BROOME NORTH Front Garden Landscape Rebate Scheme and Guidelines

1. Broome North FroNt GardeN LaNdscape reBate scheme aNd GuideLiNes 2

1.1 introduction 2

1.2 required elements 2

1.3 sustainable Guidelines & objectives 3

1.4 General Guidelines 5

2. LaNdscape styLes Guide 6

2.1 three types of Local Garden styles 6

2.1.1 the Bush Garden 7

2.1.2 the Formal/cottage Garden 8

2.1.3 the Feature Garden 9

3. pLaNt species aNd street tree masterpLaN 10

4. certiFicatioN aNd cLaim Form 13

cONTENTS

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1. BROOME NORTH FRONT GaRdEN LaNdScapE REBaTE ScHEME aNd GuidELiNES

1.1 introduction

We’re offering a front garden landscape rebate to residential land purchasers who buy in Waranyjarri estate, subject to certain preconditions within your contract for the purchase of your land, and the guidelines contained in this document.

our front garden rebate scheme is designed to encourage sustainable, waterwise and local native front gardens, and provide purchasers with the basic foundations to create such a garden. the scheme also aims to reduce garden water consumption while providing an attractive landscaped treatment and helping control stormwater run off. this can be achieved through the use of specific plant types, dripper irrigation and thick mulch layers.

eligibility for the rebate to a maximum value of $6,200 including Gst for standard lots and $7,000 including Gst for corner lots, is dependent on the landowner undertaking the landscape works in accordance with the requirements of the Broome North Front Garden design Guidelines.

the landowner will be responsible for undertaking the front yard and verge landscaping works themselves or employing a contractor directly, and must follow these guidelines. Front garden landscaping which does not follow these guidelines may not be eligible for any rebate.

Requirements

to qualify for the landscape rebate the purchaser must fulfil the following requirements:

1. have purchased residential land within the Broome North or Januburu six seasons estates from Landcorp and completed a house within 36 months of settlement

2. have nominated metered water and power services to the front of the lot installed specifically for the landscape works. all pipe work shall be accurately located for future reference on site by the builder or owner. Landowners shall also have their builder install an external weatherproof power point to the front of the building for the irrigation controller. the landowner’s plumber shall install a 20mm Water authority approved gate valve one metre from the lot water meter. a backflow prevention device installed by a certified plumber is required for connection to scheme water.

3. have a 150mm diameter pVc irrigation duct (or alternatively two 90 mm pVc ducts) installed under the driveway within the private lot (not within the verge). this allows irrigation to occur to landscape areas on both sides of your driveway.

4. install landscaping in accordance with the guiding principles set out in this document and the sKipas guide to planting a waterwise garden (complimentary copies available from Landcorp Broome’s office)

5. Verge planting is to be in accordance with the shire of Broome’s Verge treatment policy (available at www.broome.wa.gov.au)

1.2 Required Elements

PlantingRequired• Installamixofplants includingat least15shrubsand

groundcovers• Installaminimumof2trees(inadditiontostreettree(s))• Plants should be selected from the recommendedplant

list to ensure use of local native species • Nomorethan10%ofnon-nativeplantscanbeused

Guidelines• Includestakingtoalltreesorplantsinstalledat5Ltsize

or greater.• Installplantstypicallywithshorterplantstothefrontof

garden beds and taller plants to the rear.• Locatescreeningplantsadjacenttofencelinesorinfront

of unsightly objects• Ensureplantingscreensviewsintoandoutofhouses• If there are exotic plants in the selected species mix,

exotics are to be located closer to the house, and local species closer to the streetscape/ verge.

• Verge planting to be in accordance with the Shire ofBroome’s Verge treatment policy.

Street TreesRequired• Installonestreettreeperstandardlottothefrontverge• Installthreestreettreespercornerlot,withtwotreesto

the side verge and one to the front verge • StreetTreestobeinstalledontheverge,2.7mfromthe

Lot Boundary, and 1.5m from the kerb• Includestakingtoallstreettrees• RefertoLandCorp’sBroomeNorthstreettreemasterplan

for required species. contact Landcorp if the required species is not available.

• Ensurestreettreesareconnectedtothegardenirrigationsystem. trees should be watered via dripper and piping should not be exposed.

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MulchingGuidelines• All garden bed areas must have mulch installed to

inhibit weed growth, cover irrigation (prevents plastic deterioration), slow stormwater run off across the block, and retain soil moisture.

