SERIES 200 - SITE CLEARANCE

CONTENTS
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201 CLEARANCE OF THE SITE S2/1

202 EXISTING TREES, BUSHES, UNDERGROWTH, ETC. S2/1

203 SITE CLEARANCE ON SOFT GROUND S2/1

204 EXISTING STREET FURNITURE ETC. S2/2

205 EXISTING SEWERS, DRAIN PIPES, CULVERTS S2/2

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201 CLEARANCE OF THE SITE

1. The Contractor shall demolish, break up and remove buildings

and structures, (including, where directed, the removal of
foundations below ground level) walls, fences, debris and
superficial obstructions within the Site, in the way of or
otherwise affected by the Works. He shall clear and demolish
only at times and to the extent approved by the Engineer.

2. Subject to the provisions of Clauses 25 and 27 of the

Conditions of Contract and except where recovery is indicated
in the Contract all materials arising from site clearance shall
become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed
of' by him either off the Site to tip or if agreed by the Engineer
within the Site in an approved manner.

202 EXISTING TREES, BUSHES, UNDERGROWTH ETC.

1. With the exception of those areas covered by Clause 203 all

trees shall be uprooted or cut down as near to ground level as
possible and shall be removed from the Site or burnt.

2. Stumps and the roots, exposed or buried logs, bushes,

undergrowth, etc. unless otherwise directed by the Engineer,
shall be grubbed up and deposited off the Site in tips to be
provided by the Contractor. Holes left by the stumps or roots
or buried logs in areas of embankment or sites for the
permanent works or within 500mm of the finished subgrade
surface shall within one week be filled with suitable material
and compacted in compliance with Clause 608. Strictly no
open burning shall be permitted.

203 SITE CLEARANCE ON SOFT GROUND

1. In order that there shall be minimum disturbance to the ground

where embankments are to be built on soft ground no topsoil is
to be stripped and the roots of trees, bushes, undergrowth,
etc., shall be cut flush with the ground level and the cut
surfaces shall be sprayed with a mixture of an approved
concentrated weedkiller and diesel oil.

The rate of spraying shall conform to the manufacturers

instructions. The Engineer will have the right to reroute or
restrict the use of any vehicle if it appears that undue
disturbance is being caused.

204 EXISTING STREET FURNITURE ETC.

1. All existing telegraph poles, light columns, traffic sign, guardrail,

and all items of street furniture shall be carefully disconnected and

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items shall be either stored in a satisfactory manner for reuse or
made available for collection by the relevant Local Authorities.
Embedded items shall be carefully cleared of all adhering soil or
concrete. Holes left by removal of embedded items in areas of
embankment or sites of other permanent works or within 500 mm
of the finished subgrade surface shall, within one week be filled
with suitable material and compacted in compliance with Clause
608.

205 EXISTING SEWERS, DRAINS PIPES, CULVERTS

0 Where shown on the Drawings disused sewers, drain pipes and culverts shall be
removed and disposed of, and holes left by removal of sewers, drains, pipes and culverts in
areas of embankment or sites for the permanent works or within 500 mm of the finished
subgrade surface shall, within one week be filled with suitable material and compacted in
compliance with Clause 608.

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