controls. If any trees are found to be faulty, damaged, dying or dead before they are protected by Council’s Tree Management Controls, then they must be replaced with the same species and pot/bag size. c) Mature trees shall be inspected for health and structural…

51. Landscape Works All landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved landscape plans and specifications, except where amended by this consent. The landscaping shall be maintained in Ref: DA2024/0612 Page 32 of 52 accordance with the approved plans in perpetuity, subject to the following - a) The applicant must engage a licensed and reputable nursery grower early within the build phase and purchase all trees and plant material early to ensure that all tree and plant material, pot/bag sizes and quantities are guaranteed at the time of the landscape and planting phase. b) All of the ‘feature trees small / medium’ shown on the approved Landscape Plans must be a minimum…

9. Tree Protection Plan - The following trees are to be retained and protected in accordance with the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report as part of the proposed works: Tree ID Number and Species Location T9 – Lophostemon confertus Street Tree T14 – Lophostemon confertus Street Tree T18 – Lophostemon confertus Street Tree A site-specific tree protection plan and specification in accordance with AS 4970- 2009: Protection of trees on development sites prepared by an AQF Level 5 Arborist must be prepared prior to construction. The plan must include the following as a minimum: • Name of AQF Level 5 Arborist, contact information, plan number and date • Scale • North point • Location…

8. Landscape Plan – Amendment – Prior to construction the plans must illustrate that the approved landscape plan has been amended to incorporate the following changes: • Sheet 05 shall be amended so that tree numbers and species match those listed in the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report. • Sheet 05 shall be amended so that trees to be retained and removed match those listed in the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report. • Planting details for raised planter boxes shall be amended to meet soil depths for proposed podium planting as per the Planning NSW Apartment Design Guide, Part 4 recommended minimum depths: 5 o Large Trees 12-18m tall – 150m3, 1200mm depth o…

75. Arborist Supervision and Reporting An Arboricultural Compliance Report prepared by an AQF Level 5 Arborist which includes photographic evidence and details of the health and condition of trees, must be submitted to Council’s Senior Landscape and Arboricultural Assessment Officer for their records prior to occupation. The Arborist must certify compliance with each key milestone below: (a) Installation of tree protection measures in accordance with conditions; (b) During demolition of structures and/or excavation of ground surfaces that has been approved by Council within the TPZ of any tree to be retained; (c) During any other works including landscaping within the TPZ of any tree to be…

65. Tree Pruning Permission is granted for the pruning of two (2) branches as specified in ‘Section 2’ of the Arboricultural Report & Pruning Specification prepared by Sydney Landscape Consultants dated 29 October 2024 and as detailed below: Tree Species Branch diameter & Location No. 2 Lophostemon confertus One (1) 60mm and one (1) 90mm branch (Brush Box) over the driveway All tree pruning shall be carried out by a minimum AQF Level 3 Arborist with appropriate insurance. Tree pruning is to be undertaken safely and in compliance with AS 4373-2007 - Pruning of Amenity Trees and Tree Works Industry Code of Practice (Work Cover NSW 1.8.98). Reason: To ensure all other trees are protected.

70. Completion of Landscape Works (OCC12.6) All landscape works, the planting of all tree and plant material in accordance with approved landscape plans and specifications and conditions of consent, must be completed prior to the issue of a final occupation certificate for the site. A certificate of compliance for the planting of all trees and shrubs proposed for the site must be prepared by a qualified Horticulturist, Landscape Designer or AQF Level 5 Arborist and forwarded to the PCA for approval prior to the issue of an occupation certificate. Documentation must also be submitted to Council. Reason: To ensure landscaping is provided in accordance with Council’s requirements.

64. Tree Removal on site Permission is granted for the removal of the following trees as outlined in the Arboricultural Impact Assessment Report (AIA) prepared by Sydney Landscape Consultants dated 22 June 2023 Version V2 for tree numbering and location only: Tree No. Species Location 11 Phoenix roebelenii Garden bed within site All tree removal shall be carried out by a minimum AQF Level 3 Arborist with appropriate insurance. Tree removal is to be undertaken safely and in compliance with AS 4373-2007 - Pruning of Amenity Trees and Tree Works Industry Code of Practice (Work Cover NSW 1.8.98). Reason: To ensure all other trees are retained.

