4.21  External Works Requirements

(a)  Hard Landscaping

The Contractor shall incorporate, into the Facility all associated hard landscaping for the Site, including but not limited to the following;

•  access and hard standing for emergency and delivery vehicles;

•  access for building maintenance and window cleaning;

•  access and circulation for, Users and staff on foot, bicycles, in cars or on public transport;

•  parking for vehicles and bicycles;

•  drop-off facilities including lay-bys and bus/transport stops [where necessary];

•  service areas, as appropriate;

•  accommodation for building services plant, waste and materials management, as appropriate;

(b)  Suitable Pathways and Paving

•  security provisions, as appropriate;

•  walls, fencing, gates / barriers and hedgerows as appropriate along the Site boundary and at particular locations inside the Site;

•  CCTV surveillance as specified;

•  external lighting;

•  suitable means of shelter against adverse weather conditions as appropriate;

•  fire hydrants; and  

•  waste receptacles and recycling provisions.

The Contractor shall select hard landscape finishes which provide an appropriate, clean and serviceable finish.  Where possible, the Contractor shall install external surfaces which allow easy cleaning of vandalised elements.

Hard landscaping shall be designed with consideration to the security measures detailed within this.  

(c)  Facilities Requirements

The Contractor shall ensure any utilities services element inspection cover etc shall be securable and tamperproof.  External furniture shall be securely fixed and sufficiently robust to avoid damage or movement.

(d)  Soft Landscaping

The Contractor shall design and provide, as an integral part of the Facility, a soft landscaping scheme that will enhance the environment of the Facility.

(e)  Soil Preparation and Topsoil

Soil preparation shall be carried out by The Contractor in accordance with Good Industry Practice. The Contractor shall ensure that all topsoil complies with BS 3882, (Specification for Topsoil).

(f)  Trees

Any work to existing trees, whether or not covered by Tree Preservation Orders, shall only be undertaken with the appropriate licence as stipulated by the TPO or with the approval of the relevant department of the Authority.

The Contractor shall ensure that tree protection complies with BS 5837:1991, (Guide for Trees in Relation to Construction).

No tree shall be removed without the prior written consent of the Authority.

The Contractor shall ensure that all weed-killer / pesticides and herbicides and any other chemicals used in association with the landscape works preparation comply with Environment Agency regulations, the COSHH Regulations, and any other relevant Guidance applying to Leisure Centre sites.