• Mulch must be 75mm thick and should be topped upregularly (recommended twice a year)

• Consideracombinationofhardandsoftmulchmaterials.soft mulch includes wood chip etc. hard mulch includes materials such as locally sourced stone, cracked gravels, aggregates and river pebbles.

• Note:Purchaserswillnotberebatedfortipmulchwhichis available free from the shire of Broome other than cost of delivery and spreading if 3rd party is being used.

GrassGuidelines• Nomorethan20%ofthefrontoutdoorareacanbegrassed• If lawn isused,Cynodondactylon ‘RoebuckBayCouch’

is recommended for the Broome area. contractors can source stolons from the shire of Broome.

rebates can be claimed for the items listed below (receipts/detailed invoices must be provided for all items being claimed) up to a maximum of $6,200 inc Gst ($7,000 inc Gst for corner blocks):

Item Typical Spend*

Design:

•Wherea3rdpartyeglandscape

contractor or landscape architect

has been employed to design front

garden

up to approx $400

Plants:

•Localplantsasperspecieslist

•Turf

dependent on design

but usually between

$1500-2000

Materials:

•Rock

•Mulch

•Gravel

•Topsoil

dependent on design

but usually between

$1500-2000

Irrigation and Plumbing:

•Reticulation/irrigationcontroller

(as per guidelines)

•Sub-surfaceanddripperirrigation

parts and accessories

•Backflowpreventiondevice

(installed by certified plumber)

up to approx $1500

Labour:

•Wherea3rdpartycontractorhas

been employed to undertake works

relating to the front garden only.

up to approx $1500

*Indicativeamountsaredependentondesignandsizeofgardenbutareincluded as a guide for purchasers when procuring the services of a 3rd party

1.3 Sustainable Guidelines & Objectives

the rebate scheme is designed to encourage sustainable planting which reflects the local environment. the streetscapes and public open spaces have already been designed with this concept in mind and can be used to inform designs for front gardens.

Native plant lists have been distributed to local wholesalers (details in the sKipa guide) for ongoing supply. the use of local planting and materials will assist to create landscapes that are easier to establish, will favour waterwise principles andaidinpromotingalocalBroomecharacterand‘senseofplace’.

additional information on the estate design and landscaping is contained within the design Guidelines for the estate (available from www.landcorp.com.au/broomenorth and contained in your contract of sale).

the following should be considered when designing your garden:

1. Landscape should subsist on or close to local precipitation rateswithregardtowaterusage,ie.be‘waterwise’;

2. Landscape plant species are to be selected for their relationshiptoplaceandcharacter;

3. Landscapes can be productive while providing aesthetic qualities i.e. shade, shelter, privacy, framing of space and architecture, focal points, provide food, area for outdoor passiveandactiverequirements,i.e.outdoorliving;

4. Landscape species must be native, suitable to the region andnotincludegardenescapeweedvarieties;

5. Lawn is appropriate to be used at a minimum and must notexceed20%oftheoutdoorlotarea.Organicorgravelmulchescanbeusedasanalternative;

6. irrigation is to be automated with a minimum six station controller and constructed to the appropriate residential standard. the system must be designed specific to plantings requirements and include water saving features, such as drippers and rain off sensors. pVc from mainline to manifold is required and then poly pipe is adequate for the rest of the system. irrigation may consist of dripper or subsurfacedeliverywithminimaluseofsprays;

7. provide as much permeable surface as possible and include drainage options i.e. dry creek bed features, swales, retention and overflow areas, etc.

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1.4 General Guidelines

Landscape design and implementation must consider the following:

Site Frontages are to respect and build on themes within and/or adjacent to the development: - BroomeNorthStreetscapeandPublicOpenSpaceThemes;- AdjacentEnvironmentalCulturalCorridor;and,

- AdjacentLocalandNeighbourhoodParks

Residential Character/PersonalityDevelopmentofuniqueandappealinggardensthatprovide;- asenseofplace;and,- reflectelementsofthelocal,uniqueenvironment.

