Standard Specification For Roadworks Hold Witness Points July 2020

STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR ROADWORKS
V 4.2 - July 2020
SCHEDULES
HOLD POINTS
WITNESS POINTS
STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR ROADWORKS
V 4.2 – July 2020
SCHEDULES
HOLD POINTS
WITNESS POINTS
PROJECT INFORMATION
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Superintendent;
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Contact person (Project Manager/Officer)
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1. HOLD POINTS AND WITNESS POINTS SCHEDULES
1.1 SCHEDULE 1 - HOLD POINTS
SCHEDULE 1 – HOLD POINTS
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01 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
VOLATILE SUBSTANCES MANAGEMENT
Provide details of the volatile substances proposed to be
brought in to the area(s) subject to Volatile Substance Abuse 10 &
1.7
Management Plan(s) and provide details of the proposed 11
methods for complying with the requirements of any applicable
Volatile Substance Abuse Management Plan(s).
PERMITS TO ACCESS LAND FOR WORKS ON ROADS
The Contractor must provide documentary evidence of having
been granted the required permission(s) to;
 enter the land which is the site(s) of the works, and
 to enter any other lands for ancillary activities related to 1.8 11
the works, and
 carry out the works and works related activities.
Do not enter the land until this evidence has been received by
the Superintendent
PERMITS TO ACCESS LAND FOR WORKS ON ROADS
Provide documented advice on sites to which surplus materials
will be taken. Provide documentary evidence of permits, from 1.8 11
the entity/entities with jurisdiction over those sites, for the
dumping of surplus materials at those sites.
CAMP SITE/COMPOUND/WORKSHOP
Provide a copy of written permission from the owner or lessee 1.9 12
of the land permitting establishment and operation of a camp
site, compound and/or workshop, before commencing works.
FOOD PREPARATION FACILITIES
Provide a copy of proof of registration with DoH of any camp 1.9.1 12
food preparation area in accordance with the Food Act 2004.
EFFLUENT
Provide a copy of written approval from Department of Health 1.9.3 12
(DoH) for any proposed on-site effluent disposal system,
before commencing works.
EFFLUENT
Where the use of septic tanks or portable toilets is not
1.9.3 12
reasonable or practical, pit toilets may be used, but this
requires the prior written approval of the Superintendent.
REHABILITATION
Obtain approval from the Superintendent for the completed 1.9.4 12
rehabilitation of the camp site/compound/workshop before final
demobilisation.
OPERATION OF EXTRACTION AREAS
13 &
LIMIT OF EXCAVATION 1.11.5
14
Obtain Superintendent approval to exceed 1ha pit size.

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EXPLOSIVES
Obtain approval from Superintendent before commencing 1.12 15
blasting operations.
WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN
If the Act requires it, provide a Work Health and Safety
Management Plan within 14 calendar days of award of the 1.14.2 16
contract. Do not commence works until the Superintendent has
advised that the Work Health and Safety Management Plan may
be used.
WORK ON RAILWAY SITES
17 &
Do not commence work until the work plan has been approved 1.16
18
by the owner and operator of the rail system.
WORK NEAR TRAFFIC COUNTING STATIONS
Prior to commencing any excavation, boring of holes, blasting,
rock breaking, soil compaction or similar activity in the vicinity of 1.17 18
traffic counter station detector loops, obtain the location of the
cables from the Department, Transport Planning Division, Data
Contracts Officer and pay all fees.
AS CONSTRUCTED INFORMATION
Provision of As Constructed information is a condition precedent 1.23 19
to Practical Completion.
CONTRACTOR’S SUBMISSIONS
Provide copies of permits, and approvals, for works, and
associated activities, proposed to be carried out in areas not in 1.27 23
the road reserve before commencing any proposed works, and
activities.
02 PROVISION FOR TRAFFIC
SUBMISSION OF TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN
Submit the Traffic Management Plan (TMP), with the Traffic
Guidance Schemes.
For contracts where audits of traffic control measures are
required:
- Do not commence implementing traffic control
measures until the TMP has been audited by a
Panel Period Audit Consultant and found to be
suitable.
- Do not commence the works until the TMP has been
audited by a Panel Period Audit Consultant and 2.6.2 29
found to be suitable.
For contracts where audits of traffic control measures are not
required:
- Do not commence implementing traffic control
measures until the TMP has been appraised by
DIPL Road Operations and found to be suitable for
use.
- Do not commence the works until the TMP has been
appraised by DIPL Road Operations and found to be
suitable for use.

