Title Page

  • Audit Number

  • Site

  • Conducted on

  • Audited By

Mowing

  • What grade of mowing is required on this site?

  • Has the lawn been mowed at a minimum height of 25mm?

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

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

  • Is the lawn free from any weeds?

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

  • Has the lawn been mowed to a minimum height of 25mm?

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

  • Have the lawn edges including all furniture, light and 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?

  • Has the lawn been mowed to a minimum height of 25mm?

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

  • Have the lawn edges including all furniture, light and 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?

  • Has the lawn been mowed to a minimum height of 25mm?

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

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

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

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

  • Has the roadside been slashed to a minimum of 75mm?

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

  • Has all Traffic Infrastructure/furniture been cut, detailed and chemically controlled?

  • Has herbicide treatment exceeded 100mm in bandwidth?

  • Is the roadside free of windrows?

Horticulture

  • What grade of horticulture maintenance is required on this site?

  • Are the garden beds in a weed free condition?

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

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

  • Have spent or dying plants been removed?

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

  • Are all pathways free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs to a distance of 500mm from the edge of the path?

  • Are all timber edges in place and intact?

  • Are the garden beds in a weed free condition?

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

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

  • Have spent or dying plants been removed?

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

  • Are all pathways free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs to a distance of 500mm from the edge of the path?

  • Are all timber edged in place and intact?

  • Are the garden beds in a weed free condition?

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

  • Has mulch been evenly to achieve a neat and tidy appearance?

  • 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 free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs to a distance of 500mm from the edge of the path?

  • Are the garden beds in a weed free condition?

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

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

  • Have spent or dying plants been removed?

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

  • Are all pathways free of encroaching tree branches and shrubs to a distance of 500mm from the edge of the path?

Trees

  • Are there Trees located on site?

  • Have all fallen tree limbs 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, structure and fences to prevent scraping

  • Have all dead or dying trees and shrubs 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 sounds horticultural practices?

  • Has all leaf litter and clippings been removed?

  • Have all plants been trimmed clear from 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 of all loose and dumped litter?

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

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

Parks Furniture

  • Is there Park Furniture located at this site?

  • Is 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 on 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 pathways free from litter and debris?

  • Are pathways free from weeds?

  • Are soft surface pathways free from potholes or washouts?

Play Equipment

  • Are there Playgrounds located on site?

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

  • 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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