Project: Tulefa Factory Compacted Earth Access Road and Landscaping

Work
CONSTRUCTION OF EARTH ROADS
1. First of all the sub-grade is prepared and the road surface is brought to the required camber
and gradient.
2. Then the surface is rolled properly and well witted with water
3. Then a layer of about 12 cm thickness of graded soil is spread evenly.
4. This layer of soil is rolled at optimum moisture content first with a suitable roller and then
finished with a light roller.
5. A second layer will be laid in the same way as the first layer and rolled properly as above.
6. The finished surface is then checked and camber is corrected if desired.
7. Then finally finished surface is watered for about 5 days for curing and no traffic is allowed
in these days. After that, the road is opened to traffic.
Assumptions

 The existing soil / road bed after removing the top soil is suitable for road construction
and it will be scarified and compacted in place
 The top soil will be used for the landscaping work
 The soil from the well excavating site is considered as a suitable material for road bed
materials (can be used as sub base and wearing course for the earth road).
 For the sub base soil from the well excavating site with 2 layers of each 12 thickness will
be used
 The current available excavated material at the well excavation site is enough for the two
12 cm layers of compacted earth. Additional production is not needed.
 Daily labor is freely available and the labor cost is not included
 Drainage work is not included. If it must be, a concrete pipe culvert will be purchased
and used.

Total Road Length

Road type 1:

 Width = 6.00 meter

  Total length = 200 + 190 + 190 + 190 + 170 + 284 + 245 + 126 = 1595 meter
 Area = 1595 * 6 + (3m) = 9570 m2
 For site clearance including 1.5 meters of extra soil clearance from the road edge on both
sides = 14355 m2
Road type 2:

 Width = 8.00 meter

 Total length = 126 + 193 + 240 + 225 = 784 meter
 Area = 784 m * 8 m + (3m) = 6272 m2
 For site clearance including 1.5 meters of extra soil clearance from the road edge on both
sides = 8624 m2
Road type 3:

 Width = 12 meter
 Total length = 80 meter
 Area = 12 + (3m) * 80 = 960 m2
 For site clearance including 1.5 meters of extra soil clearance from the road edge on both
sides = 1200 m2
Road type 4: Entrance road:

 Entrance width =29.93 meter

 Total length = 18 meter
 Entrance area = 538 .74 m2
 For site clearance including 1.5 meters of extra soil clearance from the road edge on both
sides = 628.53 m2
Total road length = 2460 meter = 2.46 km
Total quantity for site clearance = 14355 m2 + 8624 m2 + 1200 m2 + 628.53 m2 = 24807 m2 =
2.5 hectare, including 1.5 meters of extra soil clearance from the road edge on both sides.
Total area of road for other works = 9570 m2 + 6272 m2 + 960 m2 + 538.74 m2 = 16802 m2
Work Breakdown Structure for Tulefa Factory compacted earth access road
1. Site clearance
1.1. Collection and removal of waste materials
 1.2. Collection and storage of other obstruction materials on the site
1.3. Topsoil removal and leveling/grading of the site, including the site for the
landscape work.
1.4. Disposal of surplus soil and waste materials resulting from site clearance
2. Roadbed preparation and compaction
2.1. Shaping (scarifying), watering & compaction of subgrade
3. Selected soil material as base and wearing course (2 layers of 12 cm thick compacted
soil each)
3.1. Material production (additional sub-base material production at the water well
excavation site)
3.2. Transporting and dumping produced soil material at the well excavation site into
the compacted road bed.
3.3. Spreading and leveling, watering, compacting and finishing.
3.4. Curing/watering for five (5) days
4. Landscaping works
4.1. Land preparation for gardening (Removing debris and Land grading)
4.2. Preparing soil (raking, adding excavated topsoil, and digging trenches for trees)
4.3. Purchasing and transporting trees, shrubs, and lawn seeds
4.4. Planting trees, shrubs, and grass
4.5. Watering and upkeep (weed removal and cultivation)
Resource allocation and work methodology