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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AUDIT REQUIREMENTS –

SUITABILITY AUDIT REQUIREMENTS 33 &
2.8.2
The Traffic Management Plan must not be implemented before 34
it is audited for suitability and found to be suitable.
SUITABILITY AUDIT REQUIREMENTS 33 &
2.8.2
Works must not commence before the Traffic Management 34
Plan is audited for suitability and found to be suitable.
NOTICE OF IMPLEMENTATION
Provide the Superintendent with a copies of all audit reports 2.8.6 35
confirming conformance, or indicating non-conformance, with
specifications, Standards, and requirements for each
implemented TGS within 24 hours of implementation.
Provide the Superintendent with a copies of all audit reports 2.8.6 35
confirming conformance, or non-conformance, with
specifications, Standards, and requirements for each
significant change within 24 hours of implementation.
The Contractor shall rectify the significant/urgent non-
conformance in the time instructed by the Superintendent. If 2.8.6 35
the Contractor fails to rectify the non-conformance the
Superintendent may engage others to rectify the non-
conformance, and the associated costs shall become a debt
due and payable to the Principal.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AUDIT REQUIREMENTS – NOTICE
OF INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY AUDITS
2.8.7 35
Notify Superintendent and submit revised TGSs & TMPs to DIPL
Road Operations for appraisal.
AMENDMENTS TO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANS
Modified TMPs must be audited for suitability by a Panel Period
Audit Consultant, or appraised by DIPL Road Operations if 2.10 38
Traffic Management audits are not required under the contract,
before implementation of the modified TMP.
AMENDMENTS TO TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLANS
Modified traffic management control measures must be audited
for compliance by a Panel Period Audit Consultant, or appraised 2.10 38
by DIPL Road Operations if Traffic Management audits are not
required under the contract, before works resume.
WORK IN RURAL AREAS
Undertake work during daylight hours only unless approval is 2.11 38
given by the Superintendent. Approval will only be granted in
exceptional circumstances.

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WORK IN BUILT UP AREAS – WORKING TIMES

Obtain Superintendent approval if proposing to work inside the 2.12.1 38
restricted work hours.
TRAFFIC LANES
Obtain prior written approval from the relevant Local
Government or Council if traffic is to be detoured onto their
road network or the proposed works affects their 2.12.2 39
network/assets accordingly.
Provide a copy of all relevant approvals with the Traffic
Management Plan.
LANE CLOSURES
Do not use bullnose or V type barriers unless no other option is 2.12.3 39
available. Obtain permission from the Superintendent to use
bullnose or V type barriers before placing them on site.
NIGHT ILLUMINATION
Sections of the roadway, including detours and side tracks,
affected by Work Zone Traffic Management, must be illuminated
at night to AS 1742.3, if night works are in progress, and/or if 2.13 39
signage left on site overnight is not illuminated by the headlights
of vehicles approaching the signs. Illumination to be 10 lux
minimum at ground level.
NON-STANDARD SIGNS
Obtain specific approval from the Superintendent before using 2.15.4 41
signs not included in AS 1742.3.
VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS (VMS)
Provide details of the messages to be displayed and the
locations of the variable message signs. Provide wording for
advance warning message(s) and wording for message(s) to be 41 &
displayed during the works. Do not use any VMS until the 2.15.5
42
messages to be displayed have been approved. Do not use any
VMS until the proposed location and orientation of the VMS has
been approved. Provide this information not less than 5 working
days before the VMSs are to be put in to service for the project.
TEMPORARY SPEED LIMITS
Submit temporary speed limit authorisation applications to alter
speed limits to the Superintendent, 5 working days prior to the 2.15.7 43
implementation of temporary speed limits, for approval under
the Control of Roads Act.
ROAD SAFETY BARRIERS
Provide a statement, signed by your engineer, and signed by the
author of the Traffic Management Plan, which states that the
Road Safety Barriers proposal complies with AS 1742.3, and 43 &
with AS/NZS 3845.1, and with AS/NZS 3845.2, and with the 2.15.8
44
specifications and installation manuals from the manufacturers
of the components proposed to be used in the Road Safety
Barriers system. Provide the Traffic Management Plan with this
statement.

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DETOURS, SIDE TRACKS, AND CROSSOVERS

Obtain written approval from the Superintendent before 2.18 45
commencing any works.
TEMPORARY BRIDGING
Obtain written approval from the Regional Manager, Road 2.21 47
Projects prior to commencement of any such works.
TEMPORARY BRIDGING
Provide copies of approvals obtained by Contractor to the 2.21 47
Superintendent prior to the commencement of the works
CONTRACTOR'S PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
On roads carrying significant traffic, floodlight the road and area 2.22 48
within 50 m of the site when working at night, if approved by the
Superintendent, to a ground level luminance of 10 lux minimum.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Obtain clearances from the Department’s Traffic Section, ph.
8999 4402, prior to commencement of the works. 2.24.1 49
Co-ordinate your works activities with the Department's Traffic
Section for the duration of the works.
REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKS CARRIED OUT DURING
WORKING HOURS
Provide copies of the endorsed TGSs, and contact the Traffic 2.24.1.1 49
Section, by phone on 8999 4402, not less than one working day
prior to the commencement of work.
WORKING HOURS
If the traffic signals need to be re-mapped, advise the Traffic
Section not less than one working day prior to the 2.24.1.1 49
commencement of work.
Contact should be made by email to traffic.NTG@nt.gov.au or
by phone.
WORKING HOURS
Contact the Traffic Section by phone immediately before
installing traffic control on the day the works are to be carried
out to advise the Traffic Section about the planned lane
49 &
closures. 2.24.1.1
50
Contact the Traffic Section immediately if unacceptable traffic
congestion occurs during the works so that the Traffic Section
can assist by adjusting traffic signal timings. If traffic
congestion cannot be relieved by adjusting traffic signal timings
it may be necessary to remove lane closures.
WORKING HOURS 49 &
2.24.1.1
Advise the Traffic Section immediately before traffic control is 50
removed

