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  • Audit Number

  • Site

  • Conducted on

  • Audited By

Mowing & Turf Maintenance

  • What category of site is being maintained?

  • Is the lawn between 25 and 40mm?

  • Have all lawn clippings been removed from the lawn by use of a catching mower?

  • Have the lawn edges including all furniture, light poles, flag poles and irrigation pits been mechanically trimmed?

  • Is the lawn free from weeds?

  • Is the lawn free from any damage from mowing operations including any furniture and infrastructure within the lawn?

  • Is the lawn between 25 and 40mm?

  • Have excess clippings been spread out evenly across the lawn?

  • Have lawn edges including all furniture, light poles, flag poles and irrigation pits been mechanically trimmed?

  • Is the lawn free from weeds?

  • Is the lawn free from any damage from mowing operations including any furniture & infrastructure within the lawn?

  • Is the lawn between 25 and 50mm?

  • Have any excess lawn clippings been spread evenly across the lawn?

  • Have the lawn edges including all furniture, light poles, flag poles and irrigation pits been mechanically trimmed?

  • Does the lawn have no more than 50% weed coverage?

  • Is the lawn free from damage from mowing operations including any furniture & infrastructure within the lawn?

  • Is the lawn between 25 and 50mm?

  • Has any excess lawn clippings been spread evenly across the lawn?

  • Have the lawn edges including all furniture, light poles, flag poles and irrigation pits been mechanically trimmed?

  • Does the lawn have no more than 75% of weed coverage?

  • Is the lawn free from damage from mowing operations including any furniture & infrastructure within the lawn?

  • Is the lawn between 25 and 150mm?

  • Has the roadside been slashed from road edge to the nearest property boundary?

  • Has edges, traffic infrastructure and road barriers been controlled?

  • Has herbicide treatment exceeded 100mm in bandwidth?

  • Is the roadside free from windrows?

Horticulture & Garden Bed Maintenance

  • What category of site is being maintained?

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

  • Is the depth of mulch at a depth to 75mm

  • Have dead or dying plants been removed?

  • Have plants been pruned and clipped to maintain shape, health and vigour using sound horticultural practices?

  • Are all pathways near as practicable free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs?

  • Are all timber edges in place and intact?

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

  • Is the depth of mulch at a minimum of 75mm?

  • Have dead or dying plants been removed?

  • Have plants been pruned and clipped to maintain shape, health and vigour using sound horticultural practices?

  • Are all pathways near as practicable free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs?

  • Are all timber edges in place and intact?

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

  • Is the depth of mulch at a minimum of 75mm?

  • Have spent or dying plants been removed?

  • Have plants been pruned and clipped to maintain shape, health and vigour using sound horticultural practices?

  • Are all pathways near as practicable free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs?

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

  • Is the depth of the mulch at a minimum of 75mm?

  • Have spent or dying plants been removed?

  • Have plants been pruned and clipped to maintain shape, health and vigour using sound horticultural practices?

  • Are all pathways near as practicable free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs?

  • Are the garden beds in a near as practicable weeds free condition?

  • Is the depth of mulch at a minimum of 75mm?

  • Have spent or dying plants been removed?

  • Have plants been pruned and clipped to maintain shape, health and vigour using sound horticultural practices?

  • Are all pathways near as practicable free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs?

Trees & Branches

  • Are there Trees located on site?

  • Have all fallen tree limbs and branches been removed from site? (with a calliper up to 150mm)

  • Are the minimum overhead vegetation clearances being maintained?<br>- 3m over bicycle paths, car spaces and playgrounds<br>- 2.5m over footpaths and park furniture<br>Adequate clearance from buildings, structures and fences to prevent scraping

  • Have all dead or dying trees up to 2m been removed?

  • Have all dead, dying or hazardous trees and shrubs over 2m been made safe and reported?

Raingardens

  • Is there a Raingarden on site?

  • Is the raingarden free from weeds?

  • Have spent or dying plants been removed?

  • Have plants been pruned and clipped to maintain shape, health and vigour using sound horticultural practices?

  • Has all leaf litter and clippings been removed?

  • Have all plants been trimmed clear from the path and roadway edges?

Irrigation

  • Are Irrigation systems present on site?

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

  • Is the irrigation system free of any leaks or faults?

Litter & Graffiti

  • Is the site free off all loose and dumped litter?

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

  • Has graffiti on other Council property or other structures been reported?

Park Furniture

  • Is there Park Furniture located at this site?

  • Is the park furniture functional and in a safe condition?

  • Is the furniture clean and tidy?

  • Has worn or weathered furniture been treated with a stain or paint?

  • Is there a drinking fountain located site?

  • Is the drinking fountain operating correctly?

Fencing

  • Does the site contain fencing?

  • Is the fence free from damage and intact?

  • Is there a gate located on site?

  • Is the gate free from damage and intact?

  • Is the gate in working order?

  • Does the gate have the correct padlock installed?

Pathways

  • Are Pathways located on site?

  • Are the pathways free from litter and debris?

  • Are the pathways in a near as practicable weed free condition?

  • Are soft surface pathways free from potholes or washouts?

Play Equipment

  • Is there a Playground located on site?

  • Is the softfall free and safe from dangerous or foreign material or litter?

  • Is the softfall in a near as practicable weed free condition?

  • Is the softfall material at a minimum of 200mm in depth across the whole softfall area?

  • Is the play equipment in a functional and safe condition?

  • Have non-repairable items been removed or otherwise made safe?

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