1. Site clearance
1.1. Collection and removal of waste materials
Material’s Manpower Machineries & equipment
Sn. Type type no. type no.
1 Project Coordinator 1 Hand tools 15
2 Earthwork Forman 1
3 Surveyor 1
4 Daily labors 20
Labor cost per day = 20 * 0 = 0 Birr

Tools rental price per hour = 2 birr,

Tools daily rental price = 15*2*8 = 240 birr

Total cost of work per day = 240 birr

Estimated duration = 1 day

Total cost for the work item = 240 birr

1.2. Collection and storage of other obstruction materials on the site

Material’s Manpower Machineries & equipment
Sn. type type no. type no.
1 Fuel Project Coordinator 1 Fork lift 1
2 Earthwork Forman 1 Hand tools 15
3 Surveyor 1
4 Daily labors 20

Labor cost per day = freely available

Fork lift rental price per day without fuel= 1200/hr. = 9600 birr /day

Fuel consumption per day = 20 liter

Fuel price per liter = 70 birr

Total Fuel price =20 liter * 70 birr =1400 birr

Tools rental price per hour = 2 birr, Tools daily rental price = 15*2*8 = 240 birr

Total cost of work per day = Labor cost per day + Fork lift rental price + Total fuel price

Estimated duration for the work = 1 day

Total cost for the work item = 11240 birr

1.3. Topsoil removal and leveling/grading of the site, including the site for the
landscape work.
 material Manpower Machineries & equipment
Sn. type type No. type No.
1 Paints Project Coordinator 1 Dozer 200 - 250 Hp 1
2 Fuel Earthwork Forman 1 Hand Tools 15
3 Surveyor 1

4 Daily labors 20

Quantity of work = total area of site clearance = 24807 m2= 2.5 hectare

Daily productivity = 0.83 ha/day

Duration of work in days = Quantity of work / Daily productivity = 2.5 ha/ 0.83 ha/day = 3
days

Labor cost per day = freely available

Dozer rental price per day without diesel= 2000/hr. * 8 hr. = 16000 birr /day

Dozer fuel consumption per hour= 30 liter

Fuel price per liter = 70 birr

Total fuel price per day =30 liter *8 hr. * 70 birr =16800 birr

Tools rental price per hour = 2 birr, Tools daily rental price = 15*2*8 = 240 birr

Total cost of work per day = Labor cost per day + Machine rental price + Total fuel price +
tools price = 33040 birr/day

Estimated duration for the work = 3 days

Total cost for the work item = Duration of work in days * Total cost work per day

= 3*33040 = 99120 birr

1.4. Disposal of surplus soil and waste materials resulting from site clearance
Assumptions:
  Of the cleared topsoil, half will be used for green areas and the other half will be disposed
of within a 3 km distance.
Estimated quantity to be disposed = (24807 m2 * 0.15 meter /2) = 1860 m3 in bank state

Loose volume = 1860 m3 /0.8(load factor for silty clay (wet) soil) = 2325 m3

material Manpower Machineries & equipment

Sn. type type No. type No.
1 Fuel Project 1 Excavator 1
Coordinator
2 Earthwork 1 Dump truck 3
Forman
3 Surveyor 1 1
4 Daily labors 20

Quantity of work = 2325 m3

Daily productivity = 760 m3 517 m3 for 2 dump truck dura = 5 day

Duration of work in days = Quantity of work / Daily productivity = 2266 m 3/ 750 m3= 3
days

Excavator rental price per day = 1200/hr. * 8 hr. = 9600 birr /day, But I didn’t consider this
since it is available on the site.