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REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKS CARRIED OUT OUTSIDE

WORKING HOURS
Provide copies of the endorsed TGSs, and contact the Traffic 2.24.1.2 50
Section, not less than one working day prior to the
WORKING HOURS
If the traffic signals need to be re-mapped, advise the Traffic 2.24.1.2 50
Section not less than one working day prior to the
QUIREMENTS FOR WORKS CARRIED OUT OUTSIDE
WORKING HOURS
Advise the Traffic Section after-hours contact officer about the 2.24.1.2 50
planned lane closures, using the after-hours phone number
provided, immediately before installing traffic control, on the day
the works are to be carried out.
WORKING HOURS
Advise the Traffic Section after-hours contact officer, on the 2.24.1.2 50
after-hours phone number provided, immediately before traffic
control is removed.
VARIABLE SPEED LIMIT ZONES
Obtain clearances from the Department’s Traffic Section, ph. 2.24.2 50
8999 4402, not less than five working days prior to commencing
works.
TRAFFIC COUNT STATIONS
Prior to the commencement of work within the trafficked lanes
and within 50 m of traffic signals or within 20 m, in any
direction, of any component of the traffic count equipment,
whether located in or on the trafficked lanes, shoulders, nature
strips, and/or medians, or located in another type of area,
50 &
obtain a clearance to commence the works from Department's 2.24.3
51
Traffic Section for the region in which the works are located,
and with either the Superintendent or with the Maintenance
Manager (phone 8999 4660).
Co-ordinate works activities, with the Department's Traffic
Section for the region in which the works are located, for the
duration of the works.
PORTABLE TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Complete and provide the Portable Traffic Signal Authorisation
(PTSA) form, included in the application for a Permit to Work in
the Road Reserve document, to seek formal approval from the
Superintendent to use the proposed portable traffic signals and 2.25 51
the proposed time settings, not less than 5 working days prior to
the intended use of the portable traffic signals. Do not use any
PTSs on site until an authorised Departmental Officer has
signed off the PTSA form.

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TEMPORARY SPEED LIMITS

Work zone speed limits require approval from the 2.25.1 52
Superintendent prior to implementation.
04 EARTHWORKS
EXCESS MATERIAL
Obtain approval from Superintendent prior to hauling, dumping 4.4.2 57
and spreading excess material.
ROCK IN SUBGRADE
Obtain agreement from the Superintendent to the extent of the 4.4.3 57
excavation.
UNSUITABLE MATERIAL BELOW SUBGRADE SURFACE
OTHER THAN ROCK
4.4.4 57
Obtain directions from the Superintendent before works
commence.
PREPARATION PRIOR TO FILLING
Once moisture conditioned and compacted, subject each lot to
a proof roll, with the Superintendent in attendance, as specified 4.5.2 58
in the Proof Rolling sub-clause of the Conformance clause in
this work section
UNSUITABLE MATERIAL BENEATH FILL
Obtain directions from the Superintendent before works 4.5.4 58
commence.
EXCAVATION - PREPARATION
Obtain Superintendent’s agreement with inspection record of 4.13.2.2 64
current conditions.
EXCAVATION - PREPARATION
Obtain the Superintendent’s approval for the foundation surface 4.13.2.2 64
before placing the blinding concrete.
PROOF ROLLING
Submit a proof rolling procedure to the Superintendent for
approval including the proposed method of preparing the areas, 4.16.3 66
the extent of proof rolling, and details of the plant and / or
equipment proposed to be used.
CONFORMANCE TESTING
Obtain the Superintendent’s approval of subgrade conformance 4.16.4 66
prior to placing further material.
05 CONFORMANCE TESTING
ITP SUBMISSION
Submit: ITPs, detailing all procedures and test plans to be 5.4 69
undertaken to complete the project, before commencing work.