Local Endemic Planting a high percentage of local planting is required, however the inclusionofupto10percentnon-localspeciesisacceptablewithin the requirements of the rebate. Local planting is a sustainablechoiceasit;- isbestsuitedthelocalseasonalconditions;- developsresidentialcharacter;and- attractsnativebirdsandanimalstogardens;and,- createsanappreciationofnativespeciesandtheir

characteristics.

the following should also be considered:- planningthelayoutofplantsinpositionswhichrespond

totheirneedsandcharacteristics;and,- creatingawatersensitiveoutcome;minimisingtheuse

of any plants of high water consumption and minimising areas of lawn by choosing with organic or stone mulches.

Mounding and Swales drainage swales such as dry creek beds, etc. are to be encouraged to respond to drainage requirements and climatic conditionsandminimiserunoff;- Moundingcanfeatureandprotectplanting;and- Plantinginlowareaswillmakeuseofwatercollectedin

drainage features.

Garden Maintenancepractical landscape maintenance issues are to be continually consideredwithinalllandscapeoutcomes;- Mowing;- Weedcontrol;- Vegetationupkeep;- Useoflawnareasaretobeminimised,andmustnot

exceed20%ofthefrontyardarea.Thiswilllowergarden maintenance and provide a more water sensitive outcome;and,

- Minimisethedegreeofmaintenanceinsetoutandmaterials.

refer to the sKipas garden guide for further maintenance and irrigation advice. correct irrigation regimes are important to ensuring deep, strong root growth.

Street Treesstreet trees must be planted as per the street tree masterplan.- 1perlot(3percornerlot);- Irrigationandstakingmustbeprovided.

Footpathsprovision must be made for a future footpath where applicable. it is recommended mulch be installed along the line of the future path to control run off.

the path must be kept free of planting, irrigation and other landscaping features.

a copy of the footpath plan is available from Landcorp.

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2. LaNdScapE STyLES GuidE

2.1 Three Types of Local Garden Styles

as there are numerous housing styles and preferences so there are many landscape styles. several of these styles can be successfully implemented in Broome, and an outline of three basic garden styles to help describe and encourage the use of localplantingandmaterialshasbeenpreparedasfollows;

The Bush Garden;

The Formal/Cottage Garden; and,

The Feature Garden.

each style has a unique feel and aesthetic quality, however they can all use similar planting and material pallets.

The following styles are intended as a guide for lot owners and landscaping contractors. Factors such as climate, lot orientation, architecture styles, residents’ and contractors’ input will shape individual gardens.

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2.1.1 The Bush Garden

the Bush Garden takes on a more informal appearance than the other two styles but is not any less intricate in its design or planning.

TheBushGardenstyleallowsforthefollowingopportunities;

- Shade;

- Plantmicroclimatesandprotection;

- Companionplanting;

- Tropicalfruittreesandproductiveplants;

- Informalpathsandborders;

- Nolawnisrequired;

- Lowerwaterrequirementsonceestablished;and,

- Encouragementoflocalbirdsandanimalsintogardens.

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2.1.2 The Formal/cottage Garden

Formal Gardens have a more maintained, strong appearance generally with cleanly trimmed edges, strong lines, symmetrical balance and geometric shapes.

the Formal/cottage Garden allows for the following opportunities:

- Featureshadetrees,protectionandframingofresidence;

- Formal/cottagesettingtomatchresidentialcharacter/style;

- Providerowsofplantingwithdifferentheights,foliageandflowercolour(seasonalflowering);

- Formalpathsandborders;

- Minimallawnornolawn;and,

- Lowerwateruse.

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2.1.3 The Feature Garden

typical Feature Gardens use a mix of modern style planting and hardscape designs to showcase and frame feature elements in the garden such as artworks, coloured objects and significant plants in order to create an inspiring garden.

the Feature Garden allows for the following opportunities:

- Featureshadetrees,protectionandframingofviewsintothegardenspace;

- Modern style planting featuring local planting, art andmaterials;

- Canbeveryminimalandlowmaintenance;

- Featurelightingopportunities;

- Minimallawnornolawn;

- Lowerwateruse;and,

- Useoflocalplantsandmaterialsasfeaturesie.Pandanus,Boabs, boulders and mounding.