Dump truck rental price per day = 500/hr. *3 * 8 hr. = 12000 birr /day

Dump truck fuel consumption per hour= 25 liter *3 =75 liter

Fuel consumption per day = (22*8) + (75*8) = 776 liter

Fuel price per liter = 70 birr

Total fuel price per day = 776 liter * 70 birr =54320 birr

Tools rental price per hour = 2 birr, Tools daily rental price = 15*2*8 = 240 birr

Total cost of work per day = Labor cost per day + Machine rental price + Total fuel price
= 12000+240+54320 = 66560 birr/day

Estimated duration for the work = 3 days

Total cost for the work item = Duration of work in days * Total cost work per day

3 * 66560 = 199680 birr

2. Roadbed preparation and compaction

2.1. Shaping, scarifying, watering & compaction of road bed
Material’s Manpower Machineries & equipment
Sn. type type no. type no.
1 Fuel Project Coordinator 1 Steel wheel Roller (8-10 Tone) 1
2 Earthwork Forman 1 Grader (120-150 Hp) 1
3 Surveyor 1 Water Trucks of 6000 lit capacity 1
150 HP
4 Daily labors 20 Hand tools 15

Quantity of work = road length = 2.46 KM

Daily productivity = 0.5 KM

Duration of work in days = Quantity of work / Daily productivity = 2.46 Km/0.5 Km = 5

days

Roller rental price per day = 1000/hr. * 8 hr. = 8000 birr /day

Grader truck rental price per day = 1200/hr. * 8 hr. = 9600 birr /day

Water Truck rental price per day = 700/hr. *8 = 5600 birr/day

Roller fuel consumption per hour= 16 liter

Grader fuel consumption per hour= 37 liter

Water Truck fuel consumption per hour= 3 liter

Total fuel consumption per day = (16*8) + (37*8) + (3*8) = 448 liter

Fuel price per liter = 70 birr

Total fuel price per day = 448 liter * 70 birr = 31360 birr

Tools rental price per hour = 2 birr, Tools daily rental price = 15*2*8 = 240 birr

Total cost of work per day = Labor cost per day + Machine rental price + Total fuel price

240 +8000 +9600 +5600 +31360 =54800 ETB

Estimated duration for the work = 5 days

Total cost for the work item = Duration of work in days * Total cost work per day

5 * 54800 ETB = 274000 ETB

3. Selected sub-base material (2 layers of 12 cm compacted thickness each)

3.1. Material production (additional sub-base material production at the water well
excavation site)
Assumptions:

 The current available excavated material at the well excavation site is enough. Additional
production is not needed.
3.2. Transporting and dumping produced soil material at the well excavation site into
the compacted road bed.
material Manpower Machineries & equipment
Sn. type type No. type No.
1 Fuel Project 1 Excavator 1
Coordinator
2 Earthwork 1 Dump truck 3
Forman
3 Surveyor 1 1
4 Daily labors 20

Quantity of work = 16800 m2 * 0.12m = 2016 m3

For the 2 layers, Quantity of work = 16800 m2 * 0.12m * 2= 4032 m3

Loose volume = 4032/0.8 = 5040 m3

Daily productivity = 1000 m3 720 m3 for 2 dump truck dura = 7 day

Duration of work in days = Quantity of work / Daily productivity = 5040 m 3/ 1000 m3= 5
days

Excavator rental price per day = 1200/hr. * 8 hr. = 9600 birr /day, But I didn’t consider this
since it is available on the site.

Dump truck rental price per day = 500/hr. *3 * 8 hr. = 12000 birr /day

Dump truck fuel consumption per hour= 25 liter *3 =75 liter

Fuel consumption per day = (22*8) + (75*8) = 776 liter

Fuel price per liter = 70 birr

Total fuel price per day = 776 liter * 70 birr =54320 birr

Tools rental price per hour = 2 birr, Tools daily rental price = 15*2*8 = 240 birr

Total cost of work per day = Labor cost per day + Machine rental price + Total fuel price