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06 PAVEMENTS AND SHOULDERS

PROCESS CONTROL TESTING
Provide the Superintendent with a program and procedure for
process control testing for the project within 14 days of the
awarding of the contract and before work is commenced on site. 6.4.1 86
Base the process control testing on lots and comply with the
clause Conformance of Compaction of Soils in
CONFORMANCE TESTING.
PAVEMENT ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS
Obtain the Superintendent’s approval for pavement and
shoulders acceptance prior to any surfacing work, including
satisfying all requirements for:
 Final Pavement Layer Integrity
 Dry back
6.7.1 88
 Proof Rolling
 Conformance testing
 Surface Roughness
 Other Tolerances
For unsealed pavements, obtain the Superintendent’s approval
for pavement conformance at conclusion of pavement works.
07 STABILISATION AND MODIFICATION
BINDER FIELD APPLICATION RATES
Determine field application rate for spreading based on
laboratory testing of materials. Obtain the Superintendent's 7.4.4.1 93
approval of the field application rate for each source material for
the project.
GRANULAR MODIFICATION
Determine blending ratios based on laboratory testing of 7.4.6 94
materials. Obtain the Superintendent's approval.
PLANT MIX STABILIZATION - BINDER CONTENT
Assess the cement content based upon test results of materials 7.5.1 95
to be stabilised. Obtain the Superintendent's approval for the
cement content.
CONFORMANCE TESTING
Superintendent to approve conformance of stabilised layer prior 7.6.2 97
to commencing surfacing work.
08 SPRAY SEALING
APPLICATION SPRAY RATES
Do not commence spraying until the spray rates are advised by 8.13.3 113
the Superintendent.
APPLICATION OF GEOFABRIC
Submit details of proposed machinery and method of 8.14 114
application.
APPLICATION OF AGGREGATE
Obtain approval from the Superintendent for use of the 8.15 114
proposed aggregate loader before commencing loading
operations.

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SELF-PROPELLED MULTI RUBBER TYRED VIBRATING

ROLLERS
8.15.4 116
Obtain Superintendent’s approval for the use of self-propelled
multi rubber tyred vibrating rollers before using them.
WASTE MATERIAL
Obtain written approval from the Superintendent for use of rotary 116
type brooms to windrow the loose aggregate in the urban area. 8.17 &
Suction type brooms are still to be used to remove the waste 117
aggregate.
09 DENSE GRADED ASPHALT
DESIGN MIX REQUIREMENTS
No asphalt shall be supplied until the mix has been registered 9.6.2 123
and the Superintendent has approved the mix for use
DESIGN MIX REQUIREMENTS
Where it is proposed to change the source grading or nature of
the components or binders, new mix designs must be carried 9.6.2 123
out in accordance with the Department’s Code of Practice for
Registration of Asphalt Mix Designs.
TEMPORARY WORKS
This work must be approved by the Superintendent before the 9.7.5 125
section is opened to traffic.
LONGITUDINAL JOINTS
Provide a plan showing all proposed longitudinal joints. The plan 9.10.7 127
must be approved by the Superintendent prior to works depicted
commencing.
10 SLURRY SURFACING
BINDER
Additives to improve the workability of the mix, or to accelerate 10.5.1 132
or retard setting of the mix may be used with the approval of the
Superintendent.
MIX DESIGN – PROCESS TESTING AND ENDORSEMENT
At least 14 days before commencing work, forward the details
of the mix design, and copies of test reports to the
Superintendent.
10.7.2 134
Testing is to be carried out in a NATA accredited laboratory and
at is to be carried out at no cost to the Principal. Once the mix
design is endorsed by the Superintendent it becomes the
specified job mix.
SWEEPING PAVEMENT
Do not commence spreading of the slurry surfacing mix until the 10.8.1 135
prepared pavement has been endorsed by the Superintendent.
11 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE WORKS
CHEMICAL ADMIXTURES
Do not use admixtures without obtaining prior written approval 11.3.5 138
from the Superintendent.

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REINFORCEMENT
Do not place concrete until the reinforcement has been 11.3.6 139
inspected by the Superintendent.
PLACING OF CONCRETE
Provide verification that all constituent materials, formwork,
falsework, reinforcement, and environmental conditions comply 11.6.3 140
with all requirements. Do not cast any concrete without that
verification.
EXISTING SERVICES
Obtain the Superintendent's approval before altering the line or 11.8 142
level of existing services.
12 DRAINAGE WORKS
PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS
Provide drawings showing complete reinforcement and
dimensions with tolerances and obtain the Superintendent’s
approval prior to fabricating any units. Provide manufacturer’s
certification that the provided culverts comply with the
applicable sections of AS 5100.5 and with AS 1597. Certify 12.5.3 146
that the design is reflected accurately by the shop drawings
and that the design is adequate to resist all specified loads and
the soil loads pertaining to the site.
Provide a table of construction axle loads versus minimum
required cover for each box culvert size.
CONSTRUCTION OF CULVERTS AND STRUCTURES -
SETTING OUT
12.6.1 147
Obtain the Superintendent's approval for the setting out before
construction.
CONSTRUCTION OF CULVERTS AND STRUCTURES -
BACKFILL
Do not place backfill against any in-situ concrete structure until 12.6.10 149
the concrete has attained 80% characteristic strength and
approval has been given.
INLET AND OUTLET STRUCTURES AND MAINTENANCE
HOLES - LAYING AND BACKFILLING
12.11.5 150
Obtain Superintendent's approval of the pipe installation before
backfilling.
13 PROTECTION WORKS
GROUTED STONE PITCHING
13.5.2 155
Obtain Superintendent's approval before grouting.
14 ROAD FURNITURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
FLEXIBLE GUIDE POSTS - SAMPLES
Provide a sample flexible guide post from each batch
14.6.4 164
purchased for this contract for inspection and approval before
installing any posts.

