PROJECT TITLE:

SITE CLEARANCE, EARTHWORK & TEMPORARY WORKS TO 'CADANGAN PINDAAN BAGI

PEMBANGUNAN PANGSAPURI PERKHIDMATAN SECARA BERSTRATA DAN BERFASA YANG
MENGANDUNGI DI ATAS LOT PT 24661 H.S.(D) 19443 (DAHULUNYA SEBAHAGIAN LOT PT
23603 HSD 18579) GENTING HIGHLANDS, MUKIM BENTONG, DAERAH BENTONG, PAHANG
DARUL MAKMUR UNTUK TETUAN SERING MANIS SDN. BHD.

JOB NUMBER:

METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR TURFING WORKS

CLIENT ARCHITECT

SERING MANIS SDN. BHD. KONZEPTE + DESIGN

ARCHITECTS

Unit 610, Level 6 (Center

No. G1-08, Galleria 2, Wing), Metropolitan Square,
Persiaran Equine Perdana, No. 2, Jalan PJU 8/1, Bdr.
Taman Equine 43300 Seri Damansara Perdana 47820
Kembangan Petaling Jaya.
Tel: 03 - 7729 7378 / 7379

CIVIL & STRUCTURE

CONTRACTOR
ENGINEER
SNA CONSULT SDN. BHD KMAY SDN. BHD.

Unit C113, 213 & 313 Block

No. 11A, Jalan Tapah Indah
C,
1/3 Taman Tapah Indah 3,
Damansara Intan, No.1 Jalan
35000 Tapah, Perak Darul
S/S 20/27, 47400 Petaling
Ridzuan
Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: +603 – 4022 6212 / 6213
Tel: +603 – 7729 2299 / 2599
METHOD STATEMENT FOR TURFING WORKS

1. INTRODUCTION

This method statement covers the following work activities associated with the requirement of the
contract document for “SITE CLEARANCE, EARTHWORK & TEMPORARY WORKS TO 'CADANGAN
PINDAAN BAGI PEMBANGUNAN PANGSAPURI PERKHIDMATAN SECARA BERSTRATA DAN BERFASA
YANG MENGANDUNGI DI ATAS LOT PT 24661 H.S.(D) 19443 (DAHULUNYA SEBAHAGIAN LOT PT
23603 HSD 18579) GENTING HIGHLANDS, MUKIM BENTONG, DAERAH BENTONG, PAHANG DARUL
MAKMUR UNTUK TETUAN SERING MANIS SDN. BHD.”

It is intended to assist site personnel in carrying out the performance of the activities. It also serves
to demonstrate to the client that we as the contractor understand the work scope and is capable of
undertaking it.

2. REFERENCES

2.1 Tender Drawing No.: SNA00945/C/P1/R1/EW/LP/01

 2.2 Tender Drawing No.: SNA00945/C/P1/R1/EW/DT/03

3. EQUIPMENT

 Back Pusher
 Water Pump and Pipe
 Drum / Water Tank
 Lorry
 One Tonne Roller Compactor

4. GRASS / PLANT

The materials should come from approved sources by the client/consultant. The Contractor shall
arrange the nursery visit with the client/consultant to get the approved material before delivered to
the site.

4.1 Topsoil

Topsoil is the original surface layer or soil from cultivated land or forest area. It does not
generally include soil from swampy area, padi field or tin mining areas.

It is usually a darker shade of brown, grey or red than the subsoil that lies immediately beneath
it. Topsoil tends to be friable and show some degree of porosity. It should be free from subsoil,
admixture of stones, lumps, plants or roots and other extraneous matter. Topsoil shall not
deliver or used while in a muddy condition.

4.2 Axonupus Compressus (Cow Grass)

The grass should come from approved sources. The grass sod shall be cut and supplied at the
approximate size 300mm square and minimum thickness shall be 50mm with original soil
adhering to the roots.