4. Prior to issue of Occupation Final inspection of trees to be retained and provision Certificate of follow up report detailing activities during construction including any damage to the trees and any remedial work required to ensure the ongoing health and structural stability of the trees and/or replacement trees required. Any recommendations for remedial work and/or replacement trees will be required to be approved by Council’s Tree Compliance Officer and actioned prior to the issue of an occupation certificate for the development Reason: To ensure all of Council’s trees are protected and retained.

3. Arboricultural Compliance Report. Inspect, photograph and report on tree health and condition, maintenance of tree protection measures and remedial tree works as required. a) Certification tree protection measures have been installed in accordance with the conditions prior to the commencement of works; b) Certification of compliance with each key milestone listed above within 48 hours of completion; c) Details of any other works undertaken on any tree to be retained or with TPZ(s); d) A final compliance report shall be submitted prior to the issuing of the Occupation Certificate.

3. Arboricultural Compliance Inspect, photograph and report on tree health Report. and condition, maintenance of tree protection measures and remedial tree works as required. a) Certification tree protection measures have been installed in accordance with the conditions prior to the commencement of works; b) Certification of compliance with each key milestone listed above within 48 hours of completion; c) Details of any other works undertaken on any tree to be retained or with TPZ(s); d) A final compliance report shall be submitted to the Crown Certifier prior to Occupation.

27. Tree Removal & Replacement Planting Permission is granted for the removal of all trees located within the proposed development site: a) All tree removal shall be carried out by a minimum AQF Level 3 Arborist with appropriate insurance. Tree removal is to be undertaken safely and in compliance with AS 4373-2007 - Pruning of Amenity Trees and Tree Works Industry Code of Practice (Work Cover NSW 1.8.98). b) All tree replacement planting must be undertaken in accordance with the tree planting plan, schedule and specifications provided with the approved Landscape Plans.

28. Tree Protection & Compliance with Tree Protection Plan – The tree protection measures and recommendations outlined in the approved Tree Protection Plan must be implemented throughout the relevant stages of construction in accordance with Section 4 - Australian Standard AS 4970-2009: Protection of trees on development sites. a) The following trees are to be retained and protected as part of the proposed works: Tree ID Number and Species Location T9 – Lophostemon confertus Street Tree T14 – Lophostemon confertus Street Tree T18 – Lophostemon confertus Street Tree 15

76. Completion of Landscape Works All landscape works, the planting of all tree and plant material in accordance with approved landscape plans and specifications and conditions of consent, must be completed prior to occupation. A certificate of compliance for the planting of all trees and shrubs proposed for the site must be prepared by a qualified Horticulturist, Landscape Designer or AQF Level 5 Arborist and submitted to the Crown Certifier for approval prior to occupation. OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS (ON-GOING)

2. Works within the TPZ areas of Supervise, direct and photograph all approved works trees to be retained. with the TPZ areas of tree to be retained. a) During demolition of any existing structure within close proximity to Tree Protection Zones (TPZ); b) During any excavation, trenching or construction that has been approved by Council within the TPZ of any tree to be retained; c) During any landscape works within the TPZ of any tree to be retained.

2. Works within the TPZ areas Supervise, direct and photograph all of trees to be retained. approved works with the TPZ areas of tree to be retained. a) During demolition of any existing structure within close proximity to Tree Protection Zones (TPZ); b) During any excavation, trenching or construction that has been approved by Council within the TPZ of any tree to be retained; c) During any landscape works within the TPZ of any tree to be retained.

63. Tree Removal prohibited (CC9.85) No tree on Council’s public footway, public reserves or on neighbouring properties and protected under the Georges River Tree Management Policy may be removed, pruned or otherwise damaged without Council consent. Reason: To ensure all of Council’s trees and trees located on adjoining properties are retained.

48. Tree Removal prohibited on adjoining properties Unless approved by this consent, no tree on Council’s public footway, public reserves or on neighbouring properties and protected under the Georges River Tree Management Policy 2024 may be removed, pruned or otherwise damaged without Council consent. Ref: DA2024/0612 Page 29 of 52

54. Completion of Tree Works - All tree protection and Project Arborist works set out in the approved tree protection plan must be completed prior to occupation. A certificate of compliance must be prepared by an AQF Level 5 Arborist and submitted to the Crown Certifier prior to occupation. 23