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FLEXIBLE GUIDE POST - TESTS

Submit test results to the Superintendent in respect to the
following characteristics before ordering the guide posts: 165
- Heat resistance. 14.6.7 &
- Cold resistance. 166
- Rigidity
- Vehicle impact.
ROAD SIGNS - MATERIALS
167
Obtain Superintendent’s approval for the use of anti-graffiti film 14.7.3 &
or coating products. Apply anti-graffiti products only to the new 168
road signs specified by the Superintendent.
ROAD SAFETY BARRIERS – WIRE ROPE SYSTEMS
Obtain Superintendent’s approval for any proposed Steel Wire 14.11 173
Rope Road Safety Barrier System before ordering any
components.
15 PAVEMENT MARKING
PAVEMENT MARKING PAINT
Submit Certificates of Compliance, issued by an accredited 15.5 176
testing authority, stating that all paints being used comply with,
the relevant Australian Standards and/or APAS specifications.
GLASS BEADS
Submit Certificates of Compliance, issued by an accredited
testing authority, stating that the glass beads being used comply 15.6 177
with, the relevant Australian Standards and APAS
specifications.
PAVEMENT MARKING CONFORMANCE TOLERANCES
Provide evidence that the pavement marking complies with the 15.9 178
requirements of this specification.
THERMOPLASTIC MATERIALS
Approval from Director of Engineering and Environment 15.11 180
Services is required before thermoplastic materials are used.
COLD APPLIED PLASTIC MATERIALS
Services is required before cold applied plastic materials are
used.
AUDIO TACTILE LINE MARKING
Services is required before audio tactile line marking materials
are used.
RAISED RETROREFLECTIVE PAVEMENT MARKERS
Submit details in relation the manufacturer’s warranties, 15.14.1 182
performance, durability and maintenance of the raised
retroreflective pavement markers

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REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS

Obtain approval from the Superintendent on the method used 15.15 183
for pavement marking removal before commencing removal
operations.
PAINT BLACKOUT
Obtain Superintendent’s approval before using this 15.15.4 183
methodology.
REPORTING
Submit to the Superintendent the following information, in
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format, every quarter, for all
works carried out under this contract:
 CSR number (for panel contract works)
 Contract number (for new works)
 Date
 Road number
 Chainages – start point and finish point of each
section of works 15.17 185
 PRP numbers - start point and finish point of each
section of works
 GPS coordinates in Decimal Degrees - start point
and finish point of each section of works
 Type of carriageway – inbound outbound (for duel
carriageways) and full width (for two way
carriageway) and
 Bead size used and Paint application rate.
16 LANDSCAPE
IMPORTED SOILS
Advise the name of the proposed supplier. Do not order soils 16.3.4 188
without Superintendent’s approval of the supplier.
MULCH
Advise the name of the proposed supplier. Do not order mulch 16.3.6 188
without Superintendent’s approval of the supplier.
SETTING OUT OF HOLES
Obtain approval of the set out from the Superintendent before 16.5.1 190
commencing any planting.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM 200
Backfill trenches only after inspection and approval of wiring. 16.8.1 &
201
DESIGN PLANS
Submit drawings to Superintendent for approval indicating 16.8.2 201
design proposals showing all pipework, sprinklers, valves and
control systems.
TESTING
Obtain Superintendent's approval to proceed with backfilling 16.8.7 203
other than spot filling to retain pipework from movement during
pressure testing.

