Melton High Profile Sites Contract Audit V1.2

• Document No.

• Park / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Audited by

Mowing

• Is the grass height within the specified range?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have clippings been removed?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have edges been mechanically maintained so that grass does not protrude over the edge?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is the grass in a “weed free” condition (No greater than 10%)?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is irrigation being applied effectively?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is the turf and any furniture and structures free of damage from mowing operations?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is the turf free of damage caused by pest and disease, nutrient deficiencies or other environmental factors?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Has any damage caused by environmental factors been repaired using sound horticultural practice?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

Garden Beds

• Are the garden beds in a “near as practicable” weed free condition?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are the plants in a “near as practicable” pest and disease free condition?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is the depth of mulch between 75 and 100mm?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Has the mulch been placed evenly so as to achieve a neat and tidy appearance?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have spent or dying plants been removed?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Has irrigation being applied effectively to maintain plant health and vigour?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have plants been pruned and clipped to maintain shape, health and vigour in accordance with good horticultural practice?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

Trees and Shrubs

• Have all dead trees and shrubs up to 2m high been removed?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have all dead trees and shrubs over 2m in height been reported?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have all hazardous trees been made safe and reported?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have all fallen tree limbs (with a calliper width up to 150mm) been removed?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are all pathways free of encroaching tree branches and shrubbery (to a distance of 500mm from the edge of the pathway)?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are the minimum overhead vegetation clearances being maintained?<br>- Bicycle paths, carparks and playgrounds – 3.0m <br>- Footpaths and park furniture – 2.5m<br>

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

Park Furniture

• Furniture includes: park benches and seats, rubbish bins bollards, signposts and notice boards within the open space area including bicycle racks, drinking fountains, tree guards, fitness track apparatus

• Is there furniture present at this site?

  Yes

  Not Applicable

• Is park furniture functional and in a safe condition?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have all repairs nominated in the playground consultants report been actioned?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is furniture clean and tidy?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are drinking fountains operating correctly?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

Litter and Grafitti

• Is the site free of all loose litter and dumped rubbish (following contractor visit to site for any other activities)?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is park furniture, play equipment and fences free of graffiti?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Has graffiti on other Council property (buildings and other structures) been reported?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

Pathways

• Pathways include: All constructed pathways (both soft and hard surface). Excludes bridges, boardwalks, carparks and roads

• Are there pathways present at this site?

  Yes

  Not Applicable

• Are the constructed and soft surface pathways in a safe trafficable condition for pedestrians, cyclists and other users?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are ALL pathways in a clean and tidy condition free from litter, leaves, grass clippings and other debris?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are all pathways free of weeds?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are gravel and other soft surface pathways free of potholes, rutting, bumps and other surface defects?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are path edges intact and maintained to protect the integrity of the path surface?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Have surface defects on “hard surface” paths, that may pose a safety risk, been reported for repair by others?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Has pathway resheeting recently been undertaken?

  Yes

  Not Applicable

• Has the resheeting been undertaken to result in a safe and trafficable surface – smooth, level, compacted?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

Irrigation

• Are irrigation systems present and being actively operated at the site?

  Yes

  Not Applicable

• Is the irrigation system free of any leaks and other obvious faults?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is the irrigation system being operated effectively and efficiently, with turf areas being evenly green, garden plants showing no sign of water distress and no obvious wastage of water?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

Health and Safety

• Are there maintenance staff working on site at time of audit?

  Yes

  Not Applicable

• Are all staff wearing high visibility clothing?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are all staff using personal protective equipment appropriate for the task being undertaken?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are all tasks being undertaken in a safe manner so as to not to create a hazard to members of the public?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Are herbicides and pesticides being used in a manner that does not create a hazard to members of the public or themselves?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is signage in place to warn the public of spraying in progress?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

• Is work being undertaken on or adjacent to a roadway?

  Yes

  Not Applicable

• When working in or adjacent to a roadway is the Contractor providing adequate traffic control and safety measures which ensures the safety of road users, other members of the public and any person engaged by the Contractor?

  Yes

  Poor

  No

  N/A

Summary

• Add any notes you may wish to make.