= 12000+240+54320 = 66560 birr/day

Estimated duration for the work = 5 days

Total cost for the work item = Duration of work in days * Total cost work per day

5* 66560 = 332800 birr

3.3. Spreading and leveling, watering, compacting and finishing for the 2 layers

Material’s Manpower Machineries & equipment

Sn. type type no. type no.
1 Fuel Project Coordinator 1 Steel wheel Roller (8-10 Tone) 1
2 Earthwork Forman 1 Grader (120-150 Hp) 1
3 Surveyor 1 Water Trucks of 6000 lit capacity 1
 150 HP
4 Daily labors 20

Quantity of work = 16800 m2 * 0. 12m = 2016 m3

Total for the two layers= 4032 m3

Daily productivity = 600 m3

Duration of work in days = Quantity of work / Daily productivity = 4032 m3/ 600 m3 = 7 days

Roller rental price per day = 1000/hr. * 8 hr. = 8000 birr /day

Grader truck rental price per day = 1200/hr. * 8 hr. = 9600 birr /day

Water Truck rental price per day = 700/hr. *8 = 5600 birr/day

Roller fuel consumption per hour= 16 liter

Grader fuel consumption per hour= 37 liter

Water Truck fuel consumption per hour= 3 liter

Total fuel consumption per day = (16*8) + (37*8) + (3*8) = 448 liter

Fuel price per liter = 70 birr

Total fuel price per day = 448 liter * 70 birr = 31360 birr

Tools rental price per hour = 2 birr, Tools daily rental price = 15*2*8 = 240 birr

Total cost of work per day = Labor cost per day + Machine rental price + Total fuel price

240 +8000 +9600 +5600 +31360 =54800 ETB

Estimated duration for the work = 5 days

Total cost for the work item = Duration of work in days * Total cost work per day

7* 54800 ETB = 383600 ETB

3.4. Continued watering/curing for five (5) days

 Material’s Manpower Machineries & equipment
Sn. type type no. type no.
1 Project Coordinator 1 Water Trucks of 6000 lit capacity 1
150 HP
2 Earthwork Forman 1
3 Surveyor 1
4 Daily labors 20

Water Truck rental price per day = 700/hr. *8 = 5600 birr/day

Water Truck fuel consumption per day= 3 liter * 8 = 24 liter / day

Fuel price /day = 24*70 = 1680 ETB/ day

Duration = 5 days

Total cost = 8400 ETB

4. Landscaping works
 Land preparation for gardening (Removing debris and Land grading)
 Preparing soil (raking, adding excavated topsoil, and digging trenches for trees)
 Trees, shrubs, and lawn seeds purchasing and transporting
 Planting trees, shrubs, and grass
 Watering and upkeep (weed removal and cultivation)
Material’s Manpower Machineries & equipment
Sn. type type no. type no.
1 Daily labors 10 Water Trucks of 6000 lit capacity 1
150 HP

Price for purchasing, transporting and plating = 100,000 ETB

Project cost breakdown

1. Site clearance
1.1. Collection and removal of waste materials = 240 ETB
1.2. Collection and storage of other obstruction materials on the site = 11240 ETB
1.3. Topsoil removal and leveling/grading of the site, including the site for the landscape
work = 99120 ETB
1.4. Disposal of surplus soil and waste materials resulting from site clearance = 199680 ETB
2. Roadbed preparation and compaction
2.1. Shaping, scarifying, watering & compaction of road bed = 274000 ETB
3. Selected sub-base material (2 layers of 12 cm compacted thickness each)
3.1. Transporting and dumping produced soil material at the well excavation site into the
compacted road bed.= 332800 ETB
3.2. Spreading and leveling, watering, compacting and finishing for the 2 layers = 383600
ETB
3.3. Continued watering/curing for five (5) days = 8400 ETB
4. Landscaping works = 100,000 ETB
5. Skilled professionals cost = (Earth work foreman, Surveyor and project coordinator) =
120, 000ETB

Total project cost = 240 ETB + 11240 ETB + 99120 ETB + 199680 ETB + 274000 ETB +
332800 ETB + 383600 ETB + 8400 ETB + 100000 ETB

Total project cost = 1,529,080.00 ETB

Things to be considered for the landscaping work
 Below grade utilities shall be identified
 Setback requirements shall be considered
 Consider hand digging and all precautionary requirements near underground utility areas
 Pipeline Crossing and ditches
 The layout plan shall include all proposed site developments, including but not limited to:
parking, curbs, retaining walls, noise walls, screen and uniform fences, site furnishings,
site amenities (e.g. road islands, entry features, gazebos, sculptures, bridges, playgrounds,
signage and planters), grading & drainage information and identifying flood line
information.
 The layout plan shall include layout, size (m2), and materials for all surface treatments
including but not limited to:
o Mulched planting beds;
o Perennial areas;
o Naturalized areas;
o Seeded and sodded areas;
o Total area of mown and non-mown turf areas;
o Hard surface areas;
o Playgrounds.
 Include proposed locations for trees, shrubs, perennials and ground covers, clearly
labelled and cross-referenced to the plant list.
  Identify existing trees, shrubs and shrub beds, and natural areas to be preserved
 The Planting Plan shall note minimum planting quantity requirements based on area
measurements (m2) of individual areas, including, parking areas and roadways.
 I will provide photos of suggested trees by receiving from telegram
A plant list with the following information:
 Total quantities of each plant;
 Common name/variety and botanical name;
 Plant material height and/or spread at planting;
Prior to starting work, Forestry may inspect local nursery stock for acceptability at the cost of
the Developer.
Landscape Construction Details

Typical construction details such as furniture, park, lighting, screen, uniform and solid fences,
sidewalks, curbs, gutters.

General Recommendations for Trees

o Disease and drought in recent years have negatively affected certain tree species. Forestry
encourages designs utilizing a diversity of tree species hardy to the Edmonton area to reduce
the spread of pests and disease and to mitigate the potential visual impact of losing one
species within a localized area.
o Grouping trees within mulched beds is encouraged where practical to improve growth and
survival. Reduced tree spacing in group plantings may be considered by Forestry. Individual
tree planting remains acceptable.
Tree Setbacks from Utilities and Property Lines
Where possible Trees shall be setback a minimum distance, measured from the center of the tree
trunk, from above and below grade utilities and property lines as follows:

Distance from Light Standards/ Power Hardware 3.5m

Distance from Fire Hydrants 3.5m
Distance from Stop Signs 3.5m
Distance from Yield Signs 3.5m
Distance from Transit Zones 3.5m*
Distance from Other Signs 2.0m
Distance from Private Property on Walkway ROW 2.0m
 Distance from Private Property on Open Parkland 3.0m
Distance from Private Property on Boulevards 1.0m
Distance from Shallow Underground Utilities 1.0m
Distance from Gas or Oil ROW Contact Utility
Distance from Deep Underground Utilities 1.5m
Distance from Sanitary and Storm Sewers 1.8m
Distance to Sanitary and Storm Sewers and Manholes 2.0m
Distance from Water Mains 2.5m
*Ensure trees do not create sightline obstructions for vehicles approaching transit
zones.
Note: Distances from overhead power utilities shall be as per the requirements
established by the Utility Authority.

Tree Setbacks from Walkways and Roads

Where possible trees shall be setback a minimum distance, measured from center of the tree
trunk, to walkway and roads as follows:

Arterial Road Median Curb Face 2.0m*

Collector Road Median Curb Face 3.15m*
Local Road Median Curb Face 2.6m*
Arterial Road Boulevard Curb Face 2.0 - 3.0m**
Collector Road Boulevard Curb Face 1.25m*
Local Road Boulevard Curb Face 1.25m*
Industrial Collector Road Median Curb Face 2.65m
Industrial Local Road Median Curb Face 3.15m*
Industrial Collector Road Boulevard Curb Face 1.65m
Industrial Local Road Boulevard Curb Face 1.25m
Distance From Driveways 1.5m
Distance from Sidewalks 1.0m

Tree and Shrub Planting Setbacks and Spacing

 Where possible, it is suggested that landscape improvements and plant materials have
increased setbacks from underground utilities.
 In the event that the tree spade cannot maintain a minimum clearance of 1.0m from utilities
during installation, the pertinent Utility Authority must be contacted for approval and/or
safety procedures, (eg. hand digging).
 Planting beds locations should accommodate the use of large turf maintenance equipment.
Provide a minimum 2.5 m clearance between the edge of a bed and obstructions such as
 fencing, furniture, buildings, etc. Where possible, shrub beds should be designed with tapered
or flowing edges (no 90 degree corners) to allow for ease of mowing, and eliminate the need
for hand trimming.
 Shrub setbacks from shrub bed edges shall reflect mature diameter with entire shrub
contained in bed, ensuring a minimum 500mm width from mature branching to the edge of
the shrub bed.
Required Planting Quantities for Open Spaces
 River Valley and Ravine Parks (where planting is required): 70 trees/ha.
 District Activity Parks: 45 trees/ha.
 Pocket Parks: 70 trees/ha.
 Urban Village Parks: 65 trees/ha.
 School and Park Sites: 55 trees/ha.
 Greenways: 200 trees/ha (Note this has been reduced from 240 trees/ha as specified in
UPMP) assuming 10m width and 2 trees/10 lineal meters; (UPMP specifies 8-10m
spacing). 6.8.2 70 trees/ha is required for other parkland not identified above.
 Seven (7) shrubs can be substituted for one (1) tree

Approved Tree Species and Spacing Requirements

Trees from the list below must be suitable for the location and micro climate and will be
reviewed for by Forestry during the drawing review process. It is recommended that discussions
are held with Forestry in advance of drawing submission for plantings that might be different
from normal applications and/or to determine if current urban conditions may preclude certain
tree species on the list.

Deciduous Trees
Botanical Name Common Name Spacing
Acer negundo Manitoba Maple 10 m
Acer saccharinum Silver Maple 10 m
Acer saccharinum 'Silver Cloud' Silver Cloud Maple 10 m
Acer tataricum Tartarian Maple 7 m
Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred' Autumn Blaze Maple 10 m
Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye 5 m
Betula paprifera Paper/ White Birch 8 m
Celtis occidentalis'Delta' Delta Hackberry 10 m
Crataegus x mordenensis 'Snowbird' Snowbird Hawthorn 5 m
Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba' Toba Hawthorn 4 m
Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian Olive 8 m
Fraxinus americana White Ash 10 m
Fraxinus nigra (seedless variety) Black Ash* 6 m
Fraxinus nigra 'Fallgold' Fallgold Black Ash* 6 m
Fraxinus nigra x mandshurica 'Northern Gem' Northern Gem Ash* 6 m
Fraxinus nigra x mandshurica 'Northern Treasure' Northern Treasure Ash* 6 m
Fraxinus mandshurica Manchurian Ash* 8 m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Patmore' Patmore Ash 8 m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit' Summit Ash 8 m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Bergeson' Bergeson Ash 8 m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Prairie Spire' Prairie Spire Ash 8 m
Fraxinus pennsylvanica (seedless variety) Green Ash 8 m
Gleditsia triacancanthos var. inermis `Dursan' Prairie Silk Honeylocust* 8 m
Gleditsia triacancanthos var. inermis `Shademaster' Shademaster Honeylocust* 8 m
Gleditsia triacancanthos var. inermis `Harve' Northern Acclaim Honeylocust* 8 m
Juglans nigra Black Walnut* 10 m
Juglans cinerea Butternut* 10 m
Malus x baccata 'Dolgo' Dolgo Crabaple 5 m
Malus x adstrindgens'Radiant' Radiant Crabapple 5 m
Malus x 'Spring Snow' Spring Snow Crabapple 5 m
Malus x adstringens 'Thunderchild' Thunderchild Crabapple 5 m
Malus x adstringens 'Royalty' Royalty Crabapple 5 m
Malus x baccata 'Columnaris' Rosthern Crabapple 3 m
Malus x adstringens 'Makamic' Makamic Crabapple 5 m
Malus x adstringens 'Kelsey' Kelsey Crabapple 5 m
Malus x adstringens 'Almey' Almey Crabapple 5 m
Phellodendron amurense Amur Cork Tree* 10 m
Populus x 'Assiniboine' Assinboine Poplar 8 m
Populus tremula 'Erecta' Swedish Columnar Aspen 2m
Populus tremuloides Trembling Aspen 5m
Populus x jaackii`Northwest' Northwest Poplar 10 m
Prunus nigra 'Princess Kay' Flowering Plum 6m
Prunus maackii Amur Cherry 8m
Prunus maackii 'Jefree' Goldrush Amur Cherry 6m
Prunus padus var. commutata Mayday Tree 8m
Prunus pensylvanica Pin Cherry 6m
Prunus virginiana `Schubert' Schubert Chokecherry 8m
Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak 8m
Quercus palustris Pin Oak* 8m
Quercus rubra Red Oak* 10 m
Salix alba 'Vitellina' Golden Willow 10 m
Salix pentandra Laurel Leaf Willow 10 m
 Sorbus americana American Mtn. Ash 6m
Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica' Russian Mountain Ash 4m
Sorbus aucuparia ‘Fastigiata’ Pyramidal Mtn. Ash 4m
Syringa reticulata 'Ivory Silk' Ivory Silk Japanese Tree Lilac 5m
Tilia americana American Linden 8m
Tilia cordata Littleleaf Linden 10 m
Tilia x flavescens 'Dropmore' Dropmore Linden 8m
Ulmus americana American Elm 10 m
Ulmus americana 'Brandon' Brandon Elm 8m

Siberian Elm
Ulmus pumila 10 m
*To be used on a trial basis, approval for low quantities only
Coniferous Trees
Botanical Name Common Name Spacing
Abies balsamea Balsam Fir 4m
Abies concolor White Fir* 4m
Larix sibirica Siberian Larch 8m
Larix laricina Tamarack 8m
Picea abies Norway Spruce 8m
Picea glauca White Spruce 8m
Picea glauca var. densata Black Hills Spruce 9m
Picea mariana Black Spruce* 8m
Picea pungens 'Fastigiata' Columnar Colorado Spruce 3m
Picea pungens var. glauca Colorado Blue Spruce 8m
Pinus aristata Bristlecone Pine 4m
Pinus banksiana Jack Pine 4m
Pinus cembra Swiss Stone Pine 4m
Pinus contorta var. latifolia Lodgepole Pine 4m
Pinus flexilis Limber Pine 4m
Pinus mugo subspecies uncinata Mouintain Pine 8m
Pinus nigra Austrian Pine 8m
Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa Pine 8m
Pinus sylvestris Scots Pine 8m
Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir 8m
*To be used on a trial basis, approval for low quantities only

Site Specific Features

7.1 Boulders
7.1.1 The use of boulders is encouraged to provide interest to the landscape. Boulders are to be
located in shrub beds or other non-mowed areas to minimize maintenance activities such as grass
trimming.
7.1.2 Boulders are to be immovable by hand and located in visible areas to minimize public
safety hazards

Site Furniture and Setbacks

7.2.1 Furniture such as benches, picnic tables and waste receptacles may be provided on
parkland if appropriately located and approved by the Director/Parks.
7.2.2 Vandal proof hardware (tamper resistant and locking) is required on all
site furniture, with a minimum of one per waste/recycling receptacle, two per bench
and two per picnic table.
7.2.3 Refer to Construction Specification 02870 – SITE FURNISHINGS, for technical
requirements.
7.2.4 A minimum required setback distance for site furniture, measured from the outer
face of the amenity, are as follows:
 Benches - 1.0m minimum from back of walkway.
 Waste Receptacles - 250mm minimum from walkway and minimum 4.0m from benches.
 Picnic Tables - 1.0m minimum from back of walkway.
7.2.5 The concrete pad should extend 150mm beyond the outside edges of the site
furniture to accommodate mowing.
Fencing General Requirements
7.3.1 All fencing heights on residential properties shall conform to the Edmonton Zoning
Bylaw Section 49, Fences, Walls and Gates in Residential Zones.
7.3.2 All Wood Screen Fencing shall conform to City of Edmonton Detail LA400-
LA406.
7.3.3 All Wood Screen Fence step down shall conform to the Edmonton Zoning Bylaw
12800, Section 49. Reference City of Edmonton Detail LA406.
7.3.4 All Wood Screen Fencing shall have a gap not exceeding 75mm between finished
grade and the bottom of lower stringer. Reference City of Edmonton Detail LA405.
7.3.5 All Chain Link Fencing shall conform to City of Edmonton Detail LA407-LA409.
7.3.6 Other styles of fencing may be proposed subject to approval by Parks.
Site Drainage and Runoff Reduction
Sports Fields
8.2.1 Sports fields require a minimum 6m safety setback beyond the field of play. The
setback area must be turf with no vertical objects, and without hard or granular
surfacing. For ball diamonds this also extends to a line 6m beyond and parallel to
an extension of the backstop, down the first and third base lines, and behind the
backstops. Larger setbacks to property lines are generally desired, dependent on
field orientation and level of play. Contact a Landscape Architect/Parks.
8.2.2 Contact a Landscape Architect/Parks for sizes, slopes and other sports field design
requirements.
8.2.3 Sports fields may be crowned or slanted in one direction with a recommended slope
of 1%. Sheet drainage is generally preferable to swales to avoid concentration of
drainage and the potential for wet areas as well as encumbrance of the site. Slopes
greater than 1% from end to end are not recommended on soccer fields but may be
considered cross wise
Playgrounds
8.3.1 All new or upgraded playgrounds must meet CSA Safety Standards, City
Playground Accessibility Guidelines and Playground Standards. The Landscape
Architect must contact a Landscape Architect/Parks or Project Manager/Parks prior
to proceeding with design work.
8.3.2 Designs for playgrounds and play areas that are innovative and provide a diversity
of play and learning experiences are encouraged.
8.4 Greenways
8.4.1 Areas accepted as Greenways are to have a minimum 10m width unencumbered
with utilities or easements, to accommodate pathways, site furniture and associated
planting. Variances to this requirement will be considered on a site specific basis.
Industrial Areas
9.5.1 Arterial roads in industrial areas require landscaping as per arterial requirements
above. The shrub requirement will be evaluated on a case by case basis by the
Director/Parks dependent on the existence of frontage landscaping by adjacent
owners. It is anticipated that most industrial area arterials will require shrub
planting.
9.5.3 Roads of less than 20m ROW width in industrial areas require 5 trees per side,
extending back from an intersection with a collector or an arterial. Adjust utilities as
required.

Major Utility Corridors

11.1 General Landscape Requirements
11.1.1 Utility corridors may be landscaped, and are to be planted with a minimum of 75 trees per
hectare. Tree plantings should be designed and massed into major groupings in mulched tree
beds. Minimum deciduous tree caliper shall be 60mm. Minimum coniferous tree height shall be
2.5 m. In the event that the Utility Authority will not allow landscaping in the ROW, the
requirement for all or a portion of the landscaping will be waived