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18 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AND INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS

TRAFFIC SIGNAL CABLING
Submit documentation of proposed cable layout for approval 18.5 210
prior to commencing installation of cabling.
CONNECTION TO TELSTRA PIT FROM COMMUNICATIONS
ISOLATION PILLAR
18.8.3 212
Provide documentary evidence that the installation is approved
by Telstra.
DOCUMENTS AND PLANS
Submit to the Superintendent one complete set of As
Constructed Drawings and completed Cable Layout and 18.9 212
Connection Chart before the issue of the Certificate of Practical
Completion.
20 STREET LIGHTING
TEMPORARY LIGHTING
Submit plans of the proposed temporary street lighting to the 20.10.2 221
Superintendent for approval prior to removal of existing street
lights.
21 DIRECTIONAL BORING
PROPOSED METHOD
Submit details of the proposed method of directional boring not
less than 14 days prior to commencement of construction using 21.4 222
that method. Include details of proposed filling of cavities. No
disruption or excavation of the surface is to take place over the
length nominated.
DIRECTIONAL BORING WITHOUT PIPE CASING
Obtain written permission from the Superintendent to use 21.4.2 223
directional boring without pipe casing.
22 PROTECTIVE COATINGS
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
22.3 226
Surface Preparation: To AS 1627.
PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Complete and submit Site testing of protective coatings: To 22.3 226
AS 3894.10 and AS 3894.11 and AS 3894.12.
ABRASIVE BLASTING
At the completion of the final blast and prior to coating
application, the surface profile of each item shall be measured 229
according to Method A, Profile Replicating Tape, of AS 3894.5. 22.12.2 &
Provide documentary confirmation that the surface is suitable 230
for the application of the specified coatings. This shall be
identified as a Hold Point in the contractor’s ITP.

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ALTERNATE SURFACE PREPARATION

Do not use forms of surface preparation other than abrasive
blasting, such as bristle blaster, needle guns, power tool 22.12.4 230
cleaning and hand tool cleaning, without written permission from
the Superintendent. Alternate methods of surface preparation
must be included in the Contractor’s ITP.
COATING
Provide coating manufacturers’ written approval for use before 22.13.2 231
using any other additives (eg promoters, accelerators etc).
ALTERNATE COATING
Do not use coating materials other than specified, without 22.13.6 232
written permission from the Superintendent. Alternate coating
materials must be included in the Contractor’s ITP.
COATING DEFECTS
Provide details of repairs required and procedures and
processes proposed for making the repairs to the 22.13.7 232
Superintendent prior to making any repairs. Any requirements
for the repair of protective coatings shall be identified as a Hold
Point in the contractor's ITP.
ITP, JSA AND SWMS
Provide ITPs, JSAs, a SWMS and other quality control
procedures and documents to be used during protective coating 22.15 232
systems application. These must be approved prior to
CONTRACTOR RECORDS
Provide copies of all NCRs (Non Conformance Reports)
immediately they are completed or received. The NCRs must 22.16 233
detail the non-conformance and be accompanied by a
Corrective Action Report (CAR) which is to detail the action
proposed to be undertaken to rectify the non-conformance.
FILM THICKNESS
Final acceptance of each increment of work will not be made
until the dry film thickness meets or exceeds the specified 22.16.1 233
thickness. Regardless of the number of coats specified,
additional coats shall be applied as may be necessary to
achieve the specified thickness, at the contractor's expense.
INSPECTOR
Provide the name and qualifications of the inspector prior to 22.16.2 233

1.2 SCHEDULE 2 - WITNESS POINTS
SCHEDULE 2 – WITNESS POINTS
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01 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CRUSHING OR SCREENING
Provide documentary evidence of the certification that the
plant is fit for use issued by a competent person. Provide
documentary evidence of that person’s skills and qualifications 1.11.3 13
which indicate their competence as defined in the NT Work
Safe Bulletin cited above. This evidence is to be provided
within 2 weeks of the award of the contract.
SAFETY OFFICER
Appoint a Safety Officer and notify the Superintendent of the
Safety Officer’s name, and contact details, including an after-
1.14.1 16
hours contact phone number.
Ensure the Safety Officer is capable and available at all times
as required.
CONTROL STATION CHECK SURVEY
Where results exceed the quoted tolerance notify the 1.21 19
Superintendent and obtain directions.
Provide As Constructed drawings for all of the works.
 Show co-ordinate dimensions where applicable.
 Show design levels and as constructed levels on
the as constructed drawings. Clearly identify on
the as constructed drawings which levels are
design levels and which levels are as
constructed levels.
 Clearly show set-out on the as constructed
drawings. Show both design set-out and as
constructed set-out. Show clearly which is design 19 &
1.23
and which is as constructed. 20
 Refer to the specific deliverables in the NTG
Technical Drawings Part 1 - Requirements for
Technical Records Management document,
which is accessible via
https://dipl.nt.gov.au/infrastructure/technical-
standards-guidelines-and-
specifications/technical-records .
Drawings without changes shall be described as "As
Constructed - No Changes" in the amendment description
column.
19 &
Before the work commences provide a proposed procedure 1.23
20
for recording and submitting the amended drawings.

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02 PROVISION FOR TRAFFIC

NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY AUDITS
2.8.7 35
Notify the Superintendent prior to rework arising due to failed
audits.
DETOURS, SIDETRACKS, AND CROSSOVERS -
CONSTRUCTION
Obtain advice from the Superintendent that all requirements 2.18.1 45
for the construction of the detours, side tracks, and/or
crossovers have been met on completion
DETOURS, SIDETRACKS, AND CROSSOVERS -
CONSTRUCTION
2.18.1 45
Provide not less than 5 days notice before opening any side
track, detour, or crossover, to traffic.
04 EARTHWORKS
EXISTING SURFACE LEVELS
Obtain inspections of any disputed existing surface levels with 4.16.1 65
the Superintendent prior to any stripping or earthworks
operations.
PROOF ROLLING
Give the Superintendent not less than 24 hours notice of the 4.16.3 66
location and commencement time for the proof rolling.
05 CONFORMANCE TESTING
NOTICE OF TESTING
Provide the Superintendent with a copy of the order for testing 5.8 70
simultaneously with the order being sent to the Panel Period
Contractor.
NOTICE OF TESTING
5.8 70
Notify the Superintendent prior to any rework of failed lots.
06 PAVEMENTS AND SHOULDERS
PAVEMENT ACCEPTANCE – PROOF ROLLING
REQUIREMENT
location and commencement time for the proof rolling. Give
48hrs notice for remote work (greater than 5hrs travel one way
from regional centre).
PAVEMENT ACCEPTANCE - FINAL PAVEMENT LAYER
INTEGRITY REQUIREMENT
location and commencement time for the inspection of the
prepared layer. Give 48hrs notice for remote work (greater
than 5hrs travel one way from regional centre).

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08 SPRAY SEALING
SAMPLING OF BINDER - COLLECTION OF SAMPLES
Take samples from the point of delivery on transfer from the
bulker to the sprayer or as directed. Where transfer is for 8.9.5 110
works in the urban area or for small works ensure that
conformance testing is ordered and samples are taken at the
point of transfer from bulker to sprayer.
SPRAYING
Give the Superintendent 48 hours notice of intention to spray 8.13 112
bitumen.
PREPARATION FOR SPRAYER RUN
Record the volume and temperature of the sprayer contents
before each run, while sprayer is on level ground. Dip Sprayer
Tank before and after each sprayer run. Record the dip 8.13.4 113
readings, and the temperature of the sprayer contents at the
time the dip was done. Provide copies of records of Sprayer
Tank dips and temperatures of tank contents within one day of
the completion of a day’s work.
8.13.4 113
Allow visual inspection when requested.
Check that the spray bar is at the correct height before 8.13.4 113
spraying begins.
SPRAYSHEETS
Supply spraysheets (paper or electronic formats are 8.18.1 117
acceptable) to the Superintendent at the end of each day’s
production.
09 DENSE GRADED ASPHALT
BITUMINOUS BINDER
Demonstrate that the binder used for asphalt manufacture has 9.5.4 122
been handled according to these requirements.
SURFACE PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION
location and scheduled commencement time of surface
preparation works.
SPREADING - GENERAL
Give at least 24 hours notice before commencement of 9.10.1 126
asphalt material spreading.
LAYING PATTERN
Provide a construction program and paving plan at least 7 9.10.4 127
working days prior to commencement of works. Paving plans
must be confirmed prior to the commencement of each shift.
COMPACTION TEMPERATURES
The Contractor must advise the Superintendent of 9.11.2 128
temperature limits relating to compaction.

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10 SLURRY SURFACING
COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
Give the Superintendent at least 7 days notice of the date and 10.3 132
time of the commencement of work.
RECORDS
Forward a copy of the slurry surfacing Daily Record Sheet to 10.13 137
the Superintendent daily.
11 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE WORKS
FORMWORK
Do not place concrete until the formwork has been inspected 11.6.2 140
by the Superintendent.
PLACING OF CONCRETE
Give the Superintendent sufficient notice so that inspection 11.6.3 140
may be made before and during pouring concrete.
12 DRAINAGE WORKS
PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS
12.5.3 146
Give the Superintendent notice prior to casting concrete.
EXCAVATION
Excavate unsuitable material below specified level if directed 12.6.2 147
by the Superintendent.
CONNECTION TO EXISTING SYSTEMS
Advise the Superintendent within 2 days when cleaning out is 12.6.9 148
completed.
BACKFILL
Notify the Superintendent before backfilling where holes or 12.6.10 149
fissures occur in rock trenches.
INLET AND OUTLET CHANNELS
Advise the Superintendent within 2 days when cleaning out is 12.8 149
completed.
END WALLS
Advise the Superintendent within 2 days of when cleaning out 12.11.6 150
is completed.
14 ROAD FURNITURE AND TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
TACTILE GROUND SURFACE INDICATORS
Provide a 5 year warranty for the materials used, and for the
devices installed as tactile ground surface indicators. Provide 14.4 161
a 5 year warranty for the workmanship for the installation of
the tactile ground surface indicators. Both warranties to be in
the name of the Principal.

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FLEXIBLE GUIDE POSTS – PRODUCT DATA

Submit details of the proposed flexible guide post including
the following:
- Manufacturer’s details on the materials, and the
properties of the materials, used in the manufacture
of the guide posts. 14.6.2 163
- Manufacturer’s recommended installation
procedures.
- Technical specifications.
- Test results per the test sub-clauses
FLEXIBLE GUIDE POSTS – WARRANTIES
Submit the manufacturer’s published product warranties in the 14.6.3 164
name of the Principal.
15 PAVEMENT MARKING
PAVEMENT MARKING APPLICATION
Obtain approval from the Superintendent for the type of 15.8 177
equipment to be used for applying pavement marking
materials.
Produce documented evidence to show that the spraying
equipment has been calibrated in accordance with PCCP 15.8 177
requirements and is certified by PCCP as being suitable for
the works to be carried out under this contract.
Obtain Superintendent’s approval for variation to the any of 15.8 177
the above requirements.
COLD APPLIED PLASTIC MATERIALS
Provide evidence that all proprietary products such as epoxy 15.12 181
or plastic products have demonstrated satisfactory field
performance for a period of at least three years.
16 LANDSCAPE
IMPORTED SOILS
Provide a 5 kg sample of topsoil proposed for the works. Do
not order soils without Superintendent’s approval of the 16.3.4 188
sample. Provide copies of delivery dockets for the topsoil
delivered to site for the works.
MULCH
Provide a 5 kg sample of mulch proposed for the works. Do
not order mulch without Superintendent’s approval of the 16.3.6 188
sample. Provide copies of delivery dockets for the mulch
delivered to site for the works.
BATTER PROTECTION BY HYDROSEEDING -
CONTRACTOR SUBMISSIONS
Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s product data and 16.7.2 195
installation instructions. Include required substrate
preparation, list of materials and application rates

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BATTER PROTECTION BY HYDROSEEDING – SOIL

TESTING
Obtain Superintendent’s approval before using additives not 16.7.7 197
listed above in Composition sub-clause. Approved additives
are to be applied with the hydroseeding slurry at Manufacturer
recommended rates based on soil test results.
18 TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AND INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SYSTEMS
INSPECTIONS
Give 24 hours notice to the Superintendent for inspection of 18.5.8 211
excavations for pedestals, bases and conduits.
CHECKING AND TESTING
Give 24 hours notice for checking and testing signal controller, 18.10 212
cabling and lanterns.
19 TRAFFIC COUNTING STATIONS
DETECTOR LOOP 215
Provide 24 hours notice to the Superintendent prior to 19.8.1 &
installation of vehicle detector loops. 216
TESTING AND INSPECTION - GENERAL
19.10.1 217
Test the installation in the presence of the Superintendent.
TESTING AND INSPECTION - INSPECTION
Provide 24 hours notice to the Superintendent for inspection 19.10.3 217
of excavations for foundations and conduits.
20 STREET LIGHTING
EXCAVATION - TRENCHES
Notify the Superintendent when trench excavation is complete 20.5.2 219
and before backfilling has commenced.
21 DIRECTIONAL BORING
DIRECTIONAL BORING WITH PIPE CASING
Provide documentary evidence of the certification that the pipe
jacking equipment is fit for use issued by a competent person. 222
Provide documentary evidence of that person’s skills and 21.4.1 &
qualifications which indicate their competence as defined in 223
the NT Work Safe Bulletin cited above. This evidence is to be
provided within 2 weeks of the award of the contract.
22 PROTECTIVE COATINGS
CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide documentary evidence of PCCP accreditation before 22.5 227
commencing protective coatings work.
EQUIPMENT
Give notice so that the oil carry-over tests may be witnessed 22.9.2 229
by the Superintendent or their nominated representative.

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COATING
Provide copies of specifications for application of protective
coatings from the manufacturers of the products used. Provide 22.13.2 231
copies of manufacturers’ product technical data sheets for all
products used.
COATING DEFECTS
This compatibility between marker and coating is to be
confirmed by the coating manufacturer. Provide written 22.13.7 232
evidence of this compatibility if requested by the
Superintendent.
CONTRACTOR RECORDS
Maintain written records of the work so that complete
traceability of all work and materials provided under this
Specification is maintained. Use the relevant sections of
AS 3894.10, AS 3894.11 & AS 3894.12 QA report forms as a
basis of this record keeping format for all protective coating
work under this contract. Use AS 3894.13 and AS 3894.14, in 22.16 233
addition to the preceding Australian Standards, for structural
steel work coated under this contract.
Maintain these reports on a daily basis. Submit them to the
Superintendent when requested, or, if not specifically
requested, at least weekly.
FILM THICKNESS
Provide and operate wet film and dry film thickness gauges of
approved types to ensure the correct thickness of each coat 22.16.1 233
and the full system is achieved. Provide details of the gauges
proposed for use.


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