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3. pLaNT SpEciES aNd STREET TREE MaSTERpLaN

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Plant Species Listplant information: • SKIPASGardensGuide• www.plantbroome.com.au• www.florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au

SPECIESacacia adoxaacacia bivenosaacacia Kelleriacacia translucensacacia duniiacacia wickhamiiacacia hillianacrotalriacalytrix exstipulatadodonea oxypteraEnchylaenatomentosa-rubysaltbushGrevillea refractaGrevilleas dryandriiGrevilleasNative Grassescymbopogan procerushakea formosaPtilotusexaltatus-MullaMullasenna artimesiodes

Tree Speciesacacia platycarpaacacia tumidiaadansonia gregoriiBauhinia cunninghamiicorymbia dampiericorymbia flavescenscorymbia paractiacorymbia ptchocarpaCorymbiazygophyllaeucalyptus microthecaeucalyptus miniata eucalyptus papuanaeucalyptus tectificaFicus oppositaGyrocarpus americanushakea marrocarpa melaleuca dealbataterminalia ferdinandianaterminalia petiolaris x terminalia

ferdinandiana

terminalia petiolarisacacia dunii

Screening Shrubsacacia platycarpa (Ghost Wattle)acacia kelleriimelaleuca lasiandramelaleuca glomeratapouteria sericea (mangarr)Lagerstroemia archeriana (Native crape

myrtle)Fluggea virosamurraya paniculatascaevola taccadaGardenia pyriformas

Screening Tree Speciesaidia racemosaBreynia cernuaBuchanania obovataceltis philippinensisDodonaeaplatyptera(Broad-wingedHop

Bush)mimusops elengipittosporum moluccanum

Bird AttractingGrevillea pteridifoliaGrevillea dryandriGrevillea formosaGrevillea wickhamii (Wickham’s

Grevillea)Grevillea refracta (silverleaf Grevillea)

eucalyptus dampierieucalyptus phoeniceaeucalyptus miniataeucalyptus paracticamelaleuca speciescalytrix exstipulata (turkey Bush)

Large Shade Trees alphitonia exelsa (red ash)Garuga floribundatermialia petiolaris x ferdinandiana (reg

Gubinge)melaleuca leucadendra (Weeping

paperbark)canarium australianum (styptic tree)

Medium Shade TreesBauhinia cunninghami (Jigal tree)terminalia petiolaris (Blackberry tree)terminalia ferdinandiana (Gubinge)mimusops elengi (mamajen)callitris intratropica (cypress pine)pittosporum moluccanum (prices point

orange)

Bush Tucker TreesBuchanania obovata (Wild mango)planchonia careya (cocky apple)pouteria sericea (mangarr)terminalia ferdinandiana (Gubinge)mimusops elengi (mamajen)Syzygiumeucalyptoides(WildApple)celtis philippensisFicusleucotricha(Hairy-fruitedRock

Fig)

Bush Tucker ShrubsFlueggea virosa (goowal, snowball Bush)carissa lanceolata (conkerberry)Grewia breviflora (currant or coffee

Fruit)Breynia cernuadiospyros ferrea (ebony)

Ground Covers/Low ShrubsGrevillea dryandri,Grevillea formosaacacia wickhamii,acacia translucens (poverty Bush)acacia hippuroidesPlumbagozeylanicasenna species (eg. ram’s horn and

cockroach Bush)tephrosia roseaDodoneapolyzygacajanus sp.acrostichurn speciosum (mangrove Fern)spinifex sp.cymbypogan plocerus (citronella grass)

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Item Tick as appropriate

minimum 6 station reticulation controller installed

minimum 15 plants and 2 trees installed

street trees installed as per guidelines

Nomorethan10%non-nativeplants

Nomorethan20%lawn

provision made for future footpath (where applicable)

Property Address:

Postal Address:

Landowner Name(s):

Contact Phone:

E-mail Address:

I confirm landscaping has been carried out in accordance with the Broome North Front Garden Landscape Guidelines:

Please attach receipts and invoices for all costs incurred.

Signed: Date:

Office Use Only

Inspection Date:

I am satisfied the works have been completed to the required standard and recommend the land owner is paid the rebate value of:

$6,200 inc GST (single residential blocks)

$7,000 inc GST (corner residential blocks)

Name and position: Signed: Date:

4. cERTiFicaTiON aNd cLaiM FORM

Queries:

Simon proud

Landcorp

1st Floor

cnr dampier and Napier Terrace

Broome Wa 6725

T: 9192 6557

E: simon.proud@landcorp.com.au

disclaimer: The information including without limitations the prices, images and plans contained in these design guidelines are indicative only and subject to change without notice. Neither Landcorp nor any of its directors, agents or employees give any warranty of accuracy nor accepts any liability as a result of reliance upon the information contained in these design guidelines.

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