The sods shall be free from weeds and shall be delivered to site and planted promptly to avoid
desiccation.
5. METHOD OF PLANTING

5.1 Site Preparation

The Main Contractor is required to grade the planting area to finish grades and allowed for a
smooth and uniform to the consultant approval. The Main Contractor is required to roll, scarify,
rake and level so to obtain the even planting area. All loose stones, gravel, tree stumps in which
is not desirable is required to cart away from site to the approved dumping area. To lay 50mm
thick layer of approved black vegetable soil / top soil before turf.

5.2 Close Turfing

Turfing shall be carried out at all the terrace and slope area as specified (refer to the
construction drawing).

The grass sod used for close turfing shall be cut and supplied at approximate size of 300mm
square and minimum thickness 50mm with original sod adhering to the roots. The sods shall be
50% pure comprised of Axonupus Compressus. Close turfing shall consist of approximately
300mm square turfing laid side by side with gaps not exceeding 30mm. If necessary, each sod
shall be stack with 200mm peg through the sod into the soil base, to prevent soil erosion.

The sods shall be laid onto the surface of the prepared ground with leaf turfs upwards, but
jointed as closed as possible to achieve a uniform cover. The turf shall be laid off planks working
over turns previously laid. The whole area should present an even smooth surface when
completed. Top dressing of the turf area shall be carried out immediately after the turf is laid
and monthly intervals thereafter.

5.3 Spot Turfing

Turfing shall be carried out to all the flat area as specified. The grass sod used for turfing shall be
cut and supplied at approximate size of 300mm square and minimum thickness 50mm with
original sod adhering to the roots.

The sods shall be 50% pure comprised of Axonupus Compressus. Spot turfing shall consist of
approximately 300mm square turfing laid side by side with gaps on all sides of the turfing not
exceeding 300mm. If necessary, each sod shall be stack with 200mm peg through the sod into
soil base, to prevent soil erosion.

The sods shall be laid onto the surface of the prepared ground with leaf turfs upwards, but
jointed as closed as possible to achieve a uniform cover. The turf shall be laid off planks working
over turns previously laid. The whole area should present an even smooth surface when
completed. Top dressing of the turf area shall be carried out immediately after the turf is laid
and monthly intervals thereafter.
 5.4 Watering

Watering shall be carried out immediately after the completion of planting. The completed
areas shall be lightly sprayed with water and keep the areas moist.

Watering is required to soak and penetrate the soil at a rate that will prevent saturation of the
soil. The rate of application shall be not less than 2.7 litre per square meter and on no account
shall turf be watered sparingly. During dry weather, shall be watered within 2 days of laying and
subsequently once a week.

5.5 Maintenance and Protection

Maintenance shall begin immediately after each portion of turfed and planting area is installed
and shall continue for the period of maintenance as specified commencing from the date of
acceptance. Maintenance is including watering, fertilizing, protection and control disease.

Maintenance shall include all temporary protection of all turfing areas from trespassing and
damage at all times. If any portion of turfed area is damaged, it shall be treated and replace.

5.6 Undesirable grasses

Keep all planting area free from undesirable grasses, by a method and by materials approved by
client / E.R / Consultant.

5.7 Top Dressing

After established turfed areas, determine the evenness of the ground level and if any uneven
ground level the top dressing shall be applied. Mixed river sand and topsoil will be filled up to
the uneven area and also to any visible gap between sods.

5.8 Fertilizer application

Fertilizer shall be approved brand by the S.O. / E.R. and applies at the rate of 34gms per square
meter with the approval of Consultant after planted until 6 months.

5.9 Control disease

Watering and cleaning the affected area at the plant. Cut and remove branches that were
attacked by worms and insects.

5.10 Handing Over

Main Contractor shall arrange joint site inspection for handing over after the end of the period
maintenance. Main Contractor shall be carried out rectification works for any defect works.
6. SAFETY

6.1 Safety

The workers shall provide with PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and shall be worn all the
time.

During fertilizer work, the workers shall provide additional equipment such as safety goggles
and mouth and nose filters to avoid contact with fertilizer.

Site safety member should be available at all the time.

6.2 Environmental

The Contractor shall ensure no open burning is allowed at the site.

All the waste shall be collected and disposed correctly.

The Contractor shall ensure there is no oil leakages from machinery (cutting machine) which is
could harm